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First things first...Hi folks, this is my first post here after lurking for ages.
Now onto the actual topic. I've been toying with the idea of adding a bass transducer to my rig. The only issue is that I'm a console player (PS4) and as such run into two main problems with using one.
Firstly, the audio outputs are completely governed by the PS4 operating system and as such, when using a Bluetooth audio headset, the console will cut all audio signals running to the transducers. I need the headset for party chat whilst racing online.
Secondly, because the only way of running it is through an audio signal, I will lose the option of running a program like Simvibe, which from what I've read online is basically mandatory to get the best out of the system.
Now, I've been using RS Dash and CrewChief since I first heard about them (the phone apps for a digital dash and an improved crew chief respectively). These use the data that the game sends out over the internet, and interprets them to provide various detailed real time information.
Is it possible to create a SimVibe like app that interprets this data to allow a more controlled experience from the bass shaker? It would also free up the restricted audio connections to be used normal. I'm thinking locking up, abs vibrating, possible crash impacts. I don't know whether it will be able to replicate rumble strips or track bumps since they are more force feedback based but then again I have no idea what data the game sends out, only that I remember the RS Dash creator commenting on it being a lot of information.
Sorry for the long winded post, I'm not an app developer and don't have a clue how that all works but was merely curious as to whether it would be possible and whether someone would think it worth the time to develop themselves to sell. I'd certainly buy!
Cheers,
RJ
Now onto the actual topic. I've been toying with the idea of adding a bass transducer to my rig. The only issue is that I'm a console player (PS4) and as such run into two main problems with using one.
Firstly, the audio outputs are completely governed by the PS4 operating system and as such, when using a Bluetooth audio headset, the console will cut all audio signals running to the transducers. I need the headset for party chat whilst racing online.
Secondly, because the only way of running it is through an audio signal, I will lose the option of running a program like Simvibe, which from what I've read online is basically mandatory to get the best out of the system.
Now, I've been using RS Dash and CrewChief since I first heard about them (the phone apps for a digital dash and an improved crew chief respectively). These use the data that the game sends out over the internet, and interprets them to provide various detailed real time information.
Is it possible to create a SimVibe like app that interprets this data to allow a more controlled experience from the bass shaker? It would also free up the restricted audio connections to be used normal. I'm thinking locking up, abs vibrating, possible crash impacts. I don't know whether it will be able to replicate rumble strips or track bumps since they are more force feedback based but then again I have no idea what data the game sends out, only that I remember the RS Dash creator commenting on it being a lot of information.
Sorry for the long winded post, I'm not an app developer and don't have a clue how that all works but was merely curious as to whether it would be possible and whether someone would think it worth the time to develop themselves to sell. I'd certainly buy!
Cheers,
RJ