Logitech Driving Force GT setup help please

[MrMister]

Ok, I've now got GT5 collectors edition, and am using a DS3. In a few weeks (warranty replacement) I will have a Logitech Driving Force GT. I have never had this wheel before.

So can someone help me with setup, I'm a noob to all this, very casual player, but hoping that using a wheel will help not come last all the time

Also, I cant find the manual for the DFGT, so a few questions on someone who has it.

Do you have to use the pedals for accelerate and brake? can you not just use the wheel?

How does it attach/stay in place? The old wheel I had, sat on your lap, and plastic arm things adjusted over your legs. Do you have to fi the DFGT to something to play? This would cause some bother as wouldn't be able to leave it out, family etc, no where to fix to, any suggestions?

thanks

 

[Swara]

Ok, I've now got GT5 collectors edition, and am using a DS3. In a few weeks (warranty replacement) I will have a Logitech Driving Force GT. I have never had this wheel before.

So can someone help me with setup, I'm a noob to all this, very casual player, but hoping that using a wheel will help not come last all the time

Also, I cant find the manual for the DFGT, so a few questions on someone who has it.

Do you have to use the pedals for accelerate and brake? can you not just use the wheel?

How does it attach/stay in place? The old wheel I had, sat on your lap, and plastic arm things adjusted over your legs. Do you have to fi the DFGT to something to play? This would cause some bother as wouldn't be able to leave it out, family etc, no where to fix to, any suggestions?

thanks

Mine is very VERY informal, but it works

I use a piano bench as the base of the wheel. Then, I keep a long thin book (Make sure it's thin!) on the bottom two hooks, where you hook it. Hook the book to the hooks, and then keep it on the piano bench. I kept the pedals under the piano bench. Now, all you need is a dining room chair, and you're all set!

My setup is probably the cheapest setup, but it works for me. It doesn't really move anywhere when you turn the wheel.

Call me El Cheapo

 

[iamsupernasty]

Yes you need to use the pedals.

Yes you need some sort of stand, as it certainly will not strap to your legs.

No it will not help you stop coming in last every race. Sounds like you need to get back to basics. Whether a driver is on a wheel or a controller, they can be competetive online as long as they understand racing lines, throttle control, and grip levels.

 

[MrMister]

Yes you need to use the pedals.

Yes you need some sort of stand, as it certainly will not strap to your legs.

No it will not help you stop coming in last every race. Sounds like you need to get back to basics. Whether a driver is on a wheel or a controller, they can be competetive online as long as they understand racing lines, throttle control, and grip levels.

Ah thought I would be able to use the paddles or something if it had them, this could be a prob then for me, to much of a mess on to get it all out for a game.

Is it all wireless? I take it the wheel is plugged into the mains, and there is a dongle in the PS3? What about the pedals?

Thanks

 

[iamsupernasty]

Ah thought I would be able to use the paddles or something if it had them, this could be a prob then for me, to much of a mess on to get it all out for a game.

Is it all wireless? I take it the wheel is plugged into the mains, and there is a dongle in the PS3? What about the pedals?

Thanks

The paddles won't work for throttle. Even if you could program them, they are an on/off switch and can't be modulated.

None of it is wireless. The pedals plug into the wheel, and the wheel plugs into the PS3 via USB. The wheel also plugs into the wall via an included AC Adapter.

 

[MrMister]

The paddles won't work for throttle. Even if you could program them, they are an on/off switch and can't be modulated.

None of it is wireless. The pedals plug into the wheel, and the wheel plugs into the PS3 via USB. The wheel also plugs into the wall via an included AC Adapter.

Ah that's bad for me anyway, I was hoping to just use the paddles for throttle and brake, so no games allow you to reprogram them to this?

None wireless ah, the wheel I had was a Logitech wireless racing wheel. It had no pedals, but was wireless, it plugged into the mains, but was wireless with a dongle....

 

[Bluntified]

Ah that's bad for me anyway, I was hoping to just use the paddles for throttle and brake, so no games allow you to reprogram them to this?

None wireless ah, the wheel I had was a Logitech wireless racing wheel. It had no pedals, but was wireless, it plugged into the mains, but was wireless with a dongle....

He's talking about the DFGT wheel, not all wheels lol. There ARE other wheels that are wireless but are cheap and inaccurate due to wireless inconsistencies. The DFGT is wired.

I'm getting the feeling that you're in for way more than you hoped for. If I were you, I would think hard about this one. A wheel is not for everyone and not everyone is faster with a wheel, it takes a lot of practice to get to where you were with a controller.

 

[kogunenjou]

Mine is very VERY informal, but it works

I use a piano bench as the base of the wheel. Then, I keep a long thin book (Make sure it's thin!) on the bottom two hooks, where you hook it. Hook the book to the hooks, and then keep it on the piano bench. I kept the pedals under the piano bench. Now, all you need is a dining room chair, and you're all set!

My setup is probably the cheapest setup, but it works for me. It doesn't really move anywhere when you turn the wheel.

Call me El Cheapo

I can top that!

I have my wheel attached to the desk my TV sets on.

 

[lldantell]

Ok, I've now got GT5 collectors edition, and am using a DS3. In a few weeks (warranty replacement) I will have a Logitech Driving Force GT. I have never had this wheel before.

So can someone help me with setup, I'm a noob to all this, very casual player, but hoping that using a wheel will help not come last all the time

Also, I cant find the manual for the DFGT, so a few questions on someone who has it.

Do you have to use the pedals for accelerate and brake? can you not just use the wheel?

How does it attach/stay in place? The old wheel I had, sat on your lap, and plastic arm things adjusted over your legs. Do you have to fi the DFGT to something to play? This would cause some bother as wouldn't be able to leave it out, family etc, no where to fix to, any suggestions?

thanks

Yeah,you have to use the pedals to accelerate and brake and the settings my ffb is at 5 and power steering on and steering type on simulation

 

[Chrunch Houston]

I can top that!

I have my wheel attached to the desk my TV sets on.

I can top that!

I used to have my G25 attached to an ironing board.

It actually worked very well. It can be adjusted to any height and can be collapsed and slid under a bed when not in use.

 

[lldantell]

Mine is very VERY informal, but it works

I use a piano bench as the base of the wheel. Then, I keep a long thin book (Make sure it's thin!) on the bottom two hooks, where you hook it. Hook the book to the hooks, and then keep it on the piano bench. I kept the pedals under the piano bench. Now, all you need is a dining room chair, and you're all set!

My setup is probably the cheapest setup, but it works for me. It doesn't really move anywhere when you turn the wheel.

Call me El Cheapo

I use a black desk to use mine.i just hook it up on my desk

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

Yeah,you have to use the pedals to accelerate and brake and the settings my ffb is at 5 and power steering on and steering type on simulation

Just fyi, the steering type setting does not apply to that wheel. It is only meant for the highlighted wheels. It's in the manual if you want to check for yourself.

 

[Infinital-NG]

Haven't tried it, but I'd think you could map the buttons on the front of the DFGT to Throttle & Brake if you wanted to, but not the paddles.

I would recommend doing the license tests over again. Those will help you get into the groove of using the wheel/pedals instead of just jumping into a race and expecting to be magically better. It will take some time.


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They make USB wireless extenders, but I'd image that the wireless hub piece (where your DFGT) would plug into has to be powered, so you'd still not be wireless. I might be wrong on that, have never used/seen one being used.

 

[MrMister]

The reason I'm asking about the wheel, and is I had the Logitech wireless wheel but I'm claiming under warranty, and that wheel has discontinued and so they have said it will be a DFGT wheel instead.

As you said it's probably more than I need, but it's what I'm being offered. The wireless one was better, as was more accessible, whereas if this has wires, pedals all over etc it may be too much hassle for an hours play. I may just have to sell it. I was hoping you could not have to use the pedals.

Is there any wireless wheels for the PS3 out there that are not too expensive and for the casual user? How much do you think it would be worth?

 

[ZohsixGT5]

How are pedals too much effort to get out? They weigh half of what the wheel does.

Do you have a phobia of cords?

 

[Infinital-NG]

Your talking about two cables you need to manage. Three if your putting the pedals someplace else.

Power and USB.

My setup (DFGT with cheap table stand) takes about 3-4 minutes to setup and 3-4 to breakdown. Usually I set the table up with wheel on it, pedals are already hooked up. Slightly tighten the clamps and start the PS3. By the time I'm setup and ready to go, GT5 is loaded and I'm in the room/loungue/event I want to be in. Unless it's public online then you can spend some time there.

I wouldn't be worried too much about the setup/breakdown time. If your getting the DFGT for free under warranty than I would just go for that.

I think most people here would not have the greatest reviews on a wireless wheel. If it's force feedback I'd have to imagine it's a pain to keep charging that sob.

 

[Skuh]

After 5 years of having a driving force pro/gt and using it with various tables, chairs etc. Setting it up was a pain. The wires weren't an issue at all, it was rearanging my furniture/front room to play.
I recently bought a proper stand for £80 inc shipping and couldn't be happier with it. Not only is it a great stand(sturdy and cheap basically) so using the wheel is even more of a joy. It has made setting up a doddle. I leave the wheel and the pedals on the stand in position in the corner of the room. When i want to use it, it takes 30 seconds to put that and the chair in position and plugged in. problem solved. I know £80 isn't actually chump change but for the benefits i think its a bargain, biggest benefit being ease of use. I now also use my wheel and therefore play the game much more often. You could make one, but making one as lightweight, compact and sturdy as a bought one may be difficult unless you are really good.

 

[iamsupernasty]

After 5 years of having a driving force pro/gt and using it with various tables, chairs etc. Setting it up was a pain. The wires weren't an issue at all, it was rearanging my furniture/front room to play.
I recently bought a proper stand for £80 inc shipping and couldn't be happier with it. Not only is it a great stand(sturdy and cheap basically) so using the wheel is even more of a joy. It has made setting up a doddle. I leave the wheel and the pedals on the stand in position in the corner of the room. When i want to use it, it takes 30 seconds to put that and the chair in position and plugged in. problem solved. I know £80 isn't actually chump change but for the benefits i think its a bargain, biggest benefit being ease of use. I now also use my wheel and therefore play the game much more often. You could make one, but making one as lightweight, compact and sturdy as a bought one may be difficult unless you are really good.

My cockpit is a playseat, but this is what I do too. Just slide the whole contraption out of the way when not using it. Should not take more than a minute to setup your wheel unless you store it unmounted.

 

[MrMister]

Does the DFGT have paddles? Could I map the accelerate and brake to these paddles and not use the pedals if I needed to?

I've got the email to return my old wheel, it's going to take about a 3 week turn around they say.

 

[Lock2Lock]

Does the DFGT have paddles? Could I map the accelerate and brake to these paddles and not use the pedals if I needed to?

I've got the email to return my old wheel, it's going to take about a 3 week turn around they say.

It usually takes them about 3-5 days to receive it. 1-2 when they ship it is usually there by the next day.

And not sure on the pedals being able to set them as gas and brake. I am heading on GT5 in about 30 mins. When i get on i will check for you and let you know.
But playing with the pedals is the best way to go with that wheel.

Here's my rig.

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[iamsupernasty]

Does the DFGT have paddles? Could I map the accelerate and brake to these paddles and not use the pedals if I needed to?

I've got the email to return my old wheel, it's going to take about a 3 week turn around they say.

I answered this question the first time you asked it.... Would you like me to phrase it in a different language to make it easier to understand?

 

[MrMister]

I answered this question the first time you asked it.... Would you like me to phrase it in a different language to make it easier to understand?

So you did sorry been posting on 2 forums and missed the thread. You definitely live up to your name....