Still alive?

[angoras]

Hi, this project is exactly what I was looking for, but is it still under development?

The ReadMe doesn't say anything about project status and compatibility..

[jackhumbert]

Still needs some work for full compatibility, but it's good enough for some uses right now.

I haven't had the chance to work on it much recently.

[abhibeckert]

@jackhumbert there's code commented out with a note about clutch support...

Why? I don't suppose the clutch will work if I just uncomment/recompile?

[jackhumbert]

I don't think so (been a while), but you're welcome to try!

[fdanapfel]

Hello,

if you (or somebody else) are still planning to extend this tool, it would be great if it could be turned into a more "Mac-like" application. It would be nice if it had a window where options can be configured and also the wheel functions can be tested (similar to https://github.com/360Controller/360Controller).

BTW. I've noticed that Logitech provides some documentation for the programming API for their wheels at https://opensource.logitech.com/opensource/index.php/Technical_Information (which seems to be down at the moment unfortunately, I have a copy of the document if somebody is interested), which can be useful for extending this tool. For example it seems to be possible to activate 900 degree rotation without having to switch the wheel to native mode, which makes it possible to use this option together with ForceFeedback.

[abhibeckert]

I have a copy of the document if somebody is interested

Yes please, can you attach a copy here?

[fdanapfel]

Yes please, can you attach a copy here?

Here it is.
Logitech_Force_Feedback_Protocol_V1.5.pdf

[abhibeckert]

Thanks that looks really useful.

I haven't been on iRacing the last few months but when I get back into it I'll have a play with various different modes and see how I go.

[fdanapfel]

Thanks that looks really useful.

Yes. To figure out how to change various settings it also helps to have a look at the source code of the LTWheelconf tool for Linux: https://github.com/TripleSpeeder/LTWheelConf
As you can see there it is actually possible to change a lot more settings than what is currently possible with FreeTheWheel.

[jfitzgerald]

Ran this on 10.9.5 to play Dirt 2 and it didn't seem to detect my Logitech Driving Force Pro (PS2).:

Looking for supported wheels to enable in NATIVE mode. . .

Done.

When I ran the --info option it shows this:

Displaying list of supported wheels:

Device ID=c294046d   Product ID=Logitech Driving Force (RESTRICTED)

Done.

[jfitzgerald]

Apologies. I just realized this is not "the" Feral utility. My comment above is based on my use of their package. How is this package different from the Feral one (https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/faqs/free_the_wheel/)?

[abhibeckert]

Andrew Eikum has ported the Logitech wheel driver for Linux to Mac, and it seems to work perfectly.

https://gitlab.com/ColdPie/logiwheel2000

Installation is complicated (you have to modify /System) but it works perfectly. Full instructions are on the iRacing forum (which requires an account). I'm not sure if I have permission to copy/paste them over here.

[fdanapfel]

@abhibeckert: sounds interesting! Since there is not much information on the gitlab page could you provide a link to the instructions on the iracing forums on how to set this up?

[abhibeckert]

iRacing forums require an active/paid account. It's easily found in the dedicated Mac OS X subforum if you have access.

Essentially you need to disable system integrity protection (via terminal when booted into recovery mode) and the requirement for kext's to be signed by Apple.

Then unload and remove Apple's Logitech wheel kext, put the new one in the same directory, and load it. Then it should "just work", although it has only been tested by a few people (and we all run the latest OS X and use the same wheel. In my testing, the G27 is fully functional except the shift indicator lights.

When I get time I'll try to make an install script and full instructions.

It's a port from Linux that supports almost all Logitech wheels, so it should work for you.

[ColdPie1]

I'm not sure if I have permission to copy/paste them over here.

Go to town, my friend. In retrospect, I should put those installation instructions in the README.

[stevenvachon]

@ColdPie1 please do.