Logitech G29

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Overview

The AWSIM-demo.x86-64 simulation (included in AWSIM-demo.zip) featured in the Quick-start-demo page supports the Logitech G29 Steering wheel. This page explains how to set it up and configure it.

The behavior of G29 varies depending on the control mode.

Control mode is AUTONOMOUS : G29 automatically reflects the vehicle's steering angle.
Control mode is MANUAL : User can control the vehicle via G29.

How to setup

Connect the Logitech G29 to your PC. (PS3 mode recommended)

Warning

When connected to a PC, automatic calibration will start and the steering wheel will rotate. Please be careful to avoid injury.

Check the device path for G29.

Enter evtest command.

evtest

Result.

No device specified, trying to scan all of /dev/input/event*
Not running as root, no devices may be available.
Available devices:
/dev/input/event16: input-remapper gamepad
/dev/input/event22: Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel
Select the device event number [0-22]:

In this case, the device path for G29 is /dev/input/event22.

Enter the g29 device path in sample-config.json. Please replace <device path number> as appropriate.

Info

sample-config.json is included in AWSIM-demo.zip.
```
~~
"LogitechG29Settings": {
    "_devicePath": "/dev/input/event<device path number>",
~~
```

Launch AWSIM-demo.x86-64 with sample-config.json

./AWSIM-demo.x86_64 --json_path <direcotry path>/<config json name>.json

Select Logitech G29 from the UI's Vehicle input device.

Key map

Key	Feature
Triangle	Switch to move drive gear.
Square	Switch to move reverse gear.
Circle	Switch to neutral gear.
Cross	Switch to parking gear.
Throttle pedal	Forward acceleration.
Brake pedal	Reverse acceleration.
Steering wheel	Turning.
Left paddle	Turn left blinker on.
Right paddle	Turn right blinker on.
R2	Turn on hazard lights.
R3	Turn off blinker or hazard lights.
L2	Switch control mode `AUTONOMOUS` to `MANUAL`
L3	Switch control mode `MANUAL` to `AUTONOMOUS`