3.1.2 The Wheel Unit
The steering wheel is attached to the wheel unit. This also contains
the directional buttons (left) and the LED display.
3.1.3 The Pedals
The left pedal is the brake and the right pedal acts as the
accelerator. In analog mode, the pedals are pressure sensitive,
allowing realistic acceleration and braking.
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3.2 Operating Modes
The SPEEDSTER
®
3 has 2 different operating modes, which are
indicated on the display. You can change modes by using the
"MODE" switch, providing they are not activated automatically.
3.2.1 Digital
Vibration-mode
The digital mode was developed to ensure full compatibility with
older (PlayStation
®
2, PlayStation
®
and PS one
®
) games. The digital
mode of the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®
2) is emulated here.
So, for example, pressing the accelerator simulates pressure on
the corresponding button of the Controller. Of course there is no
"on/off" switch for brake, accelerator, or steering in a real car. That
is why in digital mode a button is "pressed" with increasing frequency
the more the steering wheel is turned or the pedal is operated.
With racing games that support a vibration function, this function
will be in evidence in the appropriate situations, such as during a
collision with another vehicle or a wall.
3.2.2 Analog
Vibration-mode
The SPEEDSTER
®
3's analog mode enables the precise amount
of movement required. This mode emulates the analog function of
the Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
®
) and the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
®
2). Here, too, the vibration effect can be felt with
the corresponding software (see above).
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LED DISPLAY
DOWN
LEFT
UP
RIGHT
