Thrustmaster SIMTASK FARMSTICK User manual

For PC (Windows 10/11)
User Manual
Carefully read
the instructions provided in this manual
before installing the product, before
any use of the
product and before any maintenance. Be sure to follow
the safety instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in accidents and/or damage.
Keep this manual so that you can refer to the
instructions in the future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BOX CONTENTS ................................................4
2. FEATURES..........................................................5
3. INFORMATION REGARDING USE ..................7
4. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR JOYSTICK........10
Key points ...................................................10
H.E.A.R.T. (HallEffect AccuRate
Technology) precision technology...........11
Drive mode <> Work mode........................12
Rotating handle ..........................................15
“Point-of-view” mini-stick .........................16
5. MAPPING OF BUTTONS AND AXES............17
6. INSTALLATION ON PC.....................................20
7. FAQ AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................22

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With SimTask FarmStick from Thrustmaster, you'll
enjoy a device that is perfectly adapted to the
handling of your farm and construction machinery.
This manual will help you install and use your
SimTask FarmStick under the best conditions.
Before starting, make sure to carefully read all of
these instructions and warnings: they will help you
get the most enjoyment out of your product.

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1. Box contents

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2. Features
1. Thumbwheel
2. Rocker switch
3. Quick action buttons
4. Hand rest
5. “Point-of-view” mini-stick
6. Mode LED
7. Ambidextrous handle for handling work
equipment
8. Programmable action buttons

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9. Mode change button
10. Action trigger
11. USB cable for plug and play connection

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3. Information regarding use
Documentation
Before using this product, carefully read this
documentation again, and keep it for future reference.

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Electrical shock
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Keep the product in a dry location and do not expose
it to dust or sunlight.
- Observe connection directions.
- Do not twist or pull on the connectors and cables.
- Do not spill any liquid on the product or its connectors.
- Do not short-circuit the product.
- Never dismantle the product; do not throw it onto a fire
and do not expose it to high temperatures.
- Do not open up the device: there are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Any repairs must be carried
out by the
manufacturer, a specified agency or a
qualified technician.

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Securing the gaming area
- Do not place any object in the gaming area which may
disrupt the practice of the user, or which may provoke
an inappropriate movement or an
interruption by
another person (coffee cup, telephone, keys, for
example).
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Do not cover the power cables with a carpet or rug,
blanket or covering or any other item, and do not place
any cables where people will be walking.

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4. Getting to know your joystick
Key points
- 33 buttons and 3 virtual axes, including a
thumbwheel and two rocker switches
- 5 axes, including a mini-stick and joystick’s handle
rotation
- LED mode indication
- H.E.A.R.T. technology (HallEffect AccuRate
Technology)
- Connection to USB-A port

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H.E.A.R.T. (HallEffect AccuRate
Technology) precision technology
Your SimTask FarmStick features technology providing it
with a level of precision currently unequaled in the world
of gaming joysticks, including:
- 3D (Hall Effect) magnetic sensors on the stick, with a
resolution of more than 268 million values over the X
and Y axes (16,384 x 16,384 values), whereas current
competing systems (even high-end systems) provide
resolutions in the neighborhood of only 1 million values
(1,024 x 1,024 values).
- A magnet: no friction, for unlimited precision and
incredible responsiveness that will last.
- A coil spring on the stick (2.8 mm): for firm, linear and
ultra-fluid tension.

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Drive mode <> Work mode
Button ❾lets you switch from Drive mode to Work mode
and vice versa.
This feature extends the range of actions that can be
performed with the thumb, i.e. via the thumbwheel 
and the two rocker switches .
Changing mode modifies the action associated with the
thumbwheel and the two rocker switches .

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Drive mode (default)
In Drive mode, the LED lights up orange.
In Drive mode,
the action associated with the
thumbwheel and the rocker switches 
can be as
follows:
- Thumbwheel: control of regulator setpoint.
- Rocker switches: gearbox management.

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Work mode
In Work mode, the LED lights up white.
In Work mode,
the action associated with the
thumbwheel and the rocker switches 
can be as
follows:
- Thumbwheel: control of camera zoom.
- Rocker switches: control of crane arms or loaders.

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Rotating handle
SimTask FarmStick features a handle that rotates about
its horizontal axis. This is useful for maneuvering a crane
head or an excavator, for example.

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“Point-of-view” mini-stick
SimTask FarmStick features a “Point-of-view” mini-
stick that lets you see what is in the field of vision of
the machine operator.

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5. Mapping of buttons and axes
Mapping is identical in right-handed and left-handed
modes.
Right-handed mode (default) or left-handed
mode can
be selected in the Control Panel.

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Drive mode
Work mode

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6. Installation on PC
Connect the USB cable (11) to one of your computer’s
USB ports. Windows 10/11 will automatically detect the
new device.
The drivers are installed automatically.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Click Start/Settings/Control Panel and double-click
Game Controllers. The Game Controllers dialog box
displays the joystick’s name with OK status.
*Not included