Cube Controls Formula CSX eSports User manual

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User Guide
Formula CSX eSports Racing Wheel

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Due to continuous improvement, the actual product may differ
from the manual.
This manual is for reference only.
For info or support contact us at
[email protected]
or visit us at
www.cubecontrols.com

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SAFETY NOTICE
Please read the Manual carefully before you use the racing wheel.
Please do not open the racing wheel, otherwise the supplier will not afford
warranty service.
This product does not have waterproof function, please keep it away from
rain, moisture and other items containing liquid such as vape, cup and so
forth.
This wheel is designed for simulation use only.
Disconnect the USB cable from both sides if you will not use this product
for a long time.
Should you find any problems in your wheel, please contact us at
[email protected], do not repair it by yourself.

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INTERFACE INTRODUCTION

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INTERFACE NOTES
To use the POV switch (up, down, left, right) you are supposed to just gently
move the joystick knob into the desired direction. If you feel the tactile
“click”, you are also pressing the center button (button 29).
Toggle switches and LEDs:
Toggles 15 and 22: once the toggle has been activated the respective led will
turn on, when the toggle has been flipped off it turns the led off. In the ON
status the respective button is not seen as always pressed, it only activate
the button for a few ms when flipped on or off.
Toggles are useful for on/off features like headlights, wipers, ABS/TC etc.
Make sure the toggle leds are synced correctly: e.g. if you activate one
option without being in the sim, it will work in reverse once you are into the
simulator. To fix this just pause the sim, turn off the toggle and unpause the
simulator.
Operating the launch control system:
The maximum value of the left clutch paddle can be adjusted with the
respective thumb knob. Therefore, if the clutch knob is set in the middle
of its travel, when fully depressing the left clutch paddle, its value will go
from the minimum to the value set by the clutch knob, which is middle in
this example. The right paddle always works in a range from min to max
travel, no matter how the clutch knob is set. This system allows the user
to mimic the launch control system used in F1 cars until 2015, where it was
possible to set the clutch bite point.

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Finding the correct clutch knob setting:
In a practice session, set the clutch knob at around 50% of its travel, fully
depress both clutch paddles, engage first gear, reach the optimal engine
RPM, release the right clutch paddle. As the car starts gaining speed,
release the left clutch paddle and shift gears as normal. If you notice that
the clutch starts slipping too much, you will need to decrease the left clutch
paddle max value by turning downwards the clutch knob. If you notice that
the engine drops quickly in RPM, then you will need to increase the clutch
slippage by turning the clutch knob downwards.
This value is typically different for each car.

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USB CONNECTION
Connect the steering wheel by only using the provided cable.
Please note that the wheel connector it’s keyed as the picture below, so it
fits only one way.
Once the plug it’s correctly seated into the body receptacle, secure it by
turning the retaining ring as bottom right picture.
IMPORTANT: do not over-tighten the ring. Just screw it completely until
it stops rotating, do not apply excessive force.
Alignment key

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CONNECTING THE WHEEL
Each CSX steering wheel is provided with a dedicated Y style splitter USB
extension cord.
User must use this cable to connect the CSX wheel to your pc, otherwise if
plugged directly to a standard front/back panel USB port it might not work
as expected due to the port not being able to supply enough power.
Just plug the two USB-A plugs into your PC, preferably the back panel ones,
and connect the coiled cable to the USB-A female connector.
Please avoid any additional extension cords, supplied coiled cable must
connect directly to the supplied USB splitter.

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BEFORE FIRST USE
The Formula CSX steering wheel needs the Ultimate Game Tech (UGT)
software to display data streamed from the simulator. It’s also a needed tool
useful to customize and configure various options.
It can be downloaded from ultimategametech.com
On the same website, there is a quick introduction on the Layout Generator,
and a useful general guide on the UGT software.

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Adjusting shift paddles activation point
Introduction:
Although all the racing wheels are already tested and should work correctly
straight out the box, you might need to adjust the shifter sensor activation
point for a correct use on your setup. If the paddles are already set
correctly, you may skip these steps.
This is a pretty simple
procedure and no
additional tools are
needed
Wait for the software to
correctly recognize the
wheel, then it should
load up as the picture
on the right.
Please note that FW
and SW version might
differ from yours.
Click on “Input devices”
on top, and then “Cube
Controls Formula CSX”.
A new window with all
the available buttons
and sliders.

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On the left side of the new window
as highlighted in the next screen-
shot there is the setting you need to
adjust, “Digital Switch Point”.
Usually the ideal value is 50, and
all CSX steering wheels are factory
programmed with such a value.
If for some reason you are
experiencing the shifter button not
being recognized properly you must
lower the value.
Alternatively if the shifter button
is detected as always pressed, you
must increase the value.
It’s best to do this increasing/
decreasing at around 5 steps at a
time and then test if the shifter is
working correctly.
Once the correct value has been
found, hit “Save Settings” at the
bottom of the window.

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WHEEL INSTALLATION
Our universal hub on the back of the wheel body allows the user to install
various adapter, or even connect it directly to your FFB base.
Highlighted in blue the M5x0.8 metric holes. In gray, 5,5mm through holes.
Both of them are available in 70mm or 50.8mm bolt pattern.
Through holes are rotated by 180°, so flipping your adapter to match the wheel
hub may be needed.
Please refer to your adapter or motor manufacturer to ensure compatibility.
Outer
70mm
pattern
Inner
50.8mm
pattern

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PADDLES ADJUSTMENT
Shift paddles can be easily adjusted to better suit your hand size and driving
preferences.
T10 drive needed.
Length can be adjusted by
slightly loosening the two screws
highlighted in the right picture,
and sliding forward/backwards the
carbon paddle.
Reach can be adjusted by
slightly loosening the two screws
highlighted as the right picture
and the two on the opposite side of
the shifter as pointed by the small
arrows, then rotating the lever body
upwards/downwards. You may need
to apply a bit of force.

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USEFUL TIPS
Each wheel comes with a full sheet of stickers and a set of plastic tweezers
useful to install them as your liking.
Before applying the sticker make sure the surface it’s clean.
Black and white long labels are designed to be placed over
the dial setting name:
Try to install the USB coiled cable by wrapping it loosely on your FFB motor
shaft/adapter in such a way that it will not suffer any strain even when doing
full opposite steering rotations. Make sure your rig is grounded correctly.
Main wheel body and hub are connected to the wheel own USB ground.
Each wheel comes with an auxiliary USB connector that comes out from the
main hub. This will be used with our Cube Controls quick release kit.

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SHIFTERS MAINTENANCE
If lubricant dries up you might experience the paddle shifter not coming
back to its original position freely.
Once a year it’s highly
recommended to put a really small
drop of lubricant (sewing machine
oil or similar) on the points as the
drawing on the right indicates, just
where the lever body touches the
base of the shifter when pressed
down.
A small drop of lubricant on the
contact point of the stainless steel
pin as indicated by the arrow will
help as well.
Do not use any spray products such
as WD40 or similar. Shifter unit bottom view

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