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Register your USB Device or your Emulator

Register your USB Device or VDASH-EMU Emulator

WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST
To lean how to download, install and register
your sim racing device (Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Leo Bodnar, SIM Display,…)
or you virtual racing dash emulator (VDASH-EMU)

Thank you for your interest in EKSIMRacing foundation software

THE BASIC STEPS

DEVICES SUPPORTED

IN SHORT

It’s very easy to use the software, watch the video above. Download, install and run Ledsmaster then click the REGISTER button in Registration Information window to register your steering wheel, USB device or VDASH-EMU software license. Register your support account is important to receive the notification when the license is ready and to receive the information to get started quickly with the software. Get your software license by making a simple donation in USD only (from $1 to whatever you want) to support the projects of EKSIMRacing foundation.

FULL STEPS

Watch the video above and read the basic steps below to get started with your sim racing hardware.

The video above show up the steps to register and is applicable to all sim racing devices including steering wheel (Fanatec, Thrustmaster,…), SIM Display and Leo Bodnar displays and other supported devices.

During the installation the Windows firewall will prompt you to grant access to our software. This is needed to communicate with our licensing server to get your software license automatically.

1

– check if your sim racing hardware is recognized by Windows

2

VDASH-EMU
Click to download and install the latest Ledsmaster

3

CLICK TO READ HOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR SIMULATION OR GAME

– configure your game to send telemetry data. Ledsmaster needs to receive the telemetry from the game to work properly. Also, you need to disable the native support of LED in the game options (if applicable).

More info related to each game supported can be found in the Plugins Pages

4

– run Ledsmaster, click NO on first launch to register your license

5

– a dialog prompt you to register your software license the first time you launch Ledsmaster, click “REGISTER” button to make your contribution in USD (US Dollar) to support EKSIMRacing foundation projects and register your support account.

Donation issue from Japan, read the FAQ

EKSIMRacing Foundation is a nonprofit organization and ask you to take part to the project. To get your license make a simple donation in USD only (from $1 to whatever you want). Thank you for your support.

Your software license and your support account is validated within 24h and a notification is sent to you automatically (login your support account to read your pending messages ),

*IMPORTANT: nothing is sent to you if you don’t have a support account Do not forget to register your account after making your donation to receive the information to get started quickly with the software.

6

– launch Ledsmaster. This time click YES to download, install and validate your software license automatically from our licensing server,

– run your favorite sim or game

You basically do not need anything else to get started

It is recommended to follow the basic steps above. Use the default setup and enjoy your sim racing rig with your favorite game (Ledsmaster supports more than 60 games) and later start to customize your setup to suit your needs.

Can I use the software commercially or in any business context?

[EN] Can I use the software commercially or in any business context?
The license is for *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
if you run SLIMax Manager or MotionMax Manager (all versions)  in ANY BUSINESS CONTEXT then a PRO Annual Subscription or a PRO device license is needed to be in conformity of our Terms And Conditions. Any violation of our terms of use may result in the termination without notice of all previously registered licenses. (read the FAQ to get all benefit of PRO Registration).

[FR]Puis-je utiliser le logiciel commercialement ou dans n’importe quel contexte commercial?
La licence est pour * UTILISATION PERSONNELLE UNIQUEMENT
si vous exécutez SLIMax Manager ou MotionMax Manager (toutes les versions) dans TOUT CONTEXTE COMMERCIAL ou PROFESSIONNEL vous devez alors souscrire à un abonnement annuel PRO ou une licence individuelle PRO pour être conforme à nos Conditions d’utilisation. Toutes infractions à nos conditions d’utilisation peuvent entraîner la résiliation sans préavis de toutes les licences préalablement enregistrées. (lisez la FAQ pour obtenir tous les avantages de l’enregistrement PRO).

[IT] Posso usare il software per scopi commerciali o in qualsiasi contesto commerciale?
La licenza è valida per * SOLO PER USO PERSONALE *
se si esegue SLIMax Manager o MotionMax Manager (tutte le versioni) in QUALSIASI CONTESTO COMMERCIALE o PROFESSIONNAL, è necessario un abbonamento PRO o licenza PRO per rispettare le nostre condizioni generali. Qualsiasi violazione dei nostri termini d’uso può comportare la risoluzione senza preavviso di tutte le licenze precedentemente registrate. (leggi le FAQ per ottenere tutti i vantaggi della registrazione PRO).

SLIMax Manager, Devices Supported:

Check the new updated SLIMax Manager Pro F.A.Q., here

Getting Started With VDASH-EMU (virtual display emulator)

SLIMax Virtual Dash Emulator (VDASH-EMU) Tips, Manual, Getting Started instructions, Tutorials are here.

Getting Started with VDASH-EMU in ENGLISH, FRENCH and ITALIAN

 

Configure simulation and game to send telemetry

configure_games Configure your game or simulation

Each game or simulation need to be configured to send telemetry data and to get it working with USB Shiftlights Device or to disable its native support of Fanatec or Logitech led and digits to let the SLIMax Manager handle them.

all updates information are available in Plugins Pages Forum

The plugins information page is a good source to know if your game or simulation is supported or not, check this HERE

Almost All Plugins are usually included in the installer of Ledsmaster. Select Check for update to get the latest version of plugins and keep your installation up to date.

Here is the list of plugins available at this date (check the plugins page for more info):

Official:


Read the FAQ: configure your game or simulation

Studio 397
Le Mans Ultimate,
rFactor Pro**,
rFactor 2,
rFactor,
rFactor Steam,
iRacing
iRacing,
Kunos Simulazioni
Assetto Corsa Pro**,
Assetto Corsa Competizione,
Assetto Corsa,
Assetto Corsa XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
KW Studios (Sector3)
RaceRoom Racing Experience,
All EA – CodeMasters games
EA SPORTS WRC 2023,
Codemasters / EA F1 23,
Codemasters / EA F1 23 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
Codemasters / EA F1 22,
Codemasters / EA F1 22 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
EA Grid Legends,
All CodeMasters games
Codemasters F1 2021,
Codemasters F1 2021 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
Codemasters F1 2020,
Codemasters F1 2019,
Codemasters DiRT Rally 2.0,
Codemasters F1 2018,
Codemasters F1 2017,
Codemasters F1 2017 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
Codemasters DiRT 4,
Codemasters DiRT Rally,
Codemasters F1 2016,
Codemasters F1 2016 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
Codemasters F1 2015,
Codemasters F1 2014,
Codemasters F1 2013,
Codemasters F1 2012,
Codemasters F1 2011,
Codemasters F1 2010,
Codemasters GRID Autosport,
Codemasters GRID2,
Codemasters DiRT3,
Codemasters DiRT2,
Codemasters GRID,
ALL REIZA Studios
Automobilista 2,
Automobilista
Formula Truck (all versions),
Game Stock Car,
SMS Games
Project CARS 3,

Project CARS 2,
Project CARS 2 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
Project CARS,
Project CARS XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
All rFactor Clones
ARCA Sim Racing,
Simraceway,
Superleague Formula,
Turismo Carretera,
Simbin Studios
Simbin GTR2,
Simbin Steam GTR2,
Simbin Steam Race07 + all packs,
Simbin GTR EVO,
Simbin RaceON,
Simbin RaceInjection,
Simbin STCC I / II,
Simbin WTCC,
Simbin Injection,
Simbin GT Power,
Simbin Retro Expansion,
Simbin DTM Experience,
Others
Forza Motorsport 2023 (beta),
WRC Generations,
Forza Horizon 4 (beta),
Forza Horizon 5 (beta),
Forza Motorsport 7 (beta),
BeamNG Drive,
KartKraft (Black Delta),
PiBoSo Kart Racing Pro,
PiBoSo MX Bikes,
PiBoSo GP Bikes,
PiBoSo World Racing Series,
GRally,
Papyrus NASCAR 2003, (outdated)
Live For Speed,
netKar PRO,(outdated)
Oldies
SMS SHIFT2,
Simbin GTR
Grand Prix Legends,
GT Legends,
Richard Burns Rally,
X Motor Racing,
SCS Software Truck Sim:
Euro Truck Simulation 2,
American Truck Simulator

Fligth-Sim
XPlane 10*,
XPlane 11*,
DCS World (Digital Combat Simulator),
Flight Simulator X (FSX)*,
Flight Simulator 2020 (FS2020)*,
Other
NoLimits Roller Coaster Simulation 2*

*Available on demand (not free)
**PRO custom plugins available to PRO subscribers only, contact us

 

 

 

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 and configure rFactor 2
Install manually the rFactor2 Bridge (the bridge is installed automatically
Install manually the rFactor Bridge (the bridge is installed automatically by SLIMax Mgr)
Disable native support of Fanatec of Assetto Corsa Competizione
Disable native support of FANATEC and configure Assetto Corsa
 


 

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 and configure iRacing
iRacing Combo vs Simple Setup
Configure Simbin games/simulations
Sector3_Studios_logo
Configure Race Room Racing Experience from Sector3 Studios

Configure Codemasters games

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 in Codemasters

 

Do not install the latest DiRT 3 patch

Configure Project CARS
Configure Live For Speed

rFactor Clones

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27/G29/920 and configure Automobilista

Install manually the rFactor Bridge
(the rFacotr bridge is compatible with all rFactor Clones Titles)
Some bridges are installed automatically by SLIMax Manager if the game directory is found during the installation.

 

 

 

PiBoSo Titles

Install PiBoSo Bridge For Kart Racing PRO (KRP)
Install PiBoSo Bridge For GP BIKES
Install PiBoSo Bridge For World Racing Series (WRS)

OTHERS

 

 

amts_x64_download
ets2_x64_download

rbr_download

omsi_download
beamng_download

rigsofrods_download
xmotorracing64_download

Check the plugins pages for more info…

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How to change speed unit MPH to KMH?

To change the speed unit from US/Imperial to Metric or MPH to KMH (KPH):

 

1) Open Basic Options panel

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2) Select the device icon to load current setup and change speed unit to KPH ( Km/h, METRIC)

Configure Project CARS to “Use Shared memory”?

Each time you upgrade Project CARS don’t forget to check the status of Shared memory setting.

Project CARS 3

To turn ON telemetry go to SYSTEM > Use Shared Memory > Project CARS 2

Check the plugin page to get the latest info, HERE.

disable RPM/Gear feedback in Settings > Wheel & FFB

 

Project CARS 2

To turn ON telemetry go to SYSTEM > Use Shared Memory > Project CARS 2

Check the plugin page to get the latest info, HERE.

Also, if you have a Fanatec wheel disable RPM/Gear feedback in OPTIONS > CONTROLS > Configuration see the picture below:

 

Project CARS 1

To turn ON telemetry go to Gameplay > Use Shared Memory > Yes

Check the plugin page to get the latest info, HERE.

 

Also, if you have a Fanatec (CSW or others) wheel disable RPM/Gear feedback in Controls Setup see the picture below:

 Related FAQ:
Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

 

For more info visit: https://www.eksimracing.org

How to get the display or emulator serial number?

GET USB DEVICE DISPLAY OR EMULATOR SERIAL NUMBER AND REGISTER:

To get the serial number of your USB Device Display, steering wheel or Android/Windows Emulator,

Make sure your hardware is installed and recognized by Windows, launch Ledsmaster (download the latest version) and the ‘Registration Information‘ window should show up the first time you launch the app, if it didn’t then select the menu “Registration Info…

The Registration Info window will open automatically if your are not yet registered and/or your license is not found.

Select the device or emulator line and right-click to copy the type with the serial number.
Notes: the ‘– : prefix before the serial number indicates that the license is not yet installed.

You have now successfully copied your device/emu serial number.

Click the REGISTER button to donate and create your support account.

 

How To Use Your Codemasters DiRT Rally 2.0, DiRT4 With Simucube FW or MMOS OSW?

UPDATED by Zappadoc 2019-02-26

 

How to get ffb with your Codemasters games DiRT Rally 2.0 and DiRT 4 using your simucube osw direct drive?

 

IMPORTANT: don’t trust guys around which give you the wrong information. Double check your device settings and compare with the line below, This is the correct way to declare your DD to be able to choose between Direct Drive driver and DR2.0 FFB settings, With the correct parameters this will greatly improve the FFB in Dirt Rally 2.0 and please add the link to this page which is updated regularly and do not just copy/past these info. Thanks.

 

The current DR2.0 FFB will not give you as much surface information as the DR1.0 but you can play with params to improve it. Beware all grayed settings are in fact perfectly usable. After a lot of game and simucube FFB tweaks, the feeling should be closer to DR1 but more attenuated unfortunately. We are all waiting for an FFB bug fix from Codemasters.

 

MMOS


DiRT 4 and DiRT Rally 2.0 MOD FOR SIMUCUBE MMOS MANAGEMENT

For OSW Simucube users, you have to enter the description of the device manually and create the corresponding generic actionmap file. I posted the instructions in Codemasters forum and here.

ATTENTION: THIS MOD DOESN’T CONTAIN ANY FFB PARAMETERS,
This allows the game to recognize the mmos device as a DD steering wheel only.

in game directory
input directory
device_defines.xml

after   <!– comments –>
add this line:

<device id="{0FFBF055-0000-0000-0000-504944564944}" name="simucube_osw_mmos" priority="100" type="wheel" official="false" />

 

IMPORTANT: don’t trust guys around which give you the wrong information. Double check your device settings and compare with the line above, This is the correct way to declare your DD to be able to choose between Direct Drive driver and DR2.0 FFB settings, With the correct parameters this will greatly improve the FFB in Dirt Rally 2.0 and please add the link to this page which is updated regularly and do not just copy/past these info. Thanks.

 

in actionmap directory
create a xml file with Notepad++ named
simucube_osw_mmos.xml

with:

the xml file below is in attachment

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<action_map name="simucube_osw_mmos" device_name="simucube_osw_mmos" library="lib_direct_input">
  <group name="driving">
    <action name="change_view">
      <axis name="di_button_6" />
    </action>
    <group name="gear">
      <group name="sequential">
        <action name="up">
          <axis name="di_button_10" />
        </action>
        <action name="down">
          <axis name="di_button_5" />
        </action>
      </group>
    </group>
    <action name="handbrake">
      <axis name="di_button_8" />
    </action>
    <action name="headlights">
      <axis name="di_button_11" />
    </action>
    <group name="look">
      <action name="back">
        <axis name="di_button_7" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <action name="pause">
      <axis name="di_button_14" />
    </action>
    <action name="reset_vehicle">
      <axis name="di_button_9" />
    </action>
    <action name="roadside_repair">
      <axis name="di_button_1" />
    </action>
    <group name="steer">
      <action name="left">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
      <action name="right">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <action name="wipers">
      <axis name="di_button_13" />
    </action>
  </group>
  <group name="school">
    <action name="instructor_recap">
      <axis name="di_button_3" />
    </action>
  </group>
  <group name="menu">
    <group name="button">
      <action name="3">
        <axis name="di_button_2" />
      </action>
      <action name="4">
        <axis name="di_button_4" />
      </action>
      <action name="start">
        <axis name="di_button_1" />
      </action>
      <action name="select">
        <axis name="di_button_15" />
      </action>
      <group name="shoulder">
        <action name="left">
          <axis name="di_button_5" />
        </action>
        <action name="right">
          <axis name="di_button_10" />
        </action>
      </group>
    </group>
    <group name="navigate">
      <action name="back">
        <axis name="di_button_11" />
      </action>
      <action name="select">
        <axis name="di_button_13" />
      </action>
      <action name="cancel_keybinding">
        <axis name="di_button_14" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <group name="view">
      <action name="left">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
      <action name="right">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
  <group name="replay">
    <action name="exit">
      <axis name="di_button_11" />
    </action>
    <action name="forward">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
    </action>
    <action name="rewind">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
    </action>
    <action name="pause">
      <axis name="di_button_13" />
    </action>
    <group name="toggle">
      <action name="music">
        <axis name="di_button_6" />
      </action>
      <action name="ui">
        <axis name="di_button_12" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <group name="camera">
      <action name="previous">
        <axis name="di_button_5" />
      </action>
      <action name="next">
        <axis name="di_button_10" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
  <group name="network">
    <group name="toggle">
      <action name="voice">
        <axis name="di_button_3" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
</action_map>

DOWNLOAD simucube_osw_mmos xml

Unzip and copy the xml file in the correct directory

 

new “flavor” actionmap with minimal settings, use load preset in game settings to restore this minimal settings:

create a xml file with Notepad++ named
simucube_osw_mmos_minimal.xml

with:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<action_map name="simucube_osw_mmos_minimal" device_name="simucube_osw_mmos" library="lib_direct_input">
  <axis_defaults>
    <axis name="di_x_axis">
    <action deadzone="0" name="driving.steer.left" />
    <action deadzone="0" name="driving.steer.right" />
    </axis>
  </axis_defaults>
  <group name="driving">
    <group name="steer">
      <action name="left">
       <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" />
      </action>
     <action name="right">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" />
    </action>
  </group>
 </group>
</action_map>

 

DOWNLOAD simucube_osw_mmos_minimal

Unzip and copy the xml file in the correct directory

 

Simucube FW

DiRT 4 and DiRT Rally 2.0 MOD FOR NATIVE SIMUCUBE FW MANAGEMENT

For OSW Simucube users, you have to enter the description of the device manually and create the corresponding generic actionmap file. I posted the instructions in Codemasters forum and here.

ATTENTION: THIS MOD DOESN’T CONTAIN ANY FFB PARAMETERS,
This allows the game to recognize the mmos device as a DD steering wheel only.

in game directory
input directory
device_defines.xml

after <!– comments –>
add this line:

<device id="{0D5A16D0-0000-0000-0000-504944564944}" name="simucube_osw" priority="100" type="wheel" official="false" />

IMPORTANT: don’t trust guys around which give you the wrong information. Double check your device settings and compare with the line above, This is the correct way to declare your DD to be able to choose between Direct Drive driver and DR2.0 FFB settings, With the correct parameters this will greatly improve the FFB in Dirt Rally 2.0 and please add the link to this page which is updated regularly and do not just copy/past these info. Thanks.

 

in actionmap directory
create a xml file with Notepad++ named
simucube_osw.xml

with:

the xml file below is in attachment

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<action_map name="simucube_osw" device_name="simucube_osw" library="lib_direct_input">
  <group name="driving">
    <action name="change_view">
      <axis name="di_button_6" />
    </action>
    <group name="gear">
      <group name="sequential">
        <action name="up">
          <axis name="di_button_10" />
        </action>
        <action name="down">
          <axis name="di_button_5" />
        </action>
      </group>
    </group>
    <action name="handbrake">
      <axis name="di_button_8" />
    </action>
    <action name="headlights">
      <axis name="di_button_11" />
    </action>
    <group name="look">
      <action name="back">
        <axis name="di_button_7" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <action name="pause">
      <axis name="di_button_14" />
    </action>
    <action name="reset_vehicle">
      <axis name="di_button_9" />
    </action>
    <action name="roadside_repair">
      <axis name="di_button_1" />
    </action>
    <group name="steer">
      <action name="left">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
      <action name="right">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <action name="wipers">
      <axis name="di_button_13" />
    </action>
  </group>
  <group name="school">
    <action name="instructor_recap">
      <axis name="di_button_3" />
    </action>
  </group>
  <group name="menu">
    <group name="button">
      <action name="3">
        <axis name="di_button_2" />
      </action>
      <action name="4">
        <axis name="di_button_4" />
      </action>
      <action name="start">
        <axis name="di_button_1" />
      </action>
      <action name="select">
        <axis name="di_button_15" />
      </action>
      <group name="shoulder">
        <action name="left">
          <axis name="di_button_5" />
        </action>
        <action name="right">
          <axis name="di_button_10" />
        </action>
      </group>
    </group>
    <group name="navigate">
      <action name="back">
        <axis name="di_button_11" />
      </action>
      <action name="select">
        <axis name="di_button_13" />
      </action>
      <action name="cancel_keybinding">
        <axis name="di_button_14" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <group name="view">
      <action name="left">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
      <action name="right">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
  <group name="replay">
    <action name="exit">
      <axis name="di_button_11" />
    </action>
    <action name="forward">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
    </action>
    <action name="rewind">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
    </action>
    <action name="pause">
      <axis name="di_button_13" />
    </action>
    <group name="toggle">
      <action name="music">
        <axis name="di_button_6" />
      </action>
      <action name="ui">
        <axis name="di_button_12" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <group name="camera">
      <action name="previous">
        <axis name="di_button_5" />
      </action>
      <action name="next">
        <axis name="di_button_10" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
  <group name="network">
    <group name="toggle">
      <action name="voice">
        <axis name="di_button_3" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
</action_map>

DOWNLOAD simucube_osw xml

Unzip and copy the xml file in the correct directory

 

new “flavor” actionmap with minimal settings, use load preset in game settings to restore this minimal settings:

create a xml file with Notepad++ named
simucube_osw_minimal.xml

with:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<action_map name="simucube_osw_minimal" device_name="simucube_osw" library="lib_direct_input">
  <axis_defaults>
    <axis name="di_x_axis">
    <action deadzone="0" name="driving.steer.left" />
    <action deadzone="0" name="driving.steer.right" />
    </axis>
  </axis_defaults>
  <group name="driving">
    <group name="steer">
      <action name="left">
       <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" />
      </action>
     <action name="right">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" />
    </action>
  </group>
 </group>
</action_map>

DOWNLOAD simucube_osw_minimal

Unzip and copy the xml file in the correct directory

 

Fanatec Podium

DiRT 4 and DiRT Rally 2.0 MOD FOR FANATEC PODIUM DD1/DD2

Coming soon…

Tutorial Video

French tutorial video by Franconen – HowTo Activate FFB

French tutorial video by Franconen – HowTo Improve FFB

How to register additional license ( purchase additional license )?

REGISTER (purchase) ADDITIONAL LICENSE:

Additional License

Register ADDITIONAL license is the same process as registering your first license. You need to use Ledsmaster and make a donation in USD to get your license.

EKSIMRacing Foundation is a nonprofit organization and ask you to take part to the project. To get your license make a simple donation in USD only (from $1 to whatever you want). Thank you for your support.

Make your donation only, DO NOT CREATE A NEW SUPPORT ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY OWN ONE, double account is NOT allowed.

Run Ledsmaster
> Select Registration Info menu if the windows is not visible
> Select the device or emulator in the list
> And click the REGISTER button
> and make your donation


Check Your Account Profile (you need to have a support account):

if EKSRIMRacing $ credit is available, a BLUE button will be visible on your support account Profile.
Click the link below to be redirected to your support account profile (copy/paste your EMU SERIAL NUMBER to avoid any error):

LINK TO ACCOUNT PROFILE

Notes:
DO NOT CREATE A NEW SUPPORT ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY OWN ONE, just make your donation.

IMPORTANT:
PLEASE Double-check your device serial number.
If you enter the wrong serial number we will NOT provide you another license.

 

 

 

SLIMax Manager Pro Hardware, Devices, EMU Supported

 

 

The current devices supported (2022-11):

VoCore USB Screen 4″, 4.3″, 5″ and 6.8″

SIM RACE LCD, SIM RACE GT, SIM RACE F1, SIM RACE Deluxe or SIM RACE PRO USB Shift lights Display devices from SIM Display,

USB Shift lights Interface ( SLI-F1, SLI-PRO, SLI-M, BU0710, old SLI,…) and game controllers from Leo Bodnar,

To all Fanatec Conversion Kit owners

– Leo Bodnar Fanatec Conversion Kit is supported
(This is a proprietary implementation and NOT an emulation of Fanatec driver and can be used WITHOUT FANATEC Driver)

– Darknao Conversion Kit based on Teensy LC board is supported
(this is an emulation of Fanatec Driver and Fanatec driver must be installed)

– latest Sim Racing Machines (SRM) Conversion Kit v5 is NOT YET supported due to a change of their firmware/board
(this is a proprietary implementation and do not require the Fanatec driver).

– oldest Sim Racing Machines (SRM) Conversion Kit based on Leo Bodnar board is supported.
(This is a proprietary implementation and NOT an emulation of Fanatec driver and can be used WITHOUT FANATEC Driver)

List of current Fanatec Hardware supported*:

Almost all Fanatec rim* (including the latest Fomula V2.x steering wheel)

Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base,
Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base v2,
Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base v2.5,
Fanatec Podium Series DD1,
Fanatec Podium Series DD2,
Fanatec CSL DD Series,
Fanatec GT DD Pro Series,
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals Set v1,
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals Set v2,
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals Set v3,
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals Set v3i,
Fanatec CSL Elite (including Pedals Set),
Fanatec CSR,
Fanatec Porsche Turbo,
Fanatec Porsche Carrera,
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S,
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2,
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 v2,
Fanatec ClubSport Shifter,
Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake
etc.

*SLIMax Mgr Pro have been tested with latest Fanatec driver and firmware and compiled with latest Fanatec SDK v4.05+
(version 346 and 447 of the Fanatec driver are recommended). The software manages all Fanatec hardware supported by the version 4.05 of the official Fanatec SDK.

All Logitech hardware including

G25/G27/G29/G920/G923/G PRO Racing DD

All Thrustmaster Hardware including
(Buttons, encoders And Shift-light Interface, LED, license required)
[NEW] Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition,

(All Other Wheel Base buttons and encoders only)
Thrustmaster T-GT
Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 Competition Mod
Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer
Thrustmaster T500 RS
Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari GTE
Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari Integral Alcantara Edition
Thrustmaster T300 RS
Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition
Thrustmaster T150 Force Feedback
Thrustmaster T150 Pro Force Feedback
Thrustmaster Rally GT Pro Force Feedback
Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition
Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition
Thrustmaster 458 Spider Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback
Thrustmaster TMX PRO Force Feedback
Thrustmaster TH8A Add-On Shifter
Thrustmaster TH8 RS Shifter
Thrustmaster T3PA-PRO Add-On
Thrustmaster T3PA 3 Pedals Add-On

Steelseries SRW-S1  steering wheel and also, support any HID Compliant hardware including, any buttons-box like the famous Derek Speare Designs (DSD) devices, any buttons and encoders controllers, joystick, gamepad, shifter, etc.

VDASH-EMU virtual racing dash (usb device firmware emulator of real racing dash and real button-box) From EKSIMRacing

The application can manage all devices simultaneously.

SLIMax Manager Pro is free for using it with
– BU0710 (old Bodnar SLI Device)
– Logitech G27/G29/G920 alone

SLIMax Manager Pro manages Virtual Racing Dash Emulator For Android OS and Windows as well, check the EMUlator page for more info.

 

Led of my Logitech steering wheel not working, why?

Your Logitech G29 or G923 or PRO RACING WHEEL rev-led (shiftlights) is not working properly on Windows 10 or Windows 11

Unfortunately there’s a significant issue with G HUB driver on Windows 10/11 which prevent to get access to the rev led (shift-lights) features from SLIMax Manager Pro or from game apps. Sometime this is working after uninstalling G HUB or just quitting G Hub but most of the time it doesn’t work. however, everything is working as expected on Windows 7 using G HUB for Windows 7.

G27 use its own driver and not G HUB so it works.

To get your rev-led ready for SLIMax Manager Pro do not install G Hub but “Logitech Gaming software” (LGS). The steering wheel driver is correctly installed even if LGS indicates no usb device detected after installation (it’s safe to uncheck run at startup in LGS settings and exit LGS).

Follow these links below to download the corresponding version:

Windows 10/11 64-bit
https://download01.logi.com/web/ftp/pub/techsupport/gaming/LGS_9.04.49_x64_Logitech.exe

Windows 8/7 64-bit
https://download01.logi.com/web/ftp/pub/techsupport/gaming/LGS_9.02.74_x64_Logitech.exe

Logitech Gaming Software Download link:
https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025298053

Windows Protected Your PC Warning Message (For Apps Not From Windows Store)

Windows 10 and greater display a warning message if the application is not from Windows Store, click “Run anyway” to install SLIMax Manager PRO

VIRTUALBOX Host Adapter Conflict

VIRTUALBOX Conflict: VirtualBox HOST / Ethernet adapter is catching/rerouting all inbound UDP stream and prevents SLIMax Manager Pro to communicate with VDASH-EMU. Disable the VIRTUALBOX Ethernet adapter on your Windows to be able to use the software.

How does the software cost?

Why I have to make a donation? and why a donation?

 

Thank you for your interest in EKSIMRacing foundation software. EKSIMRacing since 2007 works as a foundation (a non profit organization) to promote the sim-racing around the world. You are helping the EKSIMRacing projects by making a contribution. To get your software license make a simple donation of $1 USD or more. Building a professional-grade software takes a lot of time and money, maintaining the website, software support, domain name and web hosting cost money, also, game gear such steering wheels, pedals sets, buttons-boxes and hardware parts for testing the hardware with the software cost money (fortunately we have some great partnerships which reduces the bill) and obviously, buying/updating games/simulations licenses cost money as well. Making your contribution help the project remain active providing great software for the sim racing community.
Thank you all for your support.


Can I use the software commercially or in any business context?
The license is for *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
if you run Ledsmaster, SLIMax Manager Pro or MotionMax Manager (all versions)  in ANY BUSINESS CONTEXT then a PRO  annual subscription or a PRO device license is needed to be in conformity of our Terms And Conditions (read the FAQ to get all benefit of PRO Registration). Any violation of our terms of use may result in the termination without notice of all previously registered licenses.

The license expressly prohibit commercial use without a *PRO subscription (read the FAQ):

WE ACCEPT DONATION IN $ USD ONLY (United States dollar)

DEVICE SOFTWARE LICENSING INFO

Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition

Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)

Check the getting started with Thrustmaster page

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NOTE TO FANATEC USERS:
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)

Check the getting started with Fanatec page.

USB Fanatec Conversion Kit from Leo Bodnar or SRM
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
USB Fanatec Conversion Kit TEENSY LC Based (Mod From Darknao)
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
sli-pro_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
sli-m_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
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sli-f1_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
simracelcd_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)

Check the getting started with your SIM Race LCD and documentation pages
simracef1_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
simracegt_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
simracedlx_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
simracepro_thumbnail SIM Race Pro Firmware NEEDS TO BE UPGRADED TO WORK (check with SIM Display website for more info).
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
srws1_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)

VDASH-EMU
Second generation of Virtual Racing Display/Dash Emulator
(more powerful and 70% faster then 1st gen.)

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VDASH-EMU For Android
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)

Check the getting started and documentation pages

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VDASH-EMU For Windows
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
ONE EMU LICENSE and enjoy more than 60 simulations or games using Ledsmaster

Check the getting started and documentation pages

VDASH-EMU For SIM Race LCD
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
ONE EMU LICENSE and enjoy more than 60 simulations or games using Ledsmaster

Check the getting started and documentation pages

VoCore USB screen 4″, 4.3″, 5″ and 6.8″
Software License: FREE (included with VDASH-EMU For Windows)

Check the getting started and documentation pages

bu0710_thumbnail free_emu (OUTDATED)
FREE! license offered by EKSIMRacing
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
Read this IMPORTANT FAQ related to this 15-Years-Old device
logitech_g27_thumbnail free_emu

Note to LOGITECH G27/G29/G920/G923 owners,
it’s FREE for Logitech owners (no need a license or registration to use your wheel with Ledsmaster)
FREE! license offered by EKSIMRacing
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*

dsd2_thumbnail free_emu
All Derek Speare Designs hardware are FULLY supported by Ledsmaster and recommended hardware.
A macro editor is included in Ledsmaster to generate easily keystrokes sequence and drive your game or simulation with your buttons-box.
FREE! No license required
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dsd1_thumbnail

To take the maximum benefit of your device display or emulator and to enjoy your rig with more than 60 games or simulations.
Click HERE To Register!

 

How to get Codemasters F1 20XX, Dirt Rally, DiRT2 and DiRT3 working with latest SLIMax Mgr software?

ATTENTION (common error):
Here we are talking about setup the game to send telemetry data by editing the setup file in ../DOCUMENTS/MY GAMES/ directory and NOT in the game directory.

 


F1 22 PC Steam and XB/PS Console version (API v10)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec hardware)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings
To configure F1 22, launch the game and in Telemetry settings:

– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– set the rate to 60Hz,
do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which is your PC (localhost),
– format: 2022

 

Notes For XBOX/PlayStation PS5/PS4:
This “REMOTE Management” configuration includes:


– a game console connected to your LAN network
– a PC or laptop (also connected to your LAN) running SLIMax Manager Pro and the F1 22 Console bridge app
– USB dash display connected to your PC or Laptop
– or/and a VDASH-EMU running on Windows or Android Tablet

(VDASH-EMU is recommended so you can put the tablet under the TV to get a clear view of telemetry data during your game session on console)

follow the above instruction to activate telemetry in game but change the IP:
– Enter the IP address (192.168.x.x) of your PC running SLIMax Manager Pro

Check For Update to get the F1 22 Console Bridge app (installed automatically inside the SLIMax Manager Pro directory)
To start a session run the F1 22 Console Bridge on the PC after SLIMax Manager Pro
(find the app inside SLIMax Manager Pro application directory)

 


F1 2021 PC Steam and XB1/PS4 Console version (API v9)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec hardware)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings
To configure F1 2021, launch the game and in Telemetry settings:

– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– set the rate to 60Hz,
do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which is your PC (localhost),
– format: 2021
– set audience to: Restricted

Notes For XBOX/PS4:
This “REMOTE Management” configuration includes:


– a game console connected to your LAN network
– a PC or laptop (also connected to your LAN) running SLIMax Manager Pro and the F1 2021 Console bridge
– USB dash display connected to your PC or Laptop
– or/and a VDASH-EMU running on Windows or Android Tablet

(VDASH-EMU is recommended so you can put the tablet under the TV to get a clear view of telemetry data during your game session)

follow the above instruction to activate telemetry in game but change the IP:
– Enter the IP address (192.168.x.x) of your PC running SLIMax Manager Pro

Check For Update to get the F1 Console Bridge app (installed automatically inside the SLIMax Manager Pro directory)

To start a session run the F1 2021 Console Bridge on the PC after SLIMax Manager Pro
(find the app inside SLIMax Manager Pro application directory)

 


F1 2020 PC Steam and XB1/PS4 Console version (API v8)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec hardware)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings

To configure F1 2020, simply launch the game and in Telemetry settings:

– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– set the rate to 60Hz,
do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which is your PC (localhost),
– format: 2020

Notes For XBOX/PS4:

The IP address (192.168.x.x) is the IP of your PC running SLIMax Mgr Pro and you can use F1 2017 Console Bridge with UDP Format: Legacy or OLD

 


F1 2019 PC Steam and XB1/PS4 Console version (API v7)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec hardware)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings

To configure F1 2019, simply launch the game and in Telemetry settings
– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– set the rate to 60Hz,
do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which is your PC (localhost),
– format: 2019

Notes For XBOX/PS4:

The IP address (192.168.x.x) is the IP of your PC running SLIMax Mgr Pro and you can use F1 2017 Console Bridge with UDP Format: Legacy

 

 


DiRT Rally 2.0  (API v3)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\DiRT Rally 2.0\hardwaresettings\ directory

 


 

F1 2018 PC Steam and XB1/PS4 Console version (API v6)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr Pro manage them)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings

To configure F1 2018, simply launch the game and in UDP settings
– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– set the rate to 60Hz,
do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which is your PC (localhost),
– format: 2018

Notes For XBOX/PS4:
The IP address (192.168.x.x) is the IP of your PC running SLIMax Mgr Pro and you can use F1 2017 Console Bridge with UDP Format: Legacy

 


F1 2017 PC Steam and XB1/PS4 Console version (API v5)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr Pro manage them)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings

– to configure F1 2017, simply launch the game and in settings
– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– the rate to 60Hz,
– do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which your PC (localhost).

Notes For XBOX/PS4:
The IP (192.168.x.x) of your PC running SLIMax Mgr Pro and the Console Bridge must be entered.

For Console XBOX and PS4 version of the game, insert the IP of the PC 192.168.xxx.xxx
(the PC where SLIMax Mgr Pro and F1 2017 Console Bridge are running, see the Console Forum for more info)


DiRT 4 (API v3)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\DiRT 4\hardwaresettings\ directory

 


F1 2016 (API v4)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr Pro manage them)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\F1 2016\hardwaresettings\ directory,

2016-07-09_223504


DiRT Rally (API v3)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\Dirt Rally\hardwaresettings\ directory


F1 2015 (API v4)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr manage them)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\F1 2015\hardwaresettings\ directory,

2015-07-09_223504


F1 2014 (API v3)
(disable native support of G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr manage them)
Apply the change (red text) below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2014\hardwaresettings\ directory, sometime it’s necessary to add the line if doesn’t exists.

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>
<led_display nativeSupport="true"/>

and replace with:


<led_display nativeSupport="false" fanatecNativeSupport="false" />
<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="3" />


F1 2013  (API v3)
(disable native support of G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr manage them)
Apply the change (red text) below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2013\hardwaresettings\ directory, sometime it’s necessary to add the line if doesn’t exists.

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>
<led_display nativeSupport="true"/>

and replace with:


<led_display nativeSupport="false" fanatecNativeSupport="false" />
<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="3" />

 


GRID 2 (API v3)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\GRID 2\hardwaresettings\ directory


Find:
<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>

and replace with:

<motion enabled=”true” ip=”127.0.0.1″ port=”20777″ delay=”1″ extradata=”3″ />


F1 2012  (API v2)

(disable native support of G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr manage them)
A:Apply the change (red text) below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2012\hardwaresettings\ directory, sometime it’s necessary to add the line if doesn’t exists.

 

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>
<led_display nativeSupport="true"/>

and replace with:


<led_display nativeSupport="false" fanatecNativeSupport="false" />
<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="2" />


 

F1 2011 (API v1)
A:Apply the change (red text) below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2011\hardwaresettings directory

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>

and replace with:


<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="1" />

 


F1 2010 (API v1)
Apply the change (red text) below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne\hardwaresettings\ directory

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>

and replace with:


<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="1" />

 


 

DiRT3 and DiRT2 (API v1)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\Dirt3\hardwaresettings\ directory

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>

and replace with:


<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="1" />

 

.

Need additional license after OS or ROM update?

DO NOT RESET YOUR ANDROID – DEDICATE YOUR TABLET TO THE EMU

Your license is no longer recognized after a reset or a major update of your Android System OS. Unfortunately, due to the design of this OS, this is normal.

We are sorry by this inconvenience. However, we will never ask you to reset or update your Android System and we recommend to dedicate your Android Phone/Tablet to your EMUlators.

A std OTA update from google usually not alter your Android EMU installation (it depends), We do not recommend to accept OTA our EMU works perfectly with Android v4.x or greater.

NO, the update of VDASH-EMU does not change anything in your license and it remains valid. Installing the updates of VDASH-EMU over it is the correct process for updating your EMU and you will never loose your license by updating it with a new version.

Yes, the Android system update or phone / tablet change requires a new license called “Additional”

Yes, every additional PC / LAPTOP running  VDASH-EMU for Windows needs a VALID license called “Additional” to work at FULL SPEED with simulations or games

YES, you have LAG if you do not have a VALID licenses installed for all phone / tablet / PC using the VDASH-EMU on your LAN (you can use up to 4 VDASH-EMU simultaneously).

So do not reset your device! you don’t need to do that to run the EMU and before making a “bug/registration report” please, check if the serial number you registered matches the one you currently have… and if NOT get an “additional” license!

Get an Additional License

Contact us for more information.

1 General FAQ

Terms and Conditions and Support?

The latest Terms and Conditions and Support information are available HERE

SLIMax Manager, Devices Supported:

Check the new updated SLIMax Manager Pro F.A.Q., here

I sent an email and I didn’t received a reply, why?

You sent an email for software support:
If you read carefully the FAQ we do not do software support by email

You sent en email for hardware support:
If you read carefully the FAQ we do not do hardware support, contact your hardware supplier.

You sent an email to ask for software support but the answer is already in the FAQ or in videos tutorials, so search and read it and you will find your reply. Click to enter the F.A.Q.

We reply by email only to license issue or post-registration problem
(but the common answer is almost always to check your SPAM / JUNK MAILBOX to get instructions or notifications already sent to you). Feel free to contact us if you didn’t get the notification.

SLIMax Manager 3.X System Requirements

Any Intel/AMD CPU with Microsoft x64 Windows 8/8.1/10 or Windows 7 64Bit installed (Windows 32 Bit is no longer supported)

(Vista and XP should work but are no longer supported).

IMPORTANT: Windows 8 RT is not supported (ARM-based processors)

Microsoft Redistributable Package for SLIMax Manager are REQUIRED

***************************************************************

Since version 3.2 of SLIMax Manager the MS C++ Runtime are

now automatically installed, so upgrade your SLIMax Mgr to

3.2 or greater and everything should be ok.

***************************************************************

 

 

Register your USB Device or your Emulator

Register your USB Device or VDASH-EMU Emulator

WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST
To lean how to download, install and register
your sim racing device (Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Leo Bodnar, SIM Display,…)
or you virtual racing dash emulator (VDASH-EMU)

Thank you for your interest in EKSIMRacing foundation software

THE BASIC STEPS

DEVICES SUPPORTED

IN SHORT

It’s very easy to use the software, watch the video above. Download, install and run Ledsmaster then click the REGISTER button in Registration Information window to register your steering wheel, USB device or VDASH-EMU software license. Register your support account is important to receive the notification when the license is ready and to receive the information to get started quickly with the software. Get your software license by making a simple donation in USD only (from $1 to whatever you want) to support the projects of EKSIMRacing foundation.

FULL STEPS

Watch the video above and read the basic steps below to get started with your sim racing hardware.

The video above show up the steps to register and is applicable to all sim racing devices including steering wheel (Fanatec, Thrustmaster,…), SIM Display and Leo Bodnar displays and other supported devices.

During the installation the Windows firewall will prompt you to grant access to our software. This is needed to communicate with our licensing server to get your software license automatically.

1

– check if your sim racing hardware is recognized by Windows

2

VDASH-EMU
Click to download and install the latest Ledsmaster

3

CLICK TO READ HOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR SIMULATION OR GAME

– configure your game to send telemetry data. Ledsmaster needs to receive the telemetry from the game to work properly. Also, you need to disable the native support of LED in the game options (if applicable).

More info related to each game supported can be found in the Plugins Pages

4

– run Ledsmaster, click NO on first launch to register your license

5

– a dialog prompt you to register your software license the first time you launch Ledsmaster, click “REGISTER” button to make your contribution in USD (US Dollar) to support EKSIMRacing foundation projects and register your support account.

Donation issue from Japan, read the FAQ

EKSIMRacing Foundation is a nonprofit organization and ask you to take part to the project. To get your license make a simple donation in USD only (from $1 to whatever you want). Thank you for your support.

Your software license and your support account is validated within 24h and a notification is sent to you automatically (login your support account to read your pending messages ),

*IMPORTANT: nothing is sent to you if you don’t have a support account Do not forget to register your account after making your donation to receive the information to get started quickly with the software.

6

– launch Ledsmaster. This time click YES to download, install and validate your software license automatically from our licensing server,

– run your favorite sim or game

You basically do not need anything else to get started

It is recommended to follow the basic steps above. Use the default setup and enjoy your sim racing rig with your favorite game (Ledsmaster supports more than 60 games) and later start to customize your setup to suit your needs.

SLIMax Manager Pro Hardware, Devices, EMU Supported

 

 

The current devices supported (2022-11):

VoCore USB Screen 4″, 4.3″, 5″ and 6.8″

SIM RACE LCD, SIM RACE GT, SIM RACE F1, SIM RACE Deluxe or SIM RACE PRO USB Shift lights Display devices from SIM Display,

USB Shift lights Interface ( SLI-F1, SLI-PRO, SLI-M, BU0710, old SLI,…) and game controllers from Leo Bodnar,

To all Fanatec Conversion Kit owners

– Leo Bodnar Fanatec Conversion Kit is supported
(This is a proprietary implementation and NOT an emulation of Fanatec driver and can be used WITHOUT FANATEC Driver)

– Darknao Conversion Kit based on Teensy LC board is supported
(this is an emulation of Fanatec Driver and Fanatec driver must be installed)

– latest Sim Racing Machines (SRM) Conversion Kit v5 is NOT YET supported due to a change of their firmware/board
(this is a proprietary implementation and do not require the Fanatec driver).

– oldest Sim Racing Machines (SRM) Conversion Kit based on Leo Bodnar board is supported.
(This is a proprietary implementation and NOT an emulation of Fanatec driver and can be used WITHOUT FANATEC Driver)

List of current Fanatec Hardware supported*:

Almost all Fanatec rim* (including the latest Fomula V2.x steering wheel)

Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base,
Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base v2,
Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base v2.5,
Fanatec Podium Series DD1,
Fanatec Podium Series DD2,
Fanatec CSL DD Series,
Fanatec GT DD Pro Series,
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals Set v1,
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals Set v2,
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals Set v3,
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals Set v3i,
Fanatec CSL Elite (including Pedals Set),
Fanatec CSR,
Fanatec Porsche Turbo,
Fanatec Porsche Carrera,
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S,
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2,
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 v2,
Fanatec ClubSport Shifter,
Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake
etc.

*SLIMax Mgr Pro have been tested with latest Fanatec driver and firmware and compiled with latest Fanatec SDK v4.05+
(version 346 and 447 of the Fanatec driver are recommended). The software manages all Fanatec hardware supported by the version 4.05 of the official Fanatec SDK.

All Logitech hardware including

G25/G27/G29/G920/G923/G PRO Racing DD

All Thrustmaster Hardware including
(Buttons, encoders And Shift-light Interface, LED, license required)
[NEW] Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition,

(All Other Wheel Base buttons and encoders only)
Thrustmaster T-GT
Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 Competition Mod
Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer
Thrustmaster T500 RS
Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari GTE
Thrustmaster T300 Ferrari Integral Alcantara Edition
Thrustmaster T300 RS
Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition
Thrustmaster T150 Force Feedback
Thrustmaster T150 Pro Force Feedback
Thrustmaster Rally GT Pro Force Feedback
Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition
Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition
Thrustmaster 458 Spider Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster TMX Force Feedback
Thrustmaster TMX PRO Force Feedback
Thrustmaster TH8A Add-On Shifter
Thrustmaster TH8 RS Shifter
Thrustmaster T3PA-PRO Add-On
Thrustmaster T3PA 3 Pedals Add-On

Steelseries SRW-S1  steering wheel and also, support any HID Compliant hardware including, any buttons-box like the famous Derek Speare Designs (DSD) devices, any buttons and encoders controllers, joystick, gamepad, shifter, etc.

VDASH-EMU virtual racing dash (usb device firmware emulator of real racing dash and real button-box) From EKSIMRacing

The application can manage all devices simultaneously.

SLIMax Manager Pro is free for using it with
– BU0710 (old Bodnar SLI Device)
– Logitech G27/G29/G920 alone

SLIMax Manager Pro manages Virtual Racing Dash Emulator For Android OS and Windows as well, check the EMUlator page for more info.

 

Can I use the software commercially or in any business context?

[EN] Can I use the software commercially or in any business context?
The license is for *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
if you run SLIMax Manager or MotionMax Manager (all versions)  in ANY BUSINESS CONTEXT then a PRO Annual Subscription or a PRO device license is needed to be in conformity of our Terms And Conditions. Any violation of our terms of use may result in the termination without notice of all previously registered licenses. (read the FAQ to get all benefit of PRO Registration).

[FR]Puis-je utiliser le logiciel commercialement ou dans n’importe quel contexte commercial?
La licence est pour * UTILISATION PERSONNELLE UNIQUEMENT
si vous exécutez SLIMax Manager ou MotionMax Manager (toutes les versions) dans TOUT CONTEXTE COMMERCIAL ou PROFESSIONNEL vous devez alors souscrire à un abonnement annuel PRO ou une licence individuelle PRO pour être conforme à nos Conditions d’utilisation. Toutes infractions à nos conditions d’utilisation peuvent entraîner la résiliation sans préavis de toutes les licences préalablement enregistrées. (lisez la FAQ pour obtenir tous les avantages de l’enregistrement PRO).

[IT] Posso usare il software per scopi commerciali o in qualsiasi contesto commerciale?
La licenza è valida per * SOLO PER USO PERSONALE *
se si esegue SLIMax Manager o MotionMax Manager (tutte le versioni) in QUALSIASI CONTESTO COMMERCIALE o PROFESSIONNAL, è necessario un abbonamento PRO o licenza PRO per rispettare le nostre condizioni generali. Qualsiasi violazione dei nostri termini d’uso può comportare la risoluzione senza preavviso di tutte le licenze precedentemente registrate. (leggi le FAQ per ottenere tutti i vantaggi della registrazione PRO).

Getting Started With VDASH-EMU (virtual display emulator)

SLIMax Virtual Dash Emulator (VDASH-EMU) Tips, Manual, Getting Started instructions, Tutorials are here.

Getting Started with VDASH-EMU in ENGLISH, FRENCH and ITALIAN

 

Configure simulation and game to send telemetry

configure_games Configure your game or simulation

Each game or simulation need to be configured to send telemetry data and to get it working with USB Shiftlights Device or to disable its native support of Fanatec or Logitech led and digits to let the SLIMax Manager handle them.

all updates information are available in Plugins Pages Forum

The plugins information page is a good source to know if your game or simulation is supported or not, check this HERE

Almost All Plugins are usually included in the installer of Ledsmaster. Select Check for update to get the latest version of plugins and keep your installation up to date.

Here is the list of plugins available at this date (check the plugins page for more info):

Official:


Read the FAQ: configure your game or simulation

Studio 397
Le Mans Ultimate,
rFactor Pro**,
rFactor 2,
rFactor,
rFactor Steam,
iRacing
iRacing,
Kunos Simulazioni
Assetto Corsa Pro**,
Assetto Corsa Competizione,
Assetto Corsa,
Assetto Corsa XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
KW Studios (Sector3)
RaceRoom Racing Experience,
All EA – CodeMasters games
EA SPORTS WRC 2023,
Codemasters / EA F1 23,
Codemasters / EA F1 23 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
Codemasters / EA F1 22,
Codemasters / EA F1 22 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
EA Grid Legends,
All CodeMasters games
Codemasters F1 2021,
Codemasters F1 2021 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
Codemasters F1 2020,
Codemasters F1 2019,
Codemasters DiRT Rally 2.0,
Codemasters F1 2018,
Codemasters F1 2017,
Codemasters F1 2017 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
Codemasters DiRT 4,
Codemasters DiRT Rally,
Codemasters F1 2016,
Codemasters F1 2016 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
Codemasters F1 2015,
Codemasters F1 2014,
Codemasters F1 2013,
Codemasters F1 2012,
Codemasters F1 2011,
Codemasters F1 2010,
Codemasters GRID Autosport,
Codemasters GRID2,
Codemasters DiRT3,
Codemasters DiRT2,
Codemasters GRID,
ALL REIZA Studios
Automobilista 2,
Automobilista
Formula Truck (all versions),
Game Stock Car,
SMS Games
Project CARS 3,

Project CARS 2,
Project CARS 2 XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
Project CARS,
Project CARS XBox/PlayStation Console Bridge,
All rFactor Clones
ARCA Sim Racing,
Simraceway,
Superleague Formula,
Turismo Carretera,
Simbin Studios
Simbin GTR2,
Simbin Steam GTR2,
Simbin Steam Race07 + all packs,
Simbin GTR EVO,
Simbin RaceON,
Simbin RaceInjection,
Simbin STCC I / II,
Simbin WTCC,
Simbin Injection,
Simbin GT Power,
Simbin Retro Expansion,
Simbin DTM Experience,
Others
Forza Motorsport 2023 (beta),
WRC Generations,
Forza Horizon 4 (beta),
Forza Horizon 5 (beta),
Forza Motorsport 7 (beta),
BeamNG Drive,
KartKraft (Black Delta),
PiBoSo Kart Racing Pro,
PiBoSo MX Bikes,
PiBoSo GP Bikes,
PiBoSo World Racing Series,
GRally,
Papyrus NASCAR 2003, (outdated)
Live For Speed,
netKar PRO,(outdated)
Oldies
SMS SHIFT2,
Simbin GTR
Grand Prix Legends,
GT Legends,
Richard Burns Rally,
X Motor Racing,
SCS Software Truck Sim:
Euro Truck Simulation 2,
American Truck Simulator

Fligth-Sim
XPlane 10*,
XPlane 11*,
DCS World (Digital Combat Simulator),
Flight Simulator X (FSX)*,
Flight Simulator 2020 (FS2020)*,
Other
NoLimits Roller Coaster Simulation 2*

*Available on demand (not free)
**PRO custom plugins available to PRO subscribers only, contact us

 

 

 

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 and configure rFactor 2
Install manually the rFactor2 Bridge (the bridge is installed automatically
Install manually the rFactor Bridge (the bridge is installed automatically by SLIMax Mgr)
Disable native support of Fanatec of Assetto Corsa Competizione
Disable native support of FANATEC and configure Assetto Corsa
 


 

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 and configure iRacing
iRacing Combo vs Simple Setup
Configure Simbin games/simulations
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Configure Race Room Racing Experience from Sector3 Studios

Configure Codemasters games

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 in Codemasters

 

Do not install the latest DiRT 3 patch

Configure Project CARS
Configure Live For Speed

rFactor Clones

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27/G29/920 and configure Automobilista

Install manually the rFactor Bridge
(the rFacotr bridge is compatible with all rFactor Clones Titles)
Some bridges are installed automatically by SLIMax Manager if the game directory is found during the installation.

 

 

 

PiBoSo Titles

Install PiBoSo Bridge For Kart Racing PRO (KRP)
Install PiBoSo Bridge For GP BIKES
Install PiBoSo Bridge For World Racing Series (WRS)

OTHERS

 

 

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ets2_x64_download

rbr_download

omsi_download
beamng_download

rigsofrods_download
xmotorracing64_download

Check the plugins pages for more info…

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Windows Protected Your PC Warning Message (For Apps Not From Windows Store)

Windows 10 and greater display a warning message if the application is not from Windows Store, click “Run anyway” to install SLIMax Manager PRO

Is PRO Registration needed if we use EKSIMRacing software for business or demo or in simulator?

PRO Registration or Renew Your PRO Subscription

[EN] Can I use the software commercially or in any business context?
The license is for *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
if you run Ledsmaster, SLIMax Manager or MotionMax Manager (all versions)  in ANY BUSINESS CONTEXT then a PRO Annual Subscription or a PRO device license is needed to be in conformity of our Terms And Conditions. Any violation of our terms of use may result in the termination without notice of all previously registered licenses.

[FR]Puis-je utiliser le logiciel commercialement ou dans n’importe quel contexte commercial?
La licence est pour * UTILISATION PERSONNELLE UNIQUEMENT
si vous exécutez Ledsmaster, SLIMax Manager ou MotionMax Manager (toutes les versions) dans TOUT CONTEXTE COMMERCIAL ou PROFESSIONNEL vous devez alors souscrire à un abonnement annuel PRO ou une licence individuelle PRO pour être conforme à nos Conditions d’utilisation. Toutes infractions à nos conditions d’utilisation peuvent entraîner la résiliation sans préavis de toutes les licences préalablement enregistrées.

[IT] Posso usare il software per scopi commerciali o in qualsiasi contesto commerciale?
La licenza è valida per * SOLO PER USO PERSONALE *
se si esegue Ledsmaster, SLIMax Manager o MotionMax Manager (tutte le versioni) in QUALSIASI CONTESTO COMMERCIALE o PROFESSIONNAL, è necessario un abbonamento PRO o licenza PRO per rispettare le nostre condizioni generali. Qualsiasi violazione dei nostri termini d’uso può comportare la risoluzione senza preavviso di tutte le licenze precedentemente registrate.

Do I need A PRO Subscription? yes if you:

– supply hardware products with Shiftlights device display supported by Ledsmaster (all versions) or MotionMax Manager (Steering wheel, button box, dashboard, simulator, mounting plates, etc.)

– provide service(s) using Ledsmaster (all versions) or MotionMax Manager  (simulator, course, entertainment, etc. )

– demo your products with Ledsmaster (all versions) or MotionMax Manager (video, showcase, exhibition, etc. )

– provide a racing simulation services for drivers of any kind (services for entertainment or any other type of simulation service) that use our software or demo it with them.

– include any other business using Ledsmaster (all versions) or MotionMax Manager

IMPORTANT: Any violation of our terms of use may result in the termination without notice of all previously registered licenses

No doubt MotionMax Manager or Ledsmaster (all versions) increase the gaming experience and the immersion of your customers. The symbolic fee of PRO subscription allows taking into consideration all the work done in the manager since 2008 to provide the best sim-racing software. Any use of our software in business context must contribute to the projects by making a  donation, obviously this is symbolic fee but it’s a way to contribute to the project and helps us to continue to provide the best manager of game and display devices. A professional grade development, highly customizable and with always more powerful features.

Register your company as a PRO and get your annual subscription by making your contribution per year to EKSIMRacing Projects
contact us if you need more info on PRO registration

 

PRO Subscriber can get access to:
– MotionMax, Ledsmaster and Racing Dash Emulator software support,
– worldwide Auto-Registration for your customers is allowed (your users do not have to worry about license, contact us by email for details)
– pre-ordering bulk licenses pack is allowed with discount price (contact us by email for details)

Contact us by email for more info ( pro_support | at | eksimracing DOT org)

 

PRO Register or Renew Your PRO Subscription:

 

japanDonation issue from Japan, read the FAQ

*subscription duration:
$60   = 6 months
$100 = 1 year
$250 = 3 years
$500 = 6 years (PRO VIP Tech. Support)

Contact us by email (or use this form) for more info








Redistributing software with or without your hardware product?

By using our software you agree to these terms and conditions see here

Redistributing our software shall not be allowed without our prior written consent (send an email with your details).

Getting latest software?

The latest stable version are always available in EKSIMRacing website for DONWLOAD.
SLIMax Plugins Updates are available HERE but all plugins are usually included in latest version of SLIMax Manager Pro Installer.

How to get started and install SLIMax Manager?

Getting Started With SLIMax Manager:

 

Getting Started With SLIMax Manager

 Check the video TUTORIALS (or click the image above)

 

IMPORTANT: All these steps are explained in details in the FAQs, so take time to read them.

How does the software cost?

Why I have to make a donation? and why a donation?

 

Thank you for your interest in EKSIMRacing foundation software. EKSIMRacing since 2007 works as a foundation (a non profit organization) to promote the sim-racing around the world. You are helping the EKSIMRacing projects by making a contribution. To get your software license make a simple donation of $1 USD or more. Building a professional-grade software takes a lot of time and money, maintaining the website, software support, domain name and web hosting cost money, also, game gear such steering wheels, pedals sets, buttons-boxes and hardware parts for testing the hardware with the software cost money (fortunately we have some great partnerships which reduces the bill) and obviously, buying/updating games/simulations licenses cost money as well. Making your contribution help the project remain active providing great software for the sim racing community.
Thank you all for your support.


Can I use the software commercially or in any business context?
The license is for *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
if you run Ledsmaster, SLIMax Manager Pro or MotionMax Manager (all versions)  in ANY BUSINESS CONTEXT then a PRO  annual subscription or a PRO device license is needed to be in conformity of our Terms And Conditions (read the FAQ to get all benefit of PRO Registration). Any violation of our terms of use may result in the termination without notice of all previously registered licenses.

The license expressly prohibit commercial use without a *PRO subscription (read the FAQ):

WE ACCEPT DONATION IN $ USD ONLY (United States dollar)

DEVICE SOFTWARE LICENSING INFO

Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition

Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)

Check the getting started with Thrustmaster page

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NOTE TO FANATEC USERS:
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)

Check the getting started with Fanatec page.

USB Fanatec Conversion Kit from Leo Bodnar or SRM
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
USB Fanatec Conversion Kit TEENSY LC Based (Mod From Darknao)
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
sli-pro_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
sli-m_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
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sli-f1_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
simracelcd_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)

Check the getting started with your SIM Race LCD and documentation pages
simracef1_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
simracegt_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
simracedlx_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
simracepro_thumbnail SIM Race Pro Firmware NEEDS TO BE UPGRADED TO WORK (check with SIM Display website for more info).
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
srws1_thumbnail Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)

VDASH-EMU
Second generation of Virtual Racing Display/Dash Emulator
(more powerful and 70% faster then 1st gen.)

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VDASH-EMU For Android
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)

Check the getting started and documentation pages

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VDASH-EMU For Windows
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
ONE EMU LICENSE and enjoy more than 60 simulations or games using Ledsmaster

Check the getting started and documentation pages

VDASH-EMU For SIM Race LCD
Software License: from $1 to whatever you want
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
(Read the terms and conditions for more info)
ONE EMU LICENSE and enjoy more than 60 simulations or games using Ledsmaster

Check the getting started and documentation pages

VoCore USB screen 4″, 4.3″, 5″ and 6.8″
Software License: FREE (included with VDASH-EMU For Windows)

Check the getting started and documentation pages

bu0710_thumbnail free_emu (OUTDATED)
FREE! license offered by EKSIMRacing
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
Read this IMPORTANT FAQ related to this 15-Years-Old device
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Note to LOGITECH G27/G29/G920/G923 owners,
it’s FREE for Logitech owners (no need a license or registration to use your wheel with Ledsmaster)
FREE! license offered by EKSIMRacing
License: *PERSONAL USE ONLY*

dsd2_thumbnail free_emu
All Derek Speare Designs hardware are FULLY supported by Ledsmaster and recommended hardware.
A macro editor is included in Ledsmaster to generate easily keystrokes sequence and drive your game or simulation with your buttons-box.
FREE! No license required
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dsd1_thumbnail

To take the maximum benefit of your device display or emulator and to enjoy your rig with more than 60 games or simulations.
Click HERE To Register!

 

Where SLIMax Manager files are installed?

Version 3.4.6 or greater of SLIMax Manager Pro

Applications are in (including Proxy Servers ):

..\Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\

Config files are in:
C:\Users\YourName\Documents\SLIMax Manager Pro\cfg\

licenses (keys and terms):
C:\Users\YourName\Documents\SLIMax Manager Pro\licenses\

SLIMax Manager Telemetry files:
C:\Users\YourName\Documents\SLIMax Manager Pro\telemetry\

plugins are in:
..\Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\plugins\

scripts (behaviors):
..\Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\scripts\

skins (UI):
..\Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\skin\

Setup Help in English and other optional languages:
..\Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\language\

SLIMax Manager Options Lists:
..\Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\options\

Simulation bridges:
..\Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\sli_bridges\

 

Where to find the software features?

Read the readme, the FAQ, the forum post and learn. All specs and features are based on rFactor 2 and iRacing as they have the most complete sim-racing API. Other software may contain some or all of the functions implemented for these simulation. It depends on the simulation or game API (APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE, i.e. Car and Contextual telemetry data and information provided by the simulation or game).

2 Support Forum Information

Do I need to register my device to get a full access to the forum and reply or create a new topic in forum?

Yes. You need to register your device or emulator to get your license and create a support account. Read THIS for more details on pricing.

CHECK YOUR DEVICE BEFORE POSTING IN FORUM:

Check if your device is connected properly before asking for support.

If your device isn’t connected properly contact your hardware supplier as this is typically a hardware/firmware issue.

We do not provide hardware/firmware support.

thanks for your understanding.

Use the SLI-PRO or the SIM RACE Deluxe or SIM RACE F1 configuration app to see if your firmware is ok

you should have:

Version 0.22 or 0.23

 AND NOT *BOOTLOADER*

SLI-PRO FIRMWARE ISSUE:

In Devices and Printers window, you should see SLI-PRO Interface and not bootloader

(bootloader usually means that you need to reinstall your firmware ).

My topic or post has been deleted, why?

Your topic or post was OFF TOPIC, not related to software support or the answer is already in the FAQ. A notification has been sent to you.

how I can login to the forum and create an account so I can download additional plugins?

Plugins Updates are available to anyone

** you don’t need a support account to get them **

** Select menu “Check For Update” to get the latest plugins **

Click HERE to open the plugins page and get plugins information

IMPORTANT: Read Before Posting in forum:

– please don’t PM or EMAIL us for support (read FAQ for more details, use EMAIL for license/registration question only ),
– respect all the stuff that has been done here by searching/reading before posting,
READ All sticky topics,
– game/sim should be up to date and match the current version requirement to work (see release notes and F.A.Q. ),
– the Windows Control Panel “Game Controllers” or Windows Devices Must recognize your USB device,
– SLI USB Device owner, launch SLI Manager and select Testing Device menu to test your unit,
– check the software with default parameters first (without changing any line in the config file),
– topic/post are moderated, this typically involves a member posting a topic or reply and requiring it to be approved before the other can see it.
– obviously, any competitor software must be closed (beware some are running in background) to run SLIMax Manager with  your Fanatec CSW, CSL, CSR, Porsche or others, Logitech G27/G29, VDASH-EMU, SLI-EMU, SRF1-EMU or any USB SLI Display devices successfully.

Almost ALL software issue with latest version are due to a bad installation, a misconfiguration or a misunderstanding of the FAQ. So please, read the FAQ carefully and everything will be ok.

if you do not received instructions email to get your license, check the SPAM or JUNK mailbox first to get it and obviously, feel free to drop us a line by email if you still didn’t get the notification within 24h.

Can I use PM or EMAIL for support?

No, PM and EMAIL should not be use for support with 2 exceptions:

if your issue is related to license or registration (you can find a form in EKSIMRacing support forum which is better than email)

and obviously if we request a reply by email or PM.

What’s the language allowed in forum?

Software support only available in English but French is also allowed even if all information are in English (a French Forum has been opened for French community).

Some documentation are available in Italian as well

SLIMax Manager Setup Help is available in UK/US, Italian and French, check the corresponding video tutorial to see how to get help in your native language.

Contact us by email if you are willing to help and want to translate the doc in other language.

is EK no longer active in sim-racing community?

yes EK is no longer active and Zappadoc is now the lead dev of EKSimracing in charge of all projects, forum and website maintenance ( announced the September 06, 2011 ).

How do I report a bug (or supposed to be a bug)?

SLIMax Manager has reached the “STABLE” Level which means no major bug.

First, try to reproduce the bug to identify it.
Search in FAQ or forum to see if the topic has been already discussed.
Then, find the right section in the forum and write your bug reports with a lot of details.
adding pictures and/or video could be necessary in some case. Keep in mind I can’t fix a bug that I can’t catch. so, more specific you are more it can be fixed quickly. 😉

3 SLI-EMU FAQ

How to register additional license ( purchase additional license )?

REGISTER (purchase) ADDITIONAL LICENSE:

Additional License

Register ADDITIONAL license is the same process as registering your first license. You need to use Ledsmaster and make a donation in USD to get your license.

EKSIMRacing Foundation is a nonprofit organization and ask you to take part to the project. To get your license make a simple donation in USD only (from $1 to whatever you want). Thank you for your support.

Make your donation only, DO NOT CREATE A NEW SUPPORT ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY OWN ONE, double account is NOT allowed.

Run Ledsmaster
> Select Registration Info menu if the windows is not visible
> Select the device or emulator in the list
> And click the REGISTER button
> and make your donation


Check Your Account Profile (you need to have a support account):

if EKSRIMRacing $ credit is available, a BLUE button will be visible on your support account Profile.
Click the link below to be redirected to your support account profile (copy/paste your EMU SERIAL NUMBER to avoid any error):

LINK TO ACCOUNT PROFILE

Notes:
DO NOT CREATE A NEW SUPPORT ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY OWN ONE, just make your donation.

IMPORTANT:
PLEASE Double-check your device serial number.
If you enter the wrong serial number we will NOT provide you another license.

 

 

 

Registered but Still Waiting For My license…?

You have sent your registration form and your paypal donation for at least 24/48 hours and you have no news, no license?

Please check your  SPAM JUNK MAILBOX first!

THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM your registration / donation is incomplete and the instructions has been sent to you using your email and are usually in your SPAM/JUNK mailbox of your Emailer or contact us by email.

How to get SLI-EMU or SRF1-EMU serial number?

You can use the Registration Information of SLIMax Manager Pro, see the FAQ here:

https://www.eksimracing.org/f-a-q/how-to-get-sli-serial-number/

 

What’s the main difference between application on Android that displays telemetry and an emulator?

What’s the main difference between application on Android that displays telemetry and an emulator?

The emulator has the same behavior as the real USB Device and emulate the FIRMWARE itself to send HID USB Reports through wifi network connection and obviously displays the information in the same way as the real device by drawing them dynamically on the screen. This is a challenge to get it working with NO LAG! because where the real device allows more than 1000 cycles of updates per second, Android allows on common smartphone less than 60 cycles/sec only…

I’m always fascinated when I read some comparisons of simple graphic apps for Android and SLI-PRO or SIM RACE F1 Emulators!  It’s like mixing apples and oranges.

EMUs literally simulate the REAL HARDWARE DEVICE behaviors…these graphic apps are nothing related to FIRMWARE EMULATION.

Using emulator let you give a try to the corresponding usb display device before buying or test some behaviors or new setups from  your testing configuration like a laptop before applying them to your sim rig… Obviously, if you dedicate a phone to the EMU on your rig it can fully replace the real hardware device.

EMUs are accurate, fast enough to be compared to real display device and cheap compared to the corresponding price of real usb device. The software license is almost free, it requires a simple contribution of any amount to the EKSIMRacing Foundation (we only accept the USD US Dollar).

Installation SLIEmu APK step by step:

How to Install Android Hardware Emulator on your phone (SLI-EMU, SRF1-EMU, …):

1) take your phone/tablet and go to settings:

  • a) enable WIFI
  • b) select Applications > Allow Unknown Sources (check-box)
1 2 3

 

2) with your phone, launch Navigator and go to our blog to download SLIEMU

https://www.eksimracing.org/

 

3) click the notification to install SLIEMU application

 

4) open SLIEMU

 

5) click Options button to register and follow this FAQ

Register SLIEmu or SRF1-EMU in 3 steps:

The following information are valid for all Android/Windows emulators ( VDASH-EMU, SLI-EMU,…)

REMINDER: SRF1-EMU the SIM Race F1 emulator is now 100% FREE!

Read the FAQ to register EMU and Device

 

 

 

 

 

Using SLI-Emu or SRF1-EMU with SLIMax Manager ( license key installation ):

Make sure your hardware is installed and recognized by Windows, SLIMax Manager will attempts to get your license online on first run. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how to download and install the license automatically.

* ATTENTION: your phone must connected to your local WIFI network (LAN) and you should be able to reach the phone with your PC using “ping” command with the IP address of the phone (your PC must also be connected to the same local network with WIFI or Ethernet cable).

*Check the video tutorial to install automatically your license key.

SLI-Emu and SRF1-EMU Common Errors:

SLI-EMU (SLI-PRO Emulator) and SRF1-EMU (SIM race F1 Emulator) FAQ:

Check your settings :

READ THIS FIRST: A common issue is a problem with Windows UAC / Permission so check your firewall rules to avoid any permission issue.

1- SLI-Emu or SRF1-EMU running on Android 2.2 or >

2- SLI-Emu or SRF1-EMU must be ready and Waiting for… before running the manager

3- WIFI on the phone must be enabled and ready (you should surf the net for example)

4- PC must be connected to Ethernet cable or WIFI on the SAME network as the phone

5- obviously, your license MUST be valid and inside ..\Documents\Ledsmaster \licenses\ directory.

6- On the first failure of the connection, you disabled the detection of SLI-Emu or SRF1-EMU at startup see this video tutorial to enable/disable detection of Emulator at statup HERE.

7- when running Ledsmaster the first time you should setup your firewall to allow communication between PC and Phone. Delete any rules that prevent Ledsmaster to communicate with your phone.

8- sometime you must restart SLI-Emu or SRF1-EMU to be able to connect to. Do not deactivate SLI-Emu or SRF1-EMU, quit Ledsmaster first, restart SLI-Emu and start again Ledsmaster. if needed go to your Android Phone settings and select Applications and then Force the emulator to stop.

9- NOT RECOMMENDED: in very complex network configuration you have to enter manually the IP of your PC, create a simple text file named “ip.ecfg” save it into  ..\Documents\Ledsmaster \cfg\ directory In this file enter one line with:

IP = x.x.x.x

#replace x.x.x.x by the IP of your PC (i.e. 192.168.0.100 )

10. your phone must be reachable by your PC before using Ledsmaster and SLI-Emu or SRF1-EMU, use the command prompt (cmd.exe) to check your phone connectivity

Let say your phone IP is 192.168.0.100

– run cmd.exe
– and type:
ping 192.168.0.100

Google is your friend, check with google how to connect your phone on your local wifi network

 

11. if SLIMax Manager doesn’t recognize your sliemu.key, check the EMU serial number

12. obviously, any competitor software must be closed (beware some are running in background) to run SLIMax Manager and the emulators successfully

Click the link below to get more information on license and account registration:

HELP Registration and License – Aide enregistrment et license

 

Forcing the detection of your PC IP network:

ATTENTION:

Since version v2.0 of emulators and with SLIMax Manager Pro v3.4 you no longer need to enter your IP Just activate the wifi and launch the latest emulator version (make sure to select the correct WIFI configuration on your phone to be in the same network as SLIMax Manager Pro).

SYMPTOM:
Your phone with EMU cannot connect to the PC:
a) click the Menu button followed by “My IP and Serial Number” then click Go Back button of your Phone,
EMU displays IPDest: 0.0.0.0
b) you can PING successfully your phone IP address

ok so you have more than ONE network adapters in your PC and SLIMax Manager Pro do not detect the active one.

Deactivate your VPN if SLIMax Manager Pro do not detect your EMU.

SOLUTION:

ATTENTION, THIS SOLUTION IS NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU HAVE A SIMPLE LOCAL NETWORK, it is preferable to fix your network issue than forcing the IP.

How to force SLIMax Mgr Pro to detect my PC IP:
create with Notepad a new text file with a line containing the IP = x.x.x.x (x.x.x.x must be replaced by your PC IP)
Let say your Phone IP is 192.168.0.156 and your PC IP is 192.168.0.155, so create a file and put this line into it:

IP = 192.168.0.155

and then save it inside /Documents/SLIMax Manager Pro/cfg/ directory with the name: ip.ecfg

Now SLIMax Manager will not trying to detect your PC IP but just read the ip.ecfg to get it.

IMPORTANTif you change your IP, change also ip.ecfg file or delete the file in cfg directory

Need additional license after OS or ROM update?

DO NOT RESET YOUR ANDROID – DEDICATE YOUR TABLET TO THE EMU

Your license is no longer recognized after a reset or a major update of your Android System OS. Unfortunately, due to the design of this OS, this is normal.

We are sorry by this inconvenience. However, we will never ask you to reset or update your Android System and we recommend to dedicate your Android Phone/Tablet to your EMUlators.

A std OTA update from google usually not alter your Android EMU installation (it depends), We do not recommend to accept OTA our EMU works perfectly with Android v4.x or greater.

NO, the update of VDASH-EMU does not change anything in your license and it remains valid. Installing the updates of VDASH-EMU over it is the correct process for updating your EMU and you will never loose your license by updating it with a new version.

Yes, the Android system update or phone / tablet change requires a new license called “Additional”

Yes, every additional PC / LAPTOP running  VDASH-EMU for Windows needs a VALID license called “Additional” to work at FULL SPEED with simulations or games

YES, you have LAG if you do not have a VALID licenses installed for all phone / tablet / PC using the VDASH-EMU on your LAN (you can use up to 4 VDASH-EMU simultaneously).

So do not reset your device! you don’t need to do that to run the EMU and before making a “bug/registration report” please, check if the serial number you registered matches the one you currently have… and if NOT get an “additional” license!

Get an Additional License

Contact us for more information.

I have a license for SLI-M. Do I have to register and donate for the emu again?

A donation per device or emu is required to get your emulator license. The software license is almost free, it requires a simple contribution of any amount to the EKSIMRacing Foundation (we only accept the USD US Dollar).

Reminder: Your license with SLIMax Manager Pro is valid for more than 60 games or simulations.

If I donate from my handy for the emu, there will be a deviceID transmitted. If I change my handy, do I have to register and donate again?

Applicable to Android EMU Version only:

2A. If I donate from my handy for the emu, there will be a deviceID transmitted.

not exactly. the encrypted message transmitted contains also the deviceID but not only, we call it SLIEmu serial number.
(this why you must follow the registration process from your phone after the installation of SLIEmu application, this is also the best way to know if the app works on your phone)

2B. If I change my handy, do I have to register and donate again?

logically YES as you are going to use a new device with SLIMax Manager and obviously with a new SLIEmu serial number, but if you do a full backup of the app+data on OS/ROM update, you will be able to restore it otherwise additional Android license is needed. See HERE for more info.

Behind the scenes…

press and hold (long press) on the touchscreen…

 

 

and discover the back of the steering wheel….

🙂

4 Registration And License

can’t get my Steelseries SRWheel-S1 (SRW-S1) license using “Online Validation” ?

SLIMAx Manager doesn’t recognized my wheel or when I click the “Online Validation” button SLIMax Manager says

“Error: License Not Found (wrong serial number) or Failed To Download Your License Key!” ?

This is a rare bug in Steelseries SRWheel-S1 (SRW-S1) firmware which return a different serial number from the one written on your wheel.

2014-05-05_095020

To get your serial number use the Registration Information window of SLIMax Manager directly, see this FAQ how to get your serial number,

right-click to copy the SRWHEEL-S1 line
and send it to us by email with a screenshot of your  serial written on back of your wheel.
The license will be re-generated for free if you are in such case.

Registration Information doesn’t display my Device SERIAL NUMBER?

Q: I follow carefully the installation instructions and read the FAQ related to SLIMax Manager but my device is not recognized by SLIMax Manager and the Registration Information Panel doesn’t display my device SERIAL NUMBER?
A: You have an hardware issue or the device is not connected properly to your PC (check the USB cable, USB Hub, Windows Device Manager, Game controllers, etc.. ). Check also the Firmware version of your SLI device with the Configuration tool provided by your hardware supplier.
ATTENTION:
we do not provide hardware support and this issue is NOT related to SLIMax Manager software. Contact your hardware supplier.

 

 

Is PRO Registration needed if we use EKSIMRacing software for business or demo or in simulator?

PRO Registration or Renew Your PRO Subscription

[EN] Can I use the software commercially or in any business context?
The license is for *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
if you run Ledsmaster, SLIMax Manager or MotionMax Manager (all versions)  in ANY BUSINESS CONTEXT then a PRO Annual Subscription or a PRO device license is needed to be in conformity of our Terms And Conditions. Any violation of our terms of use may result in the termination without notice of all previously registered licenses.

[FR]Puis-je utiliser le logiciel commercialement ou dans n’importe quel contexte commercial?
La licence est pour * UTILISATION PERSONNELLE UNIQUEMENT
si vous exécutez Ledsmaster, SLIMax Manager ou MotionMax Manager (toutes les versions) dans TOUT CONTEXTE COMMERCIAL ou PROFESSIONNEL vous devez alors souscrire à un abonnement annuel PRO ou une licence individuelle PRO pour être conforme à nos Conditions d’utilisation. Toutes infractions à nos conditions d’utilisation peuvent entraîner la résiliation sans préavis de toutes les licences préalablement enregistrées.

[IT] Posso usare il software per scopi commerciali o in qualsiasi contesto commerciale?
La licenza è valida per * SOLO PER USO PERSONALE *
se si esegue Ledsmaster, SLIMax Manager o MotionMax Manager (tutte le versioni) in QUALSIASI CONTESTO COMMERCIALE o PROFESSIONNAL, è necessario un abbonamento PRO o licenza PRO per rispettare le nostre condizioni generali. Qualsiasi violazione dei nostri termini d’uso può comportare la risoluzione senza preavviso di tutte le licenze precedentemente registrate.

Do I need A PRO Subscription? yes if you:

– supply hardware products with Shiftlights device display supported by Ledsmaster (all versions) or MotionMax Manager (Steering wheel, button box, dashboard, simulator, mounting plates, etc.)

– provide service(s) using Ledsmaster (all versions) or MotionMax Manager  (simulator, course, entertainment, etc. )

– demo your products with Ledsmaster (all versions) or MotionMax Manager (video, showcase, exhibition, etc. )

– provide a racing simulation services for drivers of any kind (services for entertainment or any other type of simulation service) that use our software or demo it with them.

– include any other business using Ledsmaster (all versions) or MotionMax Manager

IMPORTANT: Any violation of our terms of use may result in the termination without notice of all previously registered licenses

No doubt MotionMax Manager or Ledsmaster (all versions) increase the gaming experience and the immersion of your customers. The symbolic fee of PRO subscription allows taking into consideration all the work done in the manager since 2008 to provide the best sim-racing software. Any use of our software in business context must contribute to the projects by making a  donation, obviously this is symbolic fee but it’s a way to contribute to the project and helps us to continue to provide the best manager of game and display devices. A professional grade development, highly customizable and with always more powerful features.

Register your company as a PRO and get your annual subscription by making your contribution per year to EKSIMRacing Projects
contact us if you need more info on PRO registration

 

PRO Subscriber can get access to:
– MotionMax, Ledsmaster and Racing Dash Emulator software support,
– worldwide Auto-Registration for your customers is allowed (your users do not have to worry about license, contact us by email for details)
– pre-ordering bulk licenses pack is allowed with discount price (contact us by email for details)

Contact us by email for more info ( pro_support | at | eksimracing DOT org)

 

PRO Register or Renew Your PRO Subscription:

 

japanDonation issue from Japan, read the FAQ

*subscription duration:
$60   = 6 months
$100 = 1 year
$250 = 3 years
$500 = 6 years (PRO VIP Tech. Support)

Contact us by email (or use this form) for more info








License must be copied into licenses directory:

ATTENTION: Since version 3.2 of SLIMax Manager an “Online Validation” method is used to download and install automatically your license key,  check this FAQ .

Your license is installed automatically (DO NOT OPEN IT) into ../Documents/SLIMax Manager Pro/licenses/  directory.

 

SLIMax Manager do not recognize the device?

There’s 3 main causes if SLIMax Manager do not recognize your device and obviously, windows recognizes your device and the device test has been successfully passed.

1) you didn’t double-check the registration form and provide a WRONG serial number
Contact us by email but we will not deliver a new license without a new and complete registration form ( donation included )

2) you have a SRW-S1 device with a firmware bug, see this FAQ for more details or you provide the right model of SLI device and the good serial number but the license key file is corrupted, contact us (no need to register again)

3) you have a permission issue, run SLIMax Manager as Administrator or check your firewall rules, see the FAQ HERE

For FANATEC (Podium, CSW, CSL, CSR, Porsche or others) owners, just open the Game Devices Properties in Windows Devices And Printers to reset your driver or re-install it, check the FAQ HERE

Registered but Still Waiting For My license…?

You have sent your registration form and your paypal donation for at least 24/48 hours and you have no news, no license?

Please check your  SPAM JUNK MAILBOX first!

THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM your registration / donation is incomplete and the instructions has been sent to you using your email and are usually in your SPAM/JUNK mailbox of your Emailer or contact us by email.

Registering Multiple Devices?

I have recently purchased a second SLI Pro and was wondering if I have to make a second donation to be able to use it as well as my other SLI Pro?

Yes, the license concern the device itself not SLIMax Manager, you need to register each device.

Transferable license to new owner?

if I sell an SLI Pro in the future, will the new owner be able to register that same device with the same serial number I already registered?

1) yes, USB Device License can be trasfered to new owner (EMU license is not transferable), ask the new owner to go in the website to get access to the FAQ, User guides and doc online.

2) the usb device license isn’t transferable for software support, The new owner must make its donation to get access to support forum and exclusive contents and create its support account. This is also a contribution to help us to maintain the forum, hosting service, domain name, updates, etc.

How do I know if I’m already registered?

1) you can login the support forum (only registered account can login the support forum)

2) you have received a notification by email to confirm your registration

3) click the “Profile” button on Software Support Forum and make sure you have “Registered” written

Minimum donation fee to acquire my device or emulator license?

The software license is almost free, it requires a simple contribution of any amount to the EKSIMRacing Foundation (we only accept the USD US Dollar).

Click this line to get more info on How does the software cost?

I still didn’t received my device license key?

ATTENTION: The notification email with instructions to get your license automatically is sent within 24/48h
Check your SPAM JUNK Mailbox if you didn’t get it! contact us by email.

 

 

How to install your license key MANUALLY with SLIMax Mgr ?

Read this FAQ SLIMax Manager Pro DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL your license AUTOMATICALLY

You don’t have to worry about license installation.

How to get my license key if I lost it?

Do not register and donate again if you lost your license key,

SLIMax Manager v3.4 or greater will fetch AUTOMATICALLY your license online if it can’t find it locally. You don’t have to worry about your license.

If latest SLIMax Mgr do not recognized your device and you registered your device before June 2013, your account has expired, upgrade your support account to validate your license and be able to use your device.

 

How to register additional license ( purchase additional license )?

REGISTER (purchase) ADDITIONAL LICENSE:

Additional License

Register ADDITIONAL license is the same process as registering your first license. You need to use Ledsmaster and make a donation in USD to get your license.

EKSIMRacing Foundation is a nonprofit organization and ask you to take part to the project. To get your license make a simple donation in USD only (from $1 to whatever you want). Thank you for your support.

Make your donation only, DO NOT CREATE A NEW SUPPORT ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY OWN ONE, double account is NOT allowed.

Run Ledsmaster
> Select Registration Info menu if the windows is not visible
> Select the device or emulator in the list
> And click the REGISTER button
> and make your donation


Check Your Account Profile (you need to have a support account):

if EKSRIMRacing $ credit is available, a BLUE button will be visible on your support account Profile.
Click the link below to be redirected to your support account profile (copy/paste your EMU SERIAL NUMBER to avoid any error):

LINK TO ACCOUNT PROFILE

Notes:
DO NOT CREATE A NEW SUPPORT ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY OWN ONE, just make your donation.

IMPORTANT:
PLEASE Double-check your device serial number.
If you enter the wrong serial number we will NOT provide you another license.

 

 

 

Register your USB Device or your Emulator

Register your USB Device or VDASH-EMU Emulator

WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST
To lean how to download, install and register
your sim racing device (Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Leo Bodnar, SIM Display,…)
or you virtual racing dash emulator (VDASH-EMU)

Thank you for your interest in EKSIMRacing foundation software

THE BASIC STEPS

DEVICES SUPPORTED

IN SHORT

It’s very easy to use the software, watch the video above. Download, install and run Ledsmaster then click the REGISTER button in Registration Information window to register your steering wheel, USB device or VDASH-EMU software license. Register your support account is important to receive the notification when the license is ready and to receive the information to get started quickly with the software. Get your software license by making a simple donation in USD only (from $1 to whatever you want) to support the projects of EKSIMRacing foundation.

FULL STEPS

Watch the video above and read the basic steps below to get started with your sim racing hardware.

The video above show up the steps to register and is applicable to all sim racing devices including steering wheel (Fanatec, Thrustmaster,…), SIM Display and Leo Bodnar displays and other supported devices.

During the installation the Windows firewall will prompt you to grant access to our software. This is needed to communicate with our licensing server to get your software license automatically.

1

– check if your sim racing hardware is recognized by Windows

2

VDASH-EMU
Click to download and install the latest Ledsmaster

3

CLICK TO READ HOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR SIMULATION OR GAME

– configure your game to send telemetry data. Ledsmaster needs to receive the telemetry from the game to work properly. Also, you need to disable the native support of LED in the game options (if applicable).

More info related to each game supported can be found in the Plugins Pages

4

– run Ledsmaster, click NO on first launch to register your license

5

– a dialog prompt you to register your software license the first time you launch Ledsmaster, click “REGISTER” button to make your contribution in USD (US Dollar) to support EKSIMRacing foundation projects and register your support account.

Donation issue from Japan, read the FAQ

EKSIMRacing Foundation is a nonprofit organization and ask you to take part to the project. To get your license make a simple donation in USD only (from $1 to whatever you want). Thank you for your support.

Your software license and your support account is validated within 24h and a notification is sent to you automatically (login your support account to read your pending messages ),

*IMPORTANT: nothing is sent to you if you don’t have a support account Do not forget to register your account after making your donation to receive the information to get started quickly with the software.

6

– launch Ledsmaster. This time click YES to download, install and validate your software license automatically from our licensing server,

– run your favorite sim or game

You basically do not need anything else to get started

It is recommended to follow the basic steps above. Use the default setup and enjoy your sim racing rig with your favorite game (Ledsmaster supports more than 60 games) and later start to customize your setup to suit your needs.

How to get the display or emulator serial number?

GET USB DEVICE DISPLAY OR EMULATOR SERIAL NUMBER AND REGISTER:

To get the serial number of your USB Device Display, steering wheel or Android/Windows Emulator,

Make sure your hardware is installed and recognized by Windows, launch Ledsmaster (download the latest version) and the ‘Registration Information‘ window should show up the first time you launch the app, if it didn’t then select the menu “Registration Info…

The Registration Info window will open automatically if your are not yet registered and/or your license is not found.

Select the device or emulator line and right-click to copy the type with the serial number.
Notes: the ‘– : prefix before the serial number indicates that the license is not yet installed.

You have now successfully copied your device/emu serial number.

Click the REGISTER button to donate and create your support account.

 

how to get a full access to exclusive content and software support?

Since the 10th anniversary of EKSIMRacing, all registered users can now get access to the exclusive content and software support at no additional cost. So don’t wait and register your display device or emulator.

Click to get more info:

Can I use the software commercially or in any business context?

[EN] Can I use the software commercially or in any business context?
The license is for *PERSONAL USE ONLY*
if you run SLIMax Manager or MotionMax Manager (all versions)  in ANY BUSINESS CONTEXT then a PRO Annual Subscription or a PRO device license is needed to be in conformity of our Terms And Conditions. Any violation of our terms of use may result in the termination without notice of all previously registered licenses. (read the FAQ to get all benefit of PRO Registration).

[FR]Puis-je utiliser le logiciel commercialement ou dans n’importe quel contexte commercial?
La licence est pour * UTILISATION PERSONNELLE UNIQUEMENT
si vous exécutez SLIMax Manager ou MotionMax Manager (toutes les versions) dans TOUT CONTEXTE COMMERCIAL ou PROFESSIONNEL vous devez alors souscrire à un abonnement annuel PRO ou une licence individuelle PRO pour être conforme à nos Conditions d’utilisation. Toutes infractions à nos conditions d’utilisation peuvent entraîner la résiliation sans préavis de toutes les licences préalablement enregistrées. (lisez la FAQ pour obtenir tous les avantages de l’enregistrement PRO).

[IT] Posso usare il software per scopi commerciali o in qualsiasi contesto commerciale?
La licenza è valida per * SOLO PER USO PERSONALE *
se si esegue SLIMax Manager o MotionMax Manager (tutte le versioni) in QUALSIASI CONTESTO COMMERCIALE o PROFESSIONNAL, è necessario un abbonamento PRO o licenza PRO per rispettare le nostre condizioni generali. Qualsiasi violazione dei nostri termini d’uso può comportare la risoluzione senza preavviso di tutte le licenze precedentemente registrate. (leggi le FAQ per ottenere tutti i vantaggi della registrazione PRO).

Do I Need To Register My Fanatec Hardware?

The 8 years old (started November 2013) 100% FREE Fanatec Preview License is now expired (01/01/2022).

EKSIMRacing Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to sim racing since 2007. The software license is almost free, it requires a simple contribution of any amount to the EKSIMRacing Foundation (we only accept the USD US Dollar).
IMPORTANT: Check For Update (or download and install version 3.4.6.7n or greater of SLIMax Manager Pro) before registering your software license.

Thank you for continuous support.

SLIMax Manager do not recognize ANYMORE the device?

if the SLIMax Manager didn’t recognize your device anymore and ask you for registration key this is NOT RELATED TO the software but more a firmware issue (sometime the firmware needs to be re-installed) or an hardware issue (cable, hub, usb port, ….).

Check this FAQ first to see if the device is correctly recognized by Windows, re-install the firmware if needed.

We do not provide hardware support, if it’s an hardware issue contact your hardware supplier directly.

 

SLIMax Manager do not recognize the device?

Since version 3.46.2 of SLIMax Mgr Pro your serial number is now automatically reported to the donation page to avoid any error but read carefully the following information if you report MANUALLY your serial number (which is not recommended).

There’s 3 main causes if SLIMax Manager Pro do not recognize your device (obviously, windows recognizes your usb device and the device test has been successfully passed).

1) you didn’t double-check the registration form and provide a WRONG serial number
We need to generate a new SERIAL NUMBER, send a new donation with the good serial number and with a text “wrong SN registered” in Paypal comments

2) you didn’t double-check the registration form and provide a good serial number but the WRONG model of SLI Device (you choose SLI-PRO in place of SLI-M for example )
Contact us by email  with a short explanation (no need to register again)

3) you provide the right model of SLI device and the good serial number
You have a network communication issue and the license cannot be downloaded from our server. You need to check your Windows configuration and fix it.

So please DOUBLE-CHECK your SERIAL NUMBER and DEVICE or EMU TYPE when you register.

 

 

Get Your License Key with SLIMax Mgr 3.2 or greater

Your license is AUTOMATICALLY downloaded and installed at startup by SLIMax Manager 3.4 or greate if it doesn’t find it locally,

if you are fully registered you normally don’t have to worry about license.

 

Can’t make a donation from Japan, why?

If you try to make a Paypal donation from Japan and received this error message:

 

Login your Paypal account and send money to “Friend or Family” to the EKSIMRacing foundation email ( see the email in the picture above). It seems Japanese can no longer send donation since the April 2013!? this information need to be verified…

PayPalアカウントをログインし、eksimracing Foundationのメールに「友人または家族」にお金を送信します(上の写真のメールを参照)。 2013年4月以降、日本人はもはや寄付を送ることができないようです!? この情報を検証する必要があります…

How to get the display or emulator serial number?
copy the serial number from the “Registration Info” window

ディスプレイまたはエミュレータのシリアル番号を取得する方法は?
「登録情報」ウィンドウからシリアル番号をコピーする

Also, don’t forget to add in Paypal comments:

– your FULL NAME in latin characters (Romaji)

– the type of USB device (VDASH-EMU, SLI-F1, SLI-PRO, SLI-M, SIM Race F1, SIM Race LCD, etc…)

– and the serial number

The correct device type + its serial number and your full name are absolutely needed to generate the license

 

how I can login to the forum and create an account so I can download additional plugins?

Plugins Updates are available to anyone

** you don’t need a support account to get them **

** Select menu “Check For Update” to get the latest plugins **

Click HERE to open the plugins page and get plugins information

Do I need to register as PRO?

 

Click To Read This FAQ

Why SLIMax Manager seems to require a license to use my Fanatec wheel?

Q: Why the license to use my Fanatec wheel (Podium, CSW, CSL, CSR, Porsche or others) is empty ?

A license is required to use your Fanatec hardware with SLIMax Manager Pro but sometime even if you are fully registered SLIMax displays the Registration Information panel with an empty list at startup before closing or without any mention of the Fanatec.

this simply a problem with your Fanatec driver, in most case opening the Device game properties will reset the driver and fix it

(go to Windows Devices And Printers and right-click the Fanatec icon to display the Game Controller Settings and open the properties of your Fanatec),

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sometime you need to re-install the Fanatec driver, check the Fanatec website to download the official driver.

If your Fanatec wheel is correctly installed and recognized you should see the name of the wheel in “Devices And Setups” menu.

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VIRTUALBOX Host Adapter Conflict

VIRTUALBOX Conflict: VirtualBox HOST / Ethernet adapter is catching/rerouting all inbound UDP stream and prevents SLIMax Manager Pro to communicate with VDASH-EMU. Disable the VIRTUALBOX Ethernet adapter on your Windows to be able to use the software.

5 Installation

Where is latest version of iRacing plugin (and all others)?

Latest build of iRacing is ALREADY in latest installer of SLIMax Manager.

Check the Plugins Information page

 ** Plugins Updates are available to anyone from within SLIMax Mgr v3.4.2 or greater **
** Select menu “Check For Update” to get the latest plugins **

Reseting to default SLIMax Manager?

To reset manually the general preferences of SLIMax Manager

1) quit the app
2) open ..\Documents\SLIMax Manager Pro\cfg\ directory
3) delete slimax_options.ecfg

rFactor 2 Installation (including bridge):

The rFactor 2 bridge is a piece of code (dll plugin) that do the bridge between Ledsmaster and the game (rFactor2 and Le Mans Ultimate). The bridge do not manage any hardware and as such it can NOT be in conflict with your display or steering wheel or any hardware, this is just a “proxy” for telemetry data and can be safely installed.

Ledsmaster Installer copy the “bridge” dll for rFactor2 and Le Mans Ultimate into the correct directory if it detects your game installation.

if for some reason the Installer doesn’t find your game installation you have to install the bridge manually.

Use the Plugin Manager to edit the plugin Options and install the corresponding bridge

Note: In Options of game, Hardware Plugin must be activated

rFactor2SLIBridge.dll must be copied to:

C:\Program Files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\rFactor2\Bin64\Plugins

Attention, the path is different if you have the rFactor 2 Steam version:

Steam\steamapps\common\rFactor 2\Bin64\Plugins\rFactor2SLIBridge_x64.dll

Installation of the game bridge for Le Mans Ultimate is same as rFactor2 the only difference is the path
(C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Le Mans Ultimate)

all plugins information are available in Plugins Pages Forum

rFactor Installation (including bridge)?

The latest version of rFactor supported by SLIMax Manager are:

1.255F (Trymedia activation)

or

1.255G (ISI activation).

or

1.255G (Steam activation).

Plugins are already included with SLIMax Manager installer and ONLY the 1.255G (ISI) plugin is activated by default, see the version of the plugin in screenshots below and activate the corresponding version but activate ONLY ONE plugin at the same time.

**Do not activate ALL PLUGINS**

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Check your version of rFactor:

Take a look to my screenshot and compare it with the size of your rFactor.exe…

Note: We do not support the DVD (boxed) version of rFactor and recommend to switch to DIGITAL version available on rFactor.net or Steam.

1.255f 1.255g

 

The SLIMax Mgr bridge is a piece of code (dll plugin) that do the bridge with SLIMax Mgr and the simulation. The bridge do not manage any hardware and as such it can NOT be in conflict with your display or steering wheel or any hardware, this is just a “proxy” for telemetry data and can be safely installed.

SLIMax Mgr installer copy a “bridge” dll into ../Program Files/rFactor/Plugins/ directory if it detects your rFactor installation.

if for some reason the SLIMax Manager Installer didn’t find your rFactor installation you have to install the bridge manually using the internal helper included with SLIMax Mgr v3.3 or greater.

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Note: To work with plugins the Hardware Plugin option must be activated in rFactor.

Live For Speed (LFS) Installation?

LFS installation:

SLIMax Manager Pro is already configured to work with LFS.

LFS Plugin Activation:
check if the plugin is activated first (see how to activate a plugin see here ). The LFS Plugin is ACTIVATED by default.

Edit LFS Configuration in LFS directory:
C:\Program Files (x86)\LFS\cfg.txt:

OutGauge Mode 2
OutGauge Delay 1
OutGauge IP 127.0.0.1
OutGauge Port 30005
OutGauge ID 0

start lfs with insim command (see picture attached) or create a shortcut
“C:\Program Files (x86)\LFS\LFS.exe” /insim=29999

AND activate the Qualify on single player mode (see pictures)

Do not forget to set the QUALIFY delay or SLIMax Mgr will never receive the necessary info to work with LFS.

 

if you know what you are doing and need to change the default setting, open the Plugin Manager to edit LFS Plugin Options:

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Disable native support of FANATEC LED, Display and G27/G29 LED of iRacing

Telemetry is enabled by default but at 60Hz if you use a 6DOF or 5DOF motion platform with MotionMax Manager change the rate of telemetry to 360Hz by editing the ../Documents/iRacing/app.ini file with a text editor:

 

To disable iRacing “native support” of your Fanatec Led/Display or Logitech G27/G29 Led to get access to all features of SLIMax Manager Pro and take a full control of your LED and digits, open iRacing Options and untick the Fanatec and G27 checkbox.

 

 Related FAQ:
Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

How to show SLIMax Manager icon in taskbar (access the menu)?

SLIMax Manager icon in on your system tray (like the Network icon, bottom left). But it’s dismissed Windows after the installation. Read this to show how to unhidden SLIMax Mgr icon and access to its main menu:

As written in the tutorial above you can show the icon by choosing “Show icon and notifications”:

 

Note: you can also show all icons in taskbar:

 

How To Keep SLIMax Manager Window Minimized?

First, check this video tutorial to show the SLIMax Manager icon in taskbar permanently

How To Keep SLIMax Manager Window Minimized?

With SLIMax Manager Pro you just have to select the menu “Keep SLIMax Minimized” to set the option.

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if the option is set the main window will remain minimized even after restarting SLIMax Manager.

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SLIMax Manager Menu is still available from the system tray icon on bottom right of your desktop screen.

 

CHECK YOUR DEVICE BEFORE POSTING IN FORUM:

Check if your device is connected properly before asking for support.

If your device isn’t connected properly contact your hardware supplier as this is typically a hardware/firmware issue.

We do not provide hardware/firmware support.

thanks for your understanding.

Use the SLI-PRO or the SIM RACE Deluxe or SIM RACE F1 configuration app to see if your firmware is ok

you should have:

Version 0.22 or 0.23

 AND NOT *BOOTLOADER*

SLI-PRO FIRMWARE ISSUE:

In Devices and Printers window, you should see SLI-PRO Interface and not bootloader

(bootloader usually means that you need to reinstall your firmware ).

How to configure PiBoSo Games ( Kart Racing PRO, GP Bikes, World Racing Series)?

Kart Racing PRO, GP Bikes and World Racing Series are based on same core game and all titles need their “bridge” to work with SLIMax Manager. The bridge must be installed in the plugins directory of each games and is different for each game.

The SLIMax Mgr bridge is a piece of code (dll plugin) that do the bridge with SLIMax Mgr and the simulation. The bridge do not manage any hardware and as such it can NOT be in conflict with your display or steering wheel or any hardware, this is just a “proxy” for telemetry data and can be safely installed.

Kart Racing Pro

The bridge named “KRPSLIBridge.dlo” can be found in \Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\ directory and is normally installed automatically by SLIMax Mgr during the installation if the KRP directory is found.

If you want to install it manually move it to C:\Program Files (x86)\Kart Racing Pro\plugins\ directory.

Since release 8 of KRP the 64bit bridge plugin must be installed in the 64Bit game directory:

C:\Program Files\Kart Racing Pro\plugins\KRPSLIBridge.dlo

Using the Plugins Manager,
select the plugin
and click the Plugin Options button to open the wizard dialog
followed by Install Bridge button to select the krp.exe application
the wizard will install the bridge automatically


GP Bikes

The bridge named “GPBSLIBridge.dlo” can be found in \Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\ directory and is normally installed automatically by SLIMax Mgr during the installation if the GP Bikes directory is found.

If you want to install it manually move it to C:\Program Files (x86)\GP Bikes\plugins\ directory.

Since beta 15 of GP Bikes the 64bit bridge plugin must be installed in the 64Bit game directory:

C:\Program Files\GP Bikes\gpbikes\plugins\GPBSLIBridge.dlo

Using the Plugins Manager,
select the plugin
and click the Plugin Options button to open the wizard dialog
followed by Install Bridge button to select the GPB Bikes core.exe application
the wizard will install the bridge automatically


World Racing Series

Do not activate GP BIKES plugin  and WRS plugin at the same time

The bridge named “WRSSLIBridge.dlo” can be found in \Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\ directory and is normally installed automatically by SLIMax Mgr during the installation if the  WRS directory is found.

To install it manually move it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\World Racing Series\wrs\plugins\” directory.


MX Bikes

The bridge named “MXBSLIBridge.dlo” can be found in \Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\ directory and is normally installed automatically by SLIMax Mgr during the installation if the MX Bikes directory is found.

To install it manually move it to “C:\Program Files (x86)\MX Bikes\plugins\” directory.

 

 

How to install package, plugin, setup, scripts, etc. with SLIMax Mgr v2.2.4 or greater?

 

Since version 2.2.4 of SLIMax Manager you can install all elements by drag and drop the file onto SLIMax Mgr window directly. The software install automatically this type of files:

  • – package
  • Package contains plugins, setups, scripts, thumbnails,…
  • – license key
  • – plugin
  • – plugin thumbnail
  • – setup
  • – script

Attention: the package overwrites existing files if you have modified setups or scripts, do a backup before installing. Package can also be installed using “Install Package…” menu.

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IMPORTANT: you need to restart SLIMax Manager if you install new plugin and then ACTIVATE it.

Notes: since v3.1 of SLIMax Manager you no longer need to restart after plugins installation.

REMINDER: A package is also a ZIP container, to install manually a package change its extension .pkg to .zip and extract it like any zip archive.

 ** Plugins Updates are available to anyone from within SLIMax Mgr **
** Select menu “Check For Update” to get the latest plugins **

No display in iracing 64Bit (or other 64Bit simulation)?

This is a common error, do not mix 64Bit plugin and with 32Bit simulation. if your simulation is 64Bit run SLIMax Manager 64Bit.  if for some reason you need to run the simulation in 32Bit mode, use SLIMax Mgr 32Bit which can be found inside SLIMax Manager directory.

 

“rFactor Clone” installation (Reiza Marcas, FTruck, GSC, SRW, Superleague,..)?

 the SLIMax Mgr bridge is a piece of code (dll plugin) that do the bridge with SLIMax Mgr and the simulation. The bridge do not manage any hardware and as such it can NOT be in conflict with your display or steering wheel or any hardware, this is just a “proxy” for telemetry data and can be safely installed.

rFactor “Clone” = simulation based on rFactor gMotor renderer.

You need to  copy the rFactor “bridge” dll into ../Plugins/ directory of your “rFactor Clone” simulation. Use the internal helpers to install it automatically. Obviously the Hardware Plugin option in simulation or game settings must be allowed.

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 Reiza

New Reiza titles (games and simulations like Game Stock Car, Formula FTruck, Game Petrobras de Marcas, etc. ) install automatically the SLIMax Manager bridge from their Sync System into Plugins directory of each game,
you should see the ReizaSLIMaxMgrBridge.dll and readme files in Plugins directory after sync and obviously the rFactorSLIBridge.dll can be removed.

SLIMax Manager installer version 3.4.2.6a or greater will check the Reiza bridge installation as well and delete the old rFactorSLIBridge dll if found.

Notes: if you still see rFactorSLIBridge.dll in Reiza plugin options after the update of SLIMax Mgr v3.4.2.6a or greater, delete the file ..\Documents\SLIMax Manager Pro\cfg\plugins_options.ecfg to reset the plugins preferences.

 

Problems with Setting up SLI-Max Manager with Windows 8 or 8.1?

OUTDATED INFORMATION

if you have a permission issue with Window 8 or 8.1, you should check your firewall rules, check the system requirement FAQ as we do not support Windows 8 “RT” only Windows 8 x64 (64bit), see HERE

 

 

 

Fanatec and Conflict with competitors software

Some competitor software that manage SLI devices and/ or Fanatec CSW wheels are so badly coded that MUST BE UNINSTALLED to be able to use SLIMax Manager…

Reminder:
a TRUE BYPASS settings exists in SLIMax Manager to completely ignore Fanatec wheels management if you really want to use native game/sim implementation or competitors software… Restarting SLIMax Mgr is needed after setting the BYPASS to true for the change to take effect.

To bypass Fanatec hardware, run the SLIMaxMgrProNoFanatec64.exe app instead of SLIMaxMgrPro64.exe

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Disable Native Support of Fanatec Hardware in Assetto Corsa

 

ATTENTION FANATEC OWNERS:
Since version 1.12 of Assetto Corsa you must now disable manually the Assetto Corsa native support of Fanatec display/led by editing the ../system/cfg/fanatec.ini file and set ENABLED=0

EDIT FANATEC.INI

 

 

 

 

SET ENABLED=0

Disable Native Support of Fanatec Hardware in Assetto Corsa Competizione

Since release 6 of Early Access of Assetto Corsa Competizione you can now disable the ACC native support of Fanatec display/led in the general game settings to enjoy your Fanatec device with SLIMax Mgr Pro.

 

Also, use Notepad++ to edit the controls.json file and set “EnableManufacturerExtras” to false to prevent the game to use the Logitech, Thrustmaster and Fanatec library. This is the best way to avoid any conflict with SLIMax Manager Pro.

Do I Need To Register My Fanatec Hardware?

The 8 years old (started November 2013) 100% FREE Fanatec Preview License is now expired (01/01/2022).

EKSIMRacing Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to sim racing since 2007. The software license is almost free, it requires a simple contribution of any amount to the EKSIMRacing Foundation (we only accept the USD US Dollar).
IMPORTANT: Check For Update (or download and install version 3.4.6.7n or greater of SLIMax Manager Pro) before registering your software license.

Thank you for continuous support.

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 of rFactor 2

Disable Fanatec / G27 native LED support of rFactor 2 or Le Mans Ultimate to use Ledsmaster:

For Le Mans Ultimate:

Open the game options and disable LED/DIGIT. That’s it!

For rFactor 2:

You must QUIT the game first

open your rFactor 2 profile in /Documents/rFactor 2 folder or for Steam version in your ../Steam/steamapps/rFactor 2 directory
open UserData/Player
and edit your current Fanatec profile to change:

Use Additional Hardware Features=”1” // Whether to use additional hardware features like steering wheel LED
Hardware 3Digit Display=”1” // If hardware has 3-digit display, 0=off, 1=gear, 2=speed

to

Use Additional Hardware Features=”0” // Whether to use additional hardware features like steering wheel LED
Hardware 3Digit Display=”0” // If hardware has 3-digit display, 0=off, 1=gear, 2=speed

IMPORTANT: Do the same thing in UserData/Controller

 

Attention, the rFactor 2 settings in latest version are inJSON format and to disable the native management of Fanatec LED you have to change the following tags in your /UserData/Player/Controller.JSON:

“Use Additional Hardware Features”:true,

to

“Use Additional Hardware Features”:false,

and

“Hardware 3Digit Display:1,

to

“Hardware 3Digit Display:0,

 

  Related FAQ:
Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 of Codemasters games

To let SLIMax Manager Pro manages the display and LED of your wheel, read this FAQ to disable native support of Fanatec (CSW, CSL, CSR, Porsche or others) and G27/G29 on Codemasters Games.

 Related FAQ:
 Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

 

SLIMax Manager stuck on “sim activation”?

You need to activate the plugin corresponding to your game or simulation.

Also, read how to install the bridge for rFactor 1 or rFactor clones simulations (GSC, SRW, etc.):

or the bridge for rFactor 2

 

 Related FAQ:
 Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

Reseting to default SLIMax Manager?

To reset manually the general preferences of SLIMax Manager Pro v3.4.6 or greater

1) quit the app
2) open c:\Users\YourName\Documents\SLIMax Manager Pro\cfg\ directory
3) delete slimax_options.ecfg

Why do I get “NSIS Error” after downloading the full installer?

you get a

“NSIS-Error!.

with

“Installer integrity check has failed. Common cause include incomplete  download and damaged media.
Contact the installer’s author to obtain a new copy. “

1) Your installer is really corrupted and need to be downloaded again

2) or simply your antivirus / firewall (mostly Norton and AVAST) prevent the full installer to be downloaded correctly,

deactivate the antivirus temporarily and download and install it again.

How to get Codemasters GRID 2 working with latest SLIMax Mgr?

Codemasters GRID 2
A: Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\Grid 2\hardwaresettings\ directory

<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="3" />
</hardware_settings_config>

Configure Project CARS to “Use Shared memory”?

Each time you upgrade Project CARS don’t forget to check the status of Shared memory setting.

Project CARS 3

To turn ON telemetry go to SYSTEM > Use Shared Memory > Project CARS 2

Check the plugin page to get the latest info, HERE.

disable RPM/Gear feedback in Settings > Wheel & FFB

 

Project CARS 2

To turn ON telemetry go to SYSTEM > Use Shared Memory > Project CARS 2

Check the plugin page to get the latest info, HERE.

Also, if you have a Fanatec wheel disable RPM/Gear feedback in OPTIONS > CONTROLS > Configuration see the picture below:

 

Project CARS 1

To turn ON telemetry go to Gameplay > Use Shared Memory > Yes

Check the plugin page to get the latest info, HERE.

 

Also, if you have a Fanatec (CSW or others) wheel disable RPM/Gear feedback in Controls Setup see the picture below:

 Related FAQ:
Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

 

For more info visit: https://www.eksimracing.org

My Fanatec CSW wheel is not recogized by SLIMax Manager?

if SLIMax Manager Pro ask you for a license this is  normal, read carefully the Fanatec getting started page to get your license, HERE

if your Fanatec wheel is not recognized by SLIMax Manager, this simply a problem with your Fanatec driver, in most case opening the Device game properties will reset the driver and fix it (go to Windows Devices And Printers and right-click the Fanatec icon to display the Game Controller Settings and open the properties of your Fanatec),

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sometime you need to re-install the Fanatec driver, check the Fanatec website to download the official driver.

If your Fanatec wheel is correctly installed and recognized you should see the name of the wheel in “Devices And Setups” menu.

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SLIMax Manager say Wrong License or Not Found with Fanatec?

If you are fully registered and the Fanatec (Podium, CSW, CSL, CSR, Porsche or others) steering wheel is correctly connected to your PC and no longer recognized by Ledsmaster

this dialog above should pop up when you start Ledsmaster , why?

this simply a problem with your Fanatec driver, in most case opening the Device game properties will reset the driver and fix it

(go to Windows Devices And Printers and right-click the Fanatec icon to display the Game Controller Settings and open the properties of your Fanatec),

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sometime you need to re-install the Fanatec driver, check the Fanatec website to download the official driver.

If your Fanatec wheel is correctly installed and recognized you should see the name of the wheel in “Devices And Setups” menu and NOTHING in “Registration Information” window as Fanatec does not require a license. 😉

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Why SLIMax Manager seems to require a license to use my Fanatec wheel?

Q: Why the license to use my Fanatec wheel (Podium, CSW, CSL, CSR, Porsche or others) is empty ?

A license is required to use your Fanatec hardware with SLIMax Manager Pro but sometime even if you are fully registered SLIMax displays the Registration Information panel with an empty list at startup before closing or without any mention of the Fanatec.

this simply a problem with your Fanatec driver, in most case opening the Device game properties will reset the driver and fix it

(go to Windows Devices And Printers and right-click the Fanatec icon to display the Game Controller Settings and open the properties of your Fanatec),

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sometime you need to re-install the Fanatec driver, check the Fanatec website to download the official driver.

If your Fanatec wheel is correctly installed and recognized you should see the name of the wheel in “Devices And Setups” menu.

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How To Get the Latest Plugins and software

 ** Plugins and SLIMax Manager Updates are available to anyone from within SLIMax Mgr v3.4.2 or greater **
** Select menu “Check For Update” and click the button “Download And Install All” to get the latest plugins **

 Latest Plugins Information are available HERE

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Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 of Automobilista

Disable Fanatec (CSW or others) / G27 native support of Automobilista to use Ledsmaster:

You must QUIT Automobilista first

open your Automobilista profile in your ../Steam/steamapps/Automobilista  directory
open UserData/Controller
and edit your current Fanatec profile to change:

Use Additional Hardware Features=”1” // Whether to use additional hardware features like steering wheel LED
Hardware 3Digit Display=”1″ // If hardware has 3-digit display, 0=off, 1=gear, 2=speed

to

Use Additional Hardware Features=”0” // Whether to use additional hardware features like steering wheel LED
Hardware 3Digit Display=”0” // If hardware has 3-digit display, 0=off, 1=gear, 2=speed

 Related FAQ:
Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

Led of my Logitech steering wheel not working, why?

Your Logitech G29 or G923 or PRO RACING WHEEL rev-led (shiftlights) is not working properly on Windows 10 or Windows 11

Unfortunately there’s a significant issue with G HUB driver on Windows 10/11 which prevent to get access to the rev led (shift-lights) features from SLIMax Manager Pro or from game apps. Sometime this is working after uninstalling G HUB or just quitting G Hub but most of the time it doesn’t work. however, everything is working as expected on Windows 7 using G HUB for Windows 7.

G27 use its own driver and not G HUB so it works.

To get your rev-led ready for SLIMax Manager Pro do not install G Hub but “Logitech Gaming software” (LGS). The steering wheel driver is correctly installed even if LGS indicates no usb device detected after installation (it’s safe to uncheck run at startup in LGS settings and exit LGS).

Follow these links below to download the corresponding version:

Windows 10/11 64-bit
https://download01.logi.com/web/ftp/pub/techsupport/gaming/LGS_9.04.49_x64_Logitech.exe

Windows 8/7 64-bit
https://download01.logi.com/web/ftp/pub/techsupport/gaming/LGS_9.02.74_x64_Logitech.exe

Logitech Gaming Software Download link:
https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025298053

VIRTUALBOX Host Adapter Conflict

VIRTUALBOX Conflict: VirtualBox HOST / Ethernet adapter is catching/rerouting all inbound UDP stream and prevents SLIMax Manager Pro to communicate with VDASH-EMU. Disable the VIRTUALBOX Ethernet adapter on your Windows to be able to use the software.

SLIMax Manager 32/64Bit software failing to load on start, App won’t start?

***************************************************************

Since version 3.2 of SLIMax Manager the MS C++ Runtime are

now automatically installed, so upgrade your SLIMax Mgr to

3.2 or greater and everything should be ok.

***************************************************************

 

app start with this error:

“The application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect”

or  “The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect.”

or “msvcr100.dll is missing from your computer”

if the application (SLIMax Manager or Proxies or other app)  won’t start with this error above. It’s usually because Microsoft C++ Runtime lib version is missing on your windows installation,  download and install the latest SLIMax Manager Installer.

See the system requirements FAQ HERE.

 

Using 2 identical SLI devices alternatively on the same PC ( 2 SLI-PRO or 2 SIM RACE F1 for example)?

 

With the new version 3.4 or greater of SLIMax Manager, the same installation can be use with all your SLI devices

 

Where do I install SLIMax Manager PLUGIN?

SLIMax Manager plugin must be installed inside the “plugins” folder of SLIMax Mgr directory (typically: ..\Program Files (x86)\SLIMax Manager Pro\plugins ).

You can do it manually or just drop the plugin onto SLIMax Manager window (see the FAQ HERE).

 ** Plugins Updates are available to anyone from within SLIMax Mgr v3.4.2 or greater **
** Select menu “Check For Update” to get the latest plugins **

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How to activate or deactivate plugin?

Select the Plugins Manager to activate your plugin.

 

 

6 Setup And Configuration

How to use switch as encoder?

Since version 3.4.1 of SLIMax Manager you can use rotary switches as encoders.

The new SWITCH AS ENCODER function works like this, really straightforward don’t worry:

IMPORTANT: A rotary switch 12 positions will never be a true encoder and this is why this function is limited and needs to be calibrated each time you go on track. The calibration starts automatically the first time you change the position of the switch. Do not touch (change position of) the switch during calibration and before entering track set your switch at its neutral position (position ZERO to get at least 10 steps forward or in pos. 6 for example to get 5 backward + 5 forward ).

 

Example with rFactor 2:
Imagine the Temporary Boost of rFactor 2 settings set with key q to increase value and w to dicrease value and you want to manage it with your switch 3 connected to your display device like the SLI-PRO or SIM RACE F1:

Edit your rFactor 2 SLI-PRO setup with Advanced Options
Double-click the function switch3_as_encoder
Enter key up/down = q/w
SAVE

 

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Example with iRacing
(McLaren MP4-30 and the switch 9 of SIM Race F1 device display):

Edit iRacing OPTIONS/Controls/Diff Entry Inc with D key
Edit iRacing OPTIONS/Controls/Diff Entry Dec with C key

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Edit your SLIMax Manager Pro setup using Advanced Options Panel

SIMRACEF1 > switch9_as_encoder and enter D and C key and save

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that’s it!

SLIMax Manager Hidden shortcuts:

SLIMax Manager Hidden shortcuts:

SHIFT + ALT + F1 = Show / Hide SLIMax Manager window

SHIFT + ALT + F2 = Show / Hide Debug Console window

SHIFT + ALT + F3 = Reload scripts (simulation/game must be paused before)

open the General Options to edit these HOTKEY

Why the ABS Effect not working with my Fanatec CSP?

FANATEC ABS And THROTTLE Effects

 

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The true ABS Effect works ONLY  with simulation or game API that provide a DYNAMIC status level of ABS like the old Live For Speed game

if you try this effect with a STATIC value of ABS level (almost all sim/games), this will not be a TRUE ABS effect but it can be cool as well, give it a try and you will see… 😉

You need the latest version of Ledsmaster and CSP (Fanatec Pedals Set V2/V3)

Important points to know about ABS Effect behavior:

  1. The ABS Effect needs a dynamic ABS Level value to work as A TRUE abs effect (Live For Speed provides this telemetry data for example)
  2. Activate the effect on other sim with static value result to vibrate the brake pedal when pressed and is called a “fake ABS Effect” but seems to be appreciated by Codemasters F1 fanboys 😉
  3. See the screenshots, the recommended value in Fanatec setup is 115 to 220 (135 to 200 is good) and obviously the setup must be selected

 

When it is connected to USB Port as a standalone Pedals Set edit the CSP device setup (recommended)

 

When CSP is connected to the Base wheel edit your Fanatec setup:

Notes:

IMPORTANT: Do not forget to activate the throttle Axe #1 on CSP v3 setup

Ledsmaster have a potential issue which prevent to use the ABS Effect with your CSP if more than ONE controller is connected (the second controller can potentially reset to zero the ABS effect). You may need to activate the ABS effect on all controllers connected to fix it.

 

 

iRacing COMBO SETUP behaviors included

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“COMBO” setups are outdated and only provided for backward compatibility, we recommend to use other car setups or create your own.

For your convenience, SLIMax Manager is provided with a COMBO SETUP for iRacing simulation that choose automatically the right settings for you depending the car you drive. This can be very useful as the shiftlights method, Optimal Shiftpoints and other settings are selected automatically to reflect the engine specs but the disadvantage is that any settings change made with SLIMax Mgr (i.e. in Basic or Advanced Options… ) will be discarded in favor of the COMBO SETUP which use a script to supersede all other settings…

2 solutions:

1) No change, you are happy with the current iRacing Combo Setup, it is good enough for you

2) Disable iRacing Combo, don’t choose the setup named …_iracing_combo.cfg and go to “Select Devices Setups” menu and choose the default settings for your device and create your own. See how to create a custom setup step by step FAQ.

Dual Colors Shiftlights?

You don’t need a script to display a dual green/red or red/blue shiftlights,
1) open the Advanced panel,
2) set your SHIFTLIGHTS METHOD method to 2 (percentage)
3) double-click RPM THRESHOLD PERCENTAGE to see the sliders and just shift left all values and set blue led to zero

See the FAQ here to learn how to change RPM curve

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Here is 2 screenshots above with Cadillac cts-v with custom dual led green/red shiftlights in action.

Here is 4 QUICK screenshots of the iRacing Riley Daytona Prototype car with a custom dual led red/blue shiftlights in action.

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Change RPM threshold value with percentage shiftlights method?

SLIMax Manager v2.1 or greater introduce a new way to enter your percentage value for Shiftlights method 2

1) open Advanced Options panel 

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2) select SHIFTLIGHTS > SHIFTLIGHTS_METHOD > percentage method 2

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3) double-click RPM_THRESHOLD_PERCENTAGE tag or click the Edit Selection button to display the helper and change the RPM SHIFTLIGHTS CURVE  by using the sliders

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4) don’t forget to Apply and Save your change

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You can do the same thing with Absolute Method (3) using rpm value and not percentage.

 

Is it possible to have the gear showing with the limiter on?

Yes, open Advanced Options panel edit your setup and allow or disallow the Limiter char in Pit limiter section.

Manage left and right digits panels:

SLIMax Manager v2.1 or greater introduce a new wizard to chose with ease the information to display on left and right digits panel.

 Open Advanced Options panel , section DISPLAY and double-click the left or right display functions (or click Edit Selection button):

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Note: if you don’t have any switch connected to your SLI-PRO device, choose the function by default in position 1

To delete unwanted function, select last line and click the button ‘-‘ and button ‘+’ to add one.

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don’t forget to APPLY and save your change

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Shiftlights method 2 and RPM Wizard Tips:

** This tutorial works only with the latest version of SLIMax Manager **

You have to select the percentage method and configure your RPM threshold values.

1) open Advanced Options panel and select
settings > SHIFTLIGHTS >  SHIFTLIGHTS METHOD and then enter value: 2

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2) double-click RPM THRESHOLD PERCENTAGE tag to show the Wizard panel and change value with sliders

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 Check the presets to get a basic curve done quickly and then change the values with the sliders to suit your needs

Using the Button To char mapping wizard to simulate a keystroke:

OUTDATED
Read the updated FAQ here:

https://www.eksimracing.org/f-a-q/buttons-to-char-mapping-wizard/

 

We are going to use the new button to char mapping function (simulate a keystroke when pressing a button) included in SLIMax Manager using the wizard panel.

First download the latest version of SLIMax Manager (v2.2.0.5 or greater is required )
and follow the topic HERE to create a new custom settings for rFactor2 in our example.

1) open Advanced panel
2) select SLIPRO > BUTTONSCHARSMAPPING tag
3) set it to true
4) click APPLY button to apply your change
5) save your settings

 

6) now double-click the BTNCHARLIST tag to define the mapping

For our stupid example 😉 we are going to map button 3 to key ‘H’ to toggle ON/OFF headlights

7) when you double-click the BTNCHARSLIST tag a wizard panel show up and let you choose:
a) the button from 1 to 16
b) the key
c) the delay in ms
d) the modifier SHIFT or ALT or CTRL

8 ) in our example we use the key ‘H’, the default delay 200ms and no modifier
9) click OK to save your change
10) APPLY the change to the TAG and save settings file

Now pressing button 3 of your SLI-PRO device toggle ON/OFF headlights in rFactor2

Obviously, the button 3 MUST NOT be assigned in the rFactor 2 simulation to avoid any conflict.

 

Create a custom settings file step by step:

For this example of creation of custom setup we are going to make a settings file for iRacing :

1) open Advanced Options panel

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2) choose the default settings of your device by clicking the device icon on top shelf.

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3) use the button export to save a copy of the current settings file
4) and give it a name

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5)  do your change and select your new custom setup in “Select Devices Setups” menu

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Notes: it could be necessary to select “Update Setup List” to see your custom setup in the setups menu

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Codemasters DiRT 3 PATCH Beware!

Since the last update 1.2 of Codemasters DiRT3, all motion simulators and outgauge software are not working anymore (those using extradata=”1” – extended UDP packet with information needed for SLI Devices).

Beware, DO NOT UPDATE any more your Codies games or downgrade if possible to continue using your rig. We are waiting for a new patch that will fix it…

ATTENTION: DiRT Showdown 1.0 seems to be affected by this nasty bug!

 

LFS Hot Lap challenge not working, why?

Impossible, Live For Speed API doesn’t allow to use outgauge info in hot lap challenge mode.

F1 2011 wont display race position?

Unfortunately the position is not included in the poor Codemasters API v1 of F1 2010/2011 games. SLIMax Mgr will not be able to display it. Upgrade to F1 2012 or greater, the Codemasters API v2 is more complete and includes Position, KERS, DRS etc..

Load settings for my simulation?

To load settings for your current simulation, for example iRacing:

select the appropriate settings file  in “Select Devices Setups” menu.

 

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Use switch to chars mapping to simulate a keystroke with Rotary Switch:

 

Example of creating a MACRO (sequence of keystrokes) with rotary switch 6:

Open Advanced Options panel and browse the SIM RACE F1 setup for example,

Select the tag SWITCH6_AXE6_ALLOWED and set it to true

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and then double-click SWITCH 6 keys mapping list to assign  keystrokes to the positions of the switch (maximum 7 keys to each position of the switch)
again don’t forget to APPLY your change and SAVE.

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CHECK YOUR DEVICE BEFORE POSTING IN FORUM:

Check if your device is connected properly before asking for support.

If your device isn’t connected properly contact your hardware supplier as this is typically a hardware/firmware issue.

We do not provide hardware/firmware support.

thanks for your understanding.

Use the SLI-PRO or the SIM RACE Deluxe or SIM RACE F1 configuration app to see if your firmware is ok

you should have:

Version 0.22 or 0.23

 AND NOT *BOOTLOADER*

SLI-PRO FIRMWARE ISSUE:

In Devices and Printers window, you should see SLI-PRO Interface and not bootloader

(bootloader usually means that you need to reinstall your firmware ).

How to change led when speed limiter (Pit limiter) is activated?

You have 2 possibilities to change the method for flashing / blinking the LED or digits when pit limiter (speed-limiter) is activated in simulation :

1 using Basic Options panel

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Don’t forget to SAVE your change.

or by using Advanced Options panel:

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How to install package, plugin, setup, scripts, etc. with SLIMax Mgr v2.2.4 or greater?

 

Since version 2.2.4 of SLIMax Manager you can install all elements by drag and drop the file onto SLIMax Mgr window directly. The software install automatically this type of files:

  • – package
  • Package contains plugins, setups, scripts, thumbnails,…
  • – license key
  • – plugin
  • – plugin thumbnail
  • – setup
  • – script

Attention: the package overwrites existing files if you have modified setups or scripts, do a backup before installing. Package can also be installed using “Install Package…” menu.

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IMPORTANT: you need to restart SLIMax Manager if you install new plugin and then ACTIVATE it.

Notes: since v3.1 of SLIMax Manager you no longer need to restart after plugins installation.

REMINDER: A package is also a ZIP container, to install manually a package change its extension .pkg to .zip and extract it like any zip archive.

 ** Plugins Updates are available to anyone from within SLIMax Mgr **
** Select menu “Check For Update” to get the latest plugins **

Disable Native Support of Fanatec Hardware in Assetto Corsa

 

ATTENTION FANATEC OWNERS:
Since version 1.12 of Assetto Corsa you must now disable manually the Assetto Corsa native support of Fanatec display/led by editing the ../system/cfg/fanatec.ini file and set ENABLED=0

EDIT FANATEC.INI

 

 

 

 

SET ENABLED=0

Configure Project CARS to “Use Shared memory”?

Each time you upgrade Project CARS don’t forget to check the status of Shared memory setting.

Project CARS 3

To turn ON telemetry go to SYSTEM > Use Shared Memory > Project CARS 2

Check the plugin page to get the latest info, HERE.

disable RPM/Gear feedback in Settings > Wheel & FFB

 

Project CARS 2

To turn ON telemetry go to SYSTEM > Use Shared Memory > Project CARS 2

Check the plugin page to get the latest info, HERE.

Also, if you have a Fanatec wheel disable RPM/Gear feedback in OPTIONS > CONTROLS > Configuration see the picture below:

 

Project CARS 1

To turn ON telemetry go to Gameplay > Use Shared Memory > Yes

Check the plugin page to get the latest info, HERE.

 

Also, if you have a Fanatec (CSW or others) wheel disable RPM/Gear feedback in Controls Setup see the picture below:

 Related FAQ:
Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

 

For more info visit: https://www.eksimracing.org

Getting Started with Codemasters Proxy Server

Click this link to get more info on Codemasters Proxy Server

 

 

Configure Race Room Racing Experience (R3E) From Sector3 Studios

rrr3e_download

The configuration is pretty simple as the “shared memory” flag (allow sending data that contains car telemetry and contextual info) is already activated.

You just need to deactivated the Fanatec Native support if you own a Fanatec steering wheel, goto control settings and map any button or keyboard Key to REV LED’s Toggle and Fanatec LED/Display functions to be able to switch OFF the native management (press several time until OFF is displayed) and let SLIMax Manager takes the control of your Fanatec wheel LED/DISPLAY.

New version of the RaceRoom Launcher:

Old Version:

2 settings to bypass the Fanatec display (3xDIGITS panel or the OLED display) and the REV LED and FLAG LED

 

Thanks to R3E Developers we have now a simple way to bypass of the native Fanatec management.


[OUTDATED] Very Old version ( no longer needed ):
You need to edit your ControlSet file each time you change your devices configuration (Controller Profile in game settings). The file is available in

c:\Users\-username-\Documents\MyGame\Simbin\RaceRoom Racing Experience Install #\UserData\ControlSet\

Edit the file with a text editor and set the tag below to 0 (zero):

G27 Led range low=”0.0″ // Min: 0.00, Max: 1.00, Default: 0.81

G27 Led range high=”0.0″ // Min: 0.00, Max: 1.00, Default: 0.96

Led Display Enabled=”0″ // Steering Wheel Led Display Default: 1

 

IMPORTANT: CAP The Frame Rate!
Well, it seems in current version of R3E that you can’t limit the FPS to give some CPU to all other apps running in background, this is a limitation of the simulation… For now we suggest to activate the VSync in video settings if your monitors is under 60Hz…

Disable Native Support of Fanatec Hardware in Assetto Corsa Competizione

Since release 6 of Early Access of Assetto Corsa Competizione you can now disable the ACC native support of Fanatec display/led in the general game settings to enjoy your Fanatec device with SLIMax Mgr Pro.

 

Also, use Notepad++ to edit the controls.json file and set “EnableManufacturerExtras” to false to prevent the game to use the Logitech, Thrustmaster and Fanatec library. This is the best way to avoid any conflict with SLIMax Manager Pro.

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 of rFactor 2

Disable Fanatec / G27 native LED support of rFactor 2 or Le Mans Ultimate to use Ledsmaster:

For Le Mans Ultimate:

Open the game options and disable LED/DIGIT. That’s it!

For rFactor 2:

You must QUIT the game first

open your rFactor 2 profile in /Documents/rFactor 2 folder or for Steam version in your ../Steam/steamapps/rFactor 2 directory
open UserData/Player
and edit your current Fanatec profile to change:

Use Additional Hardware Features=”1” // Whether to use additional hardware features like steering wheel LED
Hardware 3Digit Display=”1” // If hardware has 3-digit display, 0=off, 1=gear, 2=speed

to

Use Additional Hardware Features=”0” // Whether to use additional hardware features like steering wheel LED
Hardware 3Digit Display=”0” // If hardware has 3-digit display, 0=off, 1=gear, 2=speed

IMPORTANT: Do the same thing in UserData/Controller

 

Attention, the rFactor 2 settings in latest version are inJSON format and to disable the native management of Fanatec LED you have to change the following tags in your /UserData/Player/Controller.JSON:

“Use Additional Hardware Features”:true,

to

“Use Additional Hardware Features”:false,

and

“Hardware 3Digit Display:1,

to

“Hardware 3Digit Display:0,

 

  Related FAQ:
Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 of Codemasters games

To let SLIMax Manager Pro manages the display and LED of your wheel, read this FAQ to disable native support of Fanatec (CSW, CSL, CSR, Porsche or others) and G27/G29 on Codemasters Games.

 Related FAQ:
 Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

 

Fanatec Formula Rim buttons index to use with Buttons to keys (chars) mapping

Fanatec CSW Formula Rim buttons index to use with Buttons to keys (chars) mapping

If you want to simulate a keystroke when you press a button :

Open SLIMax Manager Advanced Options panel

Choose your setup if it’s not selected

set Buttons to Key Mapping Allowed tag  to true (don’t forget to click ‘APPLY’ button to save your change)

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then double-click Buttons Keys Mapping List tag to open the wizard panel and enter your MACRO  for each button to simulate keyboard keystrokes, with char, delay and modifier (up to 7 keys in a sequence)

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you have to identify your button number (see the picture below for the Fanatec CSW Formula Rim)

 

Using Derek Speare Design Button Box with SLIMax Manager

SLIMax Manager recognizes any HID Compliant Gameware including any Derek Speare Design (DSD) Button Box. To assign a button or encoder or switch open the Advanced Options to edit your setup and assign your buttons, encoders, switches or axe to any function like in a game settings.

 

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Assign button, encoder, switch of your wheel to manage SLIMax Manager functions

 

Since version 3.4 of SLIMax Manager the control mapping is directly included into the setup.

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SLIMax Manager manages buttons, encoders, switches and axes of any USB Controllers including Fanatec CSW, CSL, CSR, Porsche or others, Logitech G25/G27/G29/G920, SRW-S1 and Thrustmaster wheels and buttons Box, gamepad, shifter, joystick and any USB device HID compliant.

To assign a function open your setup in Advanced Panel and double-click the function then press button or turn encoder or switch to let SLIMax Mgr binds the function with the control (almost like in game controls setup).

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Disable native support of FANATEC LED, Display and G27/G29 LED of iRacing

Telemetry is enabled by default but at 60Hz if you use a 6DOF or 5DOF motion platform with MotionMax Manager change the rate of telemetry to 360Hz by editing the ../Documents/iRacing/app.ini file with a text editor:

 

To disable iRacing “native support” of your Fanatec Led/Display or Logitech G27/G29 Led to get access to all features of SLIMax Manager Pro and take a full control of your LED and digits, open iRacing Options and untick the Fanatec and G27 checkbox.

 

 Related FAQ:
Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

Advanced Options How to get help on Setup Functions?

SETUP HELP (version 3.4 or greater )

To open the contextual setup help, click the button HELP on top right of Advanced Options panel:

The HELP is available in US/UK English, French and Italian.

Click the PAGE 2 to get the list of TAGs of SLIMax Manager Pro Setup (cfg file).

How to speed up the refresh rate of laptime, it seems slowed down since version 3.1?

Open General Options and change the delay of lap time refresh rate and delta time refresh rate.

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How to change speed unit MPH to KMH?

To change the speed unit from US/Imperial to Metric or MPH to KMH (KPH):

 

1) Open Basic Options panel

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2) Select the device icon to load current setup and change speed unit to KPH ( Km/h, METRIC)

How to bring to front Debug Script Console window?

Run SLIMax Manager and select menu > scripts > Toggle Debug Console…

Hotkey by default to bring to front Debug Console is ALT + SHIFT + F2 and can be changed in General Options

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Speedlimiter doesnt work on rfactor why?

You do not have the official DIGITAL release of rFactor. Check the installation FAQ HERE and update your rFactor version.

What info can be displayed on left and right panel of my device with SLIMax Manager?

The information displayed on your left and right digits panel of your display device depends on the level of information available in the API of the simulation or game you are using.

This point is important, SLIMax Manager Pro, if it can’t be calculated, cannot guess a missing info.

All information below are *NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL GAMES or SIMULATIONS*

2018-02 functions list:

1.speed
2.fuel
3.position
4.laps completed
5.sector
6.total laps
7.water temp
8.oil temp
9.lap time
10.best laptime
11.last laptime
12.iRacing current partial (off)
13.iRacing vs best lap
14.iRacing vs optimal lap
15.iRacing vs optimal sector (off)
16.iRacing vs session best lap
17.iRacing vs session optimal lap
18.iRacing vs session optimal sector (off)
19.real time diff vs best records
20.real time diff vs last lap
21.Remaining laps for fuel in tank
22.rpm
23.track size(km)
24.distance (km)
25.kers
26.kers max
27.drs
28.kers percent
29.wheels temp FL
30.wheels temp FR
31.wheels temp RL
32.wheels temp RR
33.wheels press FL
34.wheels press FR
35.wheels press RL
36.wheels press RR
37.brakes temp FL
38.brakes temp FR
39.brakes temp RL
40.brakes temp RR
41.time remaining
42.system time
43.time elapsed
44.last sector time(3, 1 and 2)
45.PIT
46.Safety Car
47.real time diff vs last + sector diff
48.real time diff vs best records + sector diff
49.current sector time (3, 1 and 2)
50.best sector1
51.best sector2
52.last sector1
53.last sector2
54.last sector3
55.best sector3
56.current sector1
57.current sector2
58.current sector3
59.rFactor real time diff vs last lap + sector
60.rFactor real time diff vs best records + sector
61.last LP + current sectors time (1 and 2)
62.last LP + last sectors time (1 and 2)
63.ultimate best lap time
64.utimate best sector 1
65.utimate best sector 2
66.utimate best sector 3
67.fuel mix
68.throttle shape
69.ENG
70.STOP
71.BOOT
72.IN
73.ING
74.ONE
75.BBAL
76.Brake Bias
77.Clutch
78.Brake
79.Throttle
80.BOOST
81.OSP
82.OSP Factor
83.FLAG
84.Diff Entry
85.ENT
86.Diff Middle
87.MID
88.Diff Exit
89.EXT
90.Engine Braking
91.TRQ
92.Engine Power
93.MODE
94.Fuel Mix
95.MIX
96.Throttle Shape
97.PED
98.Antiroll Bar Front
99.ARBF
100.Antiroll Bar Rear
101.ARBR
102.Left Weight Jacket
103.WJL
104.Right Weight Jacket
105.WJR
106.Front Flap
107.FFLAP
108.Rear Flap
109.RFLAP
110.SLI-PRO fuel : speed (left function)
111.SLI-PRO position : speed (left function)
112.SLI-PRO laps : speed (left function)
113.SLI-PRO sector : speed (left function)
114.SLI-PRO laps : total laps (left function)
115.SLI-PRO RPM : GEAR (left function)
116.Gear
117.ABS value
118.ABS
119.Traction Control
120.TC
121.Fuel (Kilogram)
122.SLI-PRO fuel(Kg) : speed (left function)
123.Turbo Boost
124.Rev Limit
125.Clutch Percentage
126.Brake Percentage
127.Throttle Percentage
128.Fuel Per Lap
129.rFactor real time diff vs last lap
130.rFactor real time diff vs best records

version prior to 3.4.2 of SLIMax Manager Pro was limited to the first 127 functions

128.Fuel Per Lap
129.rFactor real time diff vs last lap
130.rFactor real time diff vs best records

version greater than 3.4.3 of SLIMax Manager Pro

131.Fuel laps consumption
132.Total fuel in tank at start
133.Clutch bitting point find (BPF)
134.BtPt
135.Find
136.Fuel Per Lap (Kilogram)
137.Diff Current with Last Sector

Open the Advanced Options panel and edit left or right display functions

These functions can be assign easily to a button or encoder or a 12 position rotary switch (see DISPLAY > CONTROLS section).

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Steelseries SRW-S1 wheel buttons index to use with Buttons to char mapping

If you want to simulate a keystroke when you press a button (check also this FAQ ):

Open SLIMax Manager Advanced Options panel

Choose your setup if it’s not selected

set Buttons to Key Mapping Allowed tag  to true (don’t forget to click ‘APPLY’ button to save your change)

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then double-click Buttons Keys Mapping List tag to open the wizard panel and enter your MACRO  for each button to simulate keyboard keystrokes, with char, delay and modifier (up to 7 keys in a sequence)

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you have to identify your button number (see the picture below for the Steelseries SRW-S1 Steering wheel)

 

Getting Started With SLIMax Virtual Dash Emulator (VDASH-EMU)

SLIMax Virtual Dash Emu (VDASH-EMU)

Click the link below to get started with SLIMax Virtual Dash Emulator (VDASH-EMU)

SLIMax Virtual Dash Emulator

Disable native support of FANATEC and G27 of Automobilista

Disable Fanatec (CSW or others) / G27 native support of Automobilista to use Ledsmaster:

You must QUIT Automobilista first

open your Automobilista profile in your ../Steam/steamapps/Automobilista  directory
open UserData/Controller
and edit your current Fanatec profile to change:

Use Additional Hardware Features=”1” // Whether to use additional hardware features like steering wheel LED
Hardware 3Digit Display=”1″ // If hardware has 3-digit display, 0=off, 1=gear, 2=speed

to

Use Additional Hardware Features=”0” // Whether to use additional hardware features like steering wheel LED
Hardware 3Digit Display=”0” // If hardware has 3-digit display, 0=off, 1=gear, 2=speed

 Related FAQ:
Configure your game or simulation to send telemetry data

LED seem to freeze on turns using Fanatec. Why?

Your shiftlights (REV LED) of your displays and steering wheel seem to freeze on turns using Fanatec hardware and you do not have any CSP V2 and CSP V3 pedals set. You activated by error the CSP ABS/THROTTLE effects but your do not have the CSP connected. Deactivate them by putting their values at ZERO (0).

Edit your SLIMax Fanatec configuration, go to Advanced Options (settings > FANATEC ) and set values of “fanatec csp throttle effect” and fanatec csp abs effect” to 0 (zero)

Make sure to APPLY, SAVE and RESTART SLIMax Manager Pro.

When OSP (Optimal Shift Point) is triggered?

Why the first time I enter the track OSP isn’t triggered when gear 4 and beyond are engaged?

1) OSP by default start with gear 2 and don’t use the last gear (you can change this in setup)
2) OSP by default use the MAX FORWARD GEARS AT STARTUP  info to determine the max forward gears of current car (almost all simulations API does not provide this info)
3) At startup OSP works only with gear 2 and 3, excepted if you change the MAX FORWARD GEARS AT STARTUP in your setup because the simulation API doesn’t give us the number of gears of current car

Conclusion, if you want to have an OSP up and ready at startup, you have two choices:
1) you drive only ONE type of car so you can change MAX FORWARD GEARS AT STARTUP with a fixed value (i.e. using always F1 cars = 7 )
2) you drive more than one type of car (i.e. GT and F1 ), so when you go on the track engage all gears before leaving the stand

IMPORTANT:
rFactor 2 and Project CARS API provide the max forward gears info, so they are not affected.

Most common error with Simbin GTR2 and other Simbin games?

You need to change your PLR file (Simbin Profile) before using SLIMax Mgr and your USB device.
Search for “Write Shared Memory” and set it to “1“. see the Simbin section for more details.

For info:
the GTR2 Setup (PLR) is on .\GTR2\UserData\PLAYER\PLAYER.PLR

where PLAYER = your GTR2 player name

open this file with notepad.exe and follow FAQ instructions

How to get Codemasters F1 20XX, Dirt Rally, DiRT2 and DiRT3 working with latest SLIMax Mgr software?

ATTENTION (common error):
Here we are talking about setup the game to send telemetry data by editing the setup file in ../DOCUMENTS/MY GAMES/ directory and NOT in the game directory.

 


F1 22 PC Steam and XB/PS Console version (API v10)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec hardware)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings
To configure F1 22, launch the game and in Telemetry settings:

– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– set the rate to 60Hz,
do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which is your PC (localhost),
– format: 2022

 

Notes For XBOX/PlayStation PS5/PS4:
This “REMOTE Management” configuration includes:


– a game console connected to your LAN network
– a PC or laptop (also connected to your LAN) running SLIMax Manager Pro and the F1 22 Console bridge app
– USB dash display connected to your PC or Laptop
– or/and a VDASH-EMU running on Windows or Android Tablet

(VDASH-EMU is recommended so you can put the tablet under the TV to get a clear view of telemetry data during your game session on console)

follow the above instruction to activate telemetry in game but change the IP:
– Enter the IP address (192.168.x.x) of your PC running SLIMax Manager Pro

Check For Update to get the F1 22 Console Bridge app (installed automatically inside the SLIMax Manager Pro directory)
To start a session run the F1 22 Console Bridge on the PC after SLIMax Manager Pro
(find the app inside SLIMax Manager Pro application directory)

 


F1 2021 PC Steam and XB1/PS4 Console version (API v9)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec hardware)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings
To configure F1 2021, launch the game and in Telemetry settings:

– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– set the rate to 60Hz,
do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which is your PC (localhost),
– format: 2021
– set audience to: Restricted

Notes For XBOX/PS4:
This “REMOTE Management” configuration includes:


– a game console connected to your LAN network
– a PC or laptop (also connected to your LAN) running SLIMax Manager Pro and the F1 2021 Console bridge
– USB dash display connected to your PC or Laptop
– or/and a VDASH-EMU running on Windows or Android Tablet

(VDASH-EMU is recommended so you can put the tablet under the TV to get a clear view of telemetry data during your game session)

follow the above instruction to activate telemetry in game but change the IP:
– Enter the IP address (192.168.x.x) of your PC running SLIMax Manager Pro

Check For Update to get the F1 Console Bridge app (installed automatically inside the SLIMax Manager Pro directory)

To start a session run the F1 2021 Console Bridge on the PC after SLIMax Manager Pro
(find the app inside SLIMax Manager Pro application directory)

 


F1 2020 PC Steam and XB1/PS4 Console version (API v8)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec hardware)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings

To configure F1 2020, simply launch the game and in Telemetry settings:

– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– set the rate to 60Hz,
do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which is your PC (localhost),
– format: 2020

Notes For XBOX/PS4:

The IP address (192.168.x.x) is the IP of your PC running SLIMax Mgr Pro and you can use F1 2017 Console Bridge with UDP Format: Legacy or OLD

 


F1 2019 PC Steam and XB1/PS4 Console version (API v7)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec hardware)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings

To configure F1 2019, simply launch the game and in Telemetry settings
– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– set the rate to 60Hz,
do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which is your PC (localhost),
– format: 2019

Notes For XBOX/PS4:

The IP address (192.168.x.x) is the IP of your PC running SLIMax Mgr Pro and you can use F1 2017 Console Bridge with UDP Format: Legacy

 

 


DiRT Rally 2.0  (API v3)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\DiRT Rally 2.0\hardwaresettings\ directory

 


 

F1 2018 PC Steam and XB1/PS4 Console version (API v6)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr Pro manage them)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings

To configure F1 2018, simply launch the game and in UDP settings
– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– set the rate to 60Hz,
do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which is your PC (localhost),
– format: 2018

Notes For XBOX/PS4:
The IP address (192.168.x.x) is the IP of your PC running SLIMax Mgr Pro and you can use F1 2017 Console Bridge with UDP Format: Legacy

 


F1 2017 PC Steam and XB1/PS4 Console version (API v5)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr Pro manage them)

The UDP Settings are now directly available in the game UDP settings

– to configure F1 2017, simply launch the game and in settings
– set Fanatec LED OFF
– set SLI-PRO LED OFF
– set UDP Telemetry to ON
– the rate to 60Hz,
– do not activate Broadcast.
– if the IP is not set then put 127.0.0.1 which your PC (localhost).

Notes For XBOX/PS4:
The IP (192.168.x.x) of your PC running SLIMax Mgr Pro and the Console Bridge must be entered.

For Console XBOX and PS4 version of the game, insert the IP of the PC 192.168.xxx.xxx
(the PC where SLIMax Mgr Pro and F1 2017 Console Bridge are running, see the Console Forum for more info)


DiRT 4 (API v3)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\DiRT 4\hardwaresettings\ directory

 


F1 2016 (API v4)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr Pro manage them)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\F1 2016\hardwaresettings\ directory,

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DiRT Rally (API v3)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\Dirt Rally\hardwaresettings\ directory


F1 2015 (API v4)
(disable native support of SLI-PRO, G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr manage them)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\F1 2015\hardwaresettings\ directory,

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F1 2014 (API v3)
(disable native support of G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr manage them)
Apply the change (red text) below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2014\hardwaresettings\ directory, sometime it’s necessary to add the line if doesn’t exists.

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>
<led_display nativeSupport="true"/>

and replace with:


<led_display nativeSupport="false" fanatecNativeSupport="false" />
<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="3" />


F1 2013  (API v3)
(disable native support of G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr manage them)
Apply the change (red text) below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2013\hardwaresettings\ directory, sometime it’s necessary to add the line if doesn’t exists.

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>
<led_display nativeSupport="true"/>

and replace with:


<led_display nativeSupport="false" fanatecNativeSupport="false" />
<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="3" />

 


GRID 2 (API v3)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\GRID 2\hardwaresettings\ directory


Find:
<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>

and replace with:

<motion enabled=”true” ip=”127.0.0.1″ port=”20777″ delay=”1″ extradata=”3″ />


F1 2012  (API v2)

(disable native support of G27 and Fanatec to let SLIMax Mgr manage them)
A:Apply the change (red text) below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2012\hardwaresettings\ directory, sometime it’s necessary to add the line if doesn’t exists.

 

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>
<led_display nativeSupport="true"/>

and replace with:


<led_display nativeSupport="false" fanatecNativeSupport="false" />
<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="2" />


 

F1 2011 (API v1)
A:Apply the change (red text) below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2011\hardwaresettings directory

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>

and replace with:


<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="1" />

 


F1 2010 (API v1)
Apply the change (red text) below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne\hardwaresettings\ directory

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>

and replace with:


<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="1" />

 


 

DiRT3 and DiRT2 (API v1)
Apply the change below to your hardware config xml file in
..\Documents\My Games\Dirt3\hardwaresettings\ directory

Find:

<motion enabled="true" extradata="0" delay="1" port="20777" ip="dbox"/>

and replace with:


<motion enabled="true" ip="127.0.0.1" port="20777" delay="1" extradata="1" />

 

.

Individual brightness mode usage:

Attention, individual brigthness mode is not recommended, use GLOBAL brightness instead.

Individual brightness is available with SLI-PRO and SLI-M device

Go to Advanced Options panel to edit your setup and change these settings:

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1) you CANNOT have global and individual brightness set together,
go to Advanced Options panel and set GLOBAL BRIGHTNESS to 0 (zero) to deactivate it

2) Each tag below define, with a comma delimited list, the brightness value of each led in range 1 to 8.
SHIFTLIGHTS RPM BRIGHTNESS (13 entries),
MARSHALL LED BRIGHTNESS (6 entries)
EXTERNAL LED BRIGHTNESS (5 entries)

3) Gear digit and the left/right digits panels are defined with 1 value from 1 to 8
CENTRAL GEAR BRIGHTNESS (1 entry),
RIGHT DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS (left panel, 1 entry)
LEFT DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS (right panel, 1 entry)

4) Optional: calibrate your device brightness by adjusting the maximum brightness value from 128 to 220 (default 140)
To calibrate your device, Choose the ‘Test Device…’ menu and check if the device do not reset by itself during the testing process, if it does, decrease the maximum value (personally I use 180 for SLIM and 150 for SLI-PRO, just so you know…).

** Your device should not FREEZE OR RESET by itself during the test **

7 Basic Hardware Info

CHECK YOUR DEVICE BEFORE POSTING IN FORUM:

Check if your device is connected properly before asking for support.

If your device isn’t connected properly contact your hardware supplier as this is typically a hardware/firmware issue.

We do not provide hardware/firmware support.

thanks for your understanding.

Use the SLI-PRO or the SIM RACE Deluxe or SIM RACE F1 configuration app to see if your firmware is ok

you should have:

Version 0.22 or 0.23

 AND NOT *BOOTLOADER*

SLI-PRO FIRMWARE ISSUE:

In Devices and Printers window, you should see SLI-PRO Interface and not bootloader

(bootloader usually means that you need to reinstall your firmware ).

SLI-PRO, number of each LED in order:

Here the number of each LED in order:

can I break the display sli pro if I connect it to playstation 3?

SLI-PRO device will not work with your PS3, do not connect it.

How do I know what number represents which SLI-M Led?

From left to right (on std led layout of SLI-M ):
blue = 1
yellow = 2
red = 3
..
yellow = 4
red = 5
blue = 6

SLI Device BU0710 isn’t recognized by Windows and the led are fully highlighted when I connect it, why?

the shift light is always in the full lighted position, why?
the Device is tagged with a WARNING icon in the Devices list, why?
the device isn't recognized by Windows, why?

 

Your BU0710 device firmware from Leo Bodnar is old (more then 15-years-old) and no longer supported. it isn’t fully compatible with the new USB2.0 or USB3.x, Windows do not recognize the device connected to your computer directly or to an USB2 or USB3 Hub, You have to plug/unplug it several times to get your device ready.

Open the Devices And Printers manager of Windows to check if the icon of your device is correct and the device recognized by Windows.

BAD CONNECTION OK

 

 

How To Use Your Codemasters DiRT Rally 2.0, DiRT4 With Simucube FW or MMOS OSW?

UPDATED by Zappadoc 2019-02-26

 

How to get ffb with your Codemasters games DiRT Rally 2.0 and DiRT 4 using your simucube osw direct drive?

 

IMPORTANT: don’t trust guys around which give you the wrong information. Double check your device settings and compare with the line below, This is the correct way to declare your DD to be able to choose between Direct Drive driver and DR2.0 FFB settings, With the correct parameters this will greatly improve the FFB in Dirt Rally 2.0 and please add the link to this page which is updated regularly and do not just copy/past these info. Thanks.

 

The current DR2.0 FFB will not give you as much surface information as the DR1.0 but you can play with params to improve it. Beware all grayed settings are in fact perfectly usable. After a lot of game and simucube FFB tweaks, the feeling should be closer to DR1 but more attenuated unfortunately. We are all waiting for an FFB bug fix from Codemasters.

 

MMOS


DiRT 4 and DiRT Rally 2.0 MOD FOR SIMUCUBE MMOS MANAGEMENT

For OSW Simucube users, you have to enter the description of the device manually and create the corresponding generic actionmap file. I posted the instructions in Codemasters forum and here.

ATTENTION: THIS MOD DOESN’T CONTAIN ANY FFB PARAMETERS,
This allows the game to recognize the mmos device as a DD steering wheel only.

in game directory
input directory
device_defines.xml

after   <!– comments –>
add this line:

<device id="{0FFBF055-0000-0000-0000-504944564944}" name="simucube_osw_mmos" priority="100" type="wheel" official="false" />

 

IMPORTANT: don’t trust guys around which give you the wrong information. Double check your device settings and compare with the line above, This is the correct way to declare your DD to be able to choose between Direct Drive driver and DR2.0 FFB settings, With the correct parameters this will greatly improve the FFB in Dirt Rally 2.0 and please add the link to this page which is updated regularly and do not just copy/past these info. Thanks.

 

in actionmap directory
create a xml file with Notepad++ named
simucube_osw_mmos.xml

with:

the xml file below is in attachment

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<action_map name="simucube_osw_mmos" device_name="simucube_osw_mmos" library="lib_direct_input">
  <group name="driving">
    <action name="change_view">
      <axis name="di_button_6" />
    </action>
    <group name="gear">
      <group name="sequential">
        <action name="up">
          <axis name="di_button_10" />
        </action>
        <action name="down">
          <axis name="di_button_5" />
        </action>
      </group>
    </group>
    <action name="handbrake">
      <axis name="di_button_8" />
    </action>
    <action name="headlights">
      <axis name="di_button_11" />
    </action>
    <group name="look">
      <action name="back">
        <axis name="di_button_7" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <action name="pause">
      <axis name="di_button_14" />
    </action>
    <action name="reset_vehicle">
      <axis name="di_button_9" />
    </action>
    <action name="roadside_repair">
      <axis name="di_button_1" />
    </action>
    <group name="steer">
      <action name="left">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
      <action name="right">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <action name="wipers">
      <axis name="di_button_13" />
    </action>
  </group>
  <group name="school">
    <action name="instructor_recap">
      <axis name="di_button_3" />
    </action>
  </group>
  <group name="menu">
    <group name="button">
      <action name="3">
        <axis name="di_button_2" />
      </action>
      <action name="4">
        <axis name="di_button_4" />
      </action>
      <action name="start">
        <axis name="di_button_1" />
      </action>
      <action name="select">
        <axis name="di_button_15" />
      </action>
      <group name="shoulder">
        <action name="left">
          <axis name="di_button_5" />
        </action>
        <action name="right">
          <axis name="di_button_10" />
        </action>
      </group>
    </group>
    <group name="navigate">
      <action name="back">
        <axis name="di_button_11" />
      </action>
      <action name="select">
        <axis name="di_button_13" />
      </action>
      <action name="cancel_keybinding">
        <axis name="di_button_14" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <group name="view">
      <action name="left">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
      <action name="right">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
  <group name="replay">
    <action name="exit">
      <axis name="di_button_11" />
    </action>
    <action name="forward">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
    </action>
    <action name="rewind">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
    </action>
    <action name="pause">
      <axis name="di_button_13" />
    </action>
    <group name="toggle">
      <action name="music">
        <axis name="di_button_6" />
      </action>
      <action name="ui">
        <axis name="di_button_12" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <group name="camera">
      <action name="previous">
        <axis name="di_button_5" />
      </action>
      <action name="next">
        <axis name="di_button_10" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
  <group name="network">
    <group name="toggle">
      <action name="voice">
        <axis name="di_button_3" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
</action_map>

DOWNLOAD simucube_osw_mmos xml

Unzip and copy the xml file in the correct directory

 

new “flavor” actionmap with minimal settings, use load preset in game settings to restore this minimal settings:

create a xml file with Notepad++ named
simucube_osw_mmos_minimal.xml

with:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<action_map name="simucube_osw_mmos_minimal" device_name="simucube_osw_mmos" library="lib_direct_input">
  <axis_defaults>
    <axis name="di_x_axis">
    <action deadzone="0" name="driving.steer.left" />
    <action deadzone="0" name="driving.steer.right" />
    </axis>
  </axis_defaults>
  <group name="driving">
    <group name="steer">
      <action name="left">
       <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" />
      </action>
     <action name="right">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" />
    </action>
  </group>
 </group>
</action_map>

 

DOWNLOAD simucube_osw_mmos_minimal

Unzip and copy the xml file in the correct directory

 

Simucube FW

DiRT 4 and DiRT Rally 2.0 MOD FOR NATIVE SIMUCUBE FW MANAGEMENT

For OSW Simucube users, you have to enter the description of the device manually and create the corresponding generic actionmap file. I posted the instructions in Codemasters forum and here.

ATTENTION: THIS MOD DOESN’T CONTAIN ANY FFB PARAMETERS,
This allows the game to recognize the mmos device as a DD steering wheel only.

in game directory
input directory
device_defines.xml

after <!– comments –>
add this line:

<device id="{0D5A16D0-0000-0000-0000-504944564944}" name="simucube_osw" priority="100" type="wheel" official="false" />

IMPORTANT: don’t trust guys around which give you the wrong information. Double check your device settings and compare with the line above, This is the correct way to declare your DD to be able to choose between Direct Drive driver and DR2.0 FFB settings, With the correct parameters this will greatly improve the FFB in Dirt Rally 2.0 and please add the link to this page which is updated regularly and do not just copy/past these info. Thanks.

 

in actionmap directory
create a xml file with Notepad++ named
simucube_osw.xml

with:

the xml file below is in attachment

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<action_map name="simucube_osw" device_name="simucube_osw" library="lib_direct_input">
  <group name="driving">
    <action name="change_view">
      <axis name="di_button_6" />
    </action>
    <group name="gear">
      <group name="sequential">
        <action name="up">
          <axis name="di_button_10" />
        </action>
        <action name="down">
          <axis name="di_button_5" />
        </action>
      </group>
    </group>
    <action name="handbrake">
      <axis name="di_button_8" />
    </action>
    <action name="headlights">
      <axis name="di_button_11" />
    </action>
    <group name="look">
      <action name="back">
        <axis name="di_button_7" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <action name="pause">
      <axis name="di_button_14" />
    </action>
    <action name="reset_vehicle">
      <axis name="di_button_9" />
    </action>
    <action name="roadside_repair">
      <axis name="di_button_1" />
    </action>
    <group name="steer">
      <action name="left">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
      <action name="right">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <action name="wipers">
      <axis name="di_button_13" />
    </action>
  </group>
  <group name="school">
    <action name="instructor_recap">
      <axis name="di_button_3" />
    </action>
  </group>
  <group name="menu">
    <group name="button">
      <action name="3">
        <axis name="di_button_2" />
      </action>
      <action name="4">
        <axis name="di_button_4" />
      </action>
      <action name="start">
        <axis name="di_button_1" />
      </action>
      <action name="select">
        <axis name="di_button_15" />
      </action>
      <group name="shoulder">
        <action name="left">
          <axis name="di_button_5" />
        </action>
        <action name="right">
          <axis name="di_button_10" />
        </action>
      </group>
    </group>
    <group name="navigate">
      <action name="back">
        <axis name="di_button_11" />
      </action>
      <action name="select">
        <axis name="di_button_13" />
      </action>
      <action name="cancel_keybinding">
        <axis name="di_button_14" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <group name="view">
      <action name="left">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
      <action name="right">
        <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
  <group name="replay">
    <action name="exit">
      <axis name="di_button_11" />
    </action>
    <action name="forward">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
    </action>
    <action name="rewind">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" deadzone="0.0" saturation="1.0" />
    </action>
    <action name="pause">
      <axis name="di_button_13" />
    </action>
    <group name="toggle">
      <action name="music">
        <axis name="di_button_6" />
      </action>
      <action name="ui">
        <axis name="di_button_12" />
      </action>
    </group>
    <group name="camera">
      <action name="previous">
        <axis name="di_button_5" />
      </action>
      <action name="next">
        <axis name="di_button_10" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
  <group name="network">
    <group name="toggle">
      <action name="voice">
        <axis name="di_button_3" />
      </action>
    </group>
  </group>
</action_map>

DOWNLOAD simucube_osw xml

Unzip and copy the xml file in the correct directory

 

new “flavor” actionmap with minimal settings, use load preset in game settings to restore this minimal settings:

create a xml file with Notepad++ named
simucube_osw_minimal.xml

with:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<action_map name="simucube_osw_minimal" device_name="simucube_osw" library="lib_direct_input">
  <axis_defaults>
    <axis name="di_x_axis">
    <action deadzone="0" name="driving.steer.left" />
    <action deadzone="0" name="driving.steer.right" />
    </axis>
  </axis_defaults>
  <group name="driving">
    <group name="steer">
      <action name="left">
       <axis name="di_x_axis" type="lower" />
      </action>
     <action name="right">
      <axis name="di_x_axis" type="upper" />
    </action>
  </group>
 </group>
</action_map>

DOWNLOAD simucube_osw_minimal

Unzip and copy the xml file in the correct directory

 

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DiRT 4 and DiRT Rally 2.0 MOD FOR FANATEC PODIUM DD1/DD2

Coming soon…

Tutorial Video

French tutorial video by Franconen – HowTo Activate FFB

French tutorial video by Franconen – HowTo Improve FFB

SLIMax Manager do not recognize ANYMORE the device?

if the SLIMax Manager didn’t recognize your device anymore and ask you for registration key this is NOT RELATED TO the software but more a firmware issue (sometime the firmware needs to be re-installed) or an hardware issue (cable, hub, usb port, ….).

Check this FAQ first to see if the device is correctly recognized by Windows, re-install the firmware if needed.

We do not provide hardware support, if it’s an hardware issue contact your hardware supplier directly.

 

Led of my Logitech steering wheel not working, why?

Your Logitech G29 or G923 or PRO RACING WHEEL rev-led (shiftlights) is not working properly on Windows 10 or Windows 11

Unfortunately there’s a significant issue with G HUB driver on Windows 10/11 which prevent to get access to the rev led (shift-lights) features from SLIMax Manager Pro or from game apps. Sometime this is working after uninstalling G HUB or just quitting G Hub but most of the time it doesn’t work. however, everything is working as expected on Windows 7 using G HUB for Windows 7.

G27 use its own driver and not G HUB so it works.

To get your rev-led ready for SLIMax Manager Pro do not install G Hub but “Logitech Gaming software” (LGS). The steering wheel driver is correctly installed even if LGS indicates no usb device detected after installation (it’s safe to uncheck run at startup in LGS settings and exit LGS).

Follow these links below to download the corresponding version:

Windows 10/11 64-bit
https://download01.logi.com/web/ftp/pub/techsupport/gaming/LGS_9.04.49_x64_Logitech.exe

Windows 8/7 64-bit
https://download01.logi.com/web/ftp/pub/techsupport/gaming/LGS_9.02.74_x64_Logitech.exe

Logitech Gaming Software Download link:
https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025298053

Does I need to upgrade my firmware device and how to?

Of course, you need to be up to date BUT be sure to check your firmware version before doing so!
** DO NOT UPGRADE YOUR FIRMWARE IF YOU DON’T NEED IT ** this will never solve your problem.

Where to find the specs of SLI hardware?

Hardware specs can be found directly from hardware supplier website.

How to wire the buttons, encoders and switches onto the device?

Ask your hardware supplier for hardware related questions. Here is some basic info for your convenience:

Here is a basic SLI-M wiring diagram:

For SLI-PRO owner download the USER Manual here .

Where to find the std default wiring diagram of SLI-PRO?

Standard Wiring Diagram of button 1 and 2 (can be assigned to Quick Info Button – QI – function using Controls Mapping Panel ).

Standard Wiring Diagram of 12positions SPEED and TIME Switches (left and right digits functions).
The corresponding settings tags are:

LEFTDIGITSPANELS = …

RIGHTDIGITSPANELS = …

Standard Wiring Diagram of SPEED, TIME and Brightness rotary encoders.
The corresponding settings tags are:

BRITLESSCTRLDOWN = 7
BRITMORECTRLUP = 8

LEFTDIGITSCTRLDOWN= 3
LEFTDIGITSCTRLUP= 4

RIGHTDIGITSCTRLDOWN= 5
RIGHTDIGITSCTRLUP= 6

 

Standard Wiring Diagram of Potentiometer (using for 3 states clutches).

EDIT: Not used by SLIMax Manager

 

 

Standard wiring for USB connector: