F1 Style Sim Racing Wheel

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<h1>F1 Style Sim Racing Wheel</h1> A remix of a [F1 style steering wheel for the G27](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3023908). This project adds more functionality to sim racing with the G27. The remix includes an additional 9 buttons and space inside the wheel to fit a joystick encoder. That means you'll need a separate wire for your wheel in most cases, but you can try finding a wireless encoder or maybe dismantle a controller. <h2>Wheel Parts</h2> Most parts for this build were sourced from Ali Express with some bits like nuts and bolts bought locally. For this project, you will need: * 1x [USB Joystick Encoder](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000140641505.html) * 12x [12mm momentary push buttons](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000321894794.html) * 12x M3*30mm bolts * 12x M3 nylon lock nuts * Heat shrink tubing [Assembly guide by AMStudio.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2tb4usM4tM) It's not exactly the same design and procedure, but it can definitely be followed as a guide. <h2>Shifters</h2> Magnetic shifters from [AMStudio](https://amstudioprojects.com/) were used. Parts for one set of shifters: * 4x [8*5mm round neodymium magnets](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32758232188.html) * 2x [Micro lever switch](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000317859738.html) [Assembly video by AMStudio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbHkliQDd4g) <h2>Mountings</h2> Use the combination of these three mountings. A quick release seat post clamp could be used, but the combination of these three didn't leave enough space behind the wheel to use one. Other quick release mechanisms could definitely be found/used, but this is probably the cheapest, easiest, and lightest ones to use. <h2>Wiring</h2> Use the cables from the joystick encoder to wire up the buttons. I cut off the metal pins off of one side, leaving the plug on the other side. Solder the wires to the buttons. For the shifters, solder the wires to the common and normally open (NO) pin. So the joystick encoder allows for 12 buttons and a joystick. The wheel design has a total of 14 buttons... oops. Out of necessity or brilliance, four buttons were wired up to act as a joystick. You can use the included cable for the joystick and splice a few more wires to the common (left most pin) to reach all the buttons. **Edit** I tried the wheel with Assetto Corsa Competizione and the buttons bound to the hat switch would not bind in game. Because of this, I rebound two of those buttons and completely removed the other two and printed a new 10-button face plate (file has been added). <h2>Tools used</h2> * File * Desoldering pump * Heat gun/lighter * Screwdriver with various bits (hex, philips, and flat head bits) * Super glue * Soldering iron I've included the F3D file so the base and face plate can be edited as you like. Enjoy! I haven't actually finished the build yet, just printing the final few parts (the mounts), then I'll edit the thing and post pictures.