Cube Controls Formula CSX eSports User manual

Formula CSX eSports Racing Wheel
User Guide

Due to continuous improvement, the actual product may differ from the manual.
This manual is for reference only.
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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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16
17
18
19
20
21
23
24
25
26
27
28
LEFT TOGGLE: 15
TOGGLE STATUS LED
33
34
37
38
LEFT CLUTCH ADJ
DOWNSHIFT: 2
CLUTCH PADDLE LEFT
42
41
8 POSITION ROTARY
LEFT TOGGLE: 22
TOGGLE STATUS LED
36
35
39
40
UPSHIFT: 1
CLUTCH PADDLE RIGHT
44
43
8 POSITION ROTARY
4 WAY POV SWITCH
PUSH: 29
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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 alway 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 simula-
tor. To fix this just pause the sim, turn off the toggle and unpause the simula-
tor.
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Operating the launch control system:
The maximum value of the left clutch paddle can be adjusted with the respec-
tive 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 mini-
mum 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.
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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Each CSX steering wheel is provided with a dedicated powered USB 3.0
extension cord.
User must use this device 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.
Please avoid any additional extension cords, supplied coiled cable must
connect directly to the supplied USB adapter.
Make sure that the AC adapter plug is connected securely into the extension
cord female connector.
USB adapter body can be installed easily on your cockpit, usually just under
your FFB unit or on the frame of your rig.
Powering the wheel

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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:
Whilst all the racing wheels are already tested, you might need to adjust the
shifter sensor activation point for a correct use on your setup.
This is a pretty simple procedure and no additional tools are needed.
Connect the steering wheel as explained in page 7, and open up the UGT
manager software.
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 screenshot 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.

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.
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.
Since the USB extension cord is powered separately than the rest of the PC,
you need to unplug the USB coiled cable from it or the buttons and display of
the steering wheel will stay on.
Black and white rectangular labels
are designed to be placed over the
dial setting name:
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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 recom-
mended 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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Notes

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