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00:00:00 – 00:16:04
The video showcases a detailed review and demonstration of Thrustmaster's Sim Task Farm Stick and the T248 steering wheel kit, designed for farming and heavy machinery simulations. The host unboxes and highlights the ergonomic design and multiple functional buttons of the Farm Stick, which allow for efficient vehicle control in Farm 22. Various parts of the video illustrate the seamless integration and ease of use of the joystick and steering wheel, emphasizing features such as cruise control, camera views, gear shifting, and the overall fluid user experience. The demonstration includes practical applications like stacking bales onto trailers and adjusting trailer positions, showing the enhanced immersion and precision offered by the equipment. Throughout, the build quality and realistic feel of operating real machinery are consistently praised. The video concludes with an emphasis on the adjustability and comfort of the setup and gratitude towards Thrustmaster.
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In this part of the video, the host unboxes and demonstrates the Sim Task Farm Stick by Thrustmaster. The Farm Stick is designed for heavy and farm machinery and is plug-and-play compatible with Farm 22, featuring 33 buttons mapped to various vehicle controls. It has an ergonomic design inspired by modern tractors, with well-placed and smooth buttons for ease of use. The host describes several key functions, including a scroll wheel for cruise control, a mini joystick for camera views and gear shifting, and various buttons for operating different tools and vehicle functions. The build quality is highlighted as being comparable to actual tractor controls, making it feel like operating a real machine.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the presenter provides a detailed overview of the joystick’s various buttons and their functions, such as toggling help text, starting/stopping the engine, selecting vehicles, and using combo functions for unloading, dumping, using objects, and toggling lights. The presenter then introduces the Sim task steering kit, which includes a bracket for mounting the steering wheel flat, enhancing the experience when using heavy machinery, and a rotary steering wheel knob for better agility. They assemble the steering kit and demonstrate mounting the Thrustmaster T248 steering wheel, highlighting its key features like the dashboard display, dynamic force feedback, numerous action buttons, and magnetic paddles and pedals. The presenter then shows a close-up of the steering wheel and its setup, emphasizing its high-quality build before starting the demonstration.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to stack bales onto a trailer using a joystick setup. He highlights that the mini joystick can be used to look around, eliminating the need for a mouse. The presenter showcases the smooth and fluid movements of the boom, which can be extended and retracted easily. He attempts to stack the bales neatly and comments on his improving skills. For enhanced immersion, he switches to a first-person view, enhancing the feeling of operating a real telehandler. Despite initial alignment issues, he manages to place the bales on the trailer, illustrating the efficiency and immersive experience provided by the joystick setup.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker describes using a mouse to manipulate the trailer’s boom by holding the mouse button and moving it left and right. The trailer positioning is adjusted further down the field for better accessibility. The speaker attaches the hitch and secures the initial load with straps. They discuss the process of loading more bales onto the trailer, noting the difference between using a joystick versus a mouse and keyboard, and the added benefit of using a steering wheel. The segment concludes with the speaker efficiently loading the final pair of bales, remarking on the speed and ease provided by the joystick and steering wheel setup.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates using the T248 wheel, pedals, and farm stick in a farming simulation game. They highlight how well these tools work together, providing a realistic and fluid control experience. The presenter successfully attaches equipment and navigates the game controls, discussing the functionality of cruise control and customizable buttons for various tasks. They express satisfaction with the hardware’s smooth operation and solid build quality. Additionally, the presenter mentions their lack of experience with the game map and intends to sell the collected straw, emphasizing the adjustability of the steering kit for player comfort.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the presenter gives a quick demonstration of the Farm Stick and details its adjustable features, such as changing the angle and height of the steering wheel to enhance user comfort and immersion. The presenter explains how the adjustments can be easily locked into place using wing nuts. The Farm Stick is praised for making Farming Simulator more immersive and easier to play, especially when used with the appropriate Thrustmaster steering wheels. The video ends with a thank you to Thrustmaster and a farewell to viewers.