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News Using Fanatec Formula Rim on OpenSimWheel

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by jamesdio, Nov 10, 2015.

  1. jamesdio

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    Hi Simracers,

    This is Jason from Korea.

    I'm going to introduce Fanatec Rim Standalone USB Conversion PCB from Leo Bodnar.
    This product makes you use Fanatec rims with your Open SimWheel easily.


    This is the Fanatec Rim Standalone USB Conversion PCB.
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    tearing down and soldering.
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    then assembling
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    There is an adpater is needed to attach quick release to this rim like below.
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    This is the result.
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    Works like a charm.

    Here is a video for this.



    You can purchase this useful PCB from leobodnar.com
    I'm not an employee @ LeoBodar.com ;)

    Regards,
    Jason.

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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Hmmm, I think that decides my future upgrade path if and when I decide my Fanatec hub just doesn't cut it any more...thanks for that gem!
  3. jamesdio

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    LeoBodnar said that Fanatec Universial Hub is not compatible yet, but He is in development currently.

    The compatible list for now is.

    Formula Rim.
    BMW GT2 Rim.

    and

    Porsche 918 Rim
  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Sorry a bad choice of words. I meant it is great I can use my existing BMW and Formula wheels and upgrade to OpenSimWheel if I consider my Fanatec setup needs replacing.
  5. jamesdio

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    No problem. noobeast, I just wanted to let you know fanatec universal hub is not compatible for now and it's in development currently. I thought you were going to use fanatec universal hub.

    Anyway, Thank you for your kind reply.
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    Hello @jamesdio and thank you for the useful info.
    I am going to upgrade from a Fanatec CSW v1 to an OSW system and I already own the Fanatec BMW GT & formula rims, so looks a good idea to use the two rims as they are both excellent looking and working!
    Although, I'm concerned about the cable that is going to hang under the wheel. Do you know if there is a wireless solution instead of the usb cable - I mean a device to transmit wireless the signal from the usb on the wheel to a usb receiver on PC?
    And one more thing (if you know), the Fanatec Wheel Rim Generic Quick Release Adaptor is suitable for all quick releases in the market? What do you use for your system (or propose)?

    thank you
    Aris
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    can I also do this on srw-s1 wheel?
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    Can you please post more details about what adaptor is require to fit the fantatec quick release to the 70mm PCD on the OSW side?

    Its there a commercial product available for did you fabricate your own?
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    Very good sim!
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    DONT WASTE YOUR $$$ on this Leo Bodnar chip. Teensy LC to the rescue, 11$ and does everything the leo chip does. there's documentation on the AC forum ill dig up. Pretty sure its in the OSW thread if i recall.
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  11. Aris

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    I found it :) look here! And there is a wireless solution proposed there.
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    Note on the Bluetooth version
    I don't recommend the bluetooth version for now."
  13. jamesdio

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    Hi Nick,

    Thank you for the information.

    I have a question for you.
    Could you tell me why you don't recommand the bluetooth version?

    Thanks in advance.
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    I found the reason.

    Please refer to this url below.
    http://www.racingfr.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t50754-50.html

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    Wow! Nice project! Explanation of CSW rim's pinout is extremely useful :)

    README.md is also mentioning some troubles whis Fanaleds
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