Latest Beta Drivers - Bookmark this thread to be notified of new uploads!

Dominic Brennan · January 2019

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Dominic Brennan · July 2019

Beta Driver v340 released (sorry for the delayed notification!)

https://www.fanatec.com/forum/discussion/867/fanatec-beta-driver-v340-for-csl-csw-and-podium-bases-all-wheels

Armin Habermann · September 2019

Beta Driver V344 released:

https://www.fanatec.com/forum/discussion/988/fanatec-beta-driver-v344-for-csl-csw-and-podium-bases-all-wheels

Marcel Pfister · September 2019

Beta Driver 345 released:

https://www.fanatec.com/forum/discussion/1006/fanatec-beta-driver-v345-for-csl-csw-and-podium-bases-all-wheels

Marcel Pfister · September 2019

Beta Driver 346 released:

https://www.fanatec.com/forum/discussion/1054/fanatec-beta-driver-v346-for-csl-csw-and-podium-bases-all-wheels

Marcel Pfister · September 2019

Beta Driver 347 released:

https://www.fanatec.com/forum/discussion/1058/fanatec-beta-driver-v347-for-csl-csw-and-podium-bases-all-wheels

Marcel Pfister · August 2020

Beta Driver 372 released:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/15204/fanatec-beta-driver-v372-for-csl-csw-and-podium-bases-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · October 2020

Driver 380 released:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/21463/fanatec-driver-380-release-candidate-for-csl-csw-and-podium-bases-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · November 2020

Release candidate Driver 381 released:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/21631/fanatec-driver-381-release-candidate-for-csl-csw-and-podium-bases-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · January 2021

New driver 399 available including all new Firmware Manager to streamline updates:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/22210/fanatec-driver-399-beta-with-new-firmware-manager-for-csl-csw-and-podium-bases-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · January 2021

New driver 400 available as official driver on all product pages

We also introduce a new forum thread which will only list final drivers which you can subscribe to by clicking on the star icon:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/602/latest-released-drivers-bookmark-this-thread-to-be-notified-of-new-uploads/p1

Marcel Pfister · August 2021

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 2021

Changelog since 411

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 2021

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 2021

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

Marcel Pfister · October 2021

Changes of driver 423 (since 415)

Firmware versions included

CSL DD: 1.0.4.2 (NEW)
CSL DD Motor: 1.0.1.3
CSL DD WQR: 6.0.0.1
CSW V1 Base: 687 (NEW)
CSW V2 Base: 687 (NEW)
CSW V2.5 Base: 687 (NEW)
CSL E Base: 687 (NEW)
CSL E Base PS4: 687 (NEW)
DD1 / DD2 Bas: 687 (NEW)
CSL/CSW Motor: 22
DD1 Motor: 41 (NEW)
DD2 Motor:41 (NEW)
SW McLaren: 32
SW McLaren V2: 41
Formula V2: 41
Podium HUB: 6
Podium BME: 18
CSL SW WRC: 4 (NEW)
CSL UH: 3
CSP V3: 1.32
CSL EP LCK: 1.10

New driver UI

Now supports also the following bases: ClubSport Wheel Base, ClubSport Wheel Base V2, ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5, CSL Elite WB + (PS4), CSL Elite WB, CSL Elite WB 1.1
Fixed issue of shifter tab showing input indicators when pressing buttons on a wheel.
Fixed freezing when collecting logs from the "No Device Found" page.
Fixed crash when changing base modes while UI is open.
Fixed issue where window of the new UI was stuck minimized and couldn't get opened.
Re-located where "New Firmware Available" label is shown.
"New Firmware Available" label is clickable and opens the Firmware update page.
Improved discrepancy between clutch axis value in driver UI and Clutch Bite Point value shown on wheel.
Added support for ClubSport Universal Hub V2 (for Xbox).

Firmware Manager

Fixed issue of CSP V3 not updatable if USB-adater is attached at the same time.
Fixed "Failed to load default firmware file [-4]" when user name has diacritical marks e.g. Š,, Ł ä, ö, etc.

Firmware Overall

Added support for ClubSport Universal Hub V2 and ClubSport Universal Hub V2 for Xbox.
Fixed issue where values on the display stopped showing after Clutch Bite Point value was shown.

CSL DD

Fixed issue where BMW GT2 funky switch had ghost inputs to all other buttons.

Podium DD

Fixed rare issue of specific bases where wheel center position would suddenly jump 360° to a side causing the wheel to rotate to the new center position.
Optimizations in communication between base and motor firmware.

CSL WRC

Enabled more colors for rev-stripe

Known Issues

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. We are still working on a fix which needs an extensive re-write of the P DD firmware which is why it takes so long. We are still working on a fix for this issue and it has high priority. It's taking so long because the fix needs a re-write of a big and important part of the firmware.
Some customers experience the issue that wheels with 7-segment display are running in low torque on the P DD. This doesn't happen for everyone and we were not able to reproduce this yet. Feedback on this issue with hints on how we could recreate it are welcome.
In some cases after all firmware updates are done the wheel might ask for another center calibration which can be done either via the driver UI or the button combination of the connected wheel which is mentioned in it's Quick Guide.
Some smaller imperfections of the new UI which will be solved in future updates.
USB-Adapter and Pedals plugged in via USB need to get accessed through the USB Gamecontroller overview of windows as they are not yet implemented into the new UI. This will be added in one of the next updates.

How to use the new function to collect log files

Open the new UI via the desktop short cut or search for "Fanatec Control Panel".
Go to the settings page.
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.

Link download and discussion of driver 423:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/24010/fanatec-driver-423-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · November 2021

New driver 431beta available:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/24339/fanatec-driver-431beta-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · December 2021

New driver 432 beta available:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/24389/fanatec-driver-432beta-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · December 2021

New driver 434 release candidate available:

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/24389/fanatec-driver-434-release-candidate-previously-432beta-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · February 2022

New driver 439 released:

Firmware versions included

Podium DD1 / DD2 Base : 691 (NEW)
Podium DD1 / DD2 Motor : 42
CSL DD / GT DD PRO Base : 1.1.5.4 (NEW)
CSL DD / GT DD PRO Motor : 1.0.2.2
CSW V1 Base : 689 (NEW)
CSW V2 Base : 689 (NEW)
CSW V2.5 Base : 689 (NEW)
CSL E Base : 689 (NEW)
CSL E Base PS4 : 689 (NEW)
CSL / CSW Motor : 22
Podium HUB : 6
Podium BME : 20 (NEW)
CS SW Formula V2(X), V2.5(X) : 44 (NEW)
CS SW RS : 2
CS SW BMW V2 : 2
CS UH V2 / UHX V2 : 1
CS SW F1 Esports V2 : 4 (NEW)
GT DD PRO SW: : 7
CSL SW McLaren GT3 V2 : 44 (NEW)
CSL SW McLaren GT3 : 34 (NEW)
CSL SW WRC : 4
CSL UH : 3
CS P V3 : 1.32
CSL EP LCK : 1.10
CSL P LCK : 1.60

Control Panel

Fixed map SEQ shifter to paddles / Mouse Emulation / Combined pedals saved per mode independently
Fixed shown blank message when starting UI while in PS or XBO mode
Fixed Clutch Bite Point for PDD related to FanaLab issue
Fixed driver update notification not being clickable
Fixed CSP V2 inputs not shown correctly in UI when connected via USB
Fixed CSW V2.5 incorrect max SEN when in standard tuning menu mode
Fixed mouse Emulation stops working after re-attaching BME
Fixed ghost input when changing from BME on PHUB to other wheel
Fixed different Formula V2 Mouse Emulation picture on old belt bases
Fixed issue where driver switches to Auto Setup on its own
Fixed save/load tuning menu settings function during firmware update
Fixed UI crash when using GT DD + P1 on steering wheel page
Improved CSP V1/V2 via USB and via WB implementation in the driver UI
Removed SHO setting on tuning menu page for wheels without vibration motors
Fixed handbrake input not shown when connected to USB pedals
Improved start up time of Fanatec Control Panel
Adjusted "Hide" tab option in Pedals and Shifter tab where it gets offscreen when using small resolution
Adjusted option for map SEQ shifter to paddle be visible in SQ and H-Mode
Changes to prevent anti-virus software to flag driver as a thread
Fixed ACP mode on BME re-setting itself to CBP mode everytime switching to a different tab
Added handbrake calibration to UI when handbrake is plugged into base and no pedals are connected

General

Fixed mouse cursor drift in GT Sport
SHO setting now hidden in tuning menu for wheels without vibration motors
Added FFB stop when disconnecting USB
Several fixes/adjustments for Clutch Bite Point mode

CSL DD / GT DD PRO

Fixed shifter calibration not working (happened with some types of cockpits)

Button Module Endurance

Added compatibility to CSL Elite WB PS4
Improved tuning menu text consistency with Podium DD display
Fixed LEDs being too bright since v19 firmware
Fixed rev LEDs not working when attached to UHX V2

Formula V2

Improved joystick input at min/max position

CSL WRC Steering

Fixed not working PlayStation button in PlayStation comp mode

CSL UH

Fixed QR detection of CSL UH when connected to CSL Elite or ClubSport base

Known Issues

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. We are working on a fix which needs an extensive re-write of the P DD firmware.
Natural Friction (NFR) can create a weird FFB sensation and not smooth feeling after some time, we suggest to set it to OFF in case you get this issue. You can raise the Natural Damper (NDP) slightly to compensate for less NFR.
When entering a game menu while driving in some games it can happen that the FFB effect doesn't get cancelled which results in the wheel turning to one side.

Download:

https://fanatec.com/driver

Discussion:

https://.forum.fanatec.com/discussion/24916/fanatec-driver-437-436-435-before-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels#latest

Marcel Pfister · July 2022

Driver 443 available now

Note

Previous driver 442 brought several fixes and improvements to the Podium DD, Load Cell Pedals and more. You can check the previous changelog with the following link or check the full changelog.txt from the driver zip-file.

Changelog of driver 442: https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/26105/fanatec-driver-442-beta-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Changelog of driver 443 (since 442)

Firmware versions included

Podium DD1 / DD2 Base: 3.0.0.6 (NEW)
Podium DD1 / DD2 Motor: 3.0.0.2 (NEW)
CSL DD / GT DD PRO Base: 1.1.7.6 (NEW)
CSL DD / GT DD PRO Motor: 1.0.2.2
CSW V1 Base: 691 (NEW)
CSW V2 Base: 691 (NEW)
CSW V2.5 Base: 691 (NEW)
CSL E Base: 691 (NEW)
CSL E Base PS4: 691 (NEW)
CSL / CSW Motor: 22
Podium BMW M4 GT3: 8 (NEW)
Podium HUB : 6
Podium BME: 21 (NEW)
CS SW Formula V2(X), V2.5(X): 45 (NEW)
CS SW RS: 3 (NEW)
CS SW BMW V2: 2
CS UH V2 / UHX V2: 1
CS SW F1 Esports V2: 4
GT DD PRO SW: 8 (NEW)
CSL SW McLaren GT3 V2: 45 (NEW)
CSL SW McLaren GT3: 35 (NEW)
CSL SW WRC: 4
CSL UH: 3
CS P V3: 1.35 (NEW)
CSL EP LCK: 1.13 (NEW)
CSL P LCK: 1.8 (NEW)

Control Panel

Fixed crash of UI with CSL E 1.0/1.1 and CSW V1/V2
Added new Driver Repair button for cases where Windows is not detecting the base anymore, for example after a bigger Windows update.
Added new “Help” page which summarizes trouble shooting steps and gives access to recovery tools.
Added trouble shooting steps for not detected steering wheels.
Added button to steering wheel page which links to the Help page in case a wheel is not detected.
Fixed wrong MPS settings of McLaren V1 shown on Steering Wheel and Tuning Menu age.
Improved trouble shooting steps for not detected wheel base.
Some text and hint improvements

Firmware Manager

Added new downgrade feature for P DD, only available if FW is already up to date. Offers 3 version ranges to downgrade to and is performing the correct downgrade procedure automatically. This must be used in case you want to downgrade because of an issue with the new driver before installing an older driver.
Improved update procedure when coming from a specific range of older FW versions to make sure it updates without the need of manual intervention.
Added steering wheel and button module firmware recovery tools for cases where the device appears to be bricked.
Added additional pop-up message between motor and base firmware update of P DD to inform that it's normal that the fan is running at 100% in this situation.
Disabled base FW updates in case the motor firmware needs to get updated first.
Adjusted order of firmware shown in the overview, motor now being first and base second.

P DD WB FW

Fix for failing wheel and button module firmware updates.
Fix for base freezing when turning off Xbox console.
Fix for controller disconnection with PlayStation.

GT DD WB FW

Fix for controller disconnection with PlayStation

CSP V3 FW

Improved lower end dead zone of all pedal inputs to prevent unwanted inputs

Known Issues

When entering a game menu while driving it can happen in some games that the FFB effect doesn't get canceled which results in the wheel turning to one side. (this got now fixed for the Podium DD but can still happen on the CSL DD. We will now apply the fix for the CSL DD as well)
Natural friction can start to feel weird after some time of driving. In case you experience issues with NFR, we suggest to turn it OFF for now. (this got now fixed for the Podium DD but can still happen on the CSL DD. We will now apply the fix for the CSL DD as well)

Link to Driver 443

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/26324/fanatec-driver-443-beta-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · August 2022

Note

There were some important changes made in the two previous drivers 443 and 442. If you are not aware of them yet, have a look above this post.

Changelog of driver 444 (since 443)

Firmware versions included

(Same firmware versions as in 443)

Podium DD1 / DD2 Base: 3.0.0.6
Podium DD1 / DD2 Motor: 3.0.0.2
CSL DD / GT DD PRO Base: 1.1.7.6
CSL DD / GT DD PRO Motor: 1.0.2.2
CSW V1 Base: 691
CSW V2 Base: 691
CSW V2.5 Base: 691
CSL E Base: 691
CSL E Base PS4: 691
CSL / CSW Motor: 22
Podium BMW M4 GT3: 8
Podium HUB : 6
Podium BME: 21
CS SW Formula V2(X), V2.5(X): 45
CS SW RS: 3
CS SW BMW V2: 2
CS UH V2 / UHX V2: 1
CS SW F1 Esports V2: 4
GT DD PRO SW: 8
CSL SW McLaren GT3 V2: 45
CSL SW McLaren GT3: 35
CSL SW WRC: 4
CSL UH: 3
CS P V3: 1.35
CSL EP LCK: 1.13
CSL P LCK: 1.8

Control Panel

Implemented USB Adapter (Shifter, Pedals and Handbrake Mode)
Removed Old UI
Implemented solution for issue with SW FW sometimes showing 0
Fixed wrong title for Shifter Calibration screen
Improved option to activate/deactivate rev stripe of P1/WRC
Included new images (welcome page and banner) for driver package installer

Firmware Manager

Included firmware update or switching modes of ClubSport USB Adapter (Shifter, Pedals and Handbrake Mode)

Fanatec Mobile App (optional)

Please use the following thread for reporting feedback or issues about the Fanatec Mobile App and to learn more about it.

https://forum.fanatec.com/categories/fanatec-app

Exchanging tuning menu settings between base and Fanatec Mobile App.
Forwarding game telemetry to the Fanatec Mobile App.
The rest of the Mobile app features are independent of the PC side application included in the driver.
Optional part of the driver installation, still in alpha stage. Doesn't get installed by default, you have to check the box if you want to give it a try.
When installed the App will be shown in the system tray next to the clock as a black Fanatec logo on white background.
The main function of the application is to work as the connection between the PC/hardware and our new mobile app for Android and iOS via the same WiFi network.
It has a few additional functions via right click
If FanaLab is not running it will forward telemetry data to ITM of the Button Module Endurance and P DD. The benefit of FanaLab is still the additional customization of ITM and being able to switch pages from the FanaLab UI.

Known Issues

When entering a game menu while driving it can happen in some games that the FFB effect doesn't get canceled which results in the wheel turning to one side. (this got now fixed for the Podium DD but can still happen on the CSL DD. We will now apply the fix for the CSL DD as well)
Natural friction can start to feel weird after some time of driving. In case you experience issues with NFR, we suggest to turn it OFF for now. (this got now fixed for the Podium DD but can still happen on the CSL DD. We will now apply the fix for the CSL DD as well)
Some still report having steering input jumps with the Podium and CSL DD, we are working on solving it for the next version.

Compatible FanaLab Version:,

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/26456/fanalab-1-66-post-your-feedback-here/p1

Link to Driver 444

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/26455/fanatec-driver-444-release-candidate-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · December 2022

Changelog of driver 448 (since 447)

Firmware versions included

Podium DD1 / DD2 Base: 3.0.1.3 (NEW)
Podium DD1 / DD2 Motor: 3.0.0.2
CSL DD / GT DD PRO Base: 1.1.8.4 (NEW)
CSL DD / GT DD PRO Motor: 1.0.3.2 (NEW)
CSW V1 Base: 692 (NEW)
CSW V2 Base: 692 (NEW)
CSW V2.5 Base: 692 (NEW)
CSL E Base: 692 (NEW)
CSL E Base PS4: 692 (NEW)
CSL / CSW Motor: 22
Podium BMW M4 GT3: 8
Podium HUB: 6
Podium BME: 22 (NEW)
CS SW Formula V2(X), V2.5(X): 46 (NEW)
CS SW RS: 4 (NEW)
CS SW BMW V2: 3 (NEW)
CS UH V2 / UHX V2: 2 (NEW)
CS SW F1 Esports V2: 5 (NEW)
GT DD PRO SW: 8
CSL SW McLaren GT3 V2: 46 (NEW)
CSL SW McLaren GT3: 36 (NEW)
CSL SW WRC: 4
CSL UH: 8 (NEW)
CS P V3: 1.35
CSL EP V2: 1.6
CSL EP LCK: 1.13
CSL P LCK: 1.8

Control Panel

Fixed crash when adjusting Mouse Emulation.
Fixed Driver shows error message of not supported hardware for no reason.
Fixed Base has a constant spring force when it was booted before the PC.
Fixed wrong steering angle shown when opening UI without Steering Wheel.
Fixed potential incorrect pedal calibration mode issue when switching pedals from WB to USB or vice versa.
Fixed FFB Test not shown with the Podium Hub.
Fixed FFB Test still available on CSL E 1.0/1.1 and CSW V1/V2 when no wheel is attached.
Fixed RevStripe disables itself on every UI opening.
Fixed RevStripe being disabled by default after initial Driver installation. RevStripe is now enabled by default.
Fixed RevLEDs and RevStripe not lighting up during LED Test when UI was opened with no Steering Wheel attached.
Fixed QR1 detection not working on the fly when QR detection plate is pushed and UI is open.
Improved fix for no default Mouse Emulation settings available.
Improved icon of the Firmware Update Tab.
Improved images of Podium DD Bases when no Steering Wheel is attached.
Corrected button numbers in the image of the ClubSport F1 Esport V2 Wheel on Mouse Emulation page.
Corrected the image of Universal Hub V2 on Steering Wheel / Wheel Base Values where the image of the V1 was shown.
Changed some texts on Pedal Calibration page.
Changed text of Steering Wheel "RevLEDs Test" button to "LED Test" because during the test not only RevLEDs but also FlagLEDs and Xbox status LEDs gets tested.
Changed text "Analogue Paddle Left / Right" to show which axis input is controlling which function of the used ACP mode (Clutch / Handbrake / Brake / Throttle).
Changed text "Clutch" to "Dual Clutch" when ACP is in CBP mode.
Added Clutch Bite Point Indicator bar and value number to ACP Dual Clutch Input on Steering Wheel page.
Added value number to BLI Indicator bar on Pedals page.
Added "Driver Repair" button to the Help page.
Added alternative image selection for ClubSport Pedals V3 / ClubSport Pedals V3 inverted.
Added new image of CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2.
Added new images of ClubSport RS, BMW GT2 V2 and F1 Esport V2 wheels with APM in Mouse Emulation page.
Implemented Mouse Emulation Hotkey ON/OFF logic on Mouse Emulation page which also disables the Joystick circle on Steering Wheel page when Hotkey status is ON.
Implemented logic to un-hide hideable pages automatically when an input of the device is registered.
Implemented different indicator for MPS Pulse mode to better differentiate it from Constant mode. In Pulse mode the position indicator is now colored for 1 second after the position was changed, afterwards it will fade out to gray and is only slightly visible until the next position change.
Implemented detection of not properly recognized devices (for example after a Windows update) to trigger a repair function which fixes the USB driver and solves the detection issue.
Implemented a new pop-up while the Tuning Menu is being reset to prevent spamming of the Reset button.
Implemented a 2 second waiting timer after changing the Tuning Menu Mode to prevent spamming of the Tuning Menu toggle.
Optimized Tuning Menu communication between Base and Control Panel.
BRF, BLI, SHO, MPS and ACP are now adjustable also in Auto Setup because they can't be controlled by a game.
SHO and MPS are now also adjustable in Standard Mode of the Tuning Menu.
DRI is now also adjustable in Standard Mode of the Tuning Menu with a reduced range from -5 to OFF.
BLI is now shown when pedals or wheels with vibration motors are used.

Firmware Manager

Fixed pop-up for users coming from pre TM V2 Firmware which got triggered even without a Wheel Base.
Improved images of the Podium DD Bases.
Improved image of the Firmware Update button.
Added extra pop-up to inform about the need of the downgrade feature if a user wants to downgrade the firmware.
Exiting is now allowed in messagebox warning in case of pre-mature exit during automatic update.

General Firmware Improvements

Fixed not working RevStripe LED of CSL WRC Wheel.
Fixed FunkySwitch Encoder missing steps when rotating fast.
Fixed faulty Auto Setup navigation.
Fixed Clutch Bite Point not shown correctly on wheels with small OLED.
Fixed only one MPS input was working at a time.
Fixed some button inputs were active when no wheel is attached.
Fixed 7-Seg.-Wheels showing wrong Semantic FW versions after boot.
Fixed several issues with the Tuning Menu reset.
Fixed nonfunctional APM Clutch and Handbrake in Xbox mode.
Implemented workaround for Xbox GDK issue where a SEN value of 2520 was needed in some games to get a correct 1:1 steering ratio.
BRF, BLI, SHO, MPS and ACP are now adjustable also in Auto Setup because they can't be controlled by a game.
SHO and MPS are now also adjustable in Standard Mode of the Tuning Menu.
Removed additional button combination for wheel center calibration of the BMW M4 GT3 Steering Wheel.
Re-enabled BLI for wheels with rumble motors also when no ClubSport pedals are attached.

Podium DD

All of the General Firmware Improvements, plus:
Fixed CSS miss-shifts in H-pattern mode.
Fixed APM flag is intermittently becoming true on UH(X)v2 when no APM is connected.
Fixed Formula V2.5X not going into Xbox mode when a non-Xbox compatible Steering Wheel was attached to the Base before the V2.5X is attached.
Fixed wrong Nm values on the Motor Data Analysis Screen where the value increased from x.9 to x.10 instead of the next full value.
Improved steering input jump issue so the issue happens a lot less than before. Full fix expected for one of the next versions.
Changed the USB disconnect message after boot when no USB connection is recognized to show after FW versions message.
Implemented new screen for motor calibration.

GT DD Pro / CSL DD

All of the General Firmware Improvements, plus:
Fixed CSS miss-shifts in H-pattern mode.
Fixed inputs to PlayStation were freezing.
Fixed Formula V2.5X not going into Xbox mode when a non-Xbox compatible Steering Wheel was attached to the Base before the V2.5X is attached.
Fixed BRF slider jumps around if Tuning Menu is open on the wheel on C_S.
Improved steering input jump issue so the issue happens a lot less than before. Full fix expected for one of the next versions.
Changed the USB disconnect message after boot when no USB connection is recognized to show after FW versions message.

CSL E WB+ (PS4) and CSW V2.5

All of the General Firmware Improvements, plus:
DRI is now also adjustable in Standard Mode of the Tuning Menu with a reduced range from -5 to OFF.

CSL E WB 1.0/1.1 and CSW V1/V2

All of the General Firmware Improvements, plus:
Fixed ACP mode was not detected correctly.
Fixed not working Button LED test of the the BMW M4 GT3 wheel when the wheel is in RevLED mode.
DRI is now also adjustable in Standard Mode of the Tuning Menu with a reduced range from OFF to 3.

Podium Button Module Endurance (BME)

Fixed missing shifter calibration info on BME after firmware update.

Fanatec Mobile App (optional installation)

Please use the following thread for reporting feedback or issues about the Fanatec Mobile App and to learn more about it.

https://forum.fanatec.com/categories/fanatec-app

Fixed Auto Setup not working.
Fixed SEN on Podium DD not working correctly.
Fixed rounding issues of some ITM values.
Fixed Standard Tuning Menu limitations not handled correctly.
Fixed CBP value not synced in the mobile App when you change the value on the wheel or from within the Driver UI.
Fixed detection of special wheel settings (like SHO, MPS and ACP) when you change the wheel.
Adjusted FFS to be only adjustable in High Torque mode.
Added F1 22 support.
Updated Fanatec App ITM Telemetry support list.
SHO, MPS and ACP are now also adjustable in Standard Mode of the Tuning Menu.
DRI is now also adjustable in Standard Mode of the Tuning Menu with a reduced range from -5 to OFF.
BLI is now shown when pedals or wheels with vibration motors are used.
Various stability improvements.

Known Issues

When entering a game menu while driving it can happen in some games that the FFB effect doesn't get canceled which results in the wheel turning to one side. (this got now fixed for the Podium DD but can still happen on the CSL DD. We will now apply the fix for the CSL DD as well)
Natural friction can start to feel weird after some time of driving. In case you experience issues with NFR, we suggest to turn it OFF for now. (this got now fixed for the Podium DD but can still happen on the CSL DD. We will now apply the fix for the CSL DD as well)
The steering input jump issue was greatly improved so the issue happens a lot less than before. Full fix expected for one of the next versions.
SEN AUTO stays 360 after closing F1 22 and does not reset to the default 1080. This can result in the wrong steering angle in another game launched afterwards. A new SDK to solve the issue was provided to all affected game developers in September 2022. We suggest to use SEN 360 for F1 and F2 cars and 900 for Supercars until F1 22 includes the new SDK.

Compatible FanaLab Version

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/27086/fanalab-1-69-post-your-feedback-here/p1

Driver 448 discussion and download

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/27085/fanatec-driver-448-beta-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1

Marcel Pfister · May 2023

Changelog of driver 451 (since 450)

Firmware versions included

Podium DD1 / DD2 Base: 3.0.1.4
Podium DD1 / DD2 Motor: 3.0.0.2
CSL DD / GT DD PRO Base: 1.1.8.5
CSL DD / GT DD PRO Motor: 1.0.3.2
CSW V1 Base: 692
CSW V2 Base: 692
CSW V2.5 Base: 692
CSL E Base: 692
CSL E Base PS4: 692
CSL / CSW Motor: 22
Podium BMW M4 GT3: 8
Podium HUB: 6
Podium BME: 22
CS SW Formula V2(X), V2.5(X): 46
CS SW RS: 4
CS SW BMW V2: 3
CS UH V2 / UHX V2: 2
CS SW F1 Esports V2: 5
GT DD PRO SW: 8
CSL SW McLaren GT3 V2: 46
CSL SW McLaren GT3: 36
CSL SW WRC: 4
CSL UH: 8
CS P V3: 1.35
CSL EP V2: 1.6
CSL EP LCK: 1.13
CSL P LCK: 1.8
USB Adapter Handbrake mode: 1.10 (NEW)

Control Panel

Fixed UI freeze/crash with pedals connected and when going to the pedals page.
Fixed issue of incorrect steering angle shown (-1080°) when opening the driver with wheel turned completely to the left.
UI now shows current maximum torque in Nm depending on the FFB strength settings set in the Tuning Menu. On the Podium DD it's also dependent on the connected wheel and the torque key, therefore the torque value is only shown with a steering wheel connected.
Wheel Base page is now always shown for easier access to trouble shooting tips if needed which was more difficult to find when other devices were still connected.
Included additional hint info for Standard/Advanced Tuning Menu toggle to explain that Setup 1 will be reset when going back to Standard mode.
Increased the timer to show hint texts until mouse is moved away.
Other minor improvements.

USB Adapter Handbrake Mode

Added manual min/max calibration for the handbrake connected to the USB Adapter. Firmware update of USB Adapter required.

Tray App (optional installation)

Latest version of FanatecApp on Android/iOS required as well, more info about the app on: https://fanatec.com/eu-en/app

Fixed Tray App icon not shown in the Tray since Windows 11 "Moment 2" update.
Fixed several issues with the SEN slider, including a crash which could happen while switching between Standard and Advanced Tuning Menu mode.
Fixed default values resetting to wrong values while switching between Standard and Advanced Tuning Menu mode.
Fixed an issue where only Green FlagLEDs were working in the Dashboard, now all FlagLED colors are working.
Fixed non-working ACP radio buttons. Now the radio button is reflecting the actual status of the chosen ACP setting and it's now also possible to change the ACP setting in the App which previously had no effect at all.
Now possible to switch between Standard and Advanced Tuning Menu through Mobile App.
Now possible to reset Tuning Menu settings through Mobile App.

Known Issues

When entering a game menu while driving it can happen in some games that the FFB effect doesn't get canceled which results in the wheel turning to one side. (this got now fixed for the Podium DD but can still happen on the CSL DD. We will now apply the fix for the CSL DD as well)
Natural friction can start to feel weird after some time of driving. In case you experience issues with NFR, we suggest to turn it OFF for now. (this got now fixed for the Podium DD but can still happen on the CSL DD. We will now apply the fix for the CSL DD as well)
The steering input jump issue was greatly improved so the issue happens a lot less than before. Full fix expected for one of the next versions.

Compatible FanaLab Version

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/27086/fanalab-1-69-post-your-feedback-here/p1

Driver 451 discussion and download

https://forum.fanatec.com/discussion/27652/fanatec-driver-451-beta-for-csl-csw-and-podium-wb-all-wheels/p1