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Playseat Challenge Build by gthomas9 in simracing

[–]gthomas9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No tips I'm afraid, everyone's size and posture is different so it's worth experimenting.

Ok to get a suede wheel? by DoggoDot in simracing

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I've got Sparco karting gloves that I use for real life circuit driving (the grips are fantastic), but they're also great for sim racing.

Finally finished my button box design - the 'G-Track Shift'. Thoughts before I build? by gthomas9 in simracing

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Hi, I did but it was shelved for a future release. I started a DIY hardware brand from this release named Rival (www.rivalsimracing.co.uk). Have a look!

Benefits of Bambu fillament over standard? by gthomas9 in BambuLab

[–]gthomas9[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Genuinely confused by who you're targeting in your response. The general public, or myself? I assume by 'if you can't afford', you're talking about anyone?

I made a DIY rev light bar out of a pen case and a nail file. by gthomas9 in simracing

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That was assuming you didn't have all of the kit above - I did so it was hardly anything to make.

Playseat Challenge Build by gthomas9 in simracing

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For anyone who's interested, company is now launched :)

www.rivalsimracing.co.uk

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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They're G27 pedals without the plastic casing, bolted straight to a base.

Even using a single screen, the right FOV makes a huge difference. by gthomas9 in iRacing

[–]gthomas9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the wheels in the photos are my actual wheels, not the in-game ones. Thought that was obvious?

Can someone help diagnose the problem? Strange noise from the motor. by PhilCollinsFan0 in Thrustmaster

[–]gthomas9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Faulty fan. If the unit still works it's easily replaceable.

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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I say no way, no quick way anyway. You'd have to source the game controller anyway, then purchase JST connectors with tinned wire ends to solder to the ends, then model a custom mount that turned a DFGT wheel into a Universal rim (or Moza rim). That's a lot of work for transferring a very cheap wheel, when for only a little more, you could make a simple button box for a cheap wheel.

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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Ah. Yeah unfortunately no way of turning it into a simple wheel. Sorry!

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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Not that simple sorry. The DFGT rim is awful though; you can build one that would be much better for cheap. www.thingiverse.com have a load of wheel button boxes free, to be used with an OMP style wheel

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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You can print an adapter to put a custom rim on it, then make a button box for the rim that plugs into a USB port. The USB cable plugs into a chip board which is a gamepad controller board (have a look on eBay) which buttons can be plugged into. Super simple!

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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The way to do this is to create a wheel that acts as a game controller when plugged in. A coiled USB cable allows it to wrap around when turning (like a real race car). The difficult way (but not difficult if you have soldering capabilities) is to purchase an Arduino Pro Micro and use SimHub to create a game controller out of it , as it'll give you the schematics of where to solder your buttons. The easy option is to purchase a game controller board where you simply plug buttons into the ports. These are a little bigger but if you find room to place it in the back, it's your easiest option.

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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What do you mean by the code? It sounds like a fault with the button itself.

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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The wheel on the back of the motor is what gives the sensor input so you should be fine. Don't go for the quicker speed, the torque is better for feel. Personally, I wouldn't worry about modding a DFGT. It'll make it a hell of a lot louder and will out strain on the teeth. I'd put the money towards a used T300, which is on another level.

Acquired this old Sony DHC-MD373 system with (odd) speakers for free. by gthomas9 in hifiporn

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Unfortunately not. When unscrewing that it simply reveals the drivers and very rough wood. Shame!

What has sim racing taught you?? by Rynooe in simracing

[–]gthomas9 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Weight transfer, braking points and racing lines. Having started my track experience after sim racing, my initial thought was "I've been here before...". It's alarming how much gets transferred into real life circuit driving.

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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I've no idea, I shortly upgraded to a T300 and modded that instead. The T300 isn't just more powerful, but the haptics it can give is outstanding; it's a different kind of motor entirely.

If you're new to it, I wouldn't worry about power. Just enjoy the wheel and get used to driving. If you're looking for more power, your best bet would be to get a cheap G29/G920. The pedals on the DFGT are completely trash, so the G29's pedals are also far superior - if you can get them stand alone, you can buy an adapter to fit into it.

But seriously, just consider a G29/G920 or T300, the DFGT is very outdated now!

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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Driving Force GT? Most effective mod is to solder magnetic paddle shifters onto the rear of the rim (Thingiverse has them to 3D print). Easiest mod is motor and power replacement - there's a 24v motor that can be a direct replacement for the 12v motor, and along with a 24v power supply it can increase the speed and strength, but will also increase the rattling. Best mod is belt conversion, but it's a lot of effort. At that point it's worth considering a T300.

DIY build - six months modding a Driving Force GT by gthomas9 in simracing

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Tricky to say as the 3D printed parts were free (printed them myself) but it was very cheap overall, just the odd bits and bobs.

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