trick #1
If you'd like to make Gametrix vibe cushion work with MSFS X or plane old IL-2 Sturmovik (versions produced by Oleg Meddox, not by Albert Zhiltsov) try to do as follows.
- Download ForceFeedback driver from Gametrix web-site. Unzip and install it.
- Open JetSeat Contol Panel application, press and hold Left Ctrl plus Left Shift keys and click Gametrix logo as shown below.
- Tick Alternative mode checkbox and click Apply button as shown below.
- Check to be sure in your sim setting that FFB effects are switched on.
- Go flight.
Note 1: there are at least two different versions of FFB implemtations. Gametrix ForceFeedback driver supports only one of them.
Note 2: you can use this utility to check if your vibe cushion works as FFB device.
Note 2: you can use this utility to check if your vibe cushion works as FFB device.
trick #2
This trick is for SimShaker Sound Module users only. If you'd like to mix at your transducer(s) SimShaker played low frequency sound samples and DCS World gameplay generated sounds in order to get even more rich experience, you can try this way. Thanks Olaf (f4l0) for sharing that.tip #1
If your Gametrix JetSeat (or Air) device suddenly looks dead, you should try to reload its firmware by yourselves, following this simple procedure. It takes about 5 minutes or less.
- Download Firmware Loader from Gametrix web-site, unzip it somewhere;
- download Firmware file from Gametrix web-site, unrar it to the same folder;
- unplug the device USB;
- switch off the device power;
- plug in the device USB;
- press and hold buttons MODE and MOTORS;
- switch on the device power (at the very first time Windows discovers a new device);
- release buttons;
- wait until drivers for new device installed;
- start FirmwareLoader.exe;
- load firmware into device by pressing the button with a red arrow "Обновить";
- unplug the device USB;
- switch off the device power;
- plug in the device USB;
- switch on power and check if the device works.
During OnceClick application installation or update process antiviral software (Symantec Endpoint Protection, Dr.Web, etc.) may block files download. They shouldn't, but they do. In such case we recommend temporarily switch off protection.
1) Plug JetSeat's 3.5 mm male jack into soundcard output as if it was a Butckicker,
2)plug headseat into JetSeat's 3.5 mm female jack,
3)press and hold MODE button at JetSeat's control unit for 3 seconds. LED color changes. That's it.
Adjust vibration level by rotating big black knob at control unit or via JetSeat Control panel App.
Note: keep your ears safe while setting it up.
tip #3
You can use JetSeat in sound mode with any game. That's simple as 1-2-3.1) Plug JetSeat's 3.5 mm male jack into soundcard output as if it was a Butckicker,
2)plug headseat into JetSeat's 3.5 mm female jack,
3)press and hold MODE button at JetSeat's control unit for 3 seconds. LED color changes. That's it.
Adjust vibration level by rotating big black knob at control unit or via JetSeat Control panel App.
Note: keep your ears safe while setting it up.
