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Fanatec SDK - What is it and how to get it? |
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What is the Fanatec SDK or what can you do with it? The fanatec SDK is a package (VS based library) which lets programmers and developers use the extended features of our Fanatec Wheel and Pedal products. With use of the SDK code your game/software can
...make use of the additional wheel vibration/rumble motors (not the FFB motors)
Is the Fanatec SDK available for anybody? No, not in general. If you want to use the Fanatec SDK please contact our support team and mention what your plans are to use the SDK. After reviewing those plans you might receive a NDA which has to be signed before the SDK would be sent to you.
What is not a function of the Fanatec SDK?
The SDK is not necessary to get any output (pedal axis, steering wheel axis/rotation, button inputs) from our hardware. This is controlled by DirectInput only as our devices are HID standard devices. So in gerneral all input/output and FFB features of our products do not need the SDK. It is only need for special Fanatec functions as mentioned on top of this article.
In general we are not able to provide developer support how to read and control force feedback devices (which works 100% the same way for Fanatec hardware as for Logitech, Thrustmaster etc.). Please use Microsofts documentation. Here are some useful links to get you into the topic: |