Car simulators allow you to participate in races without risking your life, developing crazy speed and leaving unlucky rivals behind. However, using the keyboard is not as fun to control the car; The steering wheel is another matter - here the realism of control is already off the charts.
But before you start racing through city streets and rough terrain, forcing your opponents to bite the dust, you need to figure out how to connect the steering wheel to your computer.
Connection
It is important at the stage of choosing a game controller to decide in which games it will be used. If you are going to install Truckers 2 on Windows 7, then enough functionality the simplest steering wheel.
If you play the latest generation of simulators, it is better to immediately choose controller models that are more powerful and more functional. For example, Logitech Driving Force GT - it is compatible with PC, PS2 and PS3. So you can connect your PS3 to your computer and enjoy your favorite game on the big screen. 
But first you will have to assemble the game controller. Its completeness depends on the model: it could just be a steering wheel; steering wheel and pedals; steering wheel, pedals and gearbox. The process of installing the steering wheel itself should not cause difficulties for the average user. If you connected a gamepad to a computer, you can handle it with a different type of game controller.
Almost all steering wheels are connected to a computer via a USB interface.
The latest models use USB 3.0 technology, but you can install them in USB ports 2.0 (backward compatibility supported). 
Once connected, you will see a notification that Windows has discovered a new device. You will be prompted to insert the driver disc and install the necessary software for the hardware to work correctly. Follow these recommendations. 
If you do not have the software disc, download the drivers from the official website of the game controller manufacturer. The main thing here is to correctly indicate the device model in order to download the appropriate drivers.
Settings
After connecting the game controller, you need to configure it. 
This is done directly in the car simulator: in the “Settings” menu there should be a special section dedicated to adjusting the parameters of the connected controller.
Important! The game should be launched only after connecting the steering wheel. Otherwise, the controller in the simulator simply will not be detected, and you will not be able to use it.
In the game settings, you will most likely have to specify the purpose of the buttons and pedals. While using the controller, you will quickly figure out how best to customize it for yourself, so there is no point in advising anything here.
Like in the famous film magazine “I Want to Know Everything” - “The nut of knowledge is hard, but still...” and so on. Yes, you can also remember the very good magazine “Knowledge is Power” that was once published. No, that's right, that's right, knowledge is a big thing. But sometimes they can only do harm. You suddenly begin to philosophize, to fear who knows what, seeing the same steering wheel or pedal in front of you, although in reality everything is elementary simple. Don’t just, as they say, take too much into your head.
Look, that “knowledgeable scientist with experience” fiddled with the steering wheel for an hour. And this boy, who has been on the computer for almost a week, solves the problem of how to connect the steering wheel with pedals to the computer in literally 10 minutes. So his blue eyes are 100% open, he smiles from ear to ear, he’s not afraid of anything and he almost spilled coffee on the brand new pedals, and his hands are shaking from just the sight of the boxes and he looks, well, terribly serious.
In other words, what do we want to say? Yes, that in order to connect the steering wheel to a computer, you need the joy of life, approximately the joy for which these devices themselves are intended.
Okay, for those who are used to living “like in a bishop’s system,” let’s say that installing and configuring the steering wheel and pedals is practically no different from installing any other equipment, such as a printer or scanner.
So, let's get started, and, as always, this life-saving USB port helps us. First we connect the cables and connectors. Be careful here, and we advise you not to neglect the diagrams that are replete with the installation instructions included in the delivery package of the devices. The diagrams will help you quickly decide how to connect a gaming steering wheel.
We connect the steering wheel and pedals to each other - there are different designs: steering wheel to pedal and then to the laptop, pedal to steering wheel, this does not have any fundamental significance. The main thing is that when we insert the cable into the USB connector of the laptop, the devices will begin to be automatically recognized. Ideally, the whole process will be over immediately within 20-30 seconds, you will only be surprised at such simplicity in the lower right corner of the screen to read the phrase that caresses your eyes: “The device is installed and ready for use.”
Still, let’s not offend the steering wheel, this is not a flash drive
But frankly speaking, the steering wheel and pedals are still not a flash drive, and things may not get to that basic level. Moreover, most likely, the phrase will be different, something like “The device is not ready” or “The device is not recognized.”
It's okay, this is the normal course of things. This means that the system did not recognize your racing accessories, does not have drivers for them and offers to install them yourself.
To do this, insert a disk with steering wheel and pedal software into the CD drive; this disk is included in the product delivery package. The hardware installer from the disk starts automatically. We install all drivers and programs, and possibly restart the computer.
Therefore, to test the installation, you will need to launch some game and try to control the steering wheel, not forgetting to brake and accelerate with the pedals.
Setting up using the system
Well, what if you don’t have your favorite race on PC yet?
Then you can check the installation results with the system.
Go to the “Control Panel” of the “Start” and select “Hardware and Sound”.
In the window that opens, we need to “View devices and printers” - here we will see all connected devices, including our steering wheel.
If there is no steering wheel yet, add it through the “Add” button (you need to look for it on the screen, it all depends on the version of the system and the window presentation style).
The system itself will try to find new devices and offer everything in a single list. Select the steering wheel in it and click “Next”. The device will be installed - most likely, the system will install the driver from its driver library (repository), which was filled from the CD.
But installing the steering wheel is not enough. When you launch the game, it will not work with the steering wheel or pedals. Yes, you just need to teach the game itself to react to all turns of the steering wheel and presses of the pedals. But this is a completely different story, it depends on which footing the program developers themselves got up on; here we usually go to “Game Settings” and carefully look at the screen, in this hobby without spilling coffee on the keyboard.
We also connect the command line
The steering wheel can be calibrated using simpler means:
There is another way:
- Now go to “Start/Control Panel/Hardware and Sound”.
- Let's go to the gaming devices section.
- Select what you need and again through context menu- "Properties".
- The “Settings” window opens, and there is a “Calibrate” button.
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand that adjusting the steering wheel and pedals is a delicate matter (well, Lamborghini drivers know this), so you need to be careful and patient at this stage.
Well, then let’s rush into this boundless sea of games, where the steering wheel and pedals are the real kings, or rather, they will make you kings: AutoClubRevolution, DriverParallelLines, TestDriveUnlimited, Richard Burns Rally, Live For Speed.
Your favorite is not among the above. Well, sorry, we didn’t know! What can you really know in this whirlwind of collections of tracks and models that appear almost every day like mushrooms after rain?
Good day! I think everyone is familiar with such games as Need for Speed, All-wheel drive, various car simulators for preparing for the traffic police exam. And how convenient it is to play them when you have a steering wheel! I have had one like this since time immemorial. It worked fine when the computer had Windows XP, no problems! But time passes, Win 7, 8, 8.1, 10 appeared in the yard... With each new version, the problem of installing an old driver without a digital signature became more and more serious.
And my steering wheel is just an old one - Speedlink SL-6681. The driver for it was released back in 2007 and of course knew nothing about modern driver requirements.
What are the options?
- Buy a new steering wheel
- Install Windows XP on the virtual machine and try to send the steering wheel there
- Disable digital signature verification on Windows 10
The first option is very good, but this steering wheel has not yet worn out its service life, it is almost like new. Why are we forced to throw away perfectly good things? If you don't update Windows, you'll lose support and updates after a certain period of time. If you update Windows, there is a chance that there will be problems installing the old printer and old scanner.
Windows installation XP on a virtual machine is also a good option, but the steering wheel itself is not very good useful thing, we also need a game to go with it. But what it will be like to play the same Need for Speed on a virtual machine... I won’t guess, you just have to look at it. I'll try it sometime.
But the last option is the most relevant. And no less problematic... Latest versions Windows requires the device driver to be digitally signed. The first thought that may come to any newbie is to sign the driver by creating a self-signed certificate yourself and placing it in the trusted root certificates. Alas, this option simply won’t work, since Windows checks the certificate against its cross-certificates. If the certificate cannot be verified in this way, the driver signature is considered invalid. Therefore, you need to look for options to disable signature verification.
I know of three options:
- Rebooting the computer and selecting the boot type with driver signature verification disabled
- Enabling Windows Test Mode
- Making changes to local policies security
The first one is the simplest and, frankly speaking, it’s the one that worked for me. But at the same time it is also the most inconvenient, since before each game session you must remember to immediately select the desired boot option, or restart an already running computer. In order to do this on Windows 10, you need to search bar“Start” button, type the word “Settings”, in the window that opens, click on the “Update and Security” tile. In the left vertical menu You must select “Recovery”.
The next step is to click on the “Reboot Now” button. After the reboot, a prompt appeared on my monitor to enter the boot method.
You can press 7 or F7, after which the operating system will start loading in the mode we need. After the system boots, you can safely install the driver, agreeing with the system warning.
Option 2: Enable Windows Test Mode
Microsoft added test mode on Windows so that you can run various programs without a digital signature for the purpose of testing them. I would like to remove the last four words from the phrase)) To enable this mode, they write everywhere that one command is enough, executed in the cmd console, launched with administrator rights
bcdedit.exe / set TESTSIGNING ON
However, the computer gave me the error “An error occurred while setting the element data. Value protected by policy secure boot and cannot be changed or deleted.":
They write that this can be treated by disabling the hardware DEP function. Already good, right? Actually, we just wanted to steer, but lo and behold, next step- re-soldering of condos on the motherboard. I won’t go into too much detail here, I’ll just say that this is disabled through the BIOS. How exactly this is done, you need to look at the manuals for your specific motherboard. However, there is a thing that needs to be done before you climb anywhere. We need to check whether we have this hardware DEP function enabled.
Press the Win + R key combination, the “Run” window will open, enter the command in it
A small, boring gray window will open:
In it, click on the “Connect...” button. In the next window, leave everything as it is and click on the “Connect” button:
A bunch of buttons in the previous window are activated. We are interested in one button “Instances”, and we click on it.
The following small gray window will open:
In the field marked with a red arrow in the figure, copy the name of the superclass Win32_OperatingSystem and click the “OK” button. The following gray window will appear, in which you need to double-click on the only item in the field indicated by the red arrow in the figure below:
Patience, just patience! The last gray window opens in front of us, and this is a small Mission Control Center!
This window has several scrollable lists; we are interested in the “Properties” list. Scroll the mouse approximately to the middle, look for the “DataExecutionPrevention_Avaliable” item. If you, like me, have it set to TRUE, therefore, the hardware DEP function is enabled, and to enable this unfortunate test Windows mode, you need to disable DEP in the BIOS. I’m not leaving any instructions here, since I myself don’t want to mock the computer like that for the sake of the steering wheel.
Let's just say that as a result of running the command bcdedit.exe / set TESTSIGNING ON the message “Operation completed successfully” should appear in the cmd console.
At the same time, you also need to understand that this can lead to reduced security computer, since the hardware DEP function protects the computer from those attacks, the essence of which is that malicious executable code is placed in areas of the process’s memory that do not contain the executable code of the process itself, as Microsoft writes to us.
Option 3: Change local security policies
The option of making changes to local security policies is suitable for those who have installed Windows versions Pro and cooler. Again, not my option. But nevertheless, it would be wrong not to consider it.
Using the Win + R key combination, open the “Run” window and enter the command in the appropriate field gpedit. msc. Go to the branch User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Driver Installation, then click on the item “Digital signature of device drivers”.
Double-click on this item with the mouse. The following window will open in front of us:
To disable digital signature verification of devices, you need to enable this policy
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The global computer applications industry is developing by leaps and bounds. the main task developers want to bring the gameplay as close as possible to reality, and many do this very well: modern video games really capture and immerse the user headlong into the world of virtuality. A high-quality control device will always help to complement the range of sensations from a well-made game. For example, a gamepad for sports simulators, a joystick for flight simulators, or a steering wheel for all kinds of racing. The most technologically advanced racing controls consist of a steering wheel with pedals and a gearbox. In this article we will try to figure out how to set up a steering wheel with pedals on a computer in order to comfortably play your favorite simulators.
The first step in working with a new device, be it a joystick, a printer or any other example, is installing software. We launch the disk that comes with the device, and follow the steps suggested by the installation wizard to install the driver. You can also install new equipment from the control panel. To do this, in the “Control Panel” we find “Hardware Installation”, then select our device from the list and click “Next”. Then we indicate the path to installation file and click “OK”. The installation will be completed automatically.
If you do not have the software, you should download it from the developer’s website and install the drivers through the control panel or in any other way.
After installing the drivers, we connect our device to the computer. Typically, the steering wheel is connected using a USB cable.
To make sure that the steering wheel is working properly, open the “Control Panel”, select “Game Devices” and make sure that the “Status” item is labeled “O/C”. Next, click right key mouse to “O/C”, go to “Properties” and test the functionality of the pedals, steering wheel, buttons and switches: when they are activated, everything should be displayed correctly on the screen.
Open the racing simulator, find the control settings and set our manipulator as the main control type. There, in the control settings, we adjust the steering sensitivity, degree of rotation, recoil force and other parameters according to our own feelings. You won’t be able to set up the steering wheel perfectly the first time - the settings need to be tested many times during the game, but the result will definitely be worth the effort.
ADVICE. When connecting, for correct operation of the device, it is better to use the proprietary wire included in the kit.
If you are not satisfied with the operation of the device, and this problem cannot be corrected in the game settings, then you can calibrate the manipulator using the built-in utility of the Windows operating system. To do this, select “Hardware and Sound” in the control panel, then open “Devices and Printers”, find our manipulator in the list that appears and call the context menu by right-clicking. In the menu that opens, select “Parameters” and “Calibrate”. The equipment customizer window opens, in which you can adjust the necessary properties of the steering wheel, pedals and buttons.
For some devices, additional utilities are released to make setup easier for different games. For example, for the Logitech family of steering wheels, the Logitech Profile program has been developed, which allows you to create and configure a profile for each game. If you use this utility, you won't have to delve into the game's options - your profile settings will be enabled automatically when you launch it.
Customizing steering wheels for popular games
We will highlight setting up steering wheels for some popular computer games in a separate chapter. In principle, steering wheel settings are done the same way for all types, according to the instructions above, however, problems arise in some games, so we will focus on some of the features of steering wheel settings.
Features of steering wheel settings for the Crew simulator
Many users have a question about how to set up a controller for playing The Crew due to the following problems:
- A slight turn of the steering wheel provokes a sharp maneuver in the game.
- The game only responds to maximum steering rotation (if you do not turn the steering wheel all the way, the vehicle will not turn in the game).
- Saved profile settings do not launch when using Logitech Profile.
Based on user experience and reviews on the Internet, the Logitech Profile program will help solve these problems. You need to create a profile for Crew, and in its properties, uncheck the box next to the line “Allow game to adjust settings”. This will allow Logitech Profile to disable Crew's in-game settings and only use your configured profile.
Additional effect settings in Logitech Profile
Features of setting up the steering wheel for the GTA game
Many gamers experience problems connecting a racing controller to play different versions of GTA: GTA 4, GTA 5, GTA San Francisco, GTA San Andreas. The main problem is that the steering wheel itself is connected, but the pedals in the game do not work.
This is due to the fact that the game is Grand Theft Auto is not a racing simulator as such, therefore it is designed specifically for playing on computer keyboard or console gamepad. I will immediately please the readers: there is a way out of this situation, but let’s do everything in order.
Method 1. Trying to configure the pedals using Logitech Profiler
We launch the installed Logitech Profiler, create a profile for playing GTA and in the settings indicate the assignment of the keys: for the accelerator pedal, indicate the up arrow on the keyboard, for the brake pedal, indicate the down arrow. Save the settings and launch the game. If the game still does not respond to pressing the pedals, move on to method No. 2.
Method 2. Setting up pedals in GTA using a special program
To synchronize the steering wheel with pedals for the GTA game, a special program, San Andreas Advanced Control, has been developed. It can be downloaded from http://www.thegtaplace.com.
Window San programs Andreas Advanced Control
Download the program and install according to the steps suggested by the Installation Wizard. After installation, open it, select our manipulator in the options and configure the steering wheel and pedals for the game.
Conclusion
Gaming wheels allow us to get the maximum experience from virtual games. If we set up a racing simulator, then it usually supports connecting a steering wheel and all the settings can be done in the game itself. Setting up a gaming steering wheel is a delicate matter and requires a lot of free time, because only in practice can you determine the correct parameters. If we connect the steering wheel in games that are not suitable for such manipulations, then special programs will come to the rescue, allowing us to deceive the system.
Car simulators allow you to participate in races without risking your life, developing crazy speed and leaving unlucky rivals behind. However, using the keyboard is not as fun to control the car; The steering wheel is another matter - here the realism of control is already off the charts.
But before you start racing through city streets and rough terrain, forcing your opponents to bite the dust, you need to figure out how to connect the steering wheel to your computer.
Connection
It is important at the stage of choosing a game controller to decide in which games it will be used. If you are going to install Truckers 2 on Windows 7, then the functionality of the simplest steering wheel will suffice.
If you play the latest generation of simulators, it is better to immediately choose controller models that are more powerful and more functional. For example, Logitech Driving Force GT - it is compatible with PC, PS2 and PS3. So you can connect your PS3 to your computer and enjoy your favorite game on the big screen.
But first you will have to assemble the game controller. Its completeness depends on the model: it could just be a steering wheel; steering wheel and pedals; steering wheel, pedals and gearbox. The process of installing the steering wheel itself should not cause difficulties for the average user. If you connected a gamepad to a computer, you can handle it with a different type of game controller.
Almost all steering wheels are connected to a computer via a USB interface.
The latest models use USB 3.0 technology, but you can install them in USB 2.0 ports (backward compatibility is supported).
Once connected, you will see a notification that Windows has discovered a new device. You will be prompted to insert the driver disc and install the necessary software for the hardware to work correctly. Follow these recommendations.
If you do not have the software disc, download the drivers from the official website of the game controller manufacturer. The main thing here is to correctly indicate the device model in order to download the appropriate drivers.
Settings
After connecting the game controller, you need to configure it.
This is done directly in the car simulator: in the “Settings” menu there should be a special section dedicated to adjusting the parameters of the connected controller.
Important! The game should be launched only after connecting the steering wheel. Otherwise, the controller in the simulator simply will not be detected, and you will not be able to use it.
In the game settings, you will most likely have to specify the purpose of the buttons and pedals. While using the controller, you will quickly figure out how best to customize it for yourself, so there is no point in advising anything here.
Setting up a gaming steering wheel on a computer includes installation, calibration, testing and editing. It is not advisable to skip any point if you want to get maximum pleasure from the game. Let's consider all the stages in order.
Installation. In other words, equipment installation. Typically, gaming devices are connected to a USB port and support automatic installation. After each installed driver, a tray notification appears. When the device is fully recognized, the computer will notify you that the process has been successfully completed and prompt you to begin calibration. The installation of the steering wheel, pedals and joystick is similar to the usual connection of a USB mouse and keyboard. If for some reason the equipment was not recognized, then install the drivers. You can download them from the official website of the gaming product manufacturer or from the disk included in the steering wheel box. The success rate of the operation is 95%. If this method does not help, then perform the installation manually. Open "Device Manager" through the "Start" menu and the "Control Panel" button. Next, select the “Hardware and Sound” category or immediately click “View devices and printers.”
A new window lists all the devices that are connected to this computer, and the steering wheel should be among them. If this is not the case, then click the “Add device” button and wait for the search for unidentified equipment. Click on the gaming device icon and follow the installation instructions.
Before buying a steering wheel and pedals, make sure the game is compatible with your device to avoid troubles in the future. And to extend the service life of your gaming device, we advise you to avoid kinking wires, pulling them out of the USB port, dropping the steering wheel, or spilling liquid on the equipment.
To connect steering wheel That's right, you need to carefully study the attached instructions, especially regarding its connection to the computer. Most manufacturers of gaming devices supply them with CDs with the necessary distribution. It must be installed in CD-ROM drive computer and follow the installation prompts. But the Windows operating system itself can connect gaming devices using a special utility. To use this method, you need to connect the steering wheel to the appropriate port on your computer using the supplied connecting cables. Then sequentially, using the mouse, execute the following commands: “Start” - “Control Panel” - “Printers and other equipment” - “Game devices”. The Game Devices dialog box will appear on the screen. The "Installed gaming devices" field will be empty by default. Click the “Add” button. A new “Add a gaming device” window will present a large list famous manufacturers and their gaming devices. When connecting a racing steering wheel for car simulators, pedals are often included. In such a situation, you need to select the manufacturer and additionally activate the “Connect steering wheel and pedals” function. If the model you are installing is not on the list, you will have to connect the steering wheel yourself. At the bottom of the window there is an “Other” button. We press it, and a window opens in which you need to specify the features of the gaming equipment: joystick, gaming tablet, steering wheel or driving a racing car. You will also need to indicate the number of buttons on the steering wheel and the “Degree of Freedom” - this is the number of directions in which the steering wheel or joystick can move. For modern car simulators and racing arcades, the function of switching the player’s view, configurable on the steering wheel - “view from the cockpit”, “top and rear view”, “top view” and “general view” will be useful. To do this, check the box next to the POV switch. To complete the procedure for connecting the steering wheel, you must enter its name in the “Controller” field so that it appears in the list of connected equipment. After that, activate the OK button, and in the “Game Devices” dialog box, also click OK. Windows will automatically finish installing your gaming device.
To connect steering wheel To game game in a manner convenient for you.
You will need
- - computer
- - steering wheel with pedals
Instructions
Setting up the game for steering. Enter a game that supports steering wheel mode and go to the settings menu. Here you should select the Control Settings option. In addition to the “Keyboard Settings” and “Mouse Settings” menus, you will see the “Alternative Controls” section - this is exactly what you need. By entering this menu, set the necessary parameters for certain buttons in a way that is convenient for you. After saving all settings, start a new game.
Possible problems . If, after you have entered the game, the steering wheel remains inactive, this may be due to two reasons: the computer did not detect the device or you did not install the appropriate driver (some models of steering wheels require pre-installation of the driver on the PC). However, all this can be identified at the control settings stage - if at the time of control settings, when you try to change keys, the steering wheel buttons do not respond, this means that it is inactive. In this case, you need to install the driver that comes with the device on your PC. After installation, repeat all steps in step two.
Computer games with the ability to use the steering wheel allow the player to feel like a real driver. However, before you sit in the “driver’s seat”, you need to adjust the steering wheel.
You will need
- A game that supports steering wheel control mode and the steering wheel itself.
Instructions
Installation games, which supports the steering wheel control function. Insert the disc with the game you want to install on your computer into the drive. During installation, select the desired destination folder for games, then continue unpacking files into it. Once the game is installed on your PC, you can start customizing your steering wheel.
Steering wheel settings.
Launch, then open the “Options” section. Here you need to go to the Control Settings menu. In the window that opens, you will see three sections: “Mouse Settings”, “Keyboard Settings” and “Alternative Controls”. To configure the steering wheel, you need to open the “Alternative Controls” menu. You can understand the further process yourself - by clicking on the “Gas” action and waiting until the option to change the parameter appears, press the gas pedal. When changing rotation parameters, rotate steering wheel in the appropriate direction. You can also set specific parameters for the steering wheel buttons. After all changes, do not forget to save the new settings. Now you can fully enjoy the exciting ride around the virtual city.
Sources:
- games using steering wheel
Due to the rapid development of the computer and gaming industry, new devices began to appear on the market for the expanded use of familiar computer games. These innovations include kits that include steering wheels and pedals. Today, some games require a steering wheel, which was also invented in parallel with its land counterpart. When connecting these innovations, problems may arise due to the lack of specific software in the operating system.
You will need
- Interactive car driver kit.
Instructions
When installing this device, you should pay attention to the correct step-by-step connection. As a rule, the instructions that come with this device help to fully answer all questions related to the connection. You must connect the new device according to these instructions. If you have a disk with drivers, install them. The connection of this device can be continued with fine tuning.
The Windows XP operating system includes a utility that can help you configure the steering wheel and pedals. Click the "Start" menu - select "Control Panel" - "Game Devices". A new “Game Devices” window will appear on the screen. This window displays a list of installed gaming equipment. If this is your first time installing gaming tools, the list will be empty. To add a new device, click the “Add” button.
In the “Adding a gaming device” window that opens, find the “Gaming devices” list and select the type of equipment to be connected. Check the box next to "Connect" steering wheel And pedals" at the bottom of the menu.
In the window that opens, select the type of your device; if your device is not there, click the “Other” button. In the new window, select one of the following options:
- joystick;
- game tablet;
- steering wheel or control handle;
- driving a racing car.
Select desired type and specify the number of directions that will be used by your device (2 or 4). It is also worth indicating the number of buttons on the panel of your device. Among other settings, you can switch the view type (top view, cockpit view, rear view). To activate this mode, enable the “Has a POV switch” option. The last step in setting up a new device is to enter its name in the “Controller” field. Then click OK to return to the main Gaming Devices window.
If you want to feel like you're in the shoes of a street racer without problems with the government, or drive a car that is initially unrealistic to drive on Russian roads, all you really need is not the necessary contacts and a large amount of money, but just a powerful computer and properly selected steering wheel. Choosing the first one is quite simple, but to make the right choice of a car driving simulator, remember a few important things.
And sometimes adjust it.
Likewise, in order to connect the steering wheel and pedals to the computer, you will need to carry out some steps. Firstly, when purchasing such a device, it is worth finding out how and to which port it is connected. Usually, modern gaming wheels with a set of pedals are connected with one wire to a free USB port of the computer, however, it is worth checking with the seller if this is the case.
You should also think about whether the computer you want to equip with such a gaming device has an appropriate free USB port. However, if the computer has been in use for some time, usually all the ports are already occupied. A scanner, web camera, printer and a number of other devices can be connected to them. In this case, in order to connect the steering wheel and pedals to the computer, it is worth purchasing a USB hub that will add several free ports. If not all ports are occupied, there is nothing easier than connecting a new gaming device by simply inserting the cable into the appropriate connector on the computer.
It is worth noting that there are usually no connection difficulties. The only disappointment that can befall a racing fan is the lack of support for such control devices in your favorite game.
Computer games captivate you seriously and for a long time - especially in cases where they simulate any actions as realistically as possible. An example of such games is a variety of sports and transport simulators, and of course, virtual racing, in which today the functions of real racing cars are almost completely copied, and by playing such games, you are immersed in the atmosphere of the race track, enjoying driving a car. You can buy various models of steering wheels and pedals for games in stores, but they are all quite expensive, and if you have certain skills in working with mechanics and electronics, you can make such a device yourself.
Instructions
At the bottom of the tube there should be a rod with a diameter of 5 mm that holds the pedal in the brackets. Make the brackets from strong metal corners and firmly screw them to the base of the casing.
When making the crossbar, which was mentioned just above, measure and cut it so that it exactly matches the width of the pedal module casing and is screwed or glued to its walls and base as firmly as possible.
Drill a hole in the crossbar and screw a screw with a metal eye into its center, secured on the reverse side with a nut. Attach the return spring to the eye with one end, and secure it with the other end metal tube, to which the pedal is attached.
Next, install the pedal potentiometer in the rear of the housing, on the L-shaped bracket, securing it with bushings to the pedal actuator so that it can rotate 90 degrees in both directions.
Xbox 360 is a popular gaming console from Microsoft. This console is now quite popular among gamers, as it is convenient and has excellent technical characteristics. The console is equipped with a wireless game controller or, as it is also called, gamepad. If you purchased for yourself Xbox console, but don’t know how to connect a gamepad to a game console, then these instructions will help you.
Instructions
Simply press and release the power button on the console itself. Have twenty seconds to press and release the connect button on the gamepad body.
Wait until the lights next to the power button on the console stop flashing. When they stop blinking, it means the gamepad is connected.
If the gamepad does not turn on, check if the batteries are working. The gamepad must use AA batteries. If they don't work, then insert new ones.
To power the gamepad, you can also use special devices - Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit or Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit.
Also keep in mind that the gamepad can only be connected to one console at a time, and if you want to connect it to another console, the connection to the first one will have to be interrupted.
If the gamepad does not connect, try the following: 1. Turn off the console, and after a minute turn it on again
2. Replace the batteries in the gamepad
3. All objects that are between gamepad and console, remove, especially if these objects are sources of radiation - microwaves, TVs, mobile and wireless home phones, metal and chrome stands, etc. Good luck with your connection and good luck with your game!
To connect steering wheel To game, you do not need to have any specific knowledge - the connection is made almost instantly, you just need to configure the control in game in a manner convenient for you.
You will need
- - computer
- - steering wheel with pedals
- - a game that supports the connection of such a device.
Instructions
Setting up the game for steering. Enter a game that supports steering wheel mode and go to the settings menu. Here you should select the Control Settings option. In addition to the “Keyboard Settings” and “Mouse Settings” menus, you will see the “Alternative Controls” section - this is exactly what you need. By entering this menu, set the necessary parameters for certain buttons in a way that is convenient for you. After saving all settings, start a new game.
Possible problems. If, after you have entered the game, the steering wheel remains inactive, this may be due to two reasons: the computer did not detect the device or you did not install the appropriate driver (some models of steering wheels require pre-installation of the driver on the PC). However, all this can be identified at the control settings stage - if at the time of control settings, when you try to change keys, the steering wheel buttons do not respond, this means that it is inactive. In this case, you need to install the driver that comes with the device on your PC. After installation, repeat all steps in step two.
The efficiency of your scanner depends partly on the type of interface used to connect to computer. Different scanner models connect to computer different ways . Some scanners use a special adapter that plugs into the computer's motherboard. Others are connected using a parallel port, or SCSI interface, or USB port.
Instructions
SCSI scanners use more advanced SCSI adapters that you can connect to both PCs and Macintoshes. This connection provides higher data transfer speeds compared to LPT models. If the computer does not have a SCSI controller, manufacturers include special boards designed for connection to the ISA connector. Please be aware that some computers may not have an ISA connector, so you will need to make sure that your computer supports this connection before purchasing.
The current computer allows you to connect quite a lot of different devices, some of which can turn it into game center. Unconditionally, a lot of joysticks, gamepads and other gaming devices will make your computer a favorite vacation spot for children, and sometimes adults.
Instructions
1. In some cases, and in order to increase the gaming “power” of your computer, it is worth considering getting such modern gaming devices as a steering wheel and pedals. What could be better than racing in new races using controls that are available to a real racer? Meanwhile, it is worth remembering that any computer device requires certain skills in order to connect it correctly, and sometimes configure it.
2. It is also true that in order to connect the steering wheel and pedals to the computer, you will need to carry out some steps. Firstly, when purchasing a similar device, you should find out how and to which port it is connected. Typically, modern gaming wheels with a set of pedals are connected with one wire to a free USB port on the computer, however, it is worth checking with the seller whether this is so.
3. You should also think about whether the computer you want to equip with a similar gaming device has an appropriate free USB port. However, if the computer has been in use for some time, usually all the ports are already occupied. A scanner, web camera, printer and a number of other devices can be connected to them. In this case, in order to connect the steering wheel and pedals to the computer, you should buy a USB hub, one that will add several free ports. If not all ports are occupied, there is nothing easier than connecting a new gaming device by simply inserting the cable into the appropriate connector on the computer.
4. It is worth noting that there are usually no connection difficulties. An exceptional disappointment that can befall a racing fan is the lack of support for such control devices in your favorite game.
Computer games captivate you seriously and for a long time - only in those cases when they simulate some actions as realistically as possible. An example of such games is a variety of sports and transport simulators, and, of course, virtual racing, in which today the functions of real racing cars are actually completely copied, and when playing such games, you are immersed in the atmosphere of the race track, enjoying driving a car. You can buy in stores different models steering wheel and pedals for games, but they are all quite expensive, and if you have certain skills in working with mechanics and electronics, you can make such a device yourself.
Instructions
1. In order to make a working module with pedals, draw out, cut out and assemble the base casing from 12 mm thick plywood in advance, with a gentle bevel for comfortable positioning of the feet.
2. The crossbar of the plywood casing, installed on the inside, closest to the front sharp corner of the bevel, should be made of hardwood that will hold the tension of the return spring.
3. To attach the pedal, use a 12 mm thick steel tube. and the bolts with which you will fasten the pedal to the tube.
4. At the bottom of the tube there should be a rod with a diameter of 5 mm that holds the pedal in the brackets. Make the brackets from strong metal corners and screw them tightly to the base of the casing.
5. When making the crossbar, which was mentioned just above, measure and cut it so that it correctly matches the width of the pedal module casing and is screwed or glued to its walls and base as tightly as possible.
6. Drill a hole in the crossbar and screw a screw with a metal eye into its center, secured on the reverse side with a nut. Attach the return spring to the eye with one end, and secure it with the other end to the metal tube to which the pedal is attached.
7. After this, install the pedal potentiometer in the rear of the housing, on the L-shaped bracket, attaching it to the pedal drive with bushings so that it can rotate 90 degrees in both directions.
8. The design of the pedal module is complete - all that remains is to connect it to the computer together with the steering wheel and gearbox.
Xbox 360 is a famous gaming console from Microsoft. This console is now quite famous among gamers because it is comfortable and has good technical features. The console is equipped with a wireless game controller or, as it is also called, gamepad. If you bought yourself an Xbox console, but don’t know how to connect the gamepad to the game console, then these instructions will help you.
Instructions
1. Press the Guide button on your controller. Hold it down until the gamepad and game console start working.
2. Simply press and release the power button on the console itself. Hurry up to press and release the connection button on the gamepad body within twenty seconds.
3. Wait until the lights next to the power button on the console stop flashing. When they stop blinking, this will indicate that the gamepad is connected.
4. If the gamepad does not turn on, check if the batteries are working. The gamepad requires AA batteries. If they don't work, then insert new ones.
5. You can also use special devices to power the gamepad - Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit or Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit.
6. Up to four gamepads can be connected to one console. Therefore, if you need to connect more gamepads to the console, repeat all the steps for each gamepad. In this case, all of them will be assigned a specific quadrant. Around the console power button and the Guide button on gamepads there are four indicators that correspond to the quadrants.
7. To disable the gamepad, press the Guide button and hold it down for three seconds. After this, turn off the gamepad. If you turn off the console, the gamepad will reconnect itself the next time you turn it on.
8. Also keep in mind that the gamepad can only be connected to one console at a time, and if you want to connect it to another console, the connection to the first one will have to be terminated.
9. If the gamepad does not connect, then try the following: 1. Turn off the console, and after a minute turn it on again2. Replace the batteries in the gamepad3. All objects that are between gamepad and console, remove only if these items are sources of radiation - microwave ovens, televisions, mobile and wireless home phones, metal and chrome racks, etc. Happy connection and happy gaming!
To connect steering wheel To game, you do not need to have any specific knowledge - the connection is made virtually instantly, you just have to configure the control in game in a way that is comfortable for you.
You will need
- - computer
- – steering wheel with pedals
- – a game that supports the connection of a similar device.
Instructions
1. Connecting the steering wheel to the computer. To connect steering wheel to a PC, just connect the USB cable to one of the free ports on your computer. After you have done this, connect the pedals to the steering wheel and plug the power supply into the outlet. Now steering wheel connected to the computer.
2. Setting up the game for steering. Enter a game that supports steering wheel mode and go to the settings menu. Here you should prefer the “Control Settings” option. In addition to the “Keyboard Settings” and “Mouse Settings” menus, you will see the “Alternative Controls” section - this is exactly what you need. After entering this menu, set required parameters for certain buttons in a way that is comfortable for you. After saving all settings, start a new game.
3. Acceptable snags. If, after you have entered the game, the steering control remains inactive, this may be due to two reasons: the computer did not detect the device or you did not install the appropriate driver (some steering wheel models require the driver to be installed on the PC in advance). However, all this can be revealed at the control settings stage - if at the time of control settings, when you try to change keys, the steering wheel buttons do not respond, this means that it is inactive. In this case, you need to install the driver on your PC, the one that comes with the device. After installation, repeat all steps in step two.
Your work productivity scanner depends partly on the type of interface used to connect to computer. Various scanner models connect to computer using different methods. Some scanners use a special adapter, one that is inserted into the computer's motherboard. Others are connected using a parallel port, or a SCSI interface, or a USB port.
Instructions
1. Connecting via LPT (parallel port) is a particularly easy method that does not require additional equipment. But at the same time, this connection is not designed for high speed data transmission, and therefore this method normal for inexpensive scanners.
2. SCSI scanners use more ideal SCSI adapters that you can connect to both PC and Macintosh. This connection provides higher data transfer speeds compared to LPT models. If the computer does not have a SCSI controller, manufacturers include special boards prepared for connection to the ISA connector. Remember that some computers may not have an ISA connector, so before purchasing, you need to make sure that your computer supports this connection.
3. The most modern scanner models use a high-speed USB interface, one that allows you to connect any device without turning off your computer. This interface may not be available on older computers.
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Due to the crazy development of the computer and gaming industry, new devices began to appear on the market for expanded use of familiar computer games. These innovations include kits that include steering wheels and pedals. Today, some games require the presence of a steering wheel, which was also invented in parallel with its land counterpart. When connecting these innovations, problems may arise due to the lack of certain software in the operating system.
You will need
- Interactive car driver kit.
Instructions
1. When installing this device, you should pay attention to the positive step-by-step connection. As usual, the instructions that come with this device help to fully answer all questions related to the connection. You need to connect the new device according to these instructions. If you have a disk with drivers, install them. The connection of this device can be continued by fine tuning.
2. As part of the operating room Windows systems XP has a utility that can help you set up the steering wheel and pedals. Click the "Start" menu - select "Control Panel" - "Game Devices". A new “Game Devices” window will appear on the screen. This window displays a list of installed gaming equipment. If this is your first time installing gaming tools, the list will be empty. To add a new device, click the “Add” button.
3. In the “Add a gaming device” window that opens, find the “Gaming devices” list and select the type of equipment to be connected. Check the box opposite "Connect" steering wheel And pedals" at the bottom of the menu.
4. In the window that opens, select the type of your device; if your device is not there, click the “Other” button. In the new window, select one of the following options: - joystick; - game pad; - steering wheel or control handle; - control of a racing car.
5. Select the required type and indicate the number of directions that will be used by your device (2 or 4). It is also worth indicating the number of buttons on the panel of your device. Among other settings, you can switch the view type (top view, cockpit view, rear view). To activate this mode, enable the “There is a POV switch” option. The last step in setting up a new device is to enter its name in the “Controller” field. After this, click the “OK” button to return to the main “Game Devices” window.
Today, every PC user has the opportunity to connect a large number of devices to his “chip” friend. Connecting a special steering wheel with pedals will allow you to feel like you are in a world of virtual pleasure, because... In recent years, this direction does not stand still, but is constantly moving.
You will need
- – IBM PC-compatible computer;
- – computer steering wheel.
Instructions
1. The latest innovations in this industry make it possible to notify the driver if the wheels of a car get into mud or wear out. How can the steering wheel do this? Whatever is direct creates vibration in every steering column. But for the positive operation of this device, it must first be installed and configured, because every game transfers its requirements to such devices.
2. Before everyone else, you need to find out how to connect a car steering wheel to a computer. The latest models support USB connections, especially since a new special technology has recently been released - USB 3.0, which can significantly increase the speed of access to additional devices. If you don't have the best a new version steering wheel and it does not support USB connection, and you did not find the necessary connector, purchase a special adapter.
3. After determining the connection type, you need to make sure there are free USB ports. As you know, a large number of devices are now available with a USB interface. If you find that there are no free connectors or there is only one of each, try connecting a special divider (hub) to the computer.
4. Don’t forget that in order to detect and work correctly, you need to install drivers, which, as usual, come included (on a CD). But if they were not there, therefore, they are not necessary or you can easily download them from the Internet - open the manufacturer’s web page in your browser and go to the downloads section, indicating your model (found in the instructions for use).
5. Also, do not forget that first you connect the steering wheel, and then turn on the game; on the contrary, you may not have a gamepad in the control settings. Please note that many models, with a positive connection, include an indication; for example, on the steering wheels of some manufacturers there is a scale for pressing the gas pedal.
6. After starting the game, go to the controller (control) settings and specify the gamepad as an alternative to the keyboard. You can also customize the purpose of many buttons. Remember that there is no “clutch” pedal for such a device; therefore, it needs to be configured by specifying one of the unused buttons as this pedal.
LPT is a connector used in some printer models, in modern computers, as usual, is missing, which complicates the process of using the equipment. To use an LPT printer, you will need to buy a special adapter and configure the software.
You will need
- LPT-USB adapter.
Instructions
1. Buy an LPT-USB adapter. You can buy it at a computer store or at the radio market, which sells all kinds of adapters for this type of device. Place one end of the adapter on the printer cable and secure it. Plug the other end of the wire into the USB port of the computer.
2. After connecting, wait until the device is detected in the system. Most likely, the system does not recognize the installed printer, and therefore you will need to download the appropriate device drivers.
3. Insert the disk that came with the printer into the disk drive of your computer. Wait for the disk to load, then click on the “Start” menu. Right-click “Computer” and click “Properties”. On the left side of the window that appears, select “Device Manager” and go to the “Printers” section. Right-click on the unrecognized hardware and select “Update driver”, then select “Mechanical search for hardware drivers” and click “Next”.
4. If you do not have a printer disk, go to the official website of your device manufacturer. Find the “Service and Help” or “Download Drivers” section, then find your printer model and download the corresponding files using the site menu. After downloading, install the downloaded installer by running it on your computer.
5. After installing the driver, reconnect the printer and reboot operating system computer. Go to “Start” – “Devices and Printers”. If your printer appears in the selected section, the installation was successful and you can start printing.
Note!
Some motherboard models support an LPT slot, but the required connector may not be located on the panel of the computer case. To make sure you have the required port, use the instructions that came with your motherboard.
Helpful advice
You can also buy an LPT cable from a computer store and install it yourself by opening the computer case and installing the connector in the appropriate slot motherboard. After this, you will be able to directly connect your printer without an adapter.
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