Ridge Racer 7 Force Feedback Help Requested

[lemmingDev]

EDIT - Mini tutorial provided here so you don't need to read through everything
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GIMX is able to help you get Ridge Racer 7 working with force feedback on PS3 with another wheel
I just happened to use a Logitech G29

A few things to note:

1. GIMX firmware needs to be EMUDF.hex <-- Driving Force PS2
2. Your PS3 needs to have WebMan disabled
3. The game can't be the platinum version
- BLUS30001-[Ridge Racer 7] works
- BCES00009 - [Ridge Racer 7 Platinum Edition] does not work
4. The controller settings under options won't mention the wheel, but it works well

Thanks to isamu for helping out

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Hi

Could someone please give me some help getting Ridge Racer 7 to work with force feedback?

I've seen that GIMX makes it possible (only one certain wheel was originally supported), but I'm lost as to which firmware/hardware/software combination to use

Either on a PS3 or by RPCS3 emulator is fine

I have a DIY GIMX Arduino Pro Micro adapter, Logitech Driving Force GT, Logitech G29, CFW PS3, Beefy gaming PC, Raspberry Pi etc

Help getting it working greatly appreciated

[lemmingDev]

Specifically, would someone mind explaining which GIMX firmware is required to get FFB working in Ridge Racer 7, plus any tips on the configuration?

[GoDlike]

It should work on PS3 firmware. Please check guide on main wiki page - https://gimx.fr/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Please don't double post.

[lemmingDev]

Thanks

So flash Pro Micro with EMUPS3.hex

and then, with the mappings in gimx-config under type, do I choose Dualshock 3, Driving Force PS2, G27 PS3 / PC or something different?

[lemmingDev]

Gave it a try, but I think EMUPS3.hex just emulates a sixaxis controller

I assume the different .hex files indicate what the GIMX hardware will be detected as

In the case of Ridge Racer 7 on the PS3, the only controller that had Force Feedback support with it was the Logitech Driving Force Ex (Fx in Japan)

Does that mean I need a firmware that displays GIMX as a Driving Force Ex?

In the firmware section, I only see the driving wheel related files EMUDF, EMUDFP, EMUG27, EMUG29PS4, EMUGTF (plus non-wheel files EMU360, EMUJOYSTICK, EMUPS3, EMUPS4, EMUXBOX, EMUXONE)

Am I to assume that as there is no EMUDFEX.hex, that what I am trying to do is not possible?

PS - I know that my hardware works fine as I was able to load the EMUG27 firmware and have my G29 which is usually detected as a DFGT, work as a G27 including gear stick and force feedback etc in Need For Speed Shift 2 on the PS3

[lemmingDev]

Ok - So I got it working

A few things to note:

1. GIMX firmware needs to be EMUDF.hex
2. Your PS3 needs to have WebMan disabled
3. The game can't be the platinum version
- BLUS30001-[Ridge Racer 7] works
- BCES00009 - [Ridge Racer 7 Platinum Edition] does not work
4. The controller settings under options won't mention the wheel, but it works well

Thanks to isamu for helping out