StevieG's Steering Wheel Control Software

**stevieg** · 05-22-2005, 05:19 PM

Version: 1.02

This software is intended for use with a 'hacked' USB gamepad - I.E. If you open up your steering wheel stalk controls, and wire the buttons back to the buttons on a USB gamepad.

It is DirectX based and works from the first USB gamepad it can find. You can find out more about making the hardware clicking here

It is fully configurable, all information is in the help file. MSI installer.

Download

Source is now available above

**thanatos106** · 05-22-2005, 05:43 PM

very nice job!!!

I have to reloacated the hazard button too!!!

I'm going to check prices for the gamepad and start this proj right away!!

P.S: you are no hosting the acess control software anymore???(link is down)this like you said will be perfect to record was going on when you have to leave the car a the dealer!!!

**stevieg** · 05-22-2005, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by thanatos106

very nice job!!!

I have to reloacated the hazard button too!!!

I'm going to check prices for the gamepad and start this proj right away!!

P.S: you are no hosting the acess control software anymore???(link is down)this like you said will be perfect to record was going on when you have to leave the car a the dealer!!!

Access Control link fixed. My bad, it's only been released this evening, I forgot to copy onto all 3 of my file/image servers!

Idea behind the gamepad is you might have one lying around, otherwise you can pick them up very cheaply. I'm using one that uses built-in windows drivers.

**thanatos106** · 05-22-2005, 05:58 PM

Thanks steveg.......

**12Vsystems** · 05-22-2005, 08:17 PM

Damn I found a ton of controllers for under $10. This is a really cheap way to add OEM buttons.

**SickVette** · 05-23-2005, 08:35 AM

What kind of functions can be done with the game pad? Sorry do not know much about computers.

Stevieg....very nice work in your car. Do not often see people that take the time to build it correctly and make it look stock. Hatch is awesome.

**stevieg** · 05-23-2005, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by SickVette

What kind of functions can be done with the game pad? Sorry do not know much about computers.

Stevieg....very nice work in your car. Do not often see people that take the time to build it correctly and make it look stock. Hatch is awesome.

USB gamepad just has a bunch of buttons on. If you wire the stalk to contact the buttons, this software picks up those button presses and sends key shortcuts which applications such as centrafuse can pick up and process, such as volume, next track, screen on off, function etc.

Thanks on the car!

**SickVette** · 05-23-2005, 09:28 AM

Thanks stevieg....I am just starting to learn about the computers and software. Now I think I will look for some factory switches I can adapt to my car.

**stevieg** · 02-27-2006, 07:11 AM

Source now available at my website www.stevieg.org/carpc/downloads

**ba1oo** · 10-06-2006, 04:32 PM

Hi
Trying to use the software but not getting past first base.
Program loads and icon is added to system tray, but first time I press a button I get an error about being unable to create an ActiveX object.
Am I missing something?
David