Thrustmaster T128 User manual

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FOR XBOX ONE, XBOX SERIES X|S AND PC
User Manual
WARNING:
To ensure that your T128 racing wheel functions correctly with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
and PC games, you may be required to install the game’s automatic updates
(available when your console or PC is connected to the Internet).

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TECHNICAL FEATURES
1T128 base
22 magnetic paddle shifters (– and +)
32 handbrake buttons
4Directional buttons
5LSB and RSB buttons
6SETTINGS button
74 RPM LEDs (engine speed display)
8SHARE button on Xbox consoles
9VIEW button on Xbox consoles
10 Power LED (white)
11 Xbox button
12 MENU button on Xbox consoles
13 Attachment system
14 Metal fastening screw
15 Power cable (EU/U.S./UK…) (15a)
and power adapter (15b)
16 USB-C (16a) – USB-A (16b) cable
17 Quick release USB-C cable –
male (17a) to female (17b)

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18 Large threaded hole (for attachment system
and fastening screw)
19 Hook-and-loop fastener cable holder
20 Power adapter connector
21 Racing wheel’s USB-C connector
22 Mini-DIN connector for Thrustmaster
shifter, handbrake or hub (sold separately)
23 RJ12 connector for pedal set

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WARNING
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and save it for later reference.
Warning – Electrical shock
* Keep the product in a dry location and do not expose it to dust or sunlight.
* 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 use a power supply cable other than the one provided with your racing wheel.
* Do not use the power supply cable if the cable or its connectors are damaged, split or broken.
* Make sure that the power supply cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet, and properly
connected to the connector at the rear of the racing wheel’s base.
* Do not open up the racing wheel: there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Any repairs must be
carried out by the manufacturer, its authorized representative or a qualified technician.
* Only use attachment systems/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
* If the racing wheel is operating abnormally (if it is emitting any abnormal sounds, heat or odors), stop using it
immediately, unplug the power supply cable from the electrical outlet and disconnect the other cables.
* If you will not be using the racing wheel for an extended period of time, unplug its power supply cable
from the electrical outlet.
* The electrical outlet must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
Use only the power supply listed in the user instructions.
Information for power supply adapter
Information published
Value
Unit
Manufacturer’s name or trademark,
commercial registration number and
address
GUILLEMOT CORPORATION S.A.
414 196 758 Rennes
Place du Granier
BP 97143
35571 Chantepie Cedex
France
Model identifier
A481-1852590D
Input voltage
100 - 240
V
Input AC frequency
50 - 60
Hz
Output voltage
18.5
V DC
Output current
2.6
A
Output power
47.9
W
Average active efficiency
87.8
%
Efficiency at low load (10%)
87.8
%
No-load power consumption
0.10
W

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Air vents
Make sure not to block any of the air vents on the racing wheel’s base. For optimal ventilation, make
sure to do the following:
* Position the wheel’s base at least 10 cm away from any wall surfaces.
* Do not place the base in any tight spaces.
* Do not cover the base.
* Do not let any dust build up on the air vents.
For safety reasons, never use the pedal set with bare feet
or while wearing only socks on your feet.
THRUSTMASTER®DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF INJURY RESULTING
FROM USE OF THE PEDAL SET WITHOUT SHOES.
Warning – Injuries due to Force Feedback and repeated movements
Playing with a Force Feedback racing wheel may cause muscle or joint pain. To avoid any problems:
* Avoid lengthy gaming periods.
* Take 10 to 15-minute breaks after each hour of play.
* If you feel any fatigue or pain in your hands, wrists, arms, feet or legs, stop playing and rest for a few hours
before you start playing again.
* If the symptoms or pain indicated persist when you start playing again, stop playing and consult your doctor.
* Keep out of children’s reach.
* During gameplay, always leave both hands correctly positioned on the wheel without completely letting go.
* During gameplay, never place your hands or your fingers under the pedals or anywhere near the pedal set.
* During calibration and gameplay, never place your hand or your arm through the openings in the racing
wheel.
* Make sure that the racing wheel’s base is properly secured, as per this manual’s instructions.
Product to be handled only by users 14 years of age or older

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ALWAYS NEVER NEVER
Warning – Pedal set pinch hazard when playing
* Keep the pedal set out of children’s reach.
* During gameplay, never place your fingers on or anywhere near the sides of the pedals.
* During gameplay, never place your fingers on or anywhere near the pedal’s rear base.
* During gameplay, never place your fingers on or anywhere near the pedal’s front base.
NEVER NEVER NEVER
Warning – Pedal set pinch hazard when not playing
* Store the pedal set in a safe place, and keep it out of children’s reach.

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ATTACHING THE RACING WHEEL
Attaching the racing wheel to a table or a desktop
Start by connecting on the underside of the wheel:
-the power adapter (20);
-the quick release USB-C cable (17a)to the USB-C connector (21);
-the T2PM pedal set (23).
Make sure to follow the paths for the different cables, and attach the cables using the hook-and-loop
fastener cable holder (19).
1. Place the racing wheel on a table or any other horizontal, flat and stable surface.
2. Insert the fastening screw (14)in the attachment system (13), then tighten the device by turning the
screw counterclockwise, so that it feeds into the large threaded hole (18)located beneath the
racing wheel, until the wheel is perfectly stable.
WARNING: Never tighten the screw alone without the attachment system in place!
This could damage the racing wheel.

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ATTACHMENT /
REMOVAL
DIRECTION
To tighten:
Turn the screw
counterclockwise
To release:
Turn the screw
clockwise

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INSTALLATION
AUTOMATIC RACING WHEEL AND PEDAL SET CALIBRATION
The wheel automatically self-calibrates when you plug the racing wheel into an electrical outlet and
connect the racing wheel’s USB connector to the Xbox console or to the PC.
During this phase, the racing wheel will rotate quickly towards the left and the right, covering a 900-
degree angle, before stopping at the center.
WARNING:
Never touch the racing wheel during the self-calibration phase!
(This could result in improper calibration and/or personal injuries.)
Never connect the pedal set to the racing wheel’s base (or disconnect it from the base) when it is
connected to the Xbox console or to the PC or during gameplay (this could result in improper calibration).
Always connect the pedal set before connecting the racing wheel to the Xbox console or to the PC.
Once the racing wheel’s calibration is complete and the game has been started, the pedals are
automatically calibrated after a few presses.
WARNING:
Never press the pedals during the racing wheel's
self-calibration phase or while a game is loading!
(This could result in improper calibration.)
If your racing wheel and/or pedal set do not function correctly, or if they seem to be improperly
calibrated:
- Power off your console or PC and completely disconnect the racing wheel. Then reconnect all cables
(including the power supply cable and the pedal set), and restart your console (or PC) and your
game.
- Reconfigure the pedal set in default mode using the procedure set out further along in this user
manual (page 15).

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INSTALLATION ON XBOX CONSOLES
1. Connect the T2PM pedal set to the RJ12 connector (23)of the base.
2. Plug the power cable and power adapter into an electrical outlet.
3. Connect the USB-C cable (17)to the USB-C port (21)of the base.
4. Connect the USB-C/USB-A cable (16)to the USB-C cable (17) and to a USB-A port on the Xbox
console.
Once the console is powered on, your racing wheel will self-calibrate automatically and the power LED
(10)will light up.
You are now ready to play!

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MAPPING FOR XBOX CONSOLES
Notes on Xbox:
-The 4 engine speed display RPM LEDs (7) function in games compatible with the Thrustmaster SDK.
The list of compatible games is available here: https://support.thrustmaster.com (in the Racing
Wheels / T128 / Games settings section). This list is updated regularly.
-On Xbox, the LSB and RSB buttons (5) on the racing wheel are only functional in some upcoming
games. The list of games with this feature is updated regularly.
-On Xbox, the two handbrake buttons (3) are coupled together, and emulate the connection of a
separate handbrake. These two buttons are only functional in certain games. If they are not functional
in some games, it is possible to assign the Handbrake function to one of the other action buttons.
- The list of Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One games compatible with the T128 racing wheel is available
here: https://support.thrustmaster.com (in the Racing Wheels / T128 / Games settings section).
This list is updated regularly.
SHARE
SETTINGS
DIRECTIONAL
BUTTONS
HANDBRAKE
DISPLAY
MENU
HANDBRAKE
XBOX
LSB
RSB
LB
RB

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INSTALLATION ON PC
1. Visit https://support.thrustmaster.com to download the drivers and Force Feedback software for
PC. Click Racing Wheels / T128/ Drivers.
2. Connect the T2PM pedal set to the RJ12 connector (23) of the base.
3. Plug the power cable and power adapter into an electrical outlet.
4. Connect the USB-C cable (17)to the USB-C port (21)of the base.
5. Connect the USB-C/USB-A cable (16) to the USB-C cable (17) and to a USB-A port on your PC.
Your racing wheel self-calibrates automatically and the power LED (10)lights up.
6. Select Start / Thrustmaster / FFB Racing Wheel / Control Panel to open the Game Controllers
window. The Game Controllers window displays the racing wheel name Thrustmaster Advanced
Mode Racer, along with OK status.
7. Click Properties to configure your racing wheel in the T128 control panel:
• Test Device tab: lets you test and view the action buttons, directional buttons and axes for the
racing wheel (as well as the axes for the pedal set), and adjust the racing wheel’s angle of rotation in
your PC games.
• Test Forces tab: lets you test 12 Force Feedback effects.
• Adjust Forces tab: lets you adjust the power of Force Feedback effects in your PC games.

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MAPPING FOR PC
Notes on PC:
- In the control panel and in games, the racing wheel is recognized with the name Thrustmaster
Advanced Mode Racer.
- Always remember to completely close the Game Controllers window by clicking OK before starting
your game.
- The settings and adjustments made in the Game Controllers window are only saved on your PC
(and therefore will not have any effect on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One).
- Your racing wheel’s firmware version appears in the upper right-hand section of the T128 control
panel tabs.
- The 4 engine speed display RPM LEDs (7) are functional in PC games compatible with the
Thrustmaster SDK. The list of compatible games is available here:
https://support.thrustmaster.com (in the Racing Wheels / T128 / Games settings section). This
list is updated regularly.
DIRECTIONAL
BUTTONS
NON-FUNCTIONAL
SETTINGS

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MODE FOR PEDAL SET
(Displayed each time the racing wheel restarts)
Each time the racing wheel restarts (and after its self-calibration), the 4 RPM LEDs (7) indicate the
mode (position and type) in which your pedal set is configured.
Position:
• NORMAL: default position;
• orINVERTED:in this position, the accelerator and clutch pedals are inverted — this position is only
possible with a 3-pedal pedal set.
Type:
• T2PM-T3PA-T3PM without Load Cell technology: default type;
• or T-LCM with Load Cell technology.
MODE FOR PEDAL SET FLASHING OF RPM LEDs (7)
DEFAULT MODE
- NORMAL position
- T2PM-T3PA-T3PM type
DEFAULT MODE
- NORMAL position
- T-LCM type
- INVERTED position
- T2PM-T3PA-T3PM type
- INVERTED position
- T-LCM type

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RECONFIGURING THE PEDAL SET IN DEFAULT MODE
(To be carried out if your pedal set is not functioning properly)
Procedure:
- QUICKLYpress the SETTINGS button (6) 8 times.
The 4 RPM LEDs (7) flash 5 times simultaneously to indicate the reconfiguration in default mode.

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INVERTING THE POSITION OF THE PEDALS
(If you are using a 3-pedal pedal set)
The T128 racing wheel comes bundled with the 2-pedal T2PM pedal set by default. This racing wheel
is also compatible with the Thrustmaster T3PA, T3PM and T-LCM 3-pedal pedal sets (sold separately).
If you are using a 3-pedal pedal set, it is possible to electronically invert the accelerator and clutch
pedals.
Procedure:
- Press and hold the SETTINGS button (6) for 5 seconds.
The inversion of the pedals is instantly saved in the racing wheel’s internal memory, and one of the 4
RPM LEDs (7) flashes 3 times to indicate the selected position.
ACCELERATOR AND CLUTCH
PEDALS FLASHING OF RPM LEDs (7)
DEFAULT MODE
- NORMAL position
- INVERTED position

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MANUALLY TOGGLING THE PEDAL SET FROM T2PM-T3PA-T3PM TYPE
TO T-LCM TYPE
(and vice versa)
By default, the pedal set’s mode is T2PM-T3PA-T3PM type.
This mode is saved in the internal memory of the racing wheel’s base and always remains enabled,
except for in the event that you connect a T-LCM pedal set to the RJ12 port, or you toggle the mode
manually.
Procedure:
- Simultaneously press and hold the SETTINGS button (6) and the left paddle shifter (–) for 5
seconds.
MODE FLASHING OF RPM LEDs (7)
DEFAULT MODE
- T2PM-T3PA-T3PM type
- T-LCM type
With the T-LCM type, the T2PM, T3PA and T3PM pedal sets will not function properly.
The pedals’ values will no longer reach 100%.
To function properly again (and reach 100%), you must manually toggle the mode for the racing
wheel’s base to T2PM-T3PA-T3PM type.

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MANUALLY CHANGING THE ANGLE OF ROTATION VIA THE RACING
WHEEL
(only possible in games in which the angle of rotation is not adjusted
automatically)
The T128 racing wheel has an angle of rotation adjustable between 270° and 900°.
In many games, the racing wheel’s angle of rotation is automatic, and adjusts on its own according to
the car being used. In these games, it is not possible to manually change this angle of rotation, as this
function is managed by the game and not by the user.
In other games, it is possible to manually change the angle of rotation directly via the racing wheel.
Procedure:
- Simultaneously press the SETTINGS button (6) and the right directional button (4) to increase the
angle of rotation by one step; or
- Simultaneously press the SETTINGS button (6) and the left directional button (4) to decrease the
angle of rotation by one step.
4 possible levels
Selected angle
of rotation RPM LEDs (7)
270°
360°
540°
900°
Please note:The angle of rotation modified manually via the racing wheel is not permanently saved.
This procedure must be carried out each time the game or the racing wheel restarts.

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OTHER FUNCTIONALITIES RELATING TO THE SETTINGS BUTTON (6)
Please visit https://support.thrustmaster.com.
Click Racing Wheels / T128 and then Manual or FAQ.
UPDATING THE RACING WHEEL’S FIRMWARE
Visit https://support.thrustmaster.com.
Click Racing Wheels / T128 / Firmware, and follow the instructions.
VARIOUS TIPS AND FAQs
Visit https://support.thrustmaster.com.
Click Racing Wheels / T128, and then Manualor FAQ.