Dice Controls SRLS is a producer of state-of-the-art sim racing tools for each the skilled and sim racing fanatic markets.
The Italian firm launched the all-new light-weight Astra steering wheel for the PC, which is accessible for pre-order in two variations: the usual and a Premium model.
The usual model is fitted with customary switches, knobs, and Thumb encoders, comes with out a Hub, and options Clear Buttons. The Premium model has CNC-machined aluminum 7-way switches, knobs, and CNC-machined aluminum Thumb encoders. It comes with a Hub and options Tinted Buttons.
The Astra wheel rim chassis is made out of aluminium and carbon fiber and options new grips with studied ergonomics and an improved texture. The wheel homes new high-end buttons with revised strain and a brand new form.
The controls embrace 10 RGB Buttons, 2 Toggle switches, 2 Entrance Rotary Encoders, 2 Thumb Rotary Encoders, and a couple of Multi-Directional joysticks with Built-in encoders. The Dice Controls Brand is RGB backlit. Moreover, the rear of the wheel options an On/Off pushbutton.
The electronics and RGB capabilities of the wheel are absolutely Simhub-compatible.
Underneath the identify “ELOI”, Dice Controls designed a brand new CNC-machined shifter and Launch management Clutch System with Carbon Fiber Paddles that enhance velocity, precision, and noise ranges. The clutch and shifters could be dialed in by way of the software program.
The Astra wheel is managed by way of new electronics that includes an extremely quick chipset for a extra intense expertise, and is absolutely Simhub appropriate all the way down to the Dice Controls emblem.
The wheel connects to a PC utilizing the famed Dice Controls QConn magnetic connector system.
Availability and pricing:
The Dice Controls Astra Wheel is accessible for pre-order, beginning at 487,00 € + transport for the Commonplace model. The Premium model with black or blue buttons and encoders is accessible (pre-order) for 547,00 € + transport. (On the time of writing, I couldn’t discover an official transport date.)
Specs:
- Motorsport-grade carbon-fiber plate (4mm)
- Die-cast aluminium fundamental physique
- New and Improved Handgrips in Silicon
- Grip-to-Grip wheel size 29,50 cm
- Grip max diameter 41,00 mm
- Proprietary custom-made tactile button meeting
- New improved motorsport sticker
- Wheel hub appropriate with all formula-style quick-release hubs (3 bolts, 1-inch and 70mm PCD) (Astra offered individually – Astra Premium Included)
- RGB Buttons 10
- Platform PC
- New PCB structure and a brand new chip for a sooner response.
- RGB-controlled backlit emblem
- Q-CONN magnetic connection cable
- Toggle switches 2
- Entrance rotary encoders 2
- Thumb rotary encoders 2
- Multi-directional joystick with built-in encoder 2
- Full CNC Machined Shifter with Carbon Fiber Paddles
- Clutches Built-in 2
- Launch management clutch system
- On/off pushbutton on the bottom of the wheel
- VR pleasant
- Weight 1150gr (With Hub)
- In-software clutch and shifter configuration
- Simhub Appropriate
Official Webpages – www.cubecontrols.com – www.mercedes-amg.com
