For example, Fanatec Firmware will use a different setting programme to Thrustmaster’s Firmware. Your firmware is provided via dedicated programmes supplied by the manufacturer or 3rd party applications. The two things are separate and need to be configured separately.įirmware is your wheel’s specific settings, and act as a blanket setting for all games and sims. There is a lot of confusion when it comes to the differences between firmware settings and game settings. Steering Wheel Firmware vs F1 2021 Settings There is a great article written by that talks about the differences in more detail which we would recommend reading. It is widely thought that direct drive steering wheels such as some of the Fanatec range provide a better feel than belt driven and gear driven wheels, like the Logitech and Thrustmaster’s.
#F1 2020 SETUP GUIDE DRIVERS#
Pro and Esport drivers will have these settings dialled in and will always have full sensory awareness of the car’s movement.Ī point to note the drive-type wheel you use (direct drive, belt driven, gear driven) will ultimately limit the level of feel you can achieve. When set correctly, you should be able to sense how the car is moving through the feeling in your hands, whether the car is understeering (feels light) or oversteering (sudden force) or even when the car is on its limit of grip.
When the car turns into a bend, the weight of the car moves onto the outside wheels, as the weight transfers, the force through the steering wheel will change. Most importantly, however, you want to feel the weight of the car. It is therefore critical to have it set correctly.įFB should be as close to real-life driving as possible.Īs a driver, you want to feel every kerb, every rumble strip and every bump in the road. It is important to understand that unless you own a motion rig, air padded seats or vibration plates, the only way you will get any ‘real world’ feedback from a racing game will be through your FFB. Simply put, the FFB provided by the game to your wheel, should replicate real-world turning forces. What should correct FFB feel like? What is the best FFB?Ī quick definition describes FFB as the relative rotational force provided by the steering wheel to replicate the in-game steering wheel movements. If you want to skip directly to the correct way to set F1 2021 FFB Settings, then you can click here This will be covered in more detail below. Variations in driving technique and style will mean that there is no ‘one size fits all’ setting that works for everyone. Like all aspects of motorsport, the FFB settings may still require some adjustment to your personal preference. Also covered, is a section explaining your wheels specific Firmware settings which are different depending on the manufacturer of your steering wheel. This article aims to give you a better depth of knowledge regarding the specific settings within F1 2021 and the settings related to your particular setup.
Unfortunately, there are now many different types of wheel, wheel-base, pedals and game settings that make understanding FFB complicated. It is critical to the sensation of driving that FFB is set correctly. Whether you are new to the F1 racing platforms or have followed them from day one, this article will guide and educate you on all things force feedback.įorce Feedback (FFB) is the main sensory input from the sim to your body. In this article, Driver61 hopes to give you a full step by step guide to FFB in the new F1 2021 racing game.
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