FAQ: Racing Sim Controller

What Games support the Sim-Addicts Sim Controller Card?

          Any game, which uses Direct X (Direct Input), will work with the Sim-Addicts Sim Controller Card.

Does the Sim-Addicts Sim Controller have features not support by Games?

          It could, we are toying with ideas.

What value potentiometers do I use with the Sim-Addicts Sim Controller Card?

          100K Pots are recommended.

  Will the Sim-Addicts Sim Controller help reduce CPU overhead?

          YES.

How do I use the 256 multiplex button inputs?

          Reference the Direct/Multiplex Button link from Discussions or see User Manual.

Does Mechanical encoders require power?

          YES, power for encoders can be obtained from the Sim-Addicts Sim Controller Card.

Does the Sim-Addicts Sim Controller work with Mechanical or Optical Encoders?

          Mechanical encoders may be used but not recommended,  Optical encoders are supported and provide a more reliable input signal.

Can I connect my Vendor Specific joystick or wheel/pedals to the Sim-Addicts Sim Controller Card?

          The Sim-Addicts Sim Controller Card is intended to be a platform on which Sim designers can advance their Sim            Designs. Only devices, which support a standard analog connection will work with the analog port of the Sim-Addicts Sim Controller Card. Vender specific digital joysticks or wheels with vender specific joystick drivers will not function through the Sim-Addicts Sim Controller Card.