SimXperience AccuForce Force Feedback Wheel

Mrslfrsl

Berney Villers posted that in the iRacing forums.

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"If you've watched the latest episode of Inside Sim Racing, then you know that some photos of our work in progress professional force feedback system were captured at the Honda Indy event in Toronto.

We're getting quite a few inquiries about this since it became known so I will address what I can at the moment, which frankly isn't a lot.

Performance: This wheel has been developed from the ground up to be second to none in the performance category. In my opinion, it's as close to a real vehicle as today's technology can provide. Significant amounts of testing effort, telemetry analysis and real world driver / team feedback have gone into the development of this product. I'm looking forward to upcoming reviews, comparisons and sharing further detail.

Price: As low as it can be without compromising performance. I'm sorry, that's somewhat vague, but we're still deciding on things like final packaging, how much torque is too much torque (read dangerous), etc. I don't want to spout off any estimates at this point and risk misleading anyone.

Wheel Selection and "Modability": This system has been designed with wheel modders in mind. We not only embrace the concept of 3rd party add-ons to the wheel, we're seeking out modders to learn how we can provide the best platform for their current and future products. If you produce aftermarket wheel products and have not yet been contacted, please, reach out to us. We'll be glad to consider your input.

Manufacturing: This product will NOT be carrying a Made in China sticker. Every effort is being made to ensure the highest possible product quality.

Durability: Most of our products have to live in sim centers and constant consumer abuse scenarios. Durability and long life have been key design factors since the beginning of this project.

Appearance: The final product will look nothing like the photos taken in Toronto. The purpose of having the wheel in Toronto was to solicit real word driver feedback with regard to performance only.

When: When it's bulletproof. We're excited to share the new technologies we've developed to make this wheel possible but we want to ensure the same SimXperience quality that you've come to expect over the last 5 years.

I'm sorry I can't share more at this point. I will update this thread and the News section of the SimXperience website as we get closer to a final product and can share concrete details. "


 
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Thank you, and I look to try to upgrade to your program when I can afford to, which will likely be in a couple years. I wish it was coming sooner, as my G25 is likely going to go out in the near future after owning it for over 5 years. (What's ironic though is this past week I've ran over 500 miles with it with no problem, so I'm just confused as to where the heck it's going)

But I really feel that if the facts back the claims, we, dear sim racers, may be looking at the dawn of a new era!
 
William David Marsh said:
Thank you, and I look to try to upgrade to your program when I can afford to, which will likely be in a couple years. I wish it was coming sooner, as my G25 is likely going to go out in the near future after owning it for over 5 years. (What's ironic though is this past week I've ran over 500 miles with it with no problem, so I'm just confused as to where the heck it's going)

But I really feel that if the facts back the claims, we, dear sim racers, may be looking at the dawn of a new era!
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That wheel has nothing to do with me. I just re-posted it from the iRacing forums here as I thought somebody could still be interested in such stuff.
I should have made that clear in the opening post, sorry. I thought "quote" is enough lol.
 
Mrslfrsl said:
but we're still deciding on things like final packaging, how much torque is too much torque (read dangerous),
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A Thrustmaster T500RS can output enough torque to be potentially dangerous, I really hope this isn't one of their limiting factors
 
Spinelli said:
A Thrustmaster T500RS can output enough torque to be potentially dangerous, I really hope this isn't one of their limiting factors
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I sprained my wrist with my T500 a while ago, so I think any manufacturer would HAVE to consider the implications of too much torque at the very least. I think it should come with a locked in limit that can only be unlocked by the factory after a waiver has been agreed and signed.
 
But if you are buying a product meant for high torque and realism then why would the torque output be a limiting factor with regards to safety? That is one of the main points of the product so I don't see how that would be a limitation.
 
If you watch the video from 3:20 min ca. and can read between the lines I wouldn't worry about the torque with this wheel.
 
I use a servo wheel ( Leo bodnar )

The power can be very very strong, but the user must set it up correctly, just until it feels like a real car, there's no needfor more strength than this.
Due to the high quality of servos they don't really clip either

Not sure if this simxperience wheel is a servo motor though it may be a standard motor ? ( or construction similar to that of a standard motor )
 
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Well, if the price aint right, they wont sell as many as they want.

If they go for a reasonable price with just a small profit, they will sell more and get their brand really out there.
 
Is there any information on pricing yet?
Secretly, I really hope they can do something with the price which will make it into the Fanatec CSW price rnage and make servo drive wheels accessible
to the public, getting rid of all overpriced 'toy' wheels once and for all :)

Adrianstealth said:
I use a servo wheel ( Leo bodnar )

The power can be very very strong, but the user must set it up correctly, just until it feels like a real car, there's no needfor more strength than this.
Due to the high quality of servos they don't really clip either

Not sure if this simxperience wheel is a servo motor though it may be a standard motor ? ( or construction similar to that of a standard motor )
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Really looks like a standard motor, whatever they say about their own design, I'm pretty sure it'll have a stamp with 'made in china' on there, which is fine
as long as the price reflects it :)
 
I read somewhere that the price will be about US$2000

edit: Here it is, from the man himself

http://insidesimracing.tv/forums/topic/10832-simxperience-accuforce-wheel-first-impressions/page-2
Posted 02 March 2014 - 06:17 PM
The SimXperience AccuForce wheel will be priced UNDER $2000 USD.

We've been hard at work conducting stress and wear tests. It's looking really good.

At this point that's all I can really offer with regard to new information.



Berney Villers
(330) 818-9838
SimXperience Racing Simulation
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