Sim Controls Open Source Wheels

Discussion in 'Sim Racing Systems & Troubleshooting' started by Troy, Jun 20, 2015.

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  1. Troy

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    Hi

    I'm thinking of taking on a little project ( I'm on parental leave and going nuts ) i was thinking of building a wheel and control box similar to this http://opensimwheel.wikidot.com/

    I'm an industrial Sparky with a background in automation so i hope i can do it.

    My question has any body else here tried it.
    Troy, Jun 20, 2015
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  2. Clevohead

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    I have read up on it, but not tried it.

    Here is a good video showing how it stacks up against the the supposed "cream of the crop" wheels:

    Clevohead, Jun 21, 2015
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    Is there a shorter video lol. Looks like a cool rig.
    CAB77, Jun 21, 2015
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  4. Troy

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    I've seen a few videos and done a bit of reading. They look good to me.

    I'm going to start by making some button boxes and a few little cockpit add on's. But i can see me building one soon. I've asked suppliers for some quotes to see if i can lower the cost a little.

    Cheers for the Replies
    Troy, Jun 21, 2015
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  5. Troy

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    well i've made up my mind parts are in the post now. I,cant wait to get started
    Troy, Sep 11, 2015
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  6. WAC

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    i moved on..but damn it was fun!
    Well I'm REALLY interested if you can put something together. Please keep the info flowing and good luck! :)
    WAC, Sep 11, 2015
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    Good times.... Indeed
    CobMcCool, Sep 11, 2015
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  8. Troy

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    Thanks guys

    For those interesting im going to be doing a Ioni 1x build It kinda the budget model. The only place i found that has the good info is the iRacing Forums Unfortunately that means a subscription which i foolishly did. On the bright side the info was there that answered enough questions for me to give it a go.

    Ill continue to post as i go but i wont do a build log there is a heap on info on that out there already.
    Troy, Sep 12, 2015
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  9. Troy

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    Just an update

    Most of the parts have arrived just waiting on the case to get started.
    Troy, Oct 4, 2015
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    i moved on..but damn it was fun!
    What is the control for FFB that your going to use?
    WAC, Oct 4, 2015
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    WAC Professional Gold Member

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    i moved on..but damn it was fun!
    Ok forget that......as usual I'm abit slow off the mark. Re read your post and googled "loni" and fiound some great info

    Thanks
    WAC, Oct 4, 2015
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  12. Troy

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    I've found a lot of info using google with this project.

    Today i got my wheel functional so its ready for the osw. Its all usb now.


    Cheers
    Troy, Oct 4, 2015
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  13. Troy

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    Hi all
    Osw is build and hooked up It an awesome bit of kit. Hasn't made me faster but i think its helping me be consistent.

    Cheers
    Troy
    Troy, Nov 5, 2015
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    any pics?
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  15. Troy

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    There will be once i get rid of the g clamps holding it on lol
    Troy, Nov 6, 2015
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    U need Carbon Fiber G clamps Troy and all will be good.
    Cyberstig1, Nov 6, 2015
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  17. Troy

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    Hmmm where do i buy them stuff drilling the 4 holes :p
    Troy, Nov 7, 2015
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    Here are a couple of pics of the control box

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    Troy, Nov 7, 2015
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  19. Troy

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    The Wheel

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    The Rig
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    Troy, Nov 7, 2015
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  20. Troy

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    As you call all see i couldnt find carbon fiber G clamps. So i bolted it down
    The Rig is a work in progress i should paint is soon but i keep telling myself its a Rad rod theme rig. :rolleyes:
    Troy, Nov 7, 2015
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