Release 1.3: Performance and functional FFFSake improvements

The reducer now fully implements the DirectInput spec, and offers more compatibility options for games that get the spec wrong. Highlights:

• (Reducer engine) Friction effect is improved - use the new friction coefficient to tune how it feels
• (Reducer engine) Add option to set device update rate (typically, should leave it between 2 and 5 ms).
• Add option to set overall force feedback gain (works with reducer, device-specific support with forwarder)
• Both engines are optimized to reduce frame rate drop in certain games.
• (Reducer engine) Now by default, muted conditions are restored. This option is present in the Python plugin and not exposed via the UI; most users shouldn't need to change it (but let me know if you find phantom conditions in games)
• (Reducer engine) Triggers are now supported

What's Changed

• Fix broken image links by @code-monet in #66
• Update FFFSake with better friction effect and new options. Update associated docs. by @code-monet in #67
• Update documentation for 1nsane by @code-monet in #68

Full Changelog: 1.2...1.3

1.2 Minor bugfixes and some documentation updates

What's Changed

• Update docs to point to the custom vjoyconf.exe, and other minor updates by @code-monet in #53
• Fix README link to point to 'docs' directory by @code-monet in #58
• Docs update for troubleshooting and driving merged axis by @code-monet in #59
• Update docs for Gremlin R14.3 by @code-monet in #63
• Don't stall fffsake plugin on concurrent access by @code-monet in #65

Full Changelog: 1.1...1.2

1.1

What's Changed

• Fix R14 FFFsake gremlin plugin to successfully import the PYD file by @code-monet in #49

Full Changelog: 1.0...1.1

1.0 Release for general usage

With Joystick Gremlin R14 being officially released, corresponding updates have been made to the sim gamer kit.

What's Changed

• Add instructions for using my fork of Joystick Gremlin R14 by @code-monet in #46
• Updates for Gremlin R14 by @code-monet in #47

Full Changelog: 0.5b...1.0

0.5b Fixes for 1nsane and RaceRoom Experience

What's Changed

• Update game guide for NFS Underground 2 by @code-monet in #43
• Fixes for 1nsane and RaceRoom Experience by @code-monet in #44

Full Changelog: 0.5a...0.5b

0.5a Add support for FFB joystics in FFFSake

What's Changed

• Update some docs and add spring coefficient setting for FFFSake by @code-monet in #40
• Update FFFSake binary and docs for FFB joystick support by @code-monet in #41
• Bugfix for an edge case with XY conditions by @code-monet in #42

Full Changelog: 0.4a...0.5a

0.4a Device detection compatibility fix

The main change here is an updated vJoy configuration app that allows configuring the vJoy device to appear as a "wheel" to DirectInput, fixing compatibility problems in several games. Docs have been updated to reflect known games.

What's Changed

• Device detection fix for racing games that need a "wheel" by @code-monet in #37
• Add a 7th sticky gear by @code-monet in #38

Full Changelog: 0.3.1a...0.4a

0.3.1a H-shifter plugin bug fix for 0.3a release

What's Changed

• Fix bug in H-shifter by @code-monet in #35

Full Changelog: 0.3a...0.3.1a

0.3a: Adds forwarding engine, plus bug fixes and usability improvements from 0.2a

This release includes primarily FFFSake updates, aiming to support all FFB wheel users

What's Changed

• Update docs to clarify how to change hardware effect gains by @code-monet in #19
• Fix typo in gremlin index.md by @code-monet in #21
• Expand FFB Saturation documentation. by @code-monet in #22
• Update FFFSake to allow higher user gains by @code-monet in #23
• Add section for game crash bug. Standardize engine names by @code-monet in #25
• Document new issues for RaceRoom and Tokyo Xtreme Racer by @code-monet in #26
• Elaborate a bit on FFB saturation. Generalize some device references by @code-monet in #27
• Add troubleshooting section for message seen when DLL has not been re… by @code-monet in #29
• Create specific folder for R13 plugs. They might need to coexist with… by @code-monet in #32
• FFFSake binary update for forwarder engine and associated changes by @code-monet in #31
• Improve user experience for cases no FFB devices are connected by @code-monet in #33

Full Changelog: 0.2a...0.3a

0.2a

What's Changed

Highlights

• Gremlin plugin: FFFSake disable/enable keybind is now the less-disruptive mute/unmute
• Can now set gains for individual hardware effects
• Update game guides to briefly talk about force saturation and how to use gains to unsaturate

Other changes

• Game guides update for Crew Motorfest crash by @code-monet in #9
• FFFSake plugin usability improvements: by @code-monet in #10
• Docs: remove confusing vjoy DLL section. Other minor edits. by @code-monet in #13
• Bugs and features for 0.2a release by @code-monet in #14

Full Changelog: alpha...0.2a