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PC Wheel with long Steering Column ?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by sci666, Nov 23, 2022.

  1. sci666

    sci666 Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Hello everyone, i have a question.

    maybe some of you made it already :)

    is it possible to add a long steering column between the steering wheel and the wheelbase ? like in a real car ?

    so you save a lot of space direcly behind the wheel and you can place a gauge cluster in a real position and not above the wheel !!!! look at the MS-PAIN(T) picture :)

    ..or does it cause some problems ?

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    sci666, Nov 23, 2022
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  2. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    yes of course - works well when you have a cockpit type sim
    Gadget999, Nov 23, 2022
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  3. sci666

    sci666 Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Cool. No problems so far? What about the connections to the wheel Buttons? Diy cable?
    sci666, Nov 23, 2022
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  4. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    Use a long coiled cable, it can rotate many times.

    Or use a small arduino board inside the wheel and use a long usb cable
    Gadget999, Nov 23, 2022
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    Harman singh New Member

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    Does this affect the power delivery of motor
    Harman singh, Apr 10, 2024
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  6. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    no - unless the shaft can bend
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    Gadget999, Apr 10, 2024
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