Thrustmaster T818 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...........................................6
2. FEATURES OF THE BASE...........................7
3. GENERAL INFORMATION ...........................9
4. INFORMATION REGARDING USE
OF THE BASE .....................................................10
5. INSTALLATION ON A SUPPORT...............19
Installation without an additional
mounting system........................................20
Installation using the
Desk Mounting Kit* ....................................23
Installation using the
Cockpit Mounting Kit*................................30
6. INSTALLING A THRUSTMASTER WHEEL RIM
USING THE QUICK RELEASE ADAPTER* ............39
Installing the Quick Release Adapter on
the T818 base..............................................41

7. CHANGING THE SIDE PLATES .................50
8. T818 HARDWARE CONTROL PANEL.......51
Turning off the base’s Force Feedback ...52
Turning Force Feedback on the base
back on ........................................................54
9. INSTALLATION ON PC...............................55
10. PEDAL SET* MODE ....................................61
Pedal set position.......................................62
Pedal set type .............................................64
11. MANUALLY CHANGING THE ANGLE OF
ROTATION VIA THE WHEEL .............................67
12. FAQ AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.............71

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Experience all the intensity of racing with the
Thrustmaster T818 base. Powered by Direct Drive
technology, this base has been designed for
performance and accurate rendering of all
elements of information to the driver.
This manual will help you install and use your T818
base under the best conditions. Before getting
started racing, carefully read the instructions and
the warnings: they will help you get the most
enjoyment out of your product.

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Updating the firmware
In order for the T818 base
to function properly with
video games, it is essential that the firmware be
updated.
To carry out the update, visit
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/t818.
Select Firmware and follow
the instructions, including
the downloading and installation procedure.

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1. Box contents

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2. Features of the base
❶On/off button
❷Power port
❸Connection port to computer
❹Unused port –Function available soon
❺Connection port to pedal set
❻Unused port –Function available soon

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❼Fast release wheel attachment system
❽Base’s buttons and LED
❾Hexagon of RGB LEDs

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3. General information
- The T818
base has been designed for electronic
sports and is intended for use by experienced drivers
in good physical condition —
and, when its settings are
at their maximum values, by high-level drivers only.
-
This product should not be used by people less than
21 years of age, or by people 21 years of age or more
whose physical, sensory and/or mental capa
bilities or
whose lack of experience or knowledge
make it
impossible for them to use this product without risk.
Be
sure to keep people in any of these categories away
from the product.
-
Do not leave the product unattended when it is
plugged into an electrical outlet.
- Keep the product away from animals and insects.
-
This product is intended for domestic and interior use
only.
-
Do not use the T818 base and the power supply in
the event of visible damage or a malfunction (for
example, after a shock).
- Ke
ep and use this product in a location in which the
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C, and in which
the humidity is less than 80%.

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

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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 base.
- 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 a wall outlet, and properly connected to
the connector at the rear of the base.
- 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.
-
If the wheel, the base or the power supply is
operating abnormally (if any of them are emitting any
abnormal
sounds, heat or odors), stop using the
device immediately, unplug the power supply cable
from the wall outlet and disconnect the other cables.
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When you are not using the base, power it off using
the On/off button.

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- If you will not be using the base for an extended
period of time or if you will be away from the base,
power off the base and unplug its power supply cable
from the wall outlet.
- The
wall outlet must have been installed according to
proper electrical trade practices by a specialist.
-
The wall outlet must be located near the equipment
and must be easily accessible.
-
The use of an extension cord or cords is not
recommended, due to the risk of the extension cord
overheating and therefore the risk of fire.
-
Do not plug the device into a wall outlet or unplug it
with damp or wet hands.
- Never carry the power supply by holding the cable.
- Never unplug or disconnec
t the power supply by
pulling on the cable.

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Power supply
-
Only use the power supply indicated in the user
manual.
-
Only use the power supply with the network voltage
and frequency indicated on the power supply’s rating
plate.
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).
- Do not cover the power ca
bles 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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Information regarding the power supply
Published
information
Value Unit
Manufacturer’s
name or
trademark
Business
number
Address
GUILLEMOT
CORPORATION S.A.
414 196 758 Rennes
Place du Granier
BP 97143
35571 Chantepie Cedex
France
Model identifier
A1801-2407
Input voltage
100 – 240
V
Input AC
frequency
50 – 60 Hz
Output voltage
24
V DC
Output current
7
A
Output power
168
W
Average active
efficiency
88 %
Efficiency at low
load (10%)
88 %
No-load power
consumption
0.21 W

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Air vents
Make sure not to block any of the air vents on the
base. For optimal ventilation, make sure to do the
following:
-
Position the 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.
Clean
the air vents regularly with a dry cloth or a brush, and
do not obstruct the sides or the top of the base.
-
Never insert any object or body part into the
product’s air vents.

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In the event of intensive use, you may notice
a slight
odor emanating from the base.
This specific case
mainly occurs with new products: it is normal, and
subsides over time.

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Injuries due to Force Feedback and repeated
movements
Using a Force Feedback racing wheel may cause
muscle or joint pain. To avoid any problems:
- Warm up beforehand, and avoid
lengthy periods of
practice.
- Take a 10 to 15-
minute break after each hour of
practice.
-
If you feel any fatigue or pain in your hands, wrists,
arms, feet
or legs, press the button to turn off Force
Feedback, power off the base and rest for a few hours
before you start practicing again.
-
If the symptoms or pains indicated above persist when
you start practicing again, stop practicing and consult
your doctor.
-
Do not set the Force Feedback at a level that is too high
in relation to your expertise and your physical condition.
Use the button to turn off Force Feedback, if necessary.
- Keep the device out of the
reach of people less than
21 years of age.
- Whe
n using the product, never place your hands or
your fingers under the pedals or anywhere near the
pedal set.
-
If the wheel makes more than three turns in the same
direction, or if it makes abnormal vibrations or
oscillations, press the button to turn off Force Feedback.

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- Make sure that the base and the wheel are properly
attached, as per this manual’s instructions.
Risk of unforeseen, powerful
and rapid rotations:
never place
a hand or an arm through the
openings in the wheel rim, or in
the wheel’s trajectory of rotation.
When using the product, always
leave both hands correctly
positioned on the wheel without
ever completely letting go.
Product to be handled only by
people 21 years of age or older.
HEAVY PRODUCT —Be careful
not to drop the product on
yourself or on anyone else.

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5. Installation on a support
A complete diagram of the base is available at
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/t818.
Before each use, verify that the base is still properly
attached to the support, as per this manual’s
instructions.

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Installation without an additional
mounting system
*Screws not included
*