F1 2010 - output data to multiple devices?

Thanks Ego.

Does anyone know if F1 2010 or DIRT 2 can output data to multiple devices? I am trying to get data to my SLI Pro and to X-sim at the same time. Are we in the same boat with Codemasters as we are with iRacing, which will require some sort of proxy?


...Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

No, I can get X-Sim and Dirt 2 to both play nice with the SLI-Pro and M.

F1 2001 just needs an updated driver from EK. You just need to donate to get it at the moment. I just love double paying for things.......

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Thanks for the validation Chris. I had already made the donation and received access to the F1 2010 driver but I was not sure if more than one device could connect on that port at one time. Guess that's been answered now

...Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

A new manager version (free) with F1 2010 support is already available from EK, since yesterday I believe!

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

I have the new manager which works fine for the SLI and F1 2010 but it does not work simultaneously with X-Sim. EK has posted that he is working on a proxy similar to his LFS proxy that will allow F1 to work with the SLI and X-Sim. There will be no changes necessary to the X-sim plugin to make it work according to EK.

....Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

The upcoming open source iWrap proxy will likely be repurposed as a wrapper for all games that allow only a single API connection.

Perhaps EK will have time to contribute to this open source project. I will ask him.

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Here is the typical less than professional response from EK - http://www.eksimracing.com/forum/index. ... en#msg3638

Looks like there will be two proxies and the saga will continue. I can't say much at this point, but SimXperience will provide a fitting solution to this problem and those who create it.

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

At least he has a solution already available, it seems... ;-)

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

I've tested EK's Codemasters proxy and it has some issues with the data being sent to X-Sim but it is getting better. Hopefully he will work out the issues soon.

It's too bad that he does not seem to want anything to do with the open source proxy effort as this would be a great opportunity for everyone to get together and develop a standard way of doing things (Oh well). I'm sure he must have his reasons.

....Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

I mailed Leo and showed him my interest in his product and me not wanting to buy because of EK's behavior.

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I'm not sure why either. I tried Dirt 2 and the SLI Pro without any proxy and it works. I asked EK why this works for DIRT 2 and not for F1 2010 and he said that his old SLI plugin does not use UDP to get data from DIRT 2 so I assumed that there is an issue with multiple devices trying to use the same port 20777 to receive data.

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

As per you explanation, the problem is that EK is trying to bind the port, which in turn renders his software inop as it fails to do it when Sender is already connected to the port!
He just needed to do it the way he did for Dirt2, then! :thbd:

When I tried, I got the seat moving but the SLI-M would not work. His sw only connects when it detects the game is running, so, after Sender...

In other words, EK is trying to fix a problem he created himself! LoL

Cheers,

MY

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Hi Martin,

Yes, both DIRT 2 and F1 2010 use the same port 20777. I will give this a shot and let you know if it works.

...Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Hey! Mike,

Is there any special config I need to do to make this new manager work with F1 2010?
I mean, only the SLI-M stand alone.

It just does not work here at all, the manager says waiting sim-racing app even with the game running...

Thanks.

MY

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

@MY

Make sure the codemasters.dat file in the cfg directory has the correct port assigned. It should sayCMOutGaugePort = 20777 when you are using it without his proxy.

Othere than that, it just works for me. I have the SLI pro and not the M. What version of the are you using? SLIProMgr_094d18c ?



@Sirnoname

I tried the latest OutsimDirt2.exe and it I still cannot get the SLI Manager application and X-Sim to receive data from F1 2010 at the same time. I have tried configuring F1 use 127.0.0.1 as well as my local IP and both will work with one device but not both at the same time. I have F1 configured to output on the default port of 20777 and I also have the SLI Manager configured to receive data on port 20777.

....Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

I think the one I have it 17f or something... Can you send me a copy of yours by email?

Thanks.

MY

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Hi Martin,

Let me clarify. Both DIRT 2 and F1 2010 use the same method for outputting data and have not changed. The software that allows the SLI-Pro and SLI - M devices to function with DIRT 2 and F1 2010 is called the SLI Manager. The SLI Manager needs to be running to capture the output from the Codemasters games and send them to the SLI devices and do not need to be running if you are not using the SLI.

I have tested the SLI - Pro and X-Sim with DIRT 2 and they seem to work together without the need for a proxy but something has changed in the way the data is collected by the SLI plugin or the way that F1 2010 outputs it's data which now requires the use of some sort of proxy (according to EK himself) to get the SLI- Pro and X-Sim to work together.

EK has made an attempt to write a proxy server for this purpose and has now included options within the SLI Manager to change the ports being used so that you can point the manager to a proxy instead of directly at the application which used port 20777. The proxy is not yet working properly with X-Sim and EK is not sure why at this point.


....Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

I think Martin wants to know whether he can run the application without a SLI connected to the PC... I don't think so, there is a USB detection built in the prog...

I will try it and let you guys know.

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

Sorry, I misunderstood that question

No the SLI Manager will not run without an SLI device connected.

....Mike

Re: Xsim compatible with f1 2010 BY codemasters

With the Profiler and Sender already running, I then launch the SLI Manager which initializes the SLI device. No error messages are received at any point. You then launch F1 2010 and select a car and track to race. When the track loads sometimes the profiler will start and sometimes the SLI will output data but they will not both work at the same time.

There are never any error messages though.