Automobilista 2 Custom Force Feedback - Overview & Recommendations

@XTRMNTR2K

The formula I gave you makes this (gain=70):



No wonder... you had 10% dinamic range, the rest was pure force!!
When I have some time I'll put some effort into it (no more formulas without testing first ).

 

Haha, that's kind of cool actually.

And don't worry about this too much! I really like the latest file as it is. Still the best FFB I've ever had in AMS2 as far as I can remember!

 

FX = tyre scrub + engine (and the engine has a very weak presence >50km/h)

Road noise is controlled by

Code:

(micro_details 2.0)            # small suspension details [0-3.0]

and

(micro_gamma 1.0)            # gamma for micro details

that processes those tiny suspensions movements.

It really depends on the software/driver of the wheelbase, every manufacturer uses it's own processing (that tends to be the 'same' across the range), meaning, they also increase or decrease various frequencies in different ways (to optimize/not damage the equipment).

And yes, I had a G29 and it captures those small details very well because they gears act as amplifiers (and noisy ones!). Try to reduce, not eliminate these. They convey the mood of a real race car (everything is harsh, everything vibrates).

 

I went back and settled for your recommendation of FX = 20. So my values are now 90/10/20/0, which works well for me.

There are two reasons I am reluctant about the engine rumble; one is that, when it is too strong, the G25 produces a loud clanking sound (and the effect itself feels very unnatural as well). If it is subtle, then the wheel produces a very fitting low-frequency vibration which does indeed convey the vibrations of a large and/or powerful engine quite well IMHO.

The other is that the balance between tire scrub and engine vibration can be problematic depending on the selected FFB. Default+ for example has the engine vibration so weak you need to increase FX to ~50+ in order to get it at all. In your V9 files, the balance is mostly okay, though I'd like to experiment with slightly weaker engine vibration relative to tire scrub.

Honestly, considering the difference in wheel models and manufacturers as well as the technologies (belt/gear/DD) I am amazed how well your FFB works out of the box. I would *really* like to get a really fancy DD setup sooner rather than later, but right now my number one priority is to have three meals a day and a roof over my head, which is somehow easier said than done at times.

 

@Joaquim Pereira

I can't thank you enough for this v9 file, it really is wonderful. I had only tried your file for the first time yesterday, it was v8.1 and while I was impressed with how connected everything felt there was a graininess to it, in the micro details, scrub etc that I just couldn't get on with. Even when I attempted to dial them right down to the best of my understanding I still found it distracting.

This v9 file though is just right for me all that information is there, the macro and micro details, everything comes across clearly but that graininess I was experiencing is gone. Even to the point where I think you could risk bringing it back a touch.

Really just very very impressed overall, it does a lot of things right, but I think most notable has to be that sense of the car not only giving you feedback that makes sense in terms of the inputs you're providing and what your brain expects in response, but at the same time not doing it at the expense of everything else. So still having those other details coming through along with everything else all at once. At least this is how it feels to me.

I have been trying different files here since Karsten started and NuScorpii started posting them and this one I think is a bit special. It really adds to the driving experience in AMS 2 and does an exceptional job of highlighting the improvements that Reiza have made. Thanks again.
Joaquim Pereira quim Pereira

 

Which version of FFB settings is best for g29 for the latest game version?

 

Thats a matter of opinion, and only you can decide which is best for you. I would recommend looking back over the last few pages and try any of the ones you see there.

Whichever you try I suggest spending a good amount of time with each one and dial in your settings, before trying another. It is also a good idea to make notes about each file so that you can compare later.

 

When I had G29 I used this file. This is a basic profile (default custom file) with few extra functions (relative, compressor, scoop, tighten) to improve the shortcomings (deadzone, force balance, rattling) of the steering wheel.

In game settings are GAIN 100, LFB 15, fx and damping does not matter (not used in basic profile).
As I remmember I used 1% centering spring in logitech software.

 

@Joaquim Pereira is it your recommendation to set the wheel base to linear with your v9 custom not peak?

 

Is it just my impression or the default and default+ changes it’s feeling with different custom files, on my side it’s what it feels, also when using the ffb custom file from reiza my wheel clips it’s ffb in game but the base it’s only using 6 to 7nm. My base is the Logitech pro, and in game I use 100% gain and other settings at 0.

 

May i ask where i can get this ffb profile "Manolo & Stakanov 05 ATMOS - MOD V1.4 FIX."?

Best regards,
Manuel

 

Hi..May i ask you where i can get this file:

ffb: Manolo & Stakanov 05 ATMOS - MOD V1.4 FIX.

 

Id like to test this file also (im using the same wheel base). Where can i get it? Do you mind sharing your file?

 

Knock yourself out: Automobilista 2 Custom Force Feedback - Overview & Recommendations

 

Hi all. Reaching out to any Thrustmaster TX users. With AMS2 1.5 is there a good baseline or start that I should dial TM Control Panel and in-game my settings into? I’ve tried looking through the forums but tbh it’s so overwhelming! There’s so much history and of course opinions. I do see mentions of other Thrustmaster bases which makes it more confusing. Any pointers or guidance from TX users who are loving AMS2 with their dialed-in settings would be thoroughly appreciated!

 

Hello Mr Manolo
May i ask you where i can find the FFB File in your signature?

"FILE Custom: rFuktor 5.0.1.4 "ATMOS MOD v.1.5.4.7" by Stakanov based on rFuktor 5.0.1.3/4 + Reiza Immersive"

 

Your Custom FFB File Collection

 

Hi..Which of those files it the right one. I cannot find ths one "FILE Custom: rFuktor 5.0.1.4 "ATMOS MOD v.1.5.4.7" by Stakanov based on rFuktor 5.0.1.3/4 + Reiza Immersive"

 

Opinions vary largely in every little aspect regarding FFB, here is mine:
The very first thing to do is apply Quasi Default config at TM Control Panel (see fig). And assure your wheel is correctly calibrated in game. Those are fundamental.
Then you can test Default and Default+, they are really good, but if you want even more details, run a Custom. There are many I like, including the more recent versions of (in alphabetical order) Allegunner68, Danielkart, Joaquim Pereira and Kuku. And no, you don't need any specific Custom TM-TX file. Very important to note that each Custom adopt specific ingame settings at FFB config, wich are present in the file header.

 

Thought I would share my modified file I use with my T300. It is based on rFuktor 5.0.1.4 by Karsten with Shadak & Panos.
Tried to make it give me as much information as possible with my low end wheel.
When using the brakes you will feel the car want to pull straight ahead, the harder you brake or the higher you set brake pressure will increase the effect.
Tyre scrub increase as you turn harder, the wheel will get gradually lighter as the grip decreases when cornering.
Good feeling of the rear losing grip.
Open the file in notepad to see the settings I use, and created the file using.