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# Linux kernel module for Thrustmaster T300RS, T248 and TX(experimental) wheels
## Description
A Linux kernel module for Thrustmaster T300RS, T248, and TX wheels is a software component designed to enhance the compatibility and functionality of these popular racing wheel peripherals when used with Linux-based operating systems. This kernel module allows seamless integration of Thrustmaster wheels with the Linux kernel, providing users with a robust and feature-rich experience for gaming and other applications.
I've made some improvements to the dynamic updating of effects, and while still far for perfect, the experience is slowly getting better and better. Some drawbacks include possible effect inaccuracies in comparison with the Windows driver and in some games inconsistent pedal mapping. Meaning that all pedals should be detected in games, but may be mapped incorrectly.
> **Current version ``0.8`` is USABLE in most force feedback games, supports rangesetting as well as gain and autocentering along with most force feedback effects.** While I haven't personally come across any crashes or lockups with this version, I can't promise that they won't occur under any circumstances.
### Help wanted with adding more Thrustmaster wheels
Currently open requests for wheels:
+ [T500 RS](https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/issues/18)
+ [T818](https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/issues/58)
+ [T-GT II](https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/issues/55)
If you would like to help add a wheel to this driver, please have a look through the [wiki](https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/wiki#how-to-add-in-support-for-a-new-t-series-wheel) and/or [CONTRIBUTING.md](./docs/CONTRIBUTING.md) for what might need to be done. If you have a wheel that's not on the list, but suspect it might fit into the driver, please feel free to open up an issue about it.
## Installation
### Dependencies
Kernel modules require kernel headers to be installed.
+ Debian-based: ``sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r)``
+ Arch-based: ``sudo pacman -S linux-headers``
+ Fedora-based: ``sudo yum install kernel-devel kernel-headers``
> **NOTE:** See [here](https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/wiki/Integrating-driver-into-distros) for install instructions for other linux distributions.
### Manual installation
+ Unplug wheel from computer
```shell
git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2.git
cd hid-tmff2/src
make
sudo make install
```
+ Plug wheel back in
+ Reboot (not strictly necessary, but definitely recommended)
Done!
> **NOTE:** On some systems, you will get an error/warning about SSL. This is normal for unsigned modules. For info on signing modules yourself (completely optional), see [here](https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/admin-guide/module-signing.html?highlight=module%20signing).
> **NOTE:** Thrustmaster TX wheels aren't supported by `hid-tminit` as of yet, meaning that TX wheels have to be initialized with `tmrd`. Please see https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/issues/48.
### DKMS
+ Unplug wheel from computer
```shell
sudo bash ./dkms/dkms-install.sh
```
+ Plug wheel back in
+ reboot (not strictly necessary, but definitely recommended)
Done!
> :warning: Warning: There have been reports that this driver does not work if the wheel's firmware version is older than v. 31.
> To update the firmware, you will have to fire up a Windows installation and update the firmware using the official Thrustmaster tools.
> :warning: Warning: There was a name change when adding support for the T248 from `hid-tmt300rs` to `hid-tmff-new`,
> and you may have to uninstall the older version of the driver.
## Additional tidbits
+ Reportedly some games running under Wine/Proton won't recognize wheels without the official Thrustmaster drivers installed within the prefix. See [#46](https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/issues/46#issuecomment-1199080845). For installation instructions, see [wiki](https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/wiki). Note that you will still need the Linux driver, the Windows driver just installs some files needed by games to correctly recognize the Linux driver. The Windows driver itself does not work under Wine/Proton.
+ Until the updated `hid-tminit` is upstreamed, you might want to blacklist the kernel module `hid-thrustmaster`. Do this with
```shell
echo 'blacklist hid_thrustmaster' > /etc/modprobe.d/hid_thrustmaster.con
```
+ If you've bought a new wheel, you will most likely have to update the firmware through Windows before it will work with this driver.
+ T300 RS has an advanced F1 mode that can be activated with an F1 attachment when in PS3 mode. The base wheel will also work in PS4 mode,
but it's less tested and if you encounter issues with this mode, please feel free to open up an issue about it.
+ T248 isn't as extensively tested as T300 RS, please see issues and open new ones if you encounter problems.
There is currently no support for the built-in screen.
+ TX support is considered experimental, please see issues (especially https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/issues/48) and open new ones
if you encounter issues.
+ To change gain, autocentering etc. use [Oversteer](https://github.com/berarma/oversteer).
+ If a wheel has a deadzone in games, you can try setting up a udev rule:
`/etc/udev/rules.d/99-joydev.rules`
```
SUBSYSTEM=="input", ATTRS{idVendor}=="044f", ATTRS{idProduct}=="WHEEL_ID", RUN+="/usr/bin/evdev-joystick --evdev %E{DEVNAME} --deadzone 0"
```
where `WHEEL_ID` is
| Wheel | WHEEL_ID |
|----------------------------|------|
| T300 RS, PS3 normal mode | b66e |
| T300 RS, PS3 advanced mode | b66f |
| T300 RS, PS4 normal mode | b66d |
| T248 | b696 |
This should make sure that the wheel behaves like you'd want from a wheel.
+ There have been reports that some games work better with a different timer period (see [#11](https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/issues/11) and [#10](https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/issues/10)). To change the timer period, create `/etc/modprobe.d/hid-tmff-new.conf` and add `options hid-tmff-new timer_msecs=NUMBER` into it. The default timer period is 8, but numbers as low as 2 should work alright.
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