The racing wheel then runs the auto-calibration procedure (i.e.
The firmware updater will inform you if the update procedure ran successfully. IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCONNECT the racing wheel from the USB port!ĭO NOT DISCONNECT the racing wheel’s power adapter during the Note: If nothing appears in the Device or Firmware fields, please repeat the installation procedure from the beginning, connecting the racing wheel’s USB plug to another USB port on the PC (or try running the procedure on another PC). The Firmware field displays the firmware version that will be applied to the device. The Device field shows TRS Racing Wheel – Firmware. Select Start > All Programs > Thrustmaster > FFB Racing Wheel, then click Firmware Update.ĥ) The Thrustmaster – Firmware Updater window appears onscreen. The racing wheel is detected in the Device Manager, in the Sound, video and game controllers section, under the name Thrustmaster TRS Racing Wheel Bulk Driver: this is normal. The racing wheel is not detected in the Control Panel: this is normal. The racing wheel’s MODE LED is off: this is normal. the racing wheel does not automatically move to the left and right) when connected to the PC: this is normal. During the installation, the racing wheel does not run the auto-calibration procedure (i.e. The following message appears in the lower right-hand corner of your screen (do not do anything or click on any window during the automatic installation procedure). After connecting the USB plug to the PC, release buttons 元 and R3. Simultaneously press buttons 元 and R3 (located on the racing wheel’s base), then connect (without releasing 元 and R3) the USB plug to the PC. DO NOT CLICK on any windows that may appear during the update. We advise against using a USB hub during this procedure. Connect the racing wheel directly to the PC’s USB port. You can download it here:ĭuring the installation: - DO NOT CONNECT the racing wheel to the PC before being requested to do so.
If you haven’t already done so, install the DRIVERS FORCE FEEDBACK package on your PC. Also doing this will ensure that your device will be running the latest firmware version. By doing this you are putting the wheels internals back into its factory form eliminating any software issues that your wheel might have.
This tutorial will show you how to complete a Bootloader method on your Thrustmaster steering wheel (This will reset the wheels firmware). However, for a newbie this can be a pretty daunting process to run if you have not done it before so we at Pagnian Advanced Simulation have put together a few steps for you to follow. If you have been into gaming for a while you will already probably now about firmware on electronic devices.