I bought a G29 PS3/PS4/PC wheel. I really like it and it is wonderful with force feedback. However, I have encountered a problem with a couple of sim racing games - EVO and rF2. I have noticed a 5% or 5-degree dead zone where there is zero force on the wheel. During this gap, the car still reacts to my movements, making it difficult to keep the car going straight. Additionally, when I brake, the car swerves left or right because the wheel does not return to the exact zero setting. Interestingly, RaceRoom, AMS2, and even Project Cars 1&2 work great with the wheel. It centers itself to exact zero in those games.. I am wondering if this wheel is fully compatible with EVO and rF2. I stopped racing with those two sims because I don't want to spoil the race due to this issue. Does anyone know of a setup that can control this? I have tried every possible setting and nothing has changed.
I don't have that wheel or that problem Doug, so can't help from personal experience, but this is what Google's AI suggests (so take with a pinch of salt) AI Overview (for rF2) A deadzone in the center of the Logitech G29 steering wheel in rFactor 2 is a common issue, often resulting from the wheel's gear-driven mechanism or incorrect configuration in the Logitech G Hub/Gaming Software. The "dead feeling" around the center is caused when the game asks for low FFB (Force Feedback) force, which the motor cannot translate into movement. Here are the steps to fix or minimize the G29 deadzone in rFactor 2: 1. Optimize In-Game Controller Settings (rF2) Set Minimum Steering Torque: This is the most critical setting. In the FFB settings, set the Minimum Steering Torque to around 8% to 15%. This forces the G29 to provide stronger feedback near the center, eliminating the "dead" feeling, though it may make the wheel slightly noisier. Set Steering Rate/Smoothing: Ensure steering speed sensitivity is set to 0% and smoothing to 0% (or very low) to avoid lag in input. Calibrate Properly: In the controller settings, click "Detect" to load the proper Logitech G29 profile, then manually calibrate by turning the wheel all the way left, right, and centered. Check "Vehicle Set" Option: Ensure the wheel rotation is set to "Device Driver" or that the "Range set by vehicle" box is ticked to ensure the steering locks match the car. 2. Configure Logitech G Hub / Software Sensitivity: Set the sensitivity to 50% in the Logitech software to ensure a 1:1 steering ratio. Operating Range: Set to 900 degrees (default). Centering Spring: Turn the centering spring strength to 0% or OFF in the Logitech software. rFactor 2 handles self-centering through the FFB, and having this on in G Hub creates artificial, incorrect, and dead-feeling center forces. 3. Additional Fixes Reinstall/Restart G Hub: Sometimes the software fails to properly communicate with the game. Restarting G Hub while the game is open or reinstalling it can resolve issues where the wheel feels loose. Check for Physical Issues: A 5-degree deadzone is typical for the gear-driven mechanism of the G29. If the deadzone is massive (e.g., 90 degrees), check that the, "Steering Help" is turned off in the in-game driving aids. By setting the Minimum Steering Torque to 10-15% in rF2, you should find the center deadzone significantly reduced. AI Overview (for AC Evo) To fix the Logitech G29 center deadzone in Assetto Corsa Evo (and original AC), increase the Minimum Force setting in the advanced control options to roughly 15-20% to create constant, immediate feedback. Due to the G29's gear-driven design, a slight center deadzone is common; setting Centering Spring to 0% in Logitech G Hub and adjusting in-game FFB settings helps. This video explains how to fix the force feedback dead zone in Logitech wheels: 01:23 Gibbonium YouTube • 30 Mar 2024 Key Fixes for G29 in Assetto Corsa Evo: Minimum Force (20%): This is the most crucial setting to eliminate the "loose" feeling in the center. Logitech G Hub Settings: Ensure the operating range is 900°, sensitivity is 50, and the Centering Spring is turned off (0%). In-Game FFB Settings (Suggested): Force Feedback Gain: 100%. Dynamic Damping: 20. Minimum Damper: 10. Damper Gain: 30. Steering Filter: 10. LUT Generator: Using a LUT (Lookup Table) generator for Assetto Corsa can help make the force feedback more linear and correct the center deadzone.
