Some help before ordering

[Cristiano]

hi all
im new to this forum and also new to this concept of making up a cockpit for my racing simulators
My main racing games are Toca race driver 3, GT 5, and Dirt 2.  GT5 is on the PS3, so im not sure if what i want to do will work on the PS3. But im hoping it will at least on the PC.
What i wanted to know is, Can i hook up a speedo and tacho to the rev burner together, or will i have to have 2 rev burners, 1 for tacho and 1 for speedo? 
Will the power supply in my PC be suffiecent to run the rev burner? Or will i need a seperate power supply? Power suplly is a Ritmo 860 gaming power supply. 230v, 10A/6A, 60/50hz.
If i need a seperate power supply, could you send me a link with one that i would need please? And simple instructions on how to install it all without blowing up my pc lol. im not that tech minded, but with easy to follow instructions, i know i can do it
And, is it possible to run this on these games i have listed that i play? I hope so, cause the Toca race driver 3 has the V8 supercars in it
Im also thinking of oil/water/turbo/fuel/temp gauges Im thinking of using the sim screen for this.
 But i also like the seperate gauges set up. If i chose this method, what would i need and is it easy to do?
Is it possible to transfer from PC to PS3 and vice versa? Or am i better off getting GT5 on PC?
Sorry for the many questions, hope someone can help make it easier for me tho

Hello.
I will answer some of your questions:

• PS3 or XBox are not supported. Only some simulator for the PC will work. Toca race driver is not supported but Dirt is
• You will need one rev burner for the rev counter and one rev burner for the speedometer
• the power supply of your PC will work, I can send you more details on how to make the connections
• the analog gauges for the fuel/water temp/oil pressure or temp won't work with rev burner. if you want to display this type of information you have to use the SimScreen, the Pro Shift if you want to create LEDs bars like I did in the video in the Pro Shift product page or.... wait. Focus on the rev counter/speedometer for the moment because by the time you have finished there may be something available that could be useful for you.

Cheers
Cristiano

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[Craigie]

ok, thanks for the tips
Theres no way i can make toca compatible? I only ask cause im a big fan of the aussie V8 supercars

[Cristiano]

ok, thanks for the tips
Theres no way i can make toca compatible? I only ask cause im a big fan of the aussie V8 supercars

I wish I could support this game.
Problem is TOCA doesn't offer any SDK/plugin/interface to allow external applications (like SimDash) to read in-game data.

Cheers
Cristiano

[Craigie]

Pity, it is a good game, but oh well, i'll just have to look for other games that i will enjoy.
one last question, what speed does your SPI-D go to?
I looked at a couple that you have in your list that is compatible,that i think i would enjoy.
As for the online only games, i wont be able to use cause i dont have adsl broadband. Have only satellite, and with satellite, you suffer with lag, drop outs, downtime, and delays.
Thanks for your help. I will make purchases once ive worked out my design and got my new car on the road

[Cristiano]

Pity, it is a good game, but oh well, i'll just have to look for other games that i will enjoy.
one last question, what speed does your SPI-D go to?
I looked at a couple that you have in your list that is compatible, i wont be able to use cause i dont have adsl broadband, only satellite, and with satellite, you suffer with lag, drop outs, downtime, and delays.
Thanks for your help. I will make purchases once ive worked out my design and got my new car on the road

Hello.
The SPI-D display goes up to 999 Km/h or Mph

Cheers
Cristiano

[Craigie]

kool, thanks I cant seeing getting a car that fast lol