- cross-posted to:
- 3dprinting@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- 3dprinting@lemmy.world
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/51305553
I’ve been wanting an F1-style steering wheel for sim racing for ages, but I didn’t want to spend massive amounts of cash on a commercially-built steering wheel that could be great but had loads of features I didn’t care about (especially LEDs and a screen) since I play in VR.
A colleague of mine, who is also into sim racing, built a steering wheel that was better than almost anything you can find from Fanatec/Moza/Thrustmaster/whatevs for around 500€.
So, of course, I decided to
buy the same thingbuild it myself from scratch for the challenge and to save some money. Because I’m an idiot, I guess. I thought it would take me 2-3 weekends. It took 4 months. It’s basically a wheel-shaped mechanical keyboard. It was the biggest non-essential project of my life. I learned a lot, including not getting myself delusional enough to start that kind of project on a whim.
Features:
- F1-shaped steering wheel, heavily inspired by Ferrari’s one with the general shape and front. Back is closer to Mercedes’.
- Magnetic shift paddles
- Analog clutch (WIP)
- 7 rotary encoders
- 10 face buttons + 2 back buttons + 5 clickable encoders
- Quick-release connection to the steering column
- Aviator-style USB connector
- QMK firmware
- Everything is 3D-printed except for the aluminium mid-plate and the quick-release
If you guys are interested I have a few WIP pictures, so I could start a build log. WDYT?
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not getting myself delusional enough to start that kind of project on a whim
I’m DIY-ing something completely different and not a physical thing but I can relate so much. Never underestimate the amount of time, effort and knowledge to do a thing. Better to pick up something open source already existing and help improve it, than making from scratch
But then, the satisfaction of the project working is another level
Looks great!
Thanks!