Updated thrustmaster firmware

[Hygrade B]

Looks like TM has. New firmware out for there wheel.
I am about to try it out but I don't feel it will fix the issues I want fixed.
I still trying to work out why my PSN pad has more button function than my F1 wheel & why the F1 wheel dials are setup as the left & right stick instead of the D pad that doesn't make any sense.
It's either lazy programming or poor design, because the pc pc can use them as separate items.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Looks like TM has. New firmware out for there wheel.
I am about to try it out but I don't feel it will fix the issues I want fixed.
I still trying to work out why my PSN pad has more button function than my F1 wheel & why the F1 wheel dials are setup as the left & right stick instead of the D pad that doesn't make any sense.
It's either lazy programming or poor design, because the pc pc can use them as separate items.

That firmware has been out a little while now, it's just the load cell pedals integration firmware.

Regarding unused buttons it's the same for us xbox users, I have duplicate buttons which cannot be changed on my TX.

Laziness it what it is.

At least they could give us a shift option (hold 1 button then press a direction on the pad or another button)

 

[Morgoth_666]

I just wish I could download an update that would let my T300 wheel stay on without having to constantly re-tighten the nut. I've given up on tightening the screw to hold it in place as that's just digging whatever hole it's in wider so I just use it as a handle to tighten the nut every few laps.

 

[killerjimbag]

I just wish I could download an update that would let my T300 wheel stay on without having to constantly re-tighten the nut. I've given up on tightening the screw to hold it in place as that's just digging whatever hole it's in wider so I just use it as a handle to tighten the nut every few laps.

Sounds to me you tightened it to much.

 

[Morgoth_666]

Sounds to me you tightened it to much.

I imagine I did. But in the instructions where it says to "tighten the nut - then hold it and turn the wheel - then tighten the screw but not too much[whatever too much is]," it neglects to say "oh by the way this will only hold for two or three hours max and you'll have to do it again and again and again until you accidentally tighten the screw a tiny bit too much or tighten the nut without first loosening the screw and then it will get even looser." Apparently it works fine for most people, some of us just get lucky and it never holds from day one. I love the wheel other than that but that design is just bonkers.

/rant /hijack /wrongforum

 

[killerjimbag]

I imagine I did. But in the instructions where it says to "tighten the nut - then hold it and turn the wheel - then tighten the screw but not too much[whatever too much is]," it neglects to say "oh by the way this will only hold for two or three hours max and you'll have to do it again and again and again until you accidentally tighten the screw a tiny bit too much or tighten the nut without first loosening the screw and then it will get even looser." Apparently it works fine for most people, some of us just get lucky and it never holds from day one. I love the wheel other than that but that design is just bonkers.

/rant /hijack /wrongforum

What? One quarter turn after initial tightening. That's it that's all. I've had my wheel for almost 4 years. Had to tighten it twice.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

The main wheels shouldn't unscrew anyway, the security screw just sits on a flat edge (doesn't screw into anything), even if it's loose you should only be able to move the main wheel lock about an inch & shouldn't be able to take the wheel off unless it's fully removed.

Crap diagram alert.

The black part is your wheel connection
The blue part is your main servo quick release system
The red line is the security screw
The green parts are the point that the security screw cannot pass unless fully taken out, therefore the main wheel lock shouldn't become to loose.

Failing that just belt a bigger screw in it.

Disclaimer: this is what my TX looks like anyway.

 

[FPV MIC]

I imagine I did. But in the instructions where it says to "tighten the nut - then hold it and turn the wheel - then tighten the screw but not too much[whatever too much is]," it neglects to say "oh by the way this will only hold for two or three hours max and you'll have to do it again and again and again until you accidentally tighten the screw a tiny bit too much or tighten the nut without first loosening the screw and then it will get even looser." Apparently it works fine for most people, some of us just get lucky and it never holds from day one. I love the wheel other than that but that design is just bonkers.

/rant /hijack /wrongforum

I had an issue with my T500 like this. The wheel kept coming loose so I took it off and checked how far the locking screw was going in. It turned out I hadn't actually tightened the locking screw far enough. It was just binding while self tapping on the way in before it got to the actual wheel . I've never had a problem since .

If that's not your issue you could try a Quick Change Mod.

You can buy it from the link below.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/742...quick-change?ref=shop_home_feat_3&frs=1&bes=1

 

[Morgoth_666]

Hey thanks for the tips guys, maybe I'll investigate a little further and see if there's anything more I can do to really resolve the problem. I tried to do it as it suggested the first time or six but it just would come loose and start wobbling around in my hands as I drove, so eventually I tightened the screw more which helped a little but not much, until I gave up for fear of causing further damage. I've read a few complaints but only a few and no surefire fix so I figured I was just stuck with it. I just pull the nut tight on a straight every 10-15 minutes now and have gotten used to it but that's far from ideal.

Sorry for the whining.

 

[FPV MIC]

Disclaimer: this is what my TX looks like anyway.

If mine looked like that I'd send it back

 

[Morgoth_666]

I had an issue with my T500 like this. The wheel kept coming loose so I took it off and checked how far the locking screw was going in. It turned out I hadn't actually tightened the locking screw far enough. It was just binding while self tapping on the way in before it got to the actual wheel . I've never had a problem since .

If that's not your issue you could try a Quick Change Mod.

You can buy it from the link below.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/742...quick-change?ref=shop_home_feat_3&frs=1&bes=1

I suspected this might be my problem after reading this. Took the rim off and didn't see any marks that indicated the screw was digging into or sliding along anything, looked at the hole for the screw and it looked to be just barely if at all pushing through the surface where the hole was. It must have been through a little because it did catch on the edge and wouldn't let the nut turn completely around, but enough that it would wobble around a lot which can't be good for it.

With everything apart I tightened the screw a little more so that it was noticeably coming through. It took a not insignificant amount of force to do this. After I put it back together and tightened it down it felt good but did come loose after half an hour or so, so I re-set it and gave it a wee bit bit extra and it has since been solid for 4-5 hours and counting. Hopefully it will stay now or at least I'm on the right track.

Thanks again for the help, I should've taken it apart and had a look a while ago instead of assuming I had just ruined whatever was supposed to hold it.