Time Trial Comp - Platform, Map, Car, Prize

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Gone_Away

#15
February 25, 2011, 04:37:46 PM
This is really shaping up to be a good'un.

I could run this on my leech but not sure how well it would fare. The GPU isn't the best but it's not shocking..

If we run it on my spare rig we can leave it running all of the time.

I really like the idea of the Top Gear Star in a Car thing too. Too bad I could have picked up a T from Beaulieu that said "I am The Stig". Might still be able to swing by there and get one.. I think there a tenner.

Sn00ks

#16
February 25, 2011, 04:45:07 PM
I've got a PC steering wheel and pedals. Only a basic logitech set that I could bring if you think it would work.
I do exactly what the little voices tell me to.

PC Specs:- Black box with some fans that go whirrr, a few lights, things inside that get warm, headphones, keyboard (a clicky one), mouse (with buttons and no squeak), disks (2-off SSD and HDD) and a monitor of sufficient proportions.

Tutonic

#17
February 25, 2011, 05:03:56 PM
If we want to use GT5, I can only see three problems right now:

1. We need someone to provide a PS3-compatible steering-wheel & pedals.
2. There's a slim chance that the PS3 won't play nice with Toby's projector, but this should just be a case of getting hold of the correct cable (HDMI out, DVI in).
3. I'm a bit too rubbish to unlock the Top Gear track (I'm trying, damn it!).

I suggest I bring the PS3 anyway (might be fun to have some games of Fifa/whatever on it, especially on the projector), and if we can't get Gt5 working properly we fall back to using Shift on Ninja's PC (as long as you're cool with that Ninja).
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BrotherTobious

#18
February 27, 2011, 06:13:17 PM
Snooks whats the model number of your wheel also Ninja whats your make and model.  If we have to fall back to your leach I have a 8800gtx going spare, dont know if it is more powerful than the one you are running atm.

I will test connections of PS3 to Projector this coming week / weekend depending on life.  Which will give us a better idea of where we are.

But some good news sports fans

I have just unlocked the Top Gear Test Track and we can use it with any car.  So moving slowly forward but it is shaping up rather well :)
"It's hard, but not as hard as Arma!!!" Tutonic
"Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil... prayer, fasting, good works and so on. Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun. Eat leaden death, demon.." Terry Pratchett

Tutonic

#19
February 27, 2011, 07:24:45 PM
Great work Toby, I bow down to your superior camper-van skills. So we'll be using your console then?
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"Don\'t worry, none of this blood is mine"


BrotherTobious

#20
February 27, 2011, 07:37:33 PM
Looks like it, if all the rest fall in to our master plan :)
"It's hard, but not as hard as Arma!!!" Tutonic
"Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil... prayer, fasting, good works and so on. Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun. Eat leaden death, demon.." Terry Pratchett

Gone_Away

#21
February 27, 2011, 09:50:05 PM
Quote from: BrotherTobious;320570Snooks whats the model number of your wheel also Ninja whats your make and model.  If we have to fall back to your leach I have a 8800gtx going spare, dont know if it is more powerful than the one you are running atm.

It's a 9800 GT so bring yours along.

Looks like we've got this one sowed up.. Well done folks.

BrotherTobious

#22
February 27, 2011, 10:19:13 PM
Who makes you wheel ninja and snooks need info  :) And will bring card :)
"It's hard, but not as hard as Arma!!!" Tutonic
"Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil... prayer, fasting, good works and so on. Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun. Eat leaden death, demon.." Terry Pratchett

Gone_Away

#23
February 27, 2011, 10:42:43 PM
Logitech DF Pro. USB hookup.

Sn00ks

#24
February 28, 2011, 12:45:28 PM
Sorry missed this. I've got a Logitech Wingman Formula Force GP. USB connections. Should work with a PS3, according to this link http://community.us.playstation.com/message/6519549
I do exactly what the little voices tell me to.

PC Specs:- Black box with some fans that go whirrr, a few lights, things inside that get warm, headphones, keyboard (a clicky one), mouse (with buttons and no squeak), disks (2-off SSD and HDD) and a monitor of sufficient proportions.

BrotherTobious

#25
February 28, 2011, 03:44:09 PM Last Edit: February 28, 2011, 04:00:44 PM by BrotherTobious
sounds good lads if you can both bring them that would be great.

Also been thinking about this, as it will be a bugger to drive looking at the wall instead of a monitor.  The projector is for all to watch and make comments:)  The screen wont work IMHO as it placement is right above the back row of the tables.

Been looking into this and the only way I can see this working is getting a HDMI Splitter which will out put 2 HDMI devices.  so the drive can drive on a monitor, and the rest can watch.  

I have found this it might work HDMI output splitter

Anyone else have any better ideas as the PS3 wont do it!

Had look for reviews doesnt look good :(
"It's hard, but not as hard as Arma!!!" Tutonic
"Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil... prayer, fasting, good works and so on. Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun. Eat leaden death, demon.." Terry Pratchett

Tutonic

#26
March 01, 2011, 09:10:11 AM
Good point Toby. I'd probably try racing using the projector but it might not be practical.

An HDMI splitter should work, and this one looks cheaper.
Hero of the Battle Of Chalkeia
"Don\'t worry, none of this blood is mine"


BrotherTobious

#27
March 01, 2011, 10:01:56 AM
Had a look at my projector and if I have read it right I looks like I can use that as a splitter, so going to test on wed.  So the

ps3 Hdmi - Dvi Projector,
Projector Dsub to Dvi monitor.

Hope it works :)

And ordered as it was only a £5
"It's hard, but not as hard as Arma!!!" Tutonic
"Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil... prayer, fasting, good works and so on. Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun. Eat leaden death, demon.." Terry Pratchett

BrotherTobious

#28
March 05, 2011, 12:05:13 PM
Right time for a update,  

PS3 works with Projector,
PS3 works with monitor,

PS3 doesn't work with splitter in to Projector and Monitor, the PS3 doesn't have enough grunt and it pretty dodgy splitting hdmi anyway.

Any ideas guys ?
"It's hard, but not as hard as Arma!!!" Tutonic
"Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil... prayer, fasting, good works and so on. Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun. Eat leaden death, demon.." Terry Pratchett

TeaLeaf

#29
March 06, 2011, 08:30:28 AM
Why not do it like last time?  

Console control versus wheel is very very different and we already have the PCs and the wheels there.  I suspect most drivers would not bother to enter the competition if they have their PC and wheel with them, it's more fun with the wheel /pedals than it it with a console control and we already know a projector works form a PC.  That's my 2 cents.
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