rFactor 2 and Simucube 2

Mika · 7 February 2020 13:28

Hi,

What steps have you done? Can you show what the rFactor settings look like?

morOSWer · 7 February 2020 13:47

It sounds like you may have the FFB reversed. Did you start with a new FFB-preset for the SimuCube system, and then edit your controls and save (export) to a unique file name? A generic preset (or none) will have the FFB working in the wrong direction (reversed FFB).

If you do any FFB-file editing, it should be done to the file you create, not the one named “controller.json”.

If you want to check your custom ffb-profile for proper FFB direction, search the file (using notepad) for this line: “Steering effects strength”:-10000
Note that the minus symbol is the key to making the direction work as it should with SimuCube.

TerenceGrech · 7 February 2020 13:47

I did some settings from game and from the true drive but still I have the problem. I downloaded the jas files of the simucube sport but still didn’t help. Basics that’s what I did only. I can’t show you right now. But when il be home I show you what are my settings. Thx

TerenceGrech · 7 February 2020 13:59

Hi. Thx for your reply. This is all new for me and I don’t know really much from it. I edited the steering notepad thing to -1000 but still it persist the problem. I really can’t show you guys right now the problem as I am at work. And really can’t even tomorrow. But when I have some time I will show you some pics or video if I can about the problem I’m having. But maybe there’s someone that had this problem and know the fix of it. Cause it’s not easy to explain it properly. It’s like you have to feel it. Thx guys

Manav · 22 February 2020 08:13

I have the same problem with my sport model.
I’m using the following JSON file that was shared by nicsos123.

and my JSON file is here Download here

What I notice is that the wheel wants to go towards the left wall when you silghtly turn left and go towards the right wall when you slighly turn right.

Loukas_Bourdas · 22 February 2020 14:58

set

“Jolt magnitude”:0,

“Off-road multiplier”:0.1,

“Steering torque capability”:17,

“Steering torque zero-speed mult”:0.1, (important since you have at 1)

“Steering torque minimum”:0, (i don’t really know if “Steering torque minimum”:7.45058e-009, works or not for simucube 2 to tell you the truth)

“Steering Wheel Bump Stop Harshness”:20, (or lower)

“Steering Wheel Maximum Rotation Default”:900, (i again don’t really know if you have to set that 1440 to match in simucube2 , a dev might know this but i think if you let it at 900 and you have simucube also at 900 it will be ok)

you can make a copy of your json with those suggestions , rename it to remember it and put it inside the folder: rFactor 2 / UserData / Controller folder , and then load it to test it. You can make a lot of files in there with various changes to test them and you can ofcourse load them on the fly when you are in game.

Manav · 22 February 2020 22:29

Ok! In frustration I deleted RF2 from steam. I will install again and make changes before I report back.

Thanks Loukas

EsxPaul · 23 February 2020 07:55

I’m confused with this line in your Controller.JSON

"Steering torque minimum":7.45058e-009,

This setting is normally set at 0. Is there a reason behind you using that setting?

Manav · 23 February 2020 08:07

Hi Paul - I have no idea; to be honest I just copied what as posted above nicsos123.

I’m not very technical in such matters so I don’t know what I’m tweaking.

I’m doing a fresh install now and will not change anything in the json file.

Do you have json file I can copy? Or should I just change what you and Laukas have mentioned above.

Hany · 23 February 2020 08:31

Download this json file from Mika https://www.dropbox.com/s/vv68vz8g7gq7lyk/Simucube2_rfactor2_json_files_rev3.zip?dl=0

EsxPaul · 23 February 2020 08:45

Download Mika’s rev3 Controller.JSON file for your Sport:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vv68vz8g7gq7lyk/Simucube2_rfactor2_json_files_rev3.zip?dl=0

Then open that file in notepad, look for and check the following lines. Make changes to what is listed below if needed:

“Jolt magnitude”:0,

“Off-road multiplier”:0.1,

“Steering torque capability”:17,

“Steering torque zero-speed mult”:0.1,

“Steering torque minimum”:0,

“Steering Wheel Bump Stop Harshness”:20,

“Steering Wheel Maximum Rotation Default”:1440,

“Steering Wheel Maximum Rotation from Driver”:false,

“Steering Wheel Software Rotation”:true,

Once you are finished, put it inside the folder: rFactor 2 / UserData / Controller folder. Do all of the above before opening the game.

Once you are done, you can load up the game, select this preset from the controls tab, map your buttons etc and give it a try.

Start off with a low FFB Multi (0.25 or so) and then increase the strength to suit your tastes once you feel that everything is working ok.

I think that’s everything although it’s been a long time since I played rF2 so if anyone thinks I’ve missed something or made mistakes, feel free to add or correct anything.

Good luck mate

Loukas_Bourdas · 23 February 2020 09:53

This is the default setting for the simucube 1 and it also results to 0 minimum torque , but as i said i don’t know if it works for simucube2 or not.

Manav · 23 February 2020 11:58

This fixed the issue!

I still feel the the feedback is less than perfect the curbs are really strong and grip feels very loose when turning. But this is a good starting point.

EsxPaul · 23 February 2020 12:09

Good news. At least you are now up and running.

I do agree that the settings aren’t perfected. It’s been a while but I do remember thinking that the kerb strikes were just a little too high for me and I also didn’t quite like the small sensation of the wheel pulling a little whenever the brakes were applied.

I’m sure all these things can be fine tuned in the Controller.JSON file but I honestly never out enough time into it once ACC took up most of my SIM time.

Manav · 28 February 2020 11:18

I have uninstalled all sims from my steam account and am happy with ACC, RF2 and dirt rally 2. Recenty Ive been driving enduracers GTR mod at Silverstone and its so much fun it should be illegal.

I still think the road feeling is a bit loose/weak when driving on straight. Hard to explain but the wheel doesnt feel heavy when you speeding down the road. The sensation of loosing the back end is also very limited. But the minute you touch the ripple strip or go off road the wheel comes alive. I’m not tech enough to know what I need to adjust.

Maybe as profiles get mature we can get the ultimate experience.

Loukas_Bourdas · 28 February 2020 12:37

i don’t have simucube 2 to help you with exact settings but i have some things that you can try.

If you lower the actual maximum torque at 9.4Nm in simucube2 tru drive software , make another test json with the same settings as the one you use and just change
“Steering torque capability”:9.4,
and see if you like it

i also use
“Steering resistance type”:1,
this uses friction instead of damping , but i prefer it since i feel the back of the car a little bit better.

i also don’t like the software lock of the degrees of rotation , so i made some copys of the same json but for different degrees of rotation , for example if the car uses 540 i have
“Steering Wheel Maximum Rotation Default”:540,
“Steering Wheel Maximum Rotation Default#”:“Default maximum wheel range to use when not read from driver, from 40 to 1440 degrees”,
“Steering Wheel Maximum Rotation from Driver”:false,
“Steering Wheel Maximum Rotation from Driver#”:“Whether to read the steering wheel rotation from the wheel driver, if possible”,
“Steering Wheel Range”:540,

so basicaly “Steering Wheel Range” = “Steering Wheel Maximum Rotation Default”

and then i just also set simucube to 540.

you could try and just keep anything that you like. just remember don’t make changes on your controller.json directly , make copies and changes on the json files inside rFactor 2 / UserData / Controller folder

TechDaddy · 1 March 2020 00:39

I used to be a physics designer/beta tester for a few sim hardware companies and wanted to share my rFactor2 settings. Try the json file as is and let me know how it feel and I can make improvements based on suggestions.

Deleted file.

Once you have installed the json file;
Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\rFactor 2\UserData\Controller

Open rFactor 2 and under control use the DETECT to load the Json file. Then map buttons as usual.

Simucube 2 True Drive settings:

General settings
Steering range: 900
Bump stop range: 900
Overall strength: 100%
Actual maximum Torque: 25.1 Nm (22.8 A)

Constantly Operating Filters
Simucube Force Reconstruction Filter: 1 Minimum, “fast”
Torque bandwith limit: Unlimited
Damping: 14%
Friction: 13%
Inertia: 9%
Static Force Reduction: 5%
Slew Rate Limit (Nm/ms): OFF
Ultra Low Latency Mode: 3%

DirectInput Effects Fine Tuning
Damping: 8%
Friction: 8%
Spring: 100%
Sine Wave: 100%
Square Wave: 100%
Sawtooth: 100%
Triangle: 100%

Bumpstop Effect
Bumpstop maximum strength: 40%
Bumpstop effect ramp range: 15%
Bumpstop damping effect: 0%

Loukas_Bourdas · 1 March 2020 14:55

try these suggestions and tell me if you like them , i don’t have simucube2 to try them myself.

TechDaddy · 1 March 2020 17:25

Made a few changes to the JSON file so I’m Attaching another file and deleted the previous one. Most race cars have some type power, rack and electric steering, so I’ve set the in-game car-specific ffb mult to 0.45. So, adjust that to a higher number if you desire higher torque levels.