Virtual Wheel Beta 0.2.3
Free Version
Publisher Description
This is an app that allows users to use their Android devices (phones or tablets) as a wireless steering wheel for controlling racing/driving games on the PC. The user's device must have an accelerometer for this app to work properly.
Does not support Windows 8 yet. Please do not install PC Client on Windows 8.
DOWNLOAD PC CLIENT HERE: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7-jWjQDomPhZzAzNGhRUUFUOVk/edit?usp=sharing
NOTE: Because I no longer have time and am not able to get the drivers properly signed, I have stopped development on this project for now.
Users must install the PC client software on their computers for this app to work. Currently, the the PC software is tested to work on Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit and should also work on Vista and XP 32/64 bit. Mac OS X will also be supported in the future.
The Android device and the computer must be on the same network for this app to work. Bluetooth connection coming soon.
Installation instructions:
1. Download and install this app.
2. Download the PC Client here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7-jWjQDomPhZzAzNGhRUUFUOVk/edit?usp=sharing
3. Install PC Client and run PC Client (Virtual Wheel)
4. Run app on Android device; go into settings and type in the IP Address and Port number exactly as the PC Client shows.
5. Enjoy
NOTE:
If everything is setup correctly and the PC Client shows disconnected, please make sure that you have made an exception for Virtual Wheel in the Windows Firewall. Windows 7, Vista, and some XP users should see a prompt asking for a Windows Firewall exception when they open up the PC Client for the first time. Make sure that you click Allow or Unblock depending on your system.
Games tested to be working with:
Live for Speed
netKar Pro
F1 2012
Simraceway
Need for Speed Shift 2: Unleashed
Need for Speed Most Wanted 2012
Should work with all games that support a steering wheel or an analog gamepad.
Note that this app is still in beta stage, so some bugs might exist on different devices. Please send bug reports to the developer email.
Future features:
Bluetooth communication
Customizable control layout
Calibration
Variable throttle and brake
Steering animation
About Virtual Wheel Beta
Virtual Wheel Beta is a free app for Android published in the Sports list of apps, part of Games & Entertainment.
The company that develops Virtual Wheel Beta is TinCanMan. The latest version released by its developer is 0.2.3. This app was rated by 1 users of our site and has an average rating of 5.0.
To install Virtual Wheel Beta on your Android device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2013-07-25 and was downloaded 839 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Virtual Wheel Beta as malware as malware if the download link to com.tincanman.virtualwheel is broken.
How to install Virtual Wheel Beta on your Android device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to Google Play.
- Once the Virtual Wheel Beta is shown in the Google Play listing of your Android device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the Install button located below the search bar and to the right of the app icon.
- A pop-up window with the permissions required by Virtual Wheel Beta will be shown. Click on Accept to continue the process.
- Virtual Wheel Beta will be downloaded onto your device, displaying a progress. Once the download completes, the installation will start and you'll get a notification after the installation is finished.
