T80 support

[TorokLev]

Hi,

I have a Thrustmaster T80 which is a bit different than this.
I'd like to ask for help how to start with building support for T80.
Thank you in advance,
Lev

[Kimplul]

Hello, there's a wiki section with a brief overview of what needs to be done for a new wheel: https://github.com/Kimplul/hid-tmff2/wiki#how-to-add-in-support-for-a-new-t-series-wheel

Generally Thrustmaster wheels use two different USB command sets, the wheels in this repository are compatible with the T300, and wheels in https://github.com/scarburato/t150_driver are compatible with the T150. After you've done a couple USB captures, it's probably worth checking if the packets match one or the other. If they do, great, you'll probably get your wheel working with a couple of project-dependent tweaks. Otherwise, a more major effort is required, which can probably be discussed if it becomes relevant. I can help read through rhe USB captures.

I'd recommend reading the whole wiki, it's pretty short. Feel free to ask for clarification on anything.

[konchunas]

You could try switching it into a Gamepad mode to maybe get some mileage, since gamepads are better supported on Linux.
Here is how to do it:
https://ts.thrustmaster.com/download/accessories/manuals/t80rw/t80_wheel_gamepad_modes.pdf

[developersdevelopersdevelopersdeveloper]

Thrustmaster T80 acquired today. Tested and didn't work by default, but it does work in gamepad mode.

To enable gamepad mode:

• Unplug
• Hold PS button
• Plug
• When LEDs blinking, gamepad mode is on
• Map buttons

Needed to update /etc/udev/rules.d/99-wheels.rules and /userdata/system/configs/emulationstation/es_input.cfg (files provided by two people in #steering-wheels on discord, I can upload them if desired)

Pedals and wheel worked

Batocera v39 on raspberry pi 5

[TorokLev]

It looks like that evtest prints activity on T80 when switched in Gamepad mode. Thank you! This is great improvements now.

However oversteer doesn't seem to recognize it as a usb device now.

In Wireshark, there was only one usb port with activitity. The other 2 were def. But nothing came from T80 device on the one that can show some sign of life.

Can somebody tell me how I can capture evtest like output in Python?