Step #1 - Download FFB Tools V3.1.0 & Update Firmware to 3.1.0
NOTE #1: Ensure to download FFBTools and place it in the SAME DRIVE as your flight simulator software installation location e.g. If your flight simulators are installed in D: Drive, download and place the FFBTools software folder in D: Drive.
NOTE #2: You MUST EXTRACT the FFBTools zip file. FFBTools will not work if you do not EXTRACT the zip file. Instructions: Hover your mouse over the zip file, then right click and select 'Extract All' to extract the zip file.
Note: In FFBTools V3.1.0, power up your CLS-60 or CLS-120 yoke(s) and CLS-Rudder pedals before launching the software. The revised communication protocol is designed to detect FliteSim.com USB-C devices that are already powered, ensuring reliable multi-device support.
Firmware UPDATE (Device Specific!)
NOTE: Requires Firmware 2.1.7 before updating to Firmware 3.1.0
If you HAVE NOT updated to Firmware 2.1.7, follow the instructions here:
How to Check Firmware Version:
FFBTools 3.0.0 (or higher) Yoke icon > Device Info > Software Version
FFBTools 2.2.8 (or earlier) > Help > About Hardware > Device_version
Instructions to update to Firmware 2.1.7 can be found here: https://help.flitesim.com/en/articles/9971850-download-install-the-latest-firmware-ffbtools-software
Once you have updated to Firmware 2.1.7, you can proceed to update to Firmware 3.1.0:
Download Firmware
Video Demo: How to Update the Firmware
Re-Calibrate The Yoke
Firmware updates usually require re-calibration of the CLS-60/120 yoke.
Re-calibrate the CLS-60/120 in Windows Game Controller if you are running MSFS2020/2024.
Re-calibrate the CLS-60/120 in X-Plane if you are running X-Plane.
Maximum Roll Axis Smoothness
To achieve maximum roll axis smoothness, use the following roll axis settings:
FFBTools Software V3.1.0 Change Log
Configuration file format changed from "ffbf" to "json" for easier manual editing (auto conversion for old format configurations)
Auto-installation (into the X-Plane Resources > plugins folder) of the new X-Plane communication interface (FliteSim XPlink) to resolve data latency issues
Added multi-device USB connection support
Added support for CLS-Rudder device
Added support for FC-100-AATD device
Added option to disable Yoke effects when flight simulation software is paused or closed
Fixed asymmetric Roll & Pitch curve issues caused by text box input points
Firmware V3.1.0 Change Log
Updated roll motor control interface - only requires one-time calibration now
Added NAN value error detection to prevent abnormal force curve settings
Added USB-based Yoke Synchronization functionality (To enable Yoke Synchronization, simply connect each yoke to the computer via USB-C to USB-A cable; requires removal of the Ethernet cable)
Updated inertia and damping algorithms - increased inertia for smoother operation (With the adjustment of the tightness of the roll shaft belt, the effect is better）
FFBTools V3.0.4 Changelog (12 Feb 2025)
The 'Connected' button has been temporarily disabled to prevent abnormal force curve readings (NaN) caused by manual connections.
Firmware V3.0.3 (12 Feb 2025)
Fixed the issue of frequent autopilot disconnections
Improved Software Trim functionality in both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024
FFBTools V3.0.3 Changelog (22 Jan 2025)
Added an autopilot data filter to eliminate occasional pitch-flapping jitter during X-Plane autopilot operation.
Fixed an issue causing aircraft jitter when exiting the autopilot in certain conditions with software trim enabled.
Improved autopilot roll realism in MSFS; the yoke now returns to centre once the aircraft achieves the optimal bank angle.
Fixed an issue where key mapping would sometimes fail to take effect.
FFBTools V3.0.2 Changelog (11 Jan 2025)
Fixed the reversed software trim pitch issue in X-Plane.
Resolved a compatibility problem where older firmware versions triggered fault codes.
Added log review feature for improved feedback collection.
Updated the update URL to https://help.flitesim.com/en/.
Enhanced the software trim function and adjusted the trim ratio parameter.
Corrected the CLS-120 yoke name display.
Firmware V3.0.2 Changelog (11 Jan 2025)
Improved autopilot mode by reporting joystick data as zero, reducing excessive shaking in MSFS.
Fixed an over-force alarm issue on certain yokes.
Addressed motor model failures on some CLS-120 yokes.
Step #2 - Enable Auto-Load Profile
To enable auto-load profile, head to 'Settings > Auto Load Profile Based On Aircraft Model' and toggle the selector to ON
Watch step-by-step video demo:
Step #3 - Configure & Save Profile of An Aircraft
Watch step-by-step video demo:
Step #4 - How to Save More Than One Profile Per Aircraft
Watch step-by-step video demo:
Step #5 - How to Export & Import a Profile
Watch step-by-step video demo:
Video Demo: Auto-Load Profile Feature In Action!