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Can I use a joystick as a shifter?

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Can I use a joystick as a shifter?

You can turn any joystick into a shifter if you modify it slightly (physically) but the amount of work you will put into that isn’t worth it IMHO. If you ask me, it’s better to get yourself a shifter suited for the purpose.

Is Shh shifter good?

It is very reliable and puts up with a fair amount of abuse. It punches above its weight and honestly makes it difficult to justify spending 3 times as much for a Fanatec shifter. Don’t get me wrong, the Fanatec shifter is better, but not 3 times as good. Switching to sequential is easy.

What is the best shifter?

In this guide, Coach Dave Academy will be showcasing some of the best shifters currently on the market.

  • The Best Sim Racing Shifters.
  • Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter.
  • Logitech Driving Force Shifter.
  • Fanatec Clubsport SQ V1.
  • Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod.
  • Heusinkveld Sim Shifter Sequential.

What does H-shifter program do?

This program sends a virtual key pressing to the system while a joystick is in certain position, so user can experience an h-shifter operation for racing games with low-cost devices.

How do I know if my USB H-shifter is working?

With everything plugged in Windows should recognise your USB H-shifter as a joystick. Use the Windows ‘Setup USB game controllers’ dialog to test your device. If all is well then moving from gear to gear should highlight a different button.

Will a USB gear stick/shifter work with PC racing games?

This guide will walk you through building a USB gear stick / shifter that will work with any PC racing game. I have deliberately stuck to building the simplest possible version of the device in the hope that those out there wanting to build one can do so in the shortest time possible.

How do I know if my gear shifter is working?

Testing your gear shifter With everything plugged in Windows should recognise your USB H-shifter as a joystick. Use the Windows ‘Setup USB game controllers’ dialog to test your device. If all is well then moving from gear to gear should highlight a different button.