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For PC (Windows 10/11)
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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.

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  • Page 1 For PC (Windows 10/11) User Manual 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BOX CONTENTS ..........4 FEATURES ............5 INFORMATION REGARDING USE ....7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR JOYSTICK ..10 Key points ........... 10 H.E.A.R.T. (HallEffect AccuRate Technology) precision technology ... 11 Drive mode <> Work mode ......12 Rotating handle ..........
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    1. Box contents...

  • Page 5: Features

    2. Features 1. Thumbwheel 2. Rocker switch 3. Quick action buttons 4. Hand rest 5. “Point-of-view” mini-stick 6. Mode LED 7. Ambidextrous handle for handling work equipment 8. Programmable action buttons...
  • Page 6 9. Mode change button 10. Action trigger 11. USB cable for plug and play connection...

  • Page 7: Information Regarding Use

    3. Information regarding use Documentation Before using this product, carefully read this documentation again, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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).

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Joystick

    4. 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...

  • Page 11: H.e.a.r.t

    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...

  • Page 12: Drive Mode <> Work Mode

    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  and the two rocker switches Changing mode modifies the action associated with the ...
  • Page 13 Drive mode (default) In Drive mode, the LED lights up orange.  In Drive mode, the action associated with the   thumbwheel and the rocker switches can be as follows: - Thumbwheel: control of regulator setpoint. - Rocker switches: gearbox management.
  • Page 14 Work mode In Work mode, the LED lights up white.  In Work mode, the action associated with the   thumbwheel and the rocker switches can be as follows: - Thumbwheel: control of camera zoom. - Rocker switches: control of crane arms or loaders.

  • Page 15: Rotating Handle

    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.

  • Page 16: Point-Of-View" Mini-Stick

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

  • Page 17: Mapping Of Buttons And Axes

    5. Mapping of buttons and axes Mapping is identical in right-handed and left-handed modes. Right-handed mode (default) or left-handed mode can Control Panel. be selected in the...
  • Page 18 Drive mode Work mode...

  • Page 20: Installation On Pc

    6. 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.
  • Page 21  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.

  • Page 22: Faq And Technical Support

    7. 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.
  • Page 23 - 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-...

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