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Dominic Brennan · January 2019

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Marcel Pfister · January 21

Fanatec Driver 400

New Firmware Manager

Short video demonstrating the new Firmware Manager

https://youtu.be/EWjXNU4bE28

Changelog since driver version 381

General

New Firmware Manager guiding the user through all firmware updates step by step including instructions and functions to calibrate wheel center, shifter and more. Driver property page now only has one update button which opens the Firmware manager.
Firmware Manager can save your Tuning Menu settings and restore them automatically after the update if you want to
New function to inform the user if a new steering wheel is attached which the currently installed base firmware doesn't know and can't support. If it is shown the user has to download the most recent driver from the steering wheels download page and update the firmware.
- Pop-up message on the drivers property page
- Wheels with 7-segment display will show a blinking "Upd"
- Wheels with small OLED display will show "CAUTION Please update the Firmware!"
- Bases or wheels with big OLED display will show "CAUTION Steering Wheel not supported! Please update the Firmware!"

ClubSport Pedals V3

Improved smoothness of the load cell / brake pedal signal. Pedals need to be plugged in via USB for the firmware update. Never connect pedals via USB and RJ12 at the same time! In case you want to compare old and new or revert to the old one -> change Firmware Manager to manual update, open the Updater and then use the 3 dots to select version 1.30.

Podium DD Wheel Base

[LIN] FFB Linearity Tuning Menu Setting now set to ON by default.

CSL E Wheel Base 1.1

Fixed: Endstop on left/CCW side comes bit later than on the right/CW side

Button Module Endurance

Now will show all pop-up messages like the Podium DD display. For example: Torque Key warning, shifter/center calibration instruction and more

McLaren GT3

Fixed: Driver does not recognize initial State of 1-12-MPSs after restart if MPS Mode is set to PULSE

Driver

Fixed missing motor firmware version for CSL E WB 1.1
Fixed pedal vibration buttons missing
Implemented Generic Wheel pop-up

Firmware versions included

CS Pedals V3 : v1.31 (NEW)
CSW V1 Base : v684 (NEW)
CSW V2 Base : v684 (NEW)
CSW V2.5 Base : v684 (NEW)
CSL E Base (1.1) : v684 (NEW)
CSL E Base PS4 : v684 (NEW)
P DD Base : v684 (NEW)
P DD WQR : v6
CSL/CSW Motor : v22
DD1 Motor : v40
DD2 Motor : v40
McLaren GT3 : v32 (NEW)
McLaren GT3 V2 : v40 (NEW)
Formula V2 : v40 (NEW)
Podium Hub : v5 (NEW)
Podium BME : v17 (NEW)

Known Issues

After the driver installation or firmware update, it is possible that the wheel base is not shown in the device list anymore. If this is the case, launch the driver installation again and run the repair function.
Podium wheel base jolts can happen on ITM or analysis screens of the wheel base display. A workaround is to use the default screen with “Fanatec” logo while driving. Last year we could solve the jolts which happened also on the default screen, we will now work on the remaining jolts on the other analysis and ITM screens.
If the Podium DD is put into COMP mode for the first time after driver installation a restart might be needed so the property page can get opened without an error message as the DD is then detected as a new device.
BME on Xbox: Guide button acts as long press even when pressed briefly.

Download:

2021.01.20-Fanatec_driver_400.zip

Link to compatible FanaLab version:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/21997/fanalab-1-54-2-download-post-your-feedback-here/p1

Marcel Pfister · May 3

Changelog since driver version 400

Driver

Fixed an issue where it was not possible for some to open the new firmware manager if pedals where connected

Firmware versions included

CS Pedals V3 : v1.31
CSW V1 Base : v684
CSW V2 Base : v684
CSW V2.5 Base : v684
CSL E Base (1.1) : v684
CSL E Base PS4 : v684
P DD Base : v684
P DD WQR : v6
CSL/CSW Motor : v22
DD1 Motor : v40
DD2 Motor : v40
McLaren GT3 : v32
McLaren GT3 V2 : v40
Formula V2 : v40
Podium Hub : v5
Podium BME : v17

Known Issues

After the driver installation or firmware update, it is possible that the wheel base is not shown in the device list anymore. If this is the case, launch the driver installation again and run the repair function.
Podium wheel base jolts can happen on ITM or analysis screens of the wheel base display. A workaround is to use the default screen with “Fanatec” logo while driving. Last year we could solve the jolts which happened also on the default screen, we will now work on the remaining jolts on the other analysis and ITM screens.
If the Podium DD is put into COMP mode for the first time after driver installation a restart might be needed so the property page can get opened without an error message as the DD is then detected as a new device.
BME on Xbox: Guide button acts as long press even when pressed briefly.
If you experience an incorrect steering angle in the driver use the FanaLab version below to adjust the steering angle once, this should fix the issue.

Download:

Fanatec_driver_402.zip

Link to compatible FanaLab version:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/21997/fanalab-1-54-2-download-post-your-feedback-here/p1

Marcel Pfister · August 17

New driver 410 available for all products

Changelog since driver 402

Driver UI

New driver UI for CSL DD and Podium wheel bases. Will be rolled out for more wheel bases later. The old UI can still be accessed through the "USB-Gamecontroller" overview of windows.
Fixed Tuning Menu tab showing tool tip of APM setting even with no APM attached.
Correct wheel base is now displayed even when in Compatibility Mode.
Removed option to choose wheel base when Podium DD is in Comp V2.5 mode (no longer required due to improved detection).
Changed Tuning Menu setting LIN ON/OFF to FFS LIN/PEAK (Force Feedback Scaling).

Firmware Manager

Fixed button at the end of shifter calibration being incorrect.
Fixed issue where updater would erase existing flash even when FW could not load correctly for flashing.
Option to save Tuning Menu settings during firmware update is now hidden instead of grayed out if base doesn't support this function.
Added text "No update required" for steering wheels that are not firmware-updatable.
Text correction for description of Podium DD motor sensor calibration.

Firmware Overall

Fixed steering angle not being linear after a firmware update.
Fixed issue where a combination of Formula V2, H-pattern shifter, and second shifter could lead to an inverted shifter input.
While in BRF setting the LEDs now flash when 100% brake input is reached.

CSL DD

Fixed constant vibration noise of the motor which could give a grainy feeling and be audible which results in a smoother feeling.
Fixed damper effect from games being rough and noisy, for example in AC when car is standing still.
The 'Damper' effect modifier (DPR) is now scaled differently and is able to be stronger. Depending on how a game uses this damper, it might feel too strong for some users, but this can be easily adjusted with the DPR setting in the Advanced Mode of the Tuning Menu.
Fixed BRF setting not being adjustable in single steps with D-Pad up/down.
Fixed BLI setting shown as "oFF" instead of "OFF".
Fixed wrong FFS setting values on 7-segment displays.
Improved rotation during boot up which is now smoother and less rapid.

Podium DD

Renamed Tuning Menu setting LIN to FFS (Force Feedback Scaling). ON -> LIN and OFF -> Peak.

Formula V2

Fixed Thumb Encoders being unresponsive on PS4.

Button Module Endurance

Fixed Xbox Guide button short press not working and leading to long press function.
Fixed 2-way toggle switches not working on PS4.
Fixed cosmetic issues where BME Tuning Menu differed from Podium DD display.
Fixed BME showing high-torque message when attached to CSL DD.

Universal Hub + APM

Fixed upper APM paddles not working on PS4.

CSP V3 & CSL EP LCK

Improvements to the pedal type detection when connected to the wheel base

Firmware versions included

CSL DD: 1.0.2.4 (NEW)
CSL DD Motor: 1.0.1.3 (NEW)
CSL DD WQR: 6.0.0.1
CSW V1 Base: 686 (NEW)
CSW V2 Base: 686 (NEW)
CSW V2.5 Base: 686 (NEW)
CSL E Base: 686 (NEW)
CSL E Base PS4: 686 (NEW)
DD1 / DD2 Base: 686 (NEW)
CSL/CSW Motor: 22
DD1 Motor: 40
DD2 Motor: 40
SW McLaren: 32
SW McLaren V2: 41 (NEW)
Formula V2: 41 (NEW)
Podium HUB: 6 (NEW)
Podium BME: 18 (NEW)
CSL SW WRC: 3 (NEW)
CSL UH: 3 (NEW)
CSP V3: 1.32 (NEW)
CSL EP LCK: 1.10 (NEW)

Known Issues

Podium wheel base jolts can happen on ITM or analysis screens of the base display. A workaround is to use the default screen with “Fanatec” logo while driving. We are working on a fix which involves an extensive re-write of the Podium DD firmware.
In some cases after all firmware updates are complete, the wheel might ask for another centre calibration which can be performed either via the driver UI or the button combination of the connected wheel which is mentioned in its Quick Guide.
New UI doesn't yet remember if a different product picture was chosen by the user and reverts back to default when opened again.
The CSL DD power button pulses when opening the UI which doesn't affect functionality.
The CSL DD power button colour can appear different during the mode change but will be correct after the mode is completely changed. Does not affect functionality.
New UI appearance requires further refinements, coming soon.

Download:

2021.08.17-Fanatec_driver_410.zip

Compatible FanaLab Version:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/23638/fanalab-1-55-2-download-post-your-feedback-here/p1

Link to the discussion about driver 410:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/23637/fanatec-driver-410-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · August 26

Driver 411 available

Changelog since 410

Firmware Manager

Fixed "Failed to load default firmware file (-4)"
Fixed problem with "versions.xml" and motor firmware not updatable
Fixed wheel firmware updater not starting

New driver UI improvements

General

Fixed Typo in New Firmware Available
Code cleanup and optimization of handling device arrival/removal.
Fixed Scaling when Window is higher than screen height
Changed appearance of FANATEC logo and Close Button in Fanatec Control Panel header
Changed appearance of Connected Devices in menu
Added automatically open game controllers panel if USB pedals are connected

Wheel Bases

Fixed "Allow CSW V2.5 Compatibility Mode on PC" Toggle visibility
Fixed FFB Test on Wheel Base page
Changed text on test buttons

Steering Wheels

Fixed overlapping text with McLaren V2 on Steering Wheel page
Fixed format of FW version on P HUB and CSL UH
Fixed Podium Hub + BME + CS MPM = No shifter shown
Fixed Firmware version of steering wheels sometimes shown in new format
Fixed APM Mode title not always showing correctly.
Fixed Button indicator on P1 for X-Box Button
Changed text on test buttons
Fixed Typo in Mouse Emulation Hint (b -> B)

Pedals

Fixed BLI threshold visible on CSL P
Fixed Pedal input values reach 100% but bar isn't completely full
Realigned TickMarks on Pedal input bars
Fixed CSP V3 missing Logo
Fixed BRF on CSL LCK step adjustment

Shifter

Fixed changing Shifter mode not always reflected in UI on first change
Fixed hint where Shifter calibration was mentioning Center Calibration
Updated shifter to high res pictures
Changed text on hint for map seq shifter to paddles

Tuning Menu

Changed icon for Tuning page in menu
Fixed SEN minimum on CSL DD in Advanced Mode
Fixed SEN only adjustable in steps of 90
Fixed FFS not hidden on Tuning Page when in Standard Mode
Fixed FFS always PEAK when restarting UI
Changed FFS to Force Feedback Scaling
Changed OFF to 0 on FEI

Update

Added auto-switch to Update tab if wheel with outdated firmware gets attached
Fixed opening Firmware Update page every time on wheel change

Settings and Links

Added function to collect and zip Fanatec log files and Windows event log. The process can take a while for gathering and packing all logs into the .zip.
Changed URL behind support link to account for different regions
Updated social media icons
Changed how shown tab settings are organized on Settings page
Rework on logic, colors and order of Shown Tabs elements

How to use the new function to collect log files (only works with CSL DD

Open the new UI via the desktop short cut or search for "Fanatec Control Panel".
Press the "Collect Logs" button.
This may take ~30 sec to collect all log files and put them into a .zip archive.
The folder with the .zip will appear and you can upload it to the forum when reporting an issue.

The feature will be further improved to also collect more windows diagnostics, making the loading time for collecting the log files more clear and offering the collect log function on the first page in case the base is not detected.

Known Issues

Podium wheel base jolts can happen on ITM or analysis screens of the base display. A workaround is to use the default screen with “Fanatec” logo while driving. We are working on a fix which involves an extensive re-write of the Podium DD firmware.
In some cases after all firmware updates are complete, the wheel might ask for another center calibration which can be performed either via the driver UI or the button combination of the connected wheel which is mentioned in its Quick Guide.
New UI doesn't yet remember if a different product picture was chosen by the user and reverts back to default when opened again.
The CSL DD power button pulses when opening the UI which doesn't affect functionality.
The CSL DD power button color can appear different during the mode change but will be correct after the mode is completely changed. Does not affect functionality.
New UI appearance requires further refinements, coming soon.
Some people report that using 918 or BMW steering wheel won't allow full torque on the P DD while for others its working fine, we are investigating.
CSL Elite, CSW and pedals via USB are still not supported by the new UI. This will be added later.

Download:

2021.08.25-Fanatec_driver_411.zip

Link to the discussion about driver 411:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/23717/fanatec-driver-411-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Compatible FanaLab Version:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/23638/fanalab-1-55-2-download-post-your-feedback-here/p1

Marcel Pfister · September 7

Driver 412

Changelog since 411

Firmware Manager

Further fixes for users having the "Failed to load default firmware file (-4)" issue. Previous fixes did help some but not everyone.
Fixed issues with having driver installed on other partition than C:

New driver UI

Fixed SHO jumping
Fixed freezing UI when collecting logs
Added information of logs getting loaded next to the button
Fixed missing dxdiag.txt in zip-file with collected logs
Fixed frozen steering angle on the base page when no steering wheel is connected
Changed saving location of collected logs zip-file
Changed text in Hint Collect Logs
Added the Metal Quick Release back in
Fixed crash on Shifter page
Added Collect Log button to the No Fanatec Device found page.
Fixed Firmware Manager error when not installed to C:\
Fixed missing input indicators on upper paddles of APM on Formula rims.
Fixed Input indicators, P1 wheels, WRC, McLaren V1 / V2, CSL UH, Formula V2, 918 RSR
Added Boost Kit logo shown on Wheel Base tab if detected
Fixed newer FW will be flagged as outdated
Fixed Taskbar icon low visibility on Dark Windows Theme
Fixed Fanatec Device is in PlayStation Mode when turning the device off
Fixed SEN 1090 when switching from Standard to Advanced and SEN was changed in Standard
Fixed SHO TickFrequency on Steering Wheel page
Slight rework of the sliders - Thumbs a bit wider for easier grabbing with the mouse
Slight rework of the steering angle value - n° next to the input bar should now be less jumpy when changing SEN
Removed Min and Max buttons for the handbrake calibration when the handbrake is connected to the Wheelbase.
Fixed SEN 1090 when switching from Standard to Advanced and SEN was changed in Standard (now switches to AUTO)

Download:

2021.09.02-Fanatec_driver_412.zip

Link to the discussion about driver 411/412:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/23717/fanatec-driver-411-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Compatible FanaLab Version:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/23638/fanalab-1-57-4-download-previously-1-57-2-post-your-feedback-here/p1

Marcel Pfister · September 14

Changelog of 415 since 412

Firmware versions included

CSL DD : 1.0.3.2 (NEW)
CSL DD Motor: 1.0.1.3
CSL DD WQR : 6.0.0.1
CSW V1 Base : 686
CSW V2 Base : 686
CSW V2.5 Base: 686
CSL E Base : 686
CSL E Base PS4: 686
DD1 / DD2 Base: 686
CSL/CSW Motor: 22
DD1 Motor: 40
DD2 Motor: 40
SW McLaren: 32
SW McLaren V2: 41
Formula V2: 41
Podium HUB: 6
Podium BME: 18
CSL SW WRC: 3
CSL UH: 3
CSP V3: 1.32
CSL EP LCK: 1.10

New driver UI

Fixed some button input indicators.
Fixed FW update for CSL UH not getting prompted.
Changed update order to do motor firmware before base firmware to prevent needing to do the center calibration twice.
Added link to driver download so it's easier to check if a newer version is available. There will be an implemented update function with notification later on.
Added links section to the "No Device Found" page for easier trouble shooting if needed.
Added BoostKit detection for CSL DD. Boost kit logo will be shown on the wheel base page if in use.
Improved handling of MPS when in CONST or PULSE, positions should now always match.
Potential fix of UI not opening for CSL UH in special cases.

CSL DD Firmware

Fixed tuning menu not visible on Universal Hub 7-segment display
Fixed visual bug of SEN bar in the standard mode tuning menu
Added missing bar for MPS setting on small OLED screens

Known Issues

Podium wheel base jolts can happen on ITM or analysis screens of the base display. A workaround is to use the default screen with “Fanatec” logo while driving. We are working on a fix which involves an extensive re-write of the Podium DD firmware.
The CSL DD power button pulses when opening the UI which doesn't affect functionality.
The CSL DD power button color can appear different during the mode change but will be correct after the mode is completely changed. Does not affect functionality.
New UI appearance requires further refinements, coming soon.
Some people report that using 918 or BMW steering wheel won't allow full torque on the P DD while for others its working fine, we are investigating.
CSL Elite, CSW and pedals via USB are still not supported by the new UI. This will be added later.

Download:

2021.09.09-Fanatec_driver_415.zip

Link to discuss driver 415:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/23824/fanatec-driver-415-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Compatible FanaLab Version:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/23638/fanalab-1-57-3-download-previously-1-57-2-post-your-feedback-here/p1

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