Steering Wheels in Bus Simulator 16

[PsychoCow]

Englisch

Dear steering wheel user,

in this thread we want to collect every information about steering wheels and how to optimize them for Bus Simulator 16.

This Thread will tackle the following topics:

• General information about wheels and gamepads in Bus Simulator 16
  
• Force Feedback and XInput interface
  
• Information about Logitech wheels
  
• Information about Thrustmaster wheels

If you have any question or information about your steering wheel, please post it in this thread and we will have a look on it.

Deutsch

Lieber Lenkrad-Nutzer,

in diesem Thread sammeln wir alle Informationen und Hilfestellungen über Lenkräder und wie du sie für den Bus-Simulator 16 optimieren kannst.

Der Thread enthält folgende Themen:

• Allgemeine Informationen über Lenkräder und Gamepads im Bus-Simulator 16
  
• Force Feedback und die XInput-Schnittstelle
  
• Informationen über Logitech-Lenkräder
  
• Informationen über Thrustmaster-Lenkräder

Wenn du Fragen oder Informationen zu deinem Lenkrad hast, schreibe sie bitte in diesen Thread und wir schauen sie uns an.

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Englisch

General information about wheels and gamepads in Bus Simulator 16

Bus Simulator 16 is optimized for Logitech wheels but supports a large number of additional steering wheels, such as:

Logitech:

• G27
  
• G29
  
• G920
  
• Driving Force GT

Saitek:

• Farming Simulator Controller

Speedlink:

• Drift o.z. Racing Wheel
  
• Darkfire Racing Wheel

Hama:

• Racing Wheel "Thunder V18"
  
• Racing Wheel "Thunder V5"

Gamepads:

• XBOX 360 Controller
  
• XBOX One Controller

Every other game pad or steering wheel should also be recognized by Bus Simulator 16. After connecting your device to your computer, you can adjust it in the options menu under the tab "Steering".

German

Allgemeine Informationen über Lenkräder und Gamepads im Bus-Simulator 16

Der Bus-Simulator 16 ist für Logitech-Lenkräder optimiert, unterstützt darüber hinaus eine große Zahl an weiteren Lenkrädern. Unter anderem:

Logitech:

• G27
  
• G29
  
• G920
  
• Driving Force GT

Saitek:

• Farming Simulator Controller

Hama:

• Racing Wheel "Thunder V18"
  
• Racing Wheel "Thunder V5"

Speedlink:

• Drift o.z. Racing Wheel
  
• Darkfire Racing Wheel

Gamepads

• XBOX 360 Controller
  
• XBOX One Controller

Jedes andere Lenkrad oder Gamepad sollte vom Bus-Simulator 16 ebenfalls erkannt werden und kann, nachdem es eingesteckt wurde, im Options-Menü unter Steuerung angepasst werden.

English

Force Feedback and DirectInput and XInput interface

Bus Simulator 16 has been optimized for steering wheels which support the DirectInput interface. If your steering wheel supports DirectInput, you can enjoy all force feedback functions of your steering wheel. XInput devices will offer rumble functions only. If your device doesn't support DirectInput, you can of course still play the Bus Simulator 16 without any problems.
In case that you do not know if your steering wheel supports DirectInput or XInput and you are unable to find any information about this in this thread, we recommend to get in touch with the maker of your steering wheel for further information.

German

Force Feedback und die DirectInput bzw. XInput-Schnittstelle

Der Bus-Simulator 16 ist für Lenkräder mit der DirectInput-Schnittstelle optimiert. Unterstützt dein Lenkrad diese Schnittstelle, dann kannst du in den Genuss aller Force-Feedback-Funktionen deines Lenkrades kommen. Bei XInput-Lenkrädern stehen dir unterdessen lediglich die Rumble-Funktionen zur Verfügung. Ist dein Lenkrad nicht DirectInput-fähig, kannst du damit natürlich trotzdem damit den Bus-Simulator 16 problemlos spielen.
Wenn du nicht weißt, ob dein Lenkrad diese Schnittstellen unterstützt und du keine Informationen dazu in diesem Thread findest, kontaktiere bitte den Hersteller deines Lenkrades für weitere Informationen.

English

Information about Logitech wheels

Bus Simulator 16 has been optimized for Logitech wheels and supports the Logitech gaming SDK. Should you encounter any problems, please install the correct driver for your device:

• Users of the G29 Racing Wheel and other devices supported by the Logitech Gaming Software please install the latest version of the LGS (8.x) for windows: http://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/lgs
  
• Users of older steering wheels (like the Driving Force GT and G27), which are not recognized by LGS 8.x, please install the Logitech Gaming Software 5.10.127 which is available here: http://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/lgs#previous-versions

Important note 1: Please make sure that the Combined Pedals option is deactivated. Otherwise it could happen that your character is running backwards.

Important note 2: If your steering wheel won't work ingame start the game, open it's settings menu, select "Game" and switch the "Mouse-Steering" settings to "Off".

German

Informationen über Logitech-Lenkräder

Der Bus-Simulator 16 wurde für Logitech-Lenkräder optimiert und verwendet auch das Logitech Gaming SDK. Solltest du dennoch Probleme bei der Erkennung oder Einstellung deines Logitech-Lenkrades haben, stelle bitte sicher, dass du den richtigen Treiber für dein Lenkrad installiert hast:

• Nutzer des G29 Racing Wheels und anderer von der Logitech Gaming Software unterstützen Geräte installieren bitte die aktuellst Version des LGS (8.x): http://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/lgs
  
• Nutzer älterer Lenkräder, die von der LGS 8.x nicht erkannt werden (z.B. Driving Force GT, Logitech G27) installieren unterdessen bitte die Logitech Gaming Software 5.10.127: http://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/lgs#previous-versions

Wichtiger Hinweis 1: Die Option Combined Pedals darf beim Spielen mit einem Logitech-Lenkrad nicht aktiviert sein. Sonst kann es vorkommen, dass dein Charakter rückwärts läuft.

Wichtiger Hinweis 2: Sollte sich das Spiel mit dem Lenkrad nicht steuern lassen, startet bitte das Spiel, öffnet die Optionen und stellt im Spiel-Menü die Mousesteering-Option auf "Aus".

English

Information about Thrustmaster wheels

If you encounter any problems with your Thrustmaster steering wheel, please try the following solutions :

1. Go to http://ts.thrustmaster.com/eng/index.php?pg=view_files&gid=1&fid=2&pid=316&cid=15 , choose your steering wheel and dowload the most current driver software
   
2. Install the driver software after the download is complete
   
3. After the installation please open the folder Thrustmaster (Windows 10: all Apps // Windows 7,8: all programs)
   
4. Please choose Properties and configure your steering wheel like shown below:
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_forces.png
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_forces_t300rs.png
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_forces_tx.png
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_rotation.png
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_rotation_t300rs.png
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_rotation_tx.png

German

Informationen über Thrustmaster-Lenkräder

Wenn du Probleme mit deinem Thrustmaster-Lenkrad hast, probiere bitte folgende Vorgehensweise aus:

1. Unter: http://ts.thrustmaster.com/ger/index.php?pg=view_files&gid=1&fid=2&pid=316&cid=15 das passende Lenkrad auswählen und die Treibersoftware downloaden.
   
2. Nach dem Download den Treiber/ der Firmware installieren.
   
3. Nach der Installation kann unter Alle Apps (Windows10) bzw. alle Programme (Windows 7/8) im Ordner Thrustmaster die Systemsteuerung geöffnet werden. Dort können unter dem Reiter Eigenschaften folgende Konfigurationen festgelegt werden.
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_forces.png
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_forces_t300rs.png
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_forces_tx.png
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_rotation.png
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_rotation_t300rs.png
   http://www.bussimulator-game.de/faq/thrustmaster_rotation_tx.png

[SAMiV]

Ingame force feedback settings for my Logitech G27 wheel doesn't seem to have any effect.

It feels like force feedback strength is at 100 all the time no matter what settings i change from inside the game.

[Javito]

No support for the G25.
Yes, support for Driving Force GT very logical.
The two wheel, was sold the same year.

There is no excuse or reason not to support the G25.
For me, I do not buy the game.
I am sorry.

[Heikki360]

Fanatec CSR works, looks like it is supported, but there is a big problem with the steering death zone. It just stays there, always, no matter what you do, no matter what you configure, there is always a very big death zone, it's impossible to play like this, i've been forced to use my XBOX 360 pad.

[Lavender Courage]

My G27's pedals won't respond at all, even when I try to calibrate them in. Any ideas?

[Eamons85]

Hi all, i have set my pedels to be back and forward when driving, but when i get out and walk, my guy is always walking backward so its hard to move around with him, any ideas?

[x_CrazyDog_x]

same problem as Eamons85 for me. Logitech gaming software link above doesnt recognize my wheel so i assume its not for my wheel (Logitech Driving Force GT) but i do have logitech profiler and have no issues with as example ATS and ETS2 with how my settings are. So hope for a solution so i can stop walking backwards by itself

[Loko1985]

same problem have driving force gt but the force feedback dont work in game and is very hard push my wheel left and right

[SAMiV]

Originally posted by SL Loko1985 AUT:

same problem have driving force gt but the force feedback dont work in game and is very hard push my wheel left and right

Yup, that's the problem i also have. Force feedback seems to be on max setting, and in game FFB settings doesnt change anything.

[LudicrousFox]

Same issue the G27 pedals will not respond

[LRTINTER]

Originally posted by SL Loko1985 AUT:

same problem have driving force gt but the force feedback dont work in game and is very hard push my wheel left and right

the same problem.can't bound the steering wheel Right&Left,hard to turn the wheel and no reaction.

[Storm1800]

@SAMiV, @LudicrousFox, @Elenity @Irtinter
Have you tried our workaround for Logitech wheels and did you install both recommended drivers?

Bus Simulator 16 has been optimized for Logitech wheels and supports the Logitech gaming SDK. Should you encounter any problems, please try our recommended fix below:

Please Install the newest version of the Logitech gaming software for windows: http://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/lgs
Only for older steering wheels, which are not recognized by LGS 8.x: Please install Logitech gaming software 5.10.x additionally http://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/lgs#previous-versions

@Heikki360
We are aware of the dead zone problem and try to offer a fix during one of the next updates.

@Tasja
We success fully tested a Logitech GT. Did you recognize the second link?
Only for older steering wheels, which are not recognized by LGS 8.x: Please install Logitech gaming software 5.10.x additionally http://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/lgs#previous-versions
Please give me feedback, if it worked.

@Loko1985
Please check if Force Feedback is controlled by the driver or the game (You can find this in the additional proporties of your diver). If FF is regulated by your driver, you can adjust FF strength in this menu. Please tell me if this works.

[tobiSAS]

Originally posted by xXx_Tasja_xXx:

same problem as Eamons85 for me. Logitech gaming software link above doesnt recognize my wheel so i assume its not for my wheel (Logitech Driving Force GT) but i do have logitech profiler and have no issues with as example ATS and ETS2 with how my settings are. So hope for a solution so i can stop walking backwards by itself

You really need BOTH the old AND the new version of the Logitech Gaming Software if you have a steering wheel that is not recognized by the newer LGS, because of a limitation Logitech is currently working on.
So again, make sure to install BOTH mentioned versions of the LGS: 8.81.x as well as 5.10.x

[tobiSAS]

I'll post a workaround of another user that might help! We're investigating on the cause.

Originally posted by SAMiV:

Now the in game FFB settings work! SOLVED!

I turned the FFB setting off and on from the game options and then my FFB started working. It's like it resets the FFB settings and then everything works ok.

[x_CrazyDog_x]

I have both version of Logitech installed and running still i am walking backwards without touching anything. I hope for a guide that tells how settings must be, i do have combined pedals in logitech profiler 5.10 enabled cause of other games i play. Weither i have that option enabled or disabled doesnt make a difference, backwalks by itself remains no matter how i make the settings in profiler, tried every combination with ingame and logitech profiler setting and it keep walking backwards.

[Karaya2]

I have a Fanatec Clubsport Wheel Base V2 with Clubsport V3 Pedals (connected directly to the wheel) and also have a huge deadzone like @Heikki360 described. I have to turn the wheel atleast 90° to get the Wheels moving. Also at least 50% gas are required, before i get some RPM. No matter what I set Deadzone or Sensitivity to. Fanatec Wheels (my one for sure) have a Hardware-Deadzone at absolute zero, as soon as you move it a Milimeter, its recognized.