Pair of Arduino pro micros on a custom PCB to form a switch matrix. One Arduino running 'simhub' to control LEDs and encoders, the second running 'MMjoy2' for the button matrix. They just show up as if you've plugged in a controller of some sorts.
The real thing has rubber overmolded grips, I didn't want to attempt that as the silicone just for the molds is expensive. So I got some leather/suede offcuts for free. Maybe an upgrade in luxury hahaha.
Anyone with better knowledge feel free to correct me but: N- neutral +10- increment through menus in block of 10 BW- Mark- record moment of time in logs so it can be looked at by engineers post race Ok- ok Bb- - brake balance reduce BB+ brake balance increase Talk- push to talk radio Ot- Pc- Pit confirm (pit stop) +1- increment menus in block of 1 PL- pit limiter Red dial- brake balance during corner entry Blue dial- brake balance during middle of corner Orange dial- Silver dial- high speed Green dial- brake migration, adjust rear brake balance during trail braking Gold dial- brake balance (idk why they have two ways to change) Yellow rotary switch- strategy selection Purple dial- menus Blue dial- engine mode selection
I want to try working with carbon at some point, but no it's a hydrodipped 3d print (sanded and painted). Seriously messed it up though so advice from any hydrodippers out there would be appreciated. Might print a new shell just to get it perfect :)
It's actually on the back, where Lewis's infamous magic brake button is. Left side is a push button but in the right I've added a 5 way joystick style switch. It's super tactical and makes navigating menus in games super easy.
Looks amazing. I'm deep into building a Ferrari wheel of similar vintage. Seeing yours raises a couple of questions. How did you do the labelling? Water transfers? Now the one that has me a little beaten.. The rotary switches. I couldn't source rotary switches with 12 positions. How did you go about that?
Incredible dude. Good job.
That’s actually a game cube controller
Okay ima need an STL so I can print it and put it next to my McLaren wheel aha
williams f1 should hire you lol great job
You even have the felt on the hand grips… awesome project.
Pair of Arduino pro micros on a custom PCB to form a switch matrix. One Arduino running 'simhub' to control LEDs and encoders, the second running 'MMjoy2' for the button matrix. They just show up as if you've plugged in a controller of some sorts.
The real thing has rubber overmolded grips, I didn't want to attempt that as the silicone just for the molds is expensive. So I got some leather/suede offcuts for free. Maybe an upgrade in luxury hahaha.
I'm also curious how you connect the controls. Electronics walkthrough, please! Awesome work.
Wow perfect
Would love to see a video/post explaining the process of building it. I wanna know all the details haha
I want to get it out there at some point, I have a bunch of photos but no videos really.
What do all those buttons and knobs do?
Anyone with better knowledge feel free to correct me but: N- neutral +10- increment through menus in block of 10 BW- Mark- record moment of time in logs so it can be looked at by engineers post race Ok- ok Bb- - brake balance reduce BB+ brake balance increase Talk- push to talk radio Ot- Pc- Pit confirm (pit stop) +1- increment menus in block of 1 PL- pit limiter Red dial- brake balance during corner entry Blue dial- brake balance during middle of corner Orange dial- Silver dial- high speed Green dial- brake migration, adjust rear brake balance during trail braking Gold dial- brake balance (idk why they have two ways to change) Yellow rotary switch- strategy selection Purple dial- menus Blue dial- engine mode selection
Here is one graphic that shows some other similar steering wheel:
How did you do the scrol like encoders?
Found the cheapest encoders possible. EC11 encoders, work in F122 as BB and diff encoders. (whole thing cost about £220ish)
DRS and a 🟣
Carbon fiber layup or wrap?
I want to try working with carbon at some point, but no it's a hydrodipped 3d print (sanded and painted). Seriously messed it up though so advice from any hydrodippers out there would be appreciated. Might print a new shell just to get it perfect :)
What does bozo mean in the middle knob. It looks out of place
Inside joke with my mate that did the vector graphics
Favorite button or knob on the controller to use?
It's actually on the back, where Lewis's infamous magic brake button is. Left side is a push button but in the right I've added a 5 way joystick style switch. It's super tactical and makes navigating menus in games super easy.
Wow great work. I assumed it was a real one until I saw what sub this is.
Are you hooking this up to a steering wheel custom base you are making as well? Or does this hook up to some pre existing products base and pedals?
Yh I run my custom force feedback wheelbase and custom pedals. Really want fanatec/simucube but just too expensive atm.
Looks amazing. I'm deep into building a Ferrari wheel of similar vintage. Seeing yours raises a couple of questions. How did you do the labelling? Water transfers? Now the one that has me a little beaten.. The rotary switches. I couldn't source rotary switches with 12 positions. How did you go about that?
Water slide decals, worked surprisingly well
That is incredible. Would you be willing to sell the design and plans?
I'm tempted