Testing a G920
The G920 is the Xbox and PC twin of the G29: the same 900° rotation, the same three-pedal set and the same Driving Force Shifter socket, with Xbox buttons instead of PlayStation ones. It has no console mode switch; on a computer it needs its power supply, a USB port and, for full function, Logitech G HUB.
When you plug it in, the wheel turns to both locks to calibrate. Once it stops, turn it a quarter turn right and press the throttle, the brake and the clutch when the set-up asks. The degrees shown then match the wheel as long as the rotation in G HUB is 900° too.
The G920 first appears under USB id 046d:c261 and switches to 046d:c262 once it is set up (SDL’s wheel list). If your browser caught it before the switch, the device list shows the start-up id and few axes: unplug and reconnect, or wait a few seconds and press a button.
What to look for
- Rest and centre: with the wheel straight and your hands off, it should read within about 2° of centre. The G920 finds its centre during start-up calibration, so if the centre is off, power it off and on with your hands clear of the wheel.
- Pedals: press each one slowly for the linearity test. The G920’s pedals, like the G29’s, measure travel with potentiometers, so spikes are the classic fault after heavy use. The brake is deliberately stiff near the end of its travel, so push it fully before judging its range.
- Paddles and buttons: the button numbers on the G920 differ from the G29, so teach the tester the paddles and the shifter once with the Learn buttons. The button grid shows every button the wheel reports, including the D-pad as a hat switch.
What the tester is set up for
| Rotation | 900° lock to lock, preset in the tester |
|---|---|
| Pedals in the box | throttle, brake, clutch |
| USB ids | 046d:c262 Logitech G920 Driving Force046d:c261 Logitech G920 Driving Force (starting up) |
Button numbers count from 1, as in Windows' game controller settings; if yours differ, use the Learn buttons. USB ids come from the Linux kernel's device list and SDL; the tester shows the id your browser reports under the device's name.