How many controllers does rFactor2 support?

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  1. GTClub_wajdi

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    Great to read this:)so the same for the Speedometer I guess!
     
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    The restriction is not on devices that can be used to display information, but rather on devices that can control actions in the sim. TrackIR is an exception in a way because it can control the view, but that is mainly because it is looked at like a mouse, not a controller with definable buttons.

    With that information, you can see where sim dashes as well as sim gauges will have no problem conflicting with other controllers, though I am not saying they won't have issues getting the data they need as that has to do with software talking between the gauge and rF2.
     
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    I think, from what I remember, this was a DirectInput limitation. But yes, to confirm, 4.

    Things like Track IR uses the plugin system, nothing to do with that 4.
     
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    Thanks for your answer Tim. Do you know if the DirectInput limitaion is a windows issue?
    I have one customer who would like 5 controllers.
     
  5. GTClub_wajdi

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    I think that 5 would be the magic number:) if you count:
    1- steering wheel.
    2-USB pedals(like frex).
    3-Sequenziale shifter/H pattern shifter that they are simply and easily switchable(can i say switchable in English?!)
    4-button box.
    5- Hand brake.
    Now we all know that devices like GI-Max and other dashborad devices aren't controllers so 5 would be a reasonable and fair number.
     
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    I think that 5 would be the magic number:) if you count:
    1- steering wheel.
    2-USB pedals(like Frex pedals..).
    3-Sequenziale shifter/H pattern shifter that they are simply and easily switchable(can i say switchable in English?!)
    4-button box.
    5- Hand brake.
    Now we all know that devices like GI-Max and other dashborad devices aren't controllers so 5 would be a reasonable and fair number.
     
  7. Max Attack

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    Sounds like a resonable amount to me too GT.
     
  8. Gearjammer

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    Yes GT, switchable is the word that you would use there in English. :)

    However, it should be sequential instead of Sequenziale for English.
     
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    hihihi...yes "sequenziale" รจ Italiano( I speak Italiano,Arabo,English,Ebraico and a little of Spagnolo)some times I make confusion!:)
     

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