CSL Brake dead-zone, different when on DD+ base vs. PC, any suggestions?
Hi, I opened a support ticket, but hoping for some suggestions from forum experts and/or Fanatec support team.
- Situation = New CSL pedal, throttle and brake only, non-loadcell. Day1 use
- Issue = when connected to DD+ base (DD+ FW up-to-date, driver 464), there's roughly ~2.3cm worth of dead-zone at the beginning for Brake travel (i.e. does not register input until brake pedal travels about 2.3cms or roughly an inch). Throttle pedal, no issue with DD+ connection, registers 0 and 100% no problem, only an issue with the Brake pedal. Max for Brake is fine, no deadzone at 100% ceiling
- The issue is observed in both DD+ wheelbase to PC connection = deadzone ~2.3cm. and in Gran Turismo 7 game controller pedal option = same ~2.3cm deadzone. Again, no issue with the throttle, works perfectly.
- Because Fanatec PC software does not have Min/Max calibration for CSL pedal (removed from old drivers), not sure how to re-calibrate 0 / set Min. There are no options that I can see.
Interestingly: I connected CSL pedal to PC direct(without DD+ base), using Fanatec USB/RJ12 adaptor which I have. This time, deadzone is reduced to ~1.3cm for brake, and now ~0.8cm for throttle (yes, connecting CSL pedal directly to PC now has notable deadzone for Throttle as well). Throttle was working perfectly with DD+ base. Based on this, I guess brake input settings are either stored or register differently based on Wheelbase vs. PC direct.
1) I don't know how to fix this brake initial deadzone - suggestions welcome??
I'm really hoping I can resolve this via software / calibration of sort. I'm quite tired and exhausted of sending products back to Fanatec for replacements (did it for my V3 pedal / Formula V2.5 / McLaren V2, all with different quality issues). I know, but I like Fanatec products, I just want it to work 1st time out of box
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Might be that the difference in readings for deadzone between base connection and PC connection is due to calibration settings stored in the base vs the driver. Sometimes the base settings can be off, so try connect pedals to base, then setting to Auto Calibration in the driver, then power cycle the base and then turn auto calibration off - if it was already on then just set to off and check again
But also sounds like too big a dead zone regardless so may be something loose or off in the pedal hw
BTW the auto calibration feature stores the max pedal setting when the pedal is held for 2-3 seconds
Hey Neil, appreciate your input on this issue, thanks!
Question on your suggestion "setting to Auto Calibration in the driver", I'm not sure I understand.
In DD+ wheelbase, on a steering wheel, there's no reset / calibration that I'm aware of. A-SET, C-SET, hold several sections for SET 1-5 manual settings.
In Fanatec PC 464 driver, CSL pedal can be selected, but no option for reset calibration. On the Base as well, I don't see an option to on/off Auto Calibration.
Please let me know if I'm missing something. Thanks again.
Below are CSL pedal setting in Fanatec software: 1) top directly connected to the base then base to PC, 2) CSL pedal direct connect to PC using USB-RJ12 adaptor
Hey Neil, I did find RESET menu on my F V2.5 steering wheel (held it until it flashed, reset all my wheelbase settings), but the result is still the same. Brake pedal travel is nearly an inch of deadzone travel. Let me know if there is Auto Calibration that I may have missed.
IMO, I believe this is HW related, either sensor is not seated in the right position or something else. My gas pedal has no issue, works perfectly. I hoped it can be solved via software, but I am lowering my expectations. I hope Fanatec support team can help thru my support ticket.