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« on: January 10, 2007, 02:20:42 PM +0000 » |
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Hi all, I will be recieving my DFP tomorrow. What I need to know, as this is primarily a wheel for the PS2, where and how do I get drivers to use this for my PC? I assume its a USB connection? Any other info much appreciated! Regards Colin  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2007, 02:25:21 PM +0000 » |
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It does indeed use a USB connection. Download the version 5 WingMan drivers from here. |
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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2007, 02:43:25 PM +0000 » |
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Thanks a million Dave! I assume that they are the same ones for the G25 also? Will I install the drivers before physically connecting the wheel? Regards Colin |
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« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2007, 03:25:23 PM +0000 » |
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I assume that they are the same ones for the G25 also? Will I install the drivers before physically connecting the wheel?
I think the current drivers will happily install before or after you plug the wheel in. There's just one set of WingMan drivers for all the wheels, G25 included. |
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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2007, 03:29:36 PM +0000 » |
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Dave, Thank you very much! Now, all I need to do is get practising offline for Monza! Regards Colin |
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« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2007, 04:02:44 PM +0000 » |
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I *think* I'm using the unofficial "Team Wingman" DFP drivers, is there any advantage to using the Logitech drivers linked above?
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« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2007, 06:21:49 PM +0000 » |
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I *think* I'm using the unofficial "Team Wingman" DFP drivers, is there any advantage to using the Logitech drivers linked above?
I think the Wingman Team drivers are just Logitech's previous 4.60 drivers. The version 5 drivers have better support for mapping some of the DFP's controls. |
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« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2007, 10:00:02 AM +0000 » |
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Thanks Dave  I just upgraded to those linked above, everything seems the same except thet with the old drivers both the green lights (just above the centre of the wheel) came on. With the new drivers, just the one on the left comes on? Seems a bit odd  |
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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2007, 10:08:49 AM +0000 » |
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I'm fairly sure that 1 light means the steering lock is engaged, but both are lit when allowing a full 900 degree rotation.
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« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2007, 10:21:21 AM +0000 » |
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Hi all, The wheel has just arrived to work here. Looks good, can't wait to get home and try it out. Shame I wont be online though. Regards Colin |
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« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2007, 11:54:44 AM +0000 » |
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I'm fairly sure that 1 light means the steering lock is engaged, but both are lit when allowing a full 900 degree rotation.
Ah! Spot on. Cheers Adam, the new drivers had reset that option. |
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« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2007, 01:35:52 PM +0000 » |
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Does this mean that with the later drivers I wont get the full rotation? I know that 900 would not be desirable anyway Regards Colin |
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« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2007, 01:47:23 PM +0000 » |
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Does this mean that with the later drivers I wont get the full rotation? I know that 900 would not be desirable anyway
The drivers let you turn it on or off - if you upgrade the drivers the setting may be reset but you can just turn it on again. I've got mine set to about 320 degrees. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2007, 08:57:43 AM +0000 » |
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Well well, I must say I'm very pleased with the wheel. Works very well. Only gripes are trying to set the deadzone and the sensitivity so it feels right. But more importantly, I AM NOT FASTER, I AM SLOWER! Spent all night last night around Donington and Silverstone where i'd spent most of my time for the Simracing races. I'm a good 3-4 seconds a lap slower with the wheel. I make alot more mistakes. Maybe i'm not used to it but I felt especially at Silverstone I couldn't go any quicker with the wheel. Regards Colin |
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« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2007, 09:24:04 AM +0000 » |
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When you make a few thousand laps you will be much faster.  TT |
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