Thanks for this, ordered the parts now as well.
Also there is another video with Driveclub and the Driving Force GT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzwcNtaNnjo
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Old Logitech wheels [with FFB] are now playable on PS4 via homebrew PC app
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Thanks for this, ordered the parts now as well.
Also there is another video with Driveclub and the Driving Force GT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzwcNtaNnjo
Yes, the Arduino Leonardo is listed here as supported: http://gimx.fr/wiki/index.php?title=DIY_USB_adapter#AVR_USB_development_board
Beginner's guide to assembling and connecting the adapter: http://gimx.fr/wiki/index.php?title=DIY_USB_adapter_for_dummies
The guide is using the Teensy 2.0, so I don't know how much different the connections are if you're using a different board.
The waiting for my parts to arrive is very tough...
Fried Food
Banned
Man the DFGT is so much noisier than the G27
The teensy board I ordered on Friday is already at my local post office. The usb connector thing arrived today. My usb cables should arrive tommorrow as well.
Feel bad for the people that ordered from china
It's possible to use one according to the wiki. However, I think you will need to use an ISP to upload the new firmware on it (can't confirm yet though). It's possible to use another arduino as an ISP though, there are guides online for that.
Unless someone changes the code you'll still need the adapter even with the Pi :/
Negotiator
Member
We need a Kickstarter initiative for a pre-made adaptor...
YEAH but its pretty fuckin cool right! It sounds so ridiculous and bucks so hard. I dig it.
That'd be my first backing of a KickStarter. (I'm behind times, I guess.)
I ordered my serial cable from another state and it's still not here yet. Stupid Australia Post :/
Edit: In that G27 video for DC, the overlayed video is out of sync with the game, but in sync with the wheel.
Still waiting for my stupid serial adapter :/
Other news: GIMX 5.2 is out, no longer need to calibrate your G27/G25/DFGT. But doesn't work on the Pi (I guess, just for now).
Other news: GIMX 5.2 is out, no longer need to calibrate your G27/G25/DFGT. But doesn't work on the Pi (I guess, just for now).
Windom Earle
Member
30fps...
The YT video is 30fps too? There's nothing that's 60, at least.
Windom Earle
Member
Should still cause some input lag though?
Finding the info to make this a bit confusing! Like to have it connected by USB and using RPi rather than a PC so hopefully others are interested in the same setup and make an idiots guide for me 
Had a quick look for the pinned Teensy 2.0 in the UK but not had much luck, something Ill properly look at in a couple of weeks
ps3ud0 8)
Had a quick look for the pinned Teensy 2.0 in the UK but not had much luck, something Ill properly look at in a couple of weeks
ps3ud0 8)
I tried it earlier with a Arduino Pro Micro and you need to short GND to RST shortly after you connect it to USB. I shorted it a few times and then I could flash.So, using the Arduino Leonardo is somehow difficult for one with no specifics skills.
I can just wait for better times
Haven't continued past that yet.
Magical Sound Shower
Banned
I've heard about something called the M4 Adapter, that does the same thing, and its about 100$. It looks much simpler than whats being used in this thread..
http://www.match4newconsole.com/product/m4-converter-official-edition/
Any info on this? I can't find much online.. I'm not sure if legit
http://www.match4newconsole.com/product/m4-converter-official-edition/
Any info on this? I can't find much online.. I'm not sure if legit
That doesn't have force feedback support. This does.
The M4 also has some crazy lag compared to this GIMX solution, going by their "promotion" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zHex46wG_U
Fried Food
Banned
I should have all my parts put together within the next few hiurs
Can't wait to hear details. I'm thinking about getting this for my Driving Force GT and Driveclub.
Damn, I'm beaten!
If you haven't read the latest updates, the latest GIMX won't work with the G27 on the Pi. I'll be using it on a Win10 tablet so that's no issue, just giving you a heads-up
Windom Earle
Member
I received my usb module today, but waiting for the Teensy...
Fried Food
Banned
I've got everything pretty much setup but I can't get the G27 wheel to respond in Driveclub. I'm not sure at what point, if any, I need to actually connect the wheel to the ps4 (as opposed to leaving connected to the computer)
TechnicMOC
Member
I didn't really bother reading any tutorials yet, but you would never connect it to the PS4 as far as I am aware, its only connected to the PC.
You also authenticated the whole thing with the PS4 controller? http://gimx.fr/wiki/index.php?title=Quick_Start
Yeah, you never connect the wheel to the PS4. This is how it works, from what I can tell:
Wheel is connected to PC. PC is connected to serial converter. Serial converter is connected to USB (Teensy or whatever the programmable Atmel device is), which converts the serial signals of the G27 to something the PS4 will interpret as a connected G29.
I don't know where having a PS4 controller comes into it, if it has to be plugged into the Windows box or the PS4 or even at all (might just be for bluetooth, and not direct USB connection).
Yeah, I think so.
Edit: I know it says this:
But given the G27 and G29 don't get "authenticated" (I mean, you can still use non-approved controllers for PS4, so long as it has a driver) maybe it's not necessary? Will have to see how it works first-hand.
Fried Food
Banned
Looks like I was missing the libusbk driver. Also had some wiring backwards. Still working on getting driveclub to work
The G29 has a security chip, but your G27 doesn't.
It makes sense (to me, at least) that you need one -from the controller- to masquerade your G27 as a G29. Because that's how this software works: fooling the console into thinking there's a genuine G29 wheel connected.
Windom Earle
Member
edit: incorrect info
But how do you explain games like Skullgirls working with a custom driver?
As I understand it, then the chip authentication is for system level support, but individual games can support any controller if the game provides a driver for it.
That's why a game like War Thunder strangely enough can be controlled with old Logitech wheels.
Windom Earle
Member
Seeing the amount of software you have to use, are we sure this is safe? I am gonna run it on my notebook, so I don't care so much, but still...
Are you thinking if the code is malicious (virus, spyware etc.)?
It's open source, so the guy who made it isn't trying to hide anything.
Source code: https://github.com/matlo/GIMX
So had anyone got this to work yet? Want to try it but not skilled enough that if it doesn't work what might have gone wrong. Also while Ive got a MBP Id rather I could get this all to work without issue using a RPi which doesn't sound like a priority for the dev right now (still unsure if 5.2 supports it)
More interested in this than PGW this week!
ps3ud0 8)
More interested in this than PGW this week!
ps3ud0 8)
Windom Earle
Member
I've gotten a bit paranoid since the whole GTAV malware incident. But that's great.
If all goes well, I should be able to try this today.
Windom Earle
Member
Same here. Installation went well and I can use the wheel and the controller in the Gimx config, but not in the PS4.
The last few steps in the tutorial are also explained poorly and I am not sure if I need to do something with libusbK or not.
Try the Support section in the forums: http://gimx.fr/forum/index.php
It seems Matlo (the creator) is replying with help to everyone with problems.
Windom Earle
Member
Thanks, yeah, that's my plan if I don't get it to work till tomorrow. DC bikes, I want to try this now! Hnnnng.
Fried Food
Banned
Finally got the G27 to work with the PS4.
I ended up uninstalling all the exiting logitech stuff and redownloadning/installing from here: http://www.logitech.com/pub/techsupport ... 10_x64.exe
Now my problem is that the pedals don't work in the PS4 game, driveclub.
I ended up uninstalling all the exiting logitech stuff and redownloadning/installing from here: http://www.logitech.com/pub/techsupport ... 10_x64.exe
Now my problem is that the pedals don't work in the PS4 game, driveclub.
TechnicMOC
Member
PC set as combined axis or something?
PS4 throttle set to triggers/button?
Feedback working?
That's the thing, I know how convoluted the Logitech software is and it's endless options, I'm not sure how any of them interact with GIMX (if at all).
For those trying this, is it safe to say this wouldn't be too taxing of a thing to run? I'm tempted to just use my MSI Windpad tablet (has an AMD Brazos Z01, running @ 1GHz dual-core) with Windows 10.
Oh, and would a USB 1.1 hub be sufficient? Said tablet has only one port and the only hub I have kicking around at home is a shitty 1.1.
Well it requires some work, its no 15 minute out of the box solution but rather requires quite some exact reading and looking around in the forums. It's also just been released so there might be improvements in the future.
metareferential
Member
Let's hope this somehow encourages Logitech and Sony in releasing official drivers for legacy wheels.
They could even release a paid app through the PS store, if they want. Free money.
They could even release a paid app through the PS store, if they want. Free money.