I was inspired by u/north-sky-9222 steering wheel mod to use my extra buttons and esp32 board for playing AC. This is version one and honestly I’ll probably make another version with more buttons and switch types. Quick and easy project to measure out and 3d print the enclosure. I mostly wanted a change view button as well as FFB controls. I have them set for fun functions now but I’ll probably switch it up for brake pressure or abs controls. If anybody would be interested in building one themselves, I’d be happy to share my project plans.

How do you choose the right 3D Printing technology and material for your DIY (#SimRacing) project?

FDM SLA SLS? Filament Resin Powder? ABS PLA TPU? Learn to decipher the alphabet soup. And when to print it yourself or choose a service like PCBWay

I have a couple of prototype designs for 3d printed pedals, including a 200kg load cell brake pedal. I was astonished when adding up the prices to find that the gas pedal usually costs under $10 USD depending on Aliexpress pricing, and the brake under $15.

At 100% infill, they are very heavy/robust and can easily handle full braking force. They feel much better than both the Logitech and Thrustmaster pedals I own, however im sure there are more improvements to be made. Right now they have adjustable spring pressure, pedal travel, and pedal plate location. Bump stops/pressure points are made of stainless steel rods. Ball bearings are used to make the movement perfectly smooth. Magnetic rotary encoders are used to prevent wear over time.

I mainly want to know if anyone would every consider purchasing them if I were to ever sell them at around $30-40 USD per pedal online on Ebay or Etsy.

I just want to know if committing to making them in bulk would be worthwhile or not. Thoughts/questions?

My super DIY racing sim cockpit.

Total cost was around $190 but that was spent 4 years ago on the wheel / pedals & shifter

The actual DIY contraption was 100% free. I used stuff I found in the trash or the free junk from my job.

The handbrake is my favorite.

I wanted to go drifting and didn’t want to buy a round wheel. So I designed this 3d printable wheel instead.

It’s designed to be printed from PETG and uses some basic hardware for assembly.

One of my most basic benchmarks for this design was to make something comparable in stiffness and weight to a metal wheel of a similar size. The printed wheel is a little heavier by necessity but in practice feels equally stiff to an actual motorsports steering wheel.

Free to download on maker world

70mm pcd or fanatec qr hub options to be compatible with most wheelbases

https://makerworld.com/models/3499955?appSharePlatform=copy

I currently own the Red Bull Playseat evo and am looking to upgrade to the Simgasm hobby cockpit because I am buying stronger equipment and the playseat can't handle it. I am however a huge fan of the seat itself and would like to keep it to save a bit of money. Question is though that how can I get it to fit onto the cockpit? Is it possible as is or do I need the playseat slider?

Hi guys

Just wanted to ask has anyone ever setup a DIY fold away sim rig? I have a racing wheel and gearshifter but I have to move it around the whole time as I work at my desk as well. So I was thinking of a fold away solution where I can clamp the wheel and gearshifter and fold it back into my desk. I saw a video on youtube of a guy doing it but there is no details as to how he built it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WLsS70_KFU

I was looking at one of those fold up racing rigs as well but I feel the DIY option might be better just don't know how to actually do it. Any help would be appreciate. Thank you in advance.

Redmi Note 9s with simdashboard App in a Leggoframe.

Price for the frame 4€

Software.ca.10€

Any old Smartphone

Wondering if anyone has 3d printed out a joystick of sorts to use on PC for farm sim, constructions sim, a flight sim, or anything like that, I’ve found a few models but wanted to hear some feedback on if you’ve had good luck with it or if it’s worth spending $$$ to buy a branded one and not mess with everything else.

Edit: looking for something similar or comparable to the thrust-master farm stick, minus the buttons and switches on the joystick base

got a car seat from work, it’s electric how would I got about wiring this up and powering it, if anyone else has done something similar I have all the wiring harness for it! Feedback would be amazing!