Freewheel steering wheel - usage & supported games?

Bamiga2002 · 25 February 2013, 07:35

Hello! I just received my Freewheel by Logic 3 from post and now I'm just wondering how to use it.

It has the normal joyport-connector plug, but do I connect it into the joystick or mouse port? I've heard that Nigel Mansell's World Championship supports the wheel but how do you configure it in-game and to use it? And how to use it in Virtual GP?

Also I had in mind to make a list of Freewheel-supported games here, because I couldn't find one anywhere, so let's begin with the ones I know of:

Nigel Mansell's World Championship
Virtual GP

Bamiga2002 · 25 February 2013, 12:04

Found out Nigel Mansell's World Championship manual here

It wasn't NM Grand Prix after all that supported Freewheel.

Bamiga2002 · 25 February 2013, 12:26

F**k! It's the DIGITAL version of the wheel

. I wasn't paying enough attention to the model of the wheel, just saw it's compatible to the Amiga and bought it straight away...

Well I'll be back when I get my hands on the ANALOG version of this sucker.
LOL

Predseda · 25 February 2013, 12:29

This must be the most useless controller Ive ever seen

Bamiga2002 · 25 February 2013, 12:51

So, you have one for sale or what?

DDNI · 25 February 2013, 13:06

I was going to point you here, but from the pictures, I think that you bought it there!?
http://www.retrogames.co.uk/more/on/details/024524

Bamiga2002 · 25 February 2013, 13:15

You're right DDNI, that's the one. And it is DIGITAL

But I can still recommend retrogames as a seller, the wheel came fast by post

I'm huntin' the analog one now...

s2325 · 25 February 2013, 13:29

Could you tell me how is possible to navigate on game menus with that wheel?

demolition · 25 February 2013, 13:32

If it employs some kind of PWM modulation it might be ok in racing games etc., even if it's digital. In that case it might even be compatible with all games designed for joystick usage?

Bamiga2002 · 25 February 2013, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2325

Could you tell me how is possible to navigate on game menus with that wheel?

Well it's kinda tricky but works anyway, it's got joystick like controls.

Quote:

Originally Posted by demolition

If it employs some kind of PWM modulation it might be ok in racing games etc., even if it's digital. In that case it might even be compatible with all games designed for joystick usage?

Yes it mimics joystick movements when you tilt the wheel, but dunno if it's good for anything other than racing/flight-sim games. Imagine playing something like track&field with it

Bamiga2002 · 18 April 2013, 07:49

Back on track!

Luckily I've located & ordered one of these analog Logic3-wheels and will be returning to this thread shortly...stay tuned!

prowler · 18 April 2013, 21:09

Nice one!

Better luck this time, mate!

Looking forward to see how you get on with it.

Bamiga2002 · 18 April 2013, 21:41

Thanks prowlie, I may also get a comprehensive list of games that support it!

Bamiga2002 · 26 April 2013, 07:28

Goddamnit, the wheel was in storage too long -> not working...

prowler · 26 April 2013, 22:39

Can it be cleaned up / lubricated / fixed somehow?

Bamiga2002 · 26 April 2013, 23:36

I must say I don't know the innards and will return it back. The wheel only calibrates to the right though, so somethings not right on the insides.
I will consider other options and say: "I'll be back!"

lesta_smsc · 27 April 2013, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDNI

I was going to point you here, but from the pictures, I think that you bought it there!?
http://www.retrogames.co.uk/more/on/details/024524

Never knew about this site! The price is not too bad too!

http://www.retrogames.co.uk/more/on/details/028360 - nice example!

http://www.retrogames.co.uk/more/on/details/028496 - lol "awaiting stock" - I've got a bunch of these in the attack... in fact, I've got a bunch of a lot of old controllers, and to my recollection they still work!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C64-Spectr...item257d11ae3b - wow! 99p!

25 February 2013, 07:35	#1
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Freewheel steering wheel - usage & games supporting it Hello! I just received my Freewheel by Logic 3 from post and now I'm just wondering how to use it. It has the normal joyport-connector plug, but do I connect it into the joystick or mouse port? I've heard that Nigel Mansell's World Championship supports the wheel but how do you configure it in-game and to use it? And how to use it in Virtual GP? Also I had in mind to make a list of Freewheel-supported games here, because I couldn't find one anywhere, so let's begin with the ones I know of: Nigel Mansell's World Championship Virtual GP Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Bamiga2002; 25 February 2013 at 13:22.

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25 February 2013, 12:04	#2
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Found out Nigel Mansell's World Championship manual here It wasn't NM Grand Prix after all that supported Freewheel.

25 February 2013, 12:26	#3
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	F**k! It's the DIGITAL version of the wheel . I wasn't paying enough attention to the model of the wheel, just saw it's compatible to the Amiga and bought it straight away... Well I'll be back when I get my hands on the ANALOG version of this sucker. LOL

25 February 2013, 12:29	#4
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,535	This must be the most useless controller Ive ever seen

25 February 2013, 12:51	#5
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	So, you have one for sale or what?

25 February 2013, 13:06	#6
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,431	I was going to point you here, but from the pictures, I think that you bought it there!? http://www.retrogames.co.uk/more/on/details/024524

25 February 2013, 13:15	#7
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	You're right DDNI, that's the one. And it is DIGITAL But I can still recommend retrogames as a seller, the wheel came fast by post I'm huntin' the analog one now...

25 February 2013, 13:29	#8
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	Could you tell me how is possible to navigate on game menus with that wheel?

25 February 2013, 13:32	#9
demolition Unregistered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Copenhagen / DK Age: 43 Posts: 4,190	If it employs some kind of PWM modulation it might be ok in racing games etc., even if it's digital. In that case it might even be compatible with all games designed for joystick usage?

18 April 2013, 07:49	#11
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Back on track! Luckily I've located & ordered one of these analog Logic3-wheels and will be returning to this thread shortly...stay tuned!

18 April 2013, 21:09	#12
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Nice one! Better luck this time, mate! Looking forward to see how you get on with it.

18 April 2013, 21:41	#13
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Thanks prowlie, I may also get a comprehensive list of games that support it!

26 April 2013, 07:28	#14
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Goddamnit, the wheel was in storage too long -> not working...

26 April 2013, 22:39	#15
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Can it be cleaned up / lubricated / fixed somehow?

26 April 2013, 23:36	#16
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	I must say I don't know the innards and will return it back. The wheel only calibrates to the right though, so somethings not right on the insides. I will consider other options and say: "I'll be back!"

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