THRUSTMASTER SIMTASK FARMSTICK Joystick User Manual

Information Regarding Use
Before using the product, carefully read the provided documentation and keep it for future reference. Ensure a clear gaming area without obstructions or tripping hazards.

Getting to Know Your Joystick:
The joystick features H.E.A.R.T. precision technology with advanced sensors and magnetic technology for unparalleled precision and responsiveness.

H.E.A.R.T. (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) Precision Technology:

3D (Hall Effect) magnetic sensors with resolution of over 268 million values

Magnet for frictionless precision
Coil spring for firm and fluid tension

FAQ

Q: Is the SimTask FarmStick compatible with consoles?
A: No, the SimTask FarmStick is designed for PC use and is compatible with Windows 10/11.
Q: How many buttons and axes does the joystick have?
A: The joystick features 33 buttons and 3 virtual axes, including additional axes for precise control.

Carefully read the instructions provided in this manual before installing the product, before any use of the product and before any maintenance. Be sure to follow the safety instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidents and/or damage. Keep this manual so that you can refer to the instructions in the future.

With SimTask FarmStick from Thrustmaster, you’ll enjoy a device that is perfectly adapted to the handling of your farm and construction machinery.
This manual will help you install and use your SimTask FarmStick under the best conditions. Before starting, make sure to carefully read all of these instructions and warnings: they will help you get the most enjoyment out of your product.

Box contents

Features

Thumbwheel
Rocker switch
Quick action buttons
Hand rest
“Point-of-view” mini-stick
Mode LED
Ambidextrous handle for handling work equipment
Programmable action buttons
Mode change button
Action trigger
USB cable for plug and play connection

Information regarding use

Documentation
Before using this product, carefully read this documentation again, and keep it for future reference.

Electrical shock

Keep the product in a dry location and do not expose it to dust or sunlight.

Observe connection directions.
Do not twist or pull on the connectors and cables.
Do not spill any liquid on the product or its connectors.

Do not short-circuit the product.
Never dismantle the product; do not throw it onto a fire and do not expose it to high temperatures.
Do not open up the device: there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Any repairs must be carried out by the manufacturer, a specified agency or a qualified technician.

Securing the gaming area

Do not place any object in the gaming area which may disrupt the practice of the user, or which may provoke an inappropriate movement or an interruption by another person (coffee cup, telephone, keys, for example).
Do not cover the power cables with a carpet or rug, blanket or covering or any other item, and do not place any cables where people will be walking.

Getting to know your joystick

Key points

33 buttons and 3 virtual axes, including a thumbwheel and two rocker switches
5 axes, including a mini-stick and joystick’s handle rotation
LED mode indication
H.E.A.R.T. technology (HallEffect AccuRate Technology)
Connection to USB-A port

H.E.A.R.T. (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) precision technology
Your SimTask FarmStick features technology providing it with a level of precision currently unequaled in the world of gaming joysticks, including:

3D (Hall Effect) magnetic sensors on the stick, with a resolution of more than 268 million values over the X and Y axes (16,384 x 16,384 values), whereas current competing systems (even high-end systems) provide resolutions in the neighborhood of only 1 million values (1,024 x 1,024 values).
A magnet: no friction, for unlimited precision and incredible responsiveness that will last.

A coil spring on the stick (2.8 mm): for firm, linear and ultra-fluid tension.

Drive mode <> Work mode
Button ❾ lets you switch from Drive mode to Work mode and vice versa.

This feature extends the range of actions that can be performed with the thumb, i.e. via the thumbwheel 1 and the two rocker switches 2.
Changing mode modifies the action associated with the thumbwheel 1 and the two rocker switches 2 .

In Drive mode, the LED 6 lights up orange.
In Drive mode, the action associated with the thumbwheel 1 and the rocker switches 2 can be as follows:

Thumbwheel: control of regulator setpoint.
Rocker switches: gearbox management.

In Work mode, the LED 6 lights up white.

In Work mode, the action associated with the thumbwheel 1 and the rocker switches 2 can be as follows:

Thumbwheel: control of camera zoom.
Rocker switches: control of crane arms or loaders.

Rotating handle
SimTask FarmStick features a handle that rotates about its horizontal axis. This is useful for maneuvering a crane head or an excavator, for example.

“Point-of-view” mini-stick
SimTask FarmStick features a “Point-of-view” mini-stick 7 that lets you see what is in the field of vision of the machine operator.

Mapping of buttons and axes

Mapping is identical in right-handed and left-handed modes.
Right-handed mode (default) or left-handed mode can be selected in the Control Panel.

Drive mode

Installation on PC

Connect the USB cable (11) to one of your computer’s USB ports. Windows 10/11 will automatically detect the new device.
The drivers are installed automatically.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Click Start/Settings/Control Panel and double-click Game Controllers. The Game Controllers dialog box displays the joystick’s name with OK status.
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In the Control panel, click Properties to test and view all of your joystick’s functions. You can also select the right-handed mode (default) or left-handed mode.

You are now ready to play!
When connecting your joystick, always keep the handle in its central position, do not move or rotate it, in order to avoid any calibration problems.

FAQ and technical support

My joystick isn’t functioning properly or seems to be improperly calibrated.
- Power off your computer and disconnect your joystick; then turn your computer back on, reconnect your joystick and restart your game.
- When connecting your joystick: always keep the handle in its central position, do not move or rotate it, in order to avoid any calibration problems.
I can’t configure my joystick.
- In your game’s Options / Controller / Gamepad or Joystick menu: select the appropriate configuration, or completely reconfigure the controller options.
- Please refer to your game’s user manual or online help for more information.
My joystick is too sensitive or not sensitive enough.
- Your joystick self-calibrates independently once you have made some movements along the different axes.
- In your game’s Options / Controller / Gamepad or Joystick menu: adjust the sensitivity and dead zones for your joystick (if these options are available).

Do you have questions regarding SimTask FarmStick, or are you experiencing technical problems? If so, visit the Thrustmaster technical support website:
https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/simtask-farmstick/.