Automobilista 2 Custom Force Feedback - Overview & Recommendations

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  1. Michael Flemming

    Michael Flemming New Member AMS2 Club Member

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    Hello Daniel, I also use the Simucube 2 Pro. I first tested the V400 12-13 Nm. Filter out everyone on the base and use the same settings as yours. Get 55 in game and FX 15. I just wish it was a little tighter in the middle. Thanks
     
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  2. Danielkart

    Danielkart Well-Known Member

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    Hi Michael!
    To make the middle a little tighter you can use a little friction on your base 2-3% should be enough. However, I wouldn't recommend more than about 6-7%. Friction causes the wheel to oscillate if it is set too high. You can also test this outside of the game. Go to the base settings (Truedrive) and increase friction. Depending on the wheel (size and weight) it will start to swing. Of course, they also take this swinging into the game. That's why it's better to have no friction or only very little to make the middle a tighter
    littleIncreasing your in-game value from 55% to 62% will also give you more center. The file is precisely tailored to this 62%. tighter
    Increasing your in-game value from 55% to 62% will also give you more center. The file is precisely tailored to this 62%.
     
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  3. BeefyPeeg

    BeefyPeeg New Member

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    Is there a custom FFB file you would recommend for a CSL Elite belt-driven wheelbase? Right now, I'm just using the Default+.
     
  4. Marcos Gil

    Marcos Gil Member AMS2 Club Member

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    This post has so many topics that I'm lost, what would be the best option for a Thrustmaster TSPC? What page would the file be on?
     
  5. Alegunner68

    Alegunner68 Well-Known Member AMS2 Club Member

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    Hi @Danielkart thanks for the new V400, nice but a bit too "heavy" for my old wheel due to the reduced slide factor I think. You do all the hard work which leaves me the easyish job of fine tuning for my wheel.
    @BeefyPeeg try one of the latest on these last few pages.
    As usual here's my csw 2.5 modded file.
     

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  6. Danielkart

    Danielkart Well-Known Member

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    Hey buddy, that's what these customs are for. I have already received very good advice and improvements from you. I believe these files are now in a state where they can be perfectly set for all bases with very little intervention. Of course, personal taste always plays a decisive role. When I have more time again I will enjoy and drive Ams2 again without writing customs;)
     
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  7. BeefyPeeg

    BeefyPeeg New Member

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    Thanks, will do!
     
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  8. Canard

    Canard New Member

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    I have been carefully tweaking Daniel's V300 on my CSL DD, even though I'm no expert I feel compelled to share this one again.

    It strikes a superb middle ground where the wheel is realistically both light and dampened at center, and yet provide a vivid and accurate feedback in every stage of a curve, without ever giving into excess.

    Short story: reasonable/immersive forces and extremely wide/informative spectrum.

    All settings are provided in file.

    Thanks again for this gem Daniel !
     

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  9. thedrifter.

    thedrifter. New Member

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    Is there a custom file out there that is based off of/close to Default+? I enjoy the feel of Default+ but not the biggest fan of the exaggerated road noise so would like to tone that down.
     
  10. WarmRed

    WarmRed Well-Known Member AMS2 Club Member

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    I am also a fan of Default+ maybe you can lower the FX slider a bit.
     
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  11. Danielkart

    Danielkart Well-Known Member

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    No, no custom file is similar to the defaults. This is the wrong thread for this. People here are looking for a different experience for FFB because they don't like the defaults
     
  12. Danielkart

    Danielkart Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys!
    You may have noticed that there is no personal V400 file for my Simucube2 Pro yet. I will send you these files later, but probably not until around Christmas time. These files will then be targeted for the Simucube2 Pro and specifically tailored to different wheels. If I change my wheels then I also change my custom file. It makes a huge difference which wheel you ride with. Size, weight, diameter and rotation speed change the forces and feel significantly and can give a completely different feedback. My wheels are the following:

    1. Simucube Tahko GT-21 Wireless
    2. Cube Controls GT
    Sports Wireless
    3. Cube Controls Mercedes AMG -GT
    4. Evil Racing DGT Wheel V2
    5. Gomez Sim Industries Formula GXL Pro

    I think there will be 3 files (light/medium/heavy/ sorted by weight and size of the wheels). For me personally, this is the next step in perfecting my customs on my base and my wheels. I think these files will be a final addition for FFB freaks like me:D With that in mind, many greetings to all the crazy people out there;)
     
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  13. Dean Ogurek

    Dean Ogurek "Love the Simulation You're Dreaming In." AMS2 Club Member

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    Very impressive dedication to custom ffb version development (Per wheel, no less!). :)

    I have yet to try your latest files as I'm currently sticking with Default+ (during beta) but, eventually will test some customs to find a new base-line file to fine tune.
     
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  14. Danielkart

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    Yes, personalized customization is key for me. That's why defaults aren't an option for me at the moment. But also (my personal opinion) because of anomalies that the FFB causes with defaults. As I said, these are my feelings and everyone should have the opportunity to use their preferred files. Defaults or customs, the main thing is that it's fun:)
     
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  15. Denis_W

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    Guys, how is recommended, generally speaking, for sim racing FFB settings? More FFB in the wheelbase software and less in the game menu?
    Or vice-versa?
    Thank you
     
  16. WarmRed

    WarmRed Well-Known Member AMS2 Club Member

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    For strong DDs, the base should run around 70-80% and in-game according to preferences. This way you run on a good base setting.
     
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  17. Danielkart

    Danielkart Well-Known Member

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    There are no general settings in sim racing. Every simulation behaves differently and personal taste also plays a role. But since we are talking about Ams2 here, there are of course certain settings that you should pay attention to. In Ams2 there is a sweet spot for in-game winnings which is around 55-65% depending on the base and custom files. So you can't go wrong with 60%. You can then adjust the gain at your base. If your base is weaker then take 100% gain (recommended up to around 10Nm). However, if your base has high powers, running at 80-100% is not recommended. Unless the custom file is tailored to these forces. Many people make this mistake. So for your csl dd 8Nm you can take 100% gain at the base and about 60% in play. This way you will get balanced power with lots of FFB and little clipping
     
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  18. Danielkart

    Danielkart Well-Known Member

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    This approach is not recommended and is counterproductive. For example, 80% would be a force of 20Nm with a base of 25Nm (Simucube 2 Pro). You would have to reduce the gain in the game extremely and would lose all of the FFB or only get very little FFB. As I said, the custom file has to be adapted for such high forces, otherwise it makes no sense
     
  19. Denis_W

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    I own the Simagic Alpha Mini ( 10 Nm )
     
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  20. Stepy

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    What do you set the per car FFB at ? do you just leave it a 100 %
     

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