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How does Force Feedback work?

Blacksheep32

Hi all,

 

I've been wondering what it would take to use my MS Sidewinder FF joystick to control not only the PC game but also servo to roll/yaw a game chair.  This led to the question of how does force feedback work?  I understand that the controller is sending data to the PC relating to position, but how does the PC send data back to the controller and translate that into force/rumble etc.

 

Thanks!

  • I can't really answer the question of how it works, but I also have an old MS Sidewinder Force that I use for sim racing.  Some racing sims actually have the capability to control a roll/yaw chair or platform setup so in that case you could control it with the PC it's self via a custom software driver.  Someone out there may have already come up with a solution for various sims that support such pitch/roll/yaw setups.  I haven't ever heard of anyone controlling a setup like that with a racing wheel's force feedback output or using race wheel feedback input, but that's not to say it isn't possible.  Good luck in your search.