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English forum => Ship Simulator 2006 => Topic started by: DaveP on September 11, 2008, 19:23:20

Title: Controlling with a wheel
Post by: DaveP on September 11, 2008, 19:23:20
I've just got Shipsim 2006. I've tried everything I can think of, but I just can't operate the throttle with anything other than the keyboard selected as the controller. The wheel itself works, but the throttle only operates if the mouse is actually moving. As soon as I stop moving the mouse, the throttle returns to neutral. I've tried this on two different PCs - same thing. Patch 1.8 doesn't fix it either.

Does anyone know how to fix this please ?
Title: Re: Controlling with a wheel
Post by: firestar12 on September 11, 2008, 22:23:55
Quote from: DaveP on September 11, 2008, 19:23:20
I've just got Shipsim 2006. I've tried everything I can think of, but I just can't operate the throttle with anything other than the keyboard selected as the controller. The wheel itself works, but the throttle only operates if the mouse is actually moving. As soon as I stop moving the mouse, the throttle returns to neutral. I've tried this on two different PCs - same thing. Patch 1.8 doesn't fix it either.

Does anyone know how to fix this please ?
Hello and Welcome to the Forum! I Wish i could help you. Terry (TerryRussell) Should be here any minute to help you out. Terrys COOL! Hes like. Awesome. He should help you. Also this belongs in technical support. Terry can move it for you so dont bother. Have fun here!
Title: Re: Controlling with a wheel
Post by: Water Weasel on September 11, 2008, 23:35:12
Hi DaveP,

I haven't played SS06 in while, however, I seem to recall that your choice of controllers is very limited. Try using the utility called 'JoyToKey'. It's a free utility that let's you assign key presses, etc. to your controller. Google joytokey and you can find a place to download it. It's easy to use, and it has a readme file that can help you.

Happy Sailing,

WW
Title: Re: Controlling with a wheel
Post by: DaveP on September 12, 2008, 19:17:48
Thanks for the JoyToKey.  That works fine. Unfortunately the game can't be controlled just with the keyboard, since the keys don't act progressively - they just send the controls to maximum whilst they are pressed, and return to mid-position when released.  When the wheel is selected as the controller it is fully proportional, but then the the throttle doesn't work ! (And emulating the mouse with the joystick buttons can't fix this).

Although I can emulate the mouse movements using the joystick and use the mouse/keyboard option, it is virtually impossible to control anything this way because its so clumsy.

Any other thoughts please ? Or should I just open all the seacocks and let it sink !!!
Title: Re: Controlling with a wheel
Post by: Water Weasel on September 13, 2008, 02:58:02
DaveP:

OK, I went into SS06 and looked at the settings for controls. Have you tried setting the contrller to Standard joystick instead of wheel? I don't know if the wheel works like the X axis on a joystick, but if it does, this might work for you.

WW
Title: Re: Controlling with a wheel
Post by: ArmyBoatie on March 02, 2009, 04:13:06
Water Weasel just wanted to say I like your signature picture.  Are you CG in the RW.
Title: Re: Controlling with a wheel
Post by: firestar12 on March 02, 2009, 04:18:55
Quote from: ArmyBoatie on March 02, 2009, 04:13:06
Water Weasel just wanted to say I like your signature picture.  Are you CG in the RW.
Ahoy ArmieBoatie, this is a very old thread and it is not good to start up old threads without good reasoning. WaterWeasel has not been active in forever.
Title: Re: Controlling with a wheel
Post by: ArmyBoatie on March 02, 2009, 04:26:06
Oh ok my apologies.  Will not happen ever again. :thumbs:
Title: Re: Controlling with a wheel
Post by: firestar12 on March 02, 2009, 04:28:39
Quote from: ArmyBoatie on March 02, 2009, 04:26:06
Oh ok my apologies.  Will not happen ever again. :thumbs:
Take it easy! It is not that big of a deal you are new, you don't know! :)