Manual SRC Universal Wireless ENG

1 - SRC Wireless LED Code

1.1 - Basic features

1.2 - Advanced features

2 - Placement and installation of the Bluetooth adapter

3 - Pair and connect steering wheel

4 - Testing steering wheel in Windows

5 - Battery usage

5.1 - Charging

6 - Recommendations

7 - Troubleshooting

7.1 - Bluetooth connection failures

7.2 - Device not found or not pairing

7 3 - Disconnections / Random press / Lag

7 4 - Steering wheel detection in some simulators

8 - Warranty

Searching mode

When we turn on the steering wheel, the colour sequence is intermittent red and blue.

When the SRC Panel is connected to the PC, it displays the corresponding colour of the Wireless LED Code, depending on the percentage of the charge that the battery has at that moment.

Battery duration

The ranges of battery life are approximate, since they depend on the conditions of use of the SRC Panel, such as:

- Temperature

- Humidity

- Long time without use.

- Number of charge cycles.

- Charge/Discharge error margins for each of the cells.

- Leave the SRC Panel turned ON causing the battery to run out completely.

Those hours of use per full charge are guaranteed, though after over 1.000 hours of testing, the battery actually lasts more than the indicated hours.

Note: It is recommended to charge the SRC Panel up to 100% before using it for the first time

1.2 – Advanced features Check the battery level without being connected to the PC

When we turn the SRC Panel on, the LED blinks red and blue constantly while trying to connect to the PC.

If we keep the left or right paddle shifter pressed, 2 quick magenta flashes instantly appear to indicate that we are activating the function temporarily, and then the colour of the Wireless LED Code is displayed.

If we release any of the 2 paddles, the LED returns to the normal searching sequence

Turn LED off and on when it is connected to the PC

Once connected to the PC, we can turn off the LED in case its brightness bothers us during a race and turn it back on whenever we want.

We keep the left or right Rotary button pressed for 1 second.

At that moment, 2 quick magenta flashes appear to indicate that we are activating this function indefinitely

If the LED is on with the colour of the corresponding hour range, it turns off indefinitely (until the SRC Panel is unpaired or turned off).

To get it back with the LED on, we repeat the same sequence to toggle from off to on.

By default, the battery status LED is on every time the SRC Panel is unpaired or turned on again with the switch.

and installation of the Bluetooth adapter

The Tp-Link UB400 adapter is included with the steering wheel and has proven to be very successful.

Placement

Connect the USB extension cable to a 2.0 or 3.0 port on the PC.

We use the USB support in order to connect the Bluetooth adapter. Fix it near the steering wheel base (without touching it), preferably on the left side of the rig.

Ideally, there should be no more than 50-60 cm between the Bluetooth adapter and the steering wheel.

Installation in Windows

For Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 it is Plug and Play

For Windows XP / 7 it is necessary to install drivers Download driver

Once detected, the blue Bluetooth icon appears in the taskbar (if not visible, click on the arrow next to the clock).

3 - Pair and connect steering wheel

Process of pairing and connecting for the first time

Go to Bluetooth settings by right-clicking on the taskbar icon, or by searching for "Bluetooth" in Start.

It appears in Windows Bluetooth settings as SRCbt Connected

If the steering wheel is turned off, it will change from connected to paired

From that moment on, every time the steering wheel is turned on, as it is paired and saved in the Windows device list, it will automatically connect to the PC and appear as Connected

To test its operation, you can use these 2 options

In Start or gaming devices

It appears on gaming devices as RNi Joystick

Properties. Test of buttons and paddles

In Edit / Settings, select RNi Joystick. Select Buffered and press OK.

Test of buttons and paddles

5 - Battery usage

Remember to disconnect the charging cable before using the steering wheel. Always turn off the SRC hub after using it, as if it completely discharges, the battery can be damaged

High-quality and long-life battery. Customised manufacture and replaceable by the user if necessary. Contact us for more information.

5.1 - Charging

DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY DURING USE IN THE SIMULATOR CHARGE WITH THE SWITCH TURNED OFF

To charge the battery, turn off the switch and insert the USB-C charging cable. The green LED turns on (charging).

When the green LED turns off, charge is complete.

The maximum charging time is 10 hours.

Charging is always done in slow mode, to preserve and extend the life of the battery cells.

If the steering wheel is switched on by mistake with the charging cable plugged in, the green LED light will merge with the blue or red colours, whether it is in search mode or paired

It is recommended to charge the steering wheel up to 100% before using it for the first time.

Always turn off the SRC hub after using it, as if it completely discharges, the battery can be damaged

Ideally, it should be charged when it reaches the flashing red or fixed red state

Use a direct USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on the PC for the USB extender and Bluetooth adapter.

If you leave your mobile phone or other device next to the adapter, it is preferable to disable the WIFI and Bluetooth connection, or put it in airplane mode in order to avoid interference.

It is also recommended to buy this USB-C magnetic connector so that, in case you forget to disconnect the charging cable in the simulator, it will come loose without causing breakage of the connector or the USB-C charging cable.

Extended mode of inputs with JoyToKey

By using the JoyToKey Software, we can double or triple the steering wheel inputs, by short presses, long presses or sacrificing a button to make combinations.

Link to the video tutorial where it is explained (English subtitles)

Download JoyToKey

7.1 - Bluetooth connection failures

Advanced Bluetooth options

First of all, check the advanced options of the Bluetooth device. Go to More Bluetooth options.

And tick all 3 options:

- Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC.

- Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect.

- Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area

Check in the Hardware tab that the SRCbt device is correctly detected.

Go to Properties to see that the device is working properly.

Bluetooth Compatibility Service

Go to start and type services.msc and run.

Search for Bluetooth Compatibility Service

Double click and Stop the service.

Initialise again and select Automatic startup type.

Troubleshooting

If there is still a bug, go to Start and search for Troubleshooting

Go to Additional troubleshooters

Select Bluetooth and run it

Windows Update

It is recommended to perform all Windows updates through your Windows Update service.

Update the motherboard BIOS

Sometimes it may be necessary to update the motherboard BIOS in order for the Bluetooth connection to work properly.

7.2 - Device not found or pairing

Device not found

If our Bluetooth adapter cannot find the device, check in device manager if the adapter is properly installed and there is no warning message. Check section 7.1

If there is any error, unplug the Bluetooth adapter and reinstall drivers if necessary. Deactivate the antivirus and Windows firewall just in case. Restart the computer.

Does not pair

If it is detected, but does not connect correctly, remove the device from the list in the Bluetooth settings.

And then pair again (section 3)

All these problems are typical of EMIS, even when using USB-cabled devices. This tutorial explains the steps to follow to minimise or completely remove them from our simulator.

The key points are:

- Install a grounding cable that goes to the rig / cockpit and to our steering wheel motor.

- Use ferrites on USB cables.

- Avoid unpowered USB hubs.

- Use a GOLD or PLATINUM certified power supply in the PC.

- Use a PCI-Express USB port expansion card, especially for connecting the Direct Drive base Recommended Model

As it is a wireless steering wheel via Bluetooth connection (2.4 Ghz band), the same band that is usually used for the WIFI connection at home, there are more factors that can cause this type of failure. We are going to list some tips to avoid them:

- Change the frequency band of the WIFI router to 5 Ghz.

- If the router is old and does not allow it, disable the WIFI of the mobile phone, tablet or laptop near the simulator.

- Check if the internet router or access point is too close to the cockpit, and if so, move it away.

- Also disable the Bluetooth connection on the nearby devices.

- Place the Bluetooth adapter (with the supplied USB extension cable) to the side of the steering wheel engine (without touching it, as the engine is a possible source of EMIS), on the left side if possible, and with no objects between the adapter and the steering wheel.

- It is recommended that the distance between the adapter and the steering wheel should not exceed 50-60 cm. In this way, a perfect Bluetooth synchronisation will be achieved.

View photo of section 2

7.4 - Steering wheel detection in some simulators

If any simulator installed through Steam, such as Assetto Corsa, does not detect the steering wheel, follow the steps below to fix it.

Right click. Game properties.

Controller and disable Steam Input.

The product warranty is 3 years from the date of purchase.

The warranty is void if the product is manipulated inside or the battery is changed without prior notice.

If you have any doubts about the operation of the device, contact with the Simracingcoach staff