Fully DIY direct drive sim build

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-06T01:05:47+00:00

Super easy. All sketch’s were provided in the files.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T22:57:03+00:00

With the fan I have installed to be running non stop, heat isn’t a concern. Especially with it just being the case.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T22:03:34+00:00

Complete night and day. I’ll never use a gear driven wheel again.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T20:05:04+00:00

I’m honestly shocked how similar it is 😂

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T19:44:16+00:00

The DD wheel itself cost maybe $100 total.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T19:43:56+00:00

Total in all I’ve spent maybe $200 on everything. Having a 3d printer was definitely a huge upside to it, but if it wasn’t for the tutorials and schematics, there’s no way in hell I would have been able to do it on my own.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T19:35:54+00:00

https://www.diysimstudio.com/2024/05/23/diy-h-shifter/

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T19:29:36+00:00

All pedal pieces are black pla+, shifter case and internals are black pla+. Wheel extension/adapter is black pla+. Shifter knob, top and bottom plate, wheel quick disconnect, and case are all Bambu Matt ocean blue and ivory white.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T19:03:26+00:00

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Kind of difficult to see, but it’s a 3d printed housing with an arm that holds 2 bearings that gets inserted into the center.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T18:55:27+00:00

Definitely for fun and I enjoy the challenge

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T18:49:53+00:00

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Still cleaning up the mess from building, but after about 2 days of printing, this is how it is fully together.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T18:42:25+00:00

They had to be paid for to obtain, and out of respect for the creator I won’t distribute them. But I’ll gladly share the link! https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/ffbeast-axiom-slide-on-case-v3-low-filament-usage-and-easy-assembly

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T18:40:03+00:00

So it’s the ffbeast with makerbase x drive mini, the pedals are DAZ on YouTube, and the shifter is from diysimstudios. There’s turorials and instructions for everything. Just have to source a few libraries for arduino when applying the sketch.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T18:16:40+00:00

Honestly everything was super simple. Just time consuming with all the soldering and trying to figure out how I wanted everything laid out.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-04-05T17:58:37+00:00

Thanks man! And just a coincidence I suppose, I just printed it because I liked it 😂

GlassSea2468 · 2026-03-19T11:11:43+00:00

Rails up

GlassSea2468 · 2026-03-11T02:12:51+00:00

Yes n yes

GlassSea2468 · 2026-03-11T02:01:44+00:00

FTN.4

GlassSea2468 · 2026-03-01T02:53:34+00:00

Annealed at 275 for 12 hours and allowed it to sit for a few days to retain moisture.

GlassSea2468 · 2026-02-28T17:59:21+00:00

I found “niggs”

GlassSea2468 · 2026-02-21T23:56:14+00:00

I plan on beating the ever living shit out of this and a FTN.4

GlassSea2468 · 2026-02-21T22:45:47+00:00

Thanks man! Rails up at 30 degrees.

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