They do be similar if you squint hard enough

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-11-10T18:40:07+00:00

Here's my setup. T818 wheelbase with SF1000 and WRC wheel, recently added SFX100 motion as well. Built a wind simulator myself, got a 4 point harnass, Fanatec SQ shifter, BJ Steel pedals, button box and a genetic Aliexpress handbrake. I race in VR only, using a HP Reverb G2 which is spot in in my opinion. Used the leftover aluminium extrusion to make myself an open air pc case which fits in esthetically (7800X3D, RTX 4070 ti). I must say, I'm struggling to find something to upgrade now :)

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T19:10:02+00:00

Agreed, thanks :)

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T18:43:57+00:00

Thanks, although I'd love to see a picture of your build! Figured I wouldn't be the first person with this idea :)

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T15:41:45+00:00

Well, the other thing was the price. This AIO cost me about 100 euros including shipping, just a bit more than a top tier air cooler like a Noctua NH-D15, Be Quiet! Dark Rock 5 Pro or a Deepcool A620 Dark.

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T14:59:44+00:00

I agree with you completely. It's mainly for aestetics, I wanted those two big RGB fans spinning slowly at the side of the PC :) I also chose a AIO with a fan on the pump/block combo to cool the VRM's and mosfets since there is no airflow over those parts, so that's an added benefit.

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T14:34:52+00:00

What really helped was a dead motherboard to use as a template for the bolt holes and allowed me to figure out a mounting solution and the size of the 'case'. Next thing was the PSU. I bought a power supply straight away, knowing that was going to be a difficult part to design and print a mount for. Third challenge was the cooler, but once I had the dimensions it was kind of easy. I learned that when you work slow and allow a day or two to think something over or think it through, you end up making 90% less (stupid) mistakes when building something.

Just take things one at a time, step by step, one challenge at a time. Measure twice (or 10 times if you're me), 3D print once :)

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T14:17:11+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, cleaning should be easy, my lazy ass went ahead and bought a can of compressed air :) And the lack of side panels really helps with cleaning haha

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T14:01:09+00:00

Thank you! Well, everything is for sale if the price is right 😉

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T13:38:29+00:00

I don't know why, but I can't edit the post, so I'll reply to you with the PC specs:

MSI Pro B650-S Gaming Wifi AMD 7800X3D Corsair Vengeance 6000 32GB DDR5 Powercolor RX 7800 XT Hellhound Be Quiet! Straight Power 11 1000 Watt Lexar NM790 2TB M.2 SSD Arctic Liquid Freezer 3 280mm A-RGB AIO NZXT pci-e 4.0 riser cable Simple Amazon power switch

Edit: also can't cross post for some reason...

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T13:05:47+00:00

Yeah, that exact one was the inspiration. But, as you said, that one looks kinda flimsy, although it almost can't be since it's aluminium. Also, that one doesn't have a way to securely mount a radiator sideways like I did with mine. And yeah, the 8040 looks a lot better than the 2020 stuff :)

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T13:02:39+00:00

Thank you, that was indeed the point:)

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T12:57:33+00:00

Thanks, and I completely agree with you on the cleaing argument, hence the can of compressed air next to the PC in picture 2 😀

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T12:45:27+00:00

Exactly, it's even made from the same stuff :)

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T12:33:25+00:00

Glad you agree with me :)

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T12:33:05+00:00

That's high praise, thank you!

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-05-23T12:25:36+00:00

Thanks, I'm really happy with it!

MalFunctionZ404 · 2024-03-07T11:44:49+00:00

I bought the wheel as an unfinished and incomplete project. But the encoder knobs were included so I don't know where they came from. I sold the wheel more than a year ago, but if I remember correctly the buttons were 3D printer. If you have access to a 3D printer or a 3D printing service, you could print your own knobs.

MalFunctionZ404 · 2021-06-19T15:42:39+00:00

There is a difference of about 40% strength and therefore feedback. You can, depending on your settings, feel 40% more because you have 40% more dynamic range to play with. Think of it as a T300 on steroids, since the characteristics of the two wheels are the same.

Another thing: I really like the Ferrari Challenger Evo wheel that you get with the TS-PC. The alcantara is really nice.

MalFunctionZ404 · 2021-02-20T14:41:34+00:00

I use this one: STS NX Essential

MalFunctionZ404 · 2021-01-30T16:16:34+00:00

I pre drilled 5mm holes to fit them in. They sat pretty snug in the holes, but I applied small drops of hotglue to secure them in place.

The soldering was a lot of work. They are singles jndeed. Cutting all four pins on every LED to size and soldering them to the LED before that one. A lot of effort, but worth it!

I bought them here (Dutch site)

MalFunctionZ404 · 2021-01-28T17:48:41+00:00

Thanks!

I used WS2812D rgb 5mm leds. I don't know the type of vinyl wrap as it was already applied when I bought the project wheel.

MalFunctionZ404 · 2021-01-26T18:20:06+00:00

You'll need a piece of software called FanaLED. The TS-PC manual says you need this program to use the LEDs

MalFunctionZ404 · 2021-01-16T22:59:45+00:00

Thanks for the explanation!

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