Recommendations for testing or adjusting TSS Handbrake


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Product involved: TSS Handbrake



System requirements: PC running Windows® 10 or more recent

Make sure that your PC has the latest driver available for your TSS Handbrake.
If necessary, you will find the link to the latest PACKAGE TH8RS driver in the Drivers (Drivers) section of the page for your product:
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/tss-handbrake/

Before proceeding with tests, adjustments or calibration of your device, make sure that your TSS Handbrake is configured for the mode you want to use: handbrake, or sequential shifter.
To help you with this, we advise you to consult the user manual:
Also, to use TSS Handbrake on PC, the device must be directly connected to the PC with its DIN/USB cable.
- We recommend that you avoid using a USB hub, a USB extension, or any other type of connection extension.
- We also recommend that you disconnect the racing wheel and the handbrake after each use.

The software applications for testing, adjusting and calibrating the device can only detect TSS Handbrake in this connection configuration.




1. Calibration software - TmHandbrakeCalib_Tool:

This software lets you make adjustments and test the axes of the TSS Handbrake handbrake. It is available for download from our website, in the Software (Software) section.
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/tss-handbrake/



With the Calibration software - TmHandbrakeCalib_Tool, you can do the following:
- manually adjust and calibrate the axes of the handbrake.
- manually adjust and calibrate the axes of the shifter in sequential mode.
- test the axes of the handbrake and of the shifter in sequential mode.

The Calibration software - TmHandbrakeCalib_Tool also lets you view the following useful items of information:
- software version installed (Firmware).
- the handbrake’s serial number.


Note :
All settings carried out on TSS Handbrake with the Calibration software - TmHandbrakeCalib_Tool will be saved in the handbrake. In this way, they can be applied on another gaming platform (PC or game console).


2. Windows® Control Panel

This tool is useful for carrying out a test of TSS Handbrake.

To open the Control Panel, connect your TSS Handbrake to the PC, wait a few seconds and then follow these instructions:
  • On your keyboard, simultaneously press the Windows and R keys.
  • In the Run window, type joy.cpl and then click OK.


 
  • Select the product name: TSS HANDBRAKE; then click Properties.



With the Control Panel, you can do the following:
  • Test the lever’s axes in handbrake mode.



 
  • Test the lever’s axes in sequential shifter mode.




The Control Panel also lets you view the following useful items of information:
- The driver installed.
- The software version installed (Firmware).
- The handbrake’s serial number.

Important :
If you wish to make adjustments to the settings of your TSS Handbrake, we strongly recommend that you use the Calibration software - TmHandbrakeCalib_Tool to do so.


3. Using the software applications

Calibration software - TmHandbrakeCalib_Tool and the Windows® Control Panel are two tools that are only accessible on PC with Windows® 10 or more recent.

Important :
When using the software applications, you must only open one of them at a time:
- If you open the Windows® Control Panel: make sure that the Calibration software - TmHandbrakeCalib_Tool and your game are both closed.
- If you are using the Calibration software - TmHandbrakeCalib_Tool: make sure that the Windows® Control Panel and your game are both closed.
- Before starting up your game: make sure that the Windows® Control Panel and the Calibration software - TmHandbrakeCalib_Tool are both closed.


For more information about our connection recommendations for TSS Handbrake, please consult the following article:
Connection recommendations for using TSS Handbrake