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Thrustmaster products test

KB 1724 - EN - 2024-10-05

Thrustmaster products test.

 

Contents:

1 - Detection and start up

2 - Calibration and central value: Tip 1

3 - Force feedback: Tip

 

Important: Always check the firmware and have it up to date.

 

1 - Racing wheels detection and start up

No power and no LED

  • Check the connections (USB and power)

  • Try a bootloader

 

The racing wheel disconnects

  • Check that the cable is well fitted

 

My console does not detect my racing wheel

  • Check the firmware of the racing wheel base

  • Check if the selector switch is in the console position

 

My PC does not detect my racing wheel

  • Check the firmware of the racing wheel base

  • Check if the selector switch is in the PC position

 

My game does not detect my racing wheel

  • Check the compatibility of the game

  • Check the firmware of the racing wheel base

 

2 - Racing wheels calibration, rotation and central value

The racing wheel does not calibrate

  • Check power cable and plugs

  • Check USB connections and USB plugs

  • If no power, try a bootloader

 

The racing wheel is not centered

  • Try reconfiguring the central value

 

The racing wheel loses its central value

  • By use, the racing wheel can lose its central value. Try reconfiguring it.

 

I want to modify the rotation angle

  • Follow our guide to modify the rotation angle

  • On game consoles, the rotation angle can be automatically adjusted

 

Remark: By use, the wheel may come slightly off center.

 

3 - Racing wheels force feedback

My racing wheel loses force feedback

  • Follow our recommendations to use ventilation and cooling system

  • If you use a 1080° rotation angle, try 900°

  • Follow our recommendations about effects that alter force feedback

 

Force feedback tip: Modify your settings in the game and observe behavior changes.

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