Simple Clean Formula wheel

[JohnnyV]

The goal was to build a simple clean looking formula wheel, to be used for the lower formula classes for example Formula Renault 2.0 and Formula 3.

For this I used a Sparco F-10A:


And Fanatec Podium shifters (They are awesome especially for the price).









Used an Arduino Leonardo for interfacing with the Podium paddles/clutches and function as a Joystick for windows.
Bitepoint calibration can be done using the upper two paddles: Hold them both for atleast 2 seconds and then you can set the bite point by using the same paddles as 'plus' and 'minus'.


If any of you want to do something similar, I can open source the Frame and Arduino sketch...

 

[HoiHman]

Very nice Johnny.

Great innovative idea using the Fanatec shifters.

I'm interested in the sketch, might do the same one day.

 

[RCHeliguy]

@JohnnyV a little off topic, but your button box is interesting. Did you build it? If so do you have a source for the rotary buttons you used ? Also what are the slots for?

Your wheel looks very nice too!

 

[JohnnyV]

@JohnnyV a little off topic, but your button box is interesting. Did you build it? If so do you have a source for the rotary buttons you used ? Also what are the slots for?

Your wheel looks very nice too!

Jep build it myself, here are some more pics: https://postimg.cc/gallery/1j71dsg3y/

Slots were a sort of seperation between sections, they go through and through so that you cannot look inside, if that makes sense.
It uses CTS encoders and the dials/knobs I made myself, printed with fluorescent filament, so that you get this awesome effect when you use blue/purple light (like they do in racecars such as ferrari):



I'll PM you the stl for the knobs

 

[RCHeliguy]

I guess I'll need to pick up a 3D printer sometime

 

[GEO147]

That's awesome looking Jonny

 

[Kek700]

Very classy set up, most impressive.

 

[DCCARRERA4]

The goal was to build a simple clean looking formula wheel, to be used for the lower formula classes for example Formula Renault 2.0 and Formula 3.

For this I used a Sparco F-10A:


And Fanatec Podium shifters (They are awesome especially for the price).









Used an Arduino Leonardo for interfacing with the Podium paddles/clutches and function as a Joystick for windows.
Bitepoint calibration can be done using the upper two paddles: Hold them both for atleast 2 seconds and then you can set the bite point by using the same paddles as 'plus' and 'minus'.


If any of you want to do something similar, I can open source the Frame and Arduino sketch...

Hi Johnny, I really like the Podium Shifter Formula Rim idea and wondered if you'd be okay with sharing your arduino sketch ? Cheers David.

 

[Atumotorsport]

L'obiettivo era quello di costruire una ruota formula dall'aspetto semplice e pulito, da utilizzare per le classi di formula inferiori, ad esempio Formula Renault 2.0 e Formula 3.

Per questo ho usato uno Sparco F-10A:


E le leve del cambio Fanatec Podium (sono fantastiche soprattutto per il prezzo).









Utilizzato un Arduino Leonardo per interfacciarsi con i paddle/frizioni Podium e fungere da Joystick per Windows.
La calibrazione del punto di morso può essere eseguita utilizzando le due piastre superiori: tienile premute entrambe per almeno 2 secondi e poi puoi impostare il punto di morso utilizzando le stesse piastre di "più" e "meno".


Se qualcuno di voi vuole fare qualcosa di simile, posso rendere open source lo sketch di Frame e Arduino...

 

[Atumotorsport]

Ciao ottimo lavoro, vorrei riproporlo per me.
MI invii la guida come realizzarlo?.
il mio indirizzo email atumgb@gmail.com
Grazie