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Project Direct Drive Force Feedback Wheel

While he’s waiting for some of the big players like SimXperience to release their much anticipated Accuforce wheel, Phillip Jansen van Rensburg is leading a DIY (Do It Yourself) project on how to build your own direct drive / servo motor force feedback wheel for…
November 15, 2014 20 Comments

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Video Highlight: Niels Heusinkveld GP2 Simulator

One of the awesome parts of sim racing is how it can be transferred to real life. A wide variety of teams have started utilizing racing simulators, to cut costs and circumnavigate testing restrictions. This latest video highlight showcases Niels Heusinkveld, and a simulator he…
October 4, 2014 3 Comments

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SimXperience Announces AccuForce Pro Momo Edition

One of the most anticipated wheels of 2014 is the Accuforce by SimXperience, but a lot of questions were in the air. What would it cost? What would it include? Now, some of those questions have been answered with the official announcement of the Accuforce…
August 26, 2014 0 Comments

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XCAR Takes a Look at a Formula One Simulator

XCAR is a YouTube channel for auto enthusiasts, and they have released a video taking a look at a Formula One simulator. Ben Costanduros got the opportunity to test out a Cranford Motorsport Simulator, and talks about how simulators are ushering in a new generation…
May 7, 2014 3 Comments

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Cheap Alternative to Laser Scanning? Project Video Scanner Released

Laser scanning has become the go-to method for accurate tracks for sims. However, it is expensive, and fairly inaccessible to the smaller developers. FlyPT is developing a new software called Project Video Scanner, which uses stereo vision movies to create point clouds (similar to laser…
April 28, 2014 4 Comments

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Frex Motion Head System Video

I bet you’re thinking.. that sounds odd. Wait till you see it in action !! Would you strap yourself in to something like that ? I think I’d personally be too worried about neck damage.…
December 11, 2013 8 Comments

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SimXperience Stage 5 Racing Simulator Impressions

For most sim racers a simple rig, or a wheel at a desktop is adequate for getting the job done and at the same time works within our budgets. With that said, we still find ourselves dreaming of the ultimate sim racing experience and what…
December 3, 2013 1 Comment

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Accuforce Wheel by SimXperience || First Look

If you have been watching the show and keeping up on things, then you are well aware of Darin and my trip to SimXperience. We have talked about it on several occasions and already have put out other videos, photos and articles about it. This…
November 21, 2013 7 Comments

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SimXperience Accuforce Wheel and Stage 5 Simulator Test Drive

This week Darin and I traveled to Canton, Ohio to visit with the people of SimXperience. They are the makers of a turnkey full motion simulator that goes by the name of the Stage 5. This is $22,500 simulator that has everything a sim racer…
November 7, 2013 0 Comments

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HPP Simulations Grand Opening

Our hobby just gets better by the day! HPP Simulations just opened their virtual doors to bring us a new design in the pedal set market. Much needed in my opinion as high end pedals are in high demand. These look pretty incredible too with…
November 6, 2013 0 Comments

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