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Creation in process of a global article on FAQs for racing wheels.
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- Detection and start up
- Calibration and central value: Tip 1
- 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 wheelbase
- Check if the selector switch is in the console position

My PC does not detect my racing wheel
- Check the firmware of the racing wheelbase
- 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 wheelbase

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

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 the use, the wheel may come slightly off center

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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 your racing wheel with a 900° rotation angle
- Follow our recommendations about effects that alter force feedback
 

 

- Force feedback tip

Modify your settings in the game and see the behavior changes

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