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Xbox 360 controller problem

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by mimakez, Mar 1, 2016.

  1. mimakez

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    when I start nolimits2 and connect the Xbox 360 controller via a USB adapter simulator stops working I want to say that the seat stops shaking. Probably it comes to a conflict between simtools and Xbox 360 USB adapter. Has anyone had these problems and how to solve the problem?
    P.S. I use the Xbox 360 controller to get the wind, I attach the fan to come out of the engine vibration joystick and so I get the fan to operate when the joystick vibrates
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    mimakez, Mar 1, 2016
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    Ah I use a Logitech "xbox controller" for nolimits2 with no issue, might want to try a directx check.
    BTW a nice way of doing a fan for speed , different, cool, love thinking out of the square.
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    eaorobbie, Mar 1, 2016
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  3. mimakez

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    Tomorrow I will check DirectX, Today I changed the USB port and wind it worked without problems for about 10-15 minutes and then again blocks arduino (simulator stop working) and the wind continued to operate normally. when I pull out the adapter of joystick from USB ports and restart PC simulator operate normally. I have to try to put a shorter USB cable to the Arduino as it is now the length of 5 meters.

    P.S. Previously blocked Arduino to 5-meter cable until I put an external power supply for the Arduino and since then everything works fine until I hooked up x360 joystick adapter into the USB.
    mimakez, Mar 1, 2016
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    problem solved :)
    mimakez, Mar 3, 2016
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    For the record what was the resolution that ended up working?
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    When the computer starts, no limits 2 start then turn on the Xbox 360 controller and it all works. If the controller starts before running nolimits2 comes to conflict and simulator does not work. Also, the controller have to shut down before turning off the computer. Strange, but it's the only way it works.
    Also, if I do not turn off the Xbox 360 controller before running live for speed my G25 steering wheel does not work. When I turn off the steering wheel G25 operates without problems.
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    mimakez, Mar 3, 2016
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