Nearly in stealth mode, German sim racing peripheral producer Fanatec introduced the model new ClubSport Direct Drive Wheel Base and put it up for pre-order.
The brand new Fanatec ClubSport DD delivers 12 Nm of constant torque and options quite a lot of structural and digital management optimizations that permit’s the wheel base ship industry-leading efficiency.
Fanatec states that by splitting the rotor into offset segments, cogging torque is of course lowered. Mixed with their patented FluxBarrier know-how which will increase effectivity and smoothness, the result’s crystal-clear drive suggestions info in each driving state of affairs. The wheelbase has been engineered to fulfill strict cooling necessities, leading to a thermally steady Wheel Base that may ship a constant 12 Nm torque in probably the most excessive circumstances.
FullForce is a brand new drive suggestions protocol tailor-made particularly for FANATEC Direct Drive. Leveraging the instantaneous response and 0 backlash of direct drive know-how, FullForce generates high-frequency vibrations for a brand new stage of immersive results. Class-leading slew fee efficiency mixed with the highly effective processor makes each motor response extremely quick and dynamic whereas remaining completely steady. This habits lends itself to conventional drive suggestions indicators in addition to enhanced FullForce indicators (in supported video games).
So far as reliability is worried, Fanatec states that the aluminum shaft contained in the motor is the strongest they’ve ever made. Moreover, the placement of the slip ring electronics permits the shaft to be made with higher wall thickness. The bearing seat can also be absolutely aluminum, offering sturdy radial load, rotational precision, and higher shielding towards EMI and ESD.
As anticipated, the ClubSport DD was designed from the bottom up with the brand new QR2 Fast Release in thoughts. The QR electronics module is now absolutely built-in with the shaft, considerably bettering its power. Exchanging the QR2 design to QR1 solely removes the outer metallic flange, that means that there isn’t any digital connection to swap.
The ClubSport DD Wheel Base is accessible for Pre-Order by way of the official Fanatec Internet Retailer for €699.95 / $699.95 + tax and transport when relevant. The ClubSport DD Wheel Base will begin transport on Nov 7, 2023.
Official Webpages – www.fanatec.com
