General questions on wheel+pedal building

[metallo97]

So MJoy16's pcb is done, now I need to fill it up. Next is designing the steering wheel case...

[metallo97]

So now I also have to think about new pedals because one of them decided to break just a hour ago... So tomorrow I'll start drawing something on Autocad...

[metallo97]

Now i think i have to re-think everything! Since i discovered that arduino cannot do force feedback stuff i need to find something to make it work! I was thinking about a logitech ffb steering wheel mainboard...

[RacingMat]

Hello!

there is a DIY FFB alternative based on STM32:
http://forum.virtualracing.org/showthre ... Controller
(in german)

Mat

[metallo97]

Inexpensive! It also replaces the MJoy but i think i'll remain with Mjoy for his 6 axis even if i'm using only 4... But i'll use that card for the FFB. Need to find one priced good...

[RacingMat]

where do you live?

you can check at farnell ~12€

[metallo97]

I live in Italy. Found one in ebay from germany for about 17€ shipped. On farnell there are about 9€ of shipping so i might go with the german one...

[tronicgr]

Hello!

there is a DIY FFB alternative based on STM32:
http://forum.virtualracing.org/showthre ... Controller
(in german)

Mat

Just tried this on my spare STM32F4 discovery board... It works well! But how you get over the 3v PWM signals issue? Amplifier? Also the pedal axis give me only 50% travel range... Hmm...

The control panel utility looks good!

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Thanos

[metallo97]

How have you managed to make the control panel in English? Tried yesterday and it was only in deutsch... So do you think it's not suitable?

[RacingMat]

Hello!
Just tried this on my spare STM32F4 discovery board... It works well!
Thanos

Hi Thanos!

I have seen on their forum that you tried the pedals input
but did you try any motor?

Thks
Mat