How to Repurpose an Electric Car Seat for Your Sim Racing Setup
21 December 2024If you’ve ever dreamed of a sim racing rig that’s both budget-friendly and high-quality, repurposing an electric car seat might just be the ultimate hack. Not only do these seats provide comfort and adjustability, but they’re also readily available and can add a touch of authenticity to your setup. In this blog, I’ll guide you through how I turned a $50 electric car seat into the perfect addition to my sim rig using an old PC power supply. Why Use an Electric Car Seat? Car seats, especially electric ones, offer: I picked up a 2007 Subaru Legacy seat from Facebook…
DIY Hall Effect Sim Handbrake Project
In this video, I complete my DIY sim racing setup by building a custom handbrake to complement the pedals and steering wheel I previously designed. Inspired by outrageously priced commercial handbrakes—often little more than glorified switches—I set out to create…
Building DIY Hall Effect Racing Pedals for Sim Racing
In my previous project, I crafted a force feedback steering wheel for sim racing, but this time, I tackled a different challenge—designing and building racing pedals. These pedals not only complement the steering wheel but also introduce a more efficient…
DIY NeoPixel Frisbee with Accelerometer and Bluetooth: A Fun Project for Summer Nights
If you’re into DIY electronics, you know there’s always room to level up with new gadgets, especially when it involves NeoPixel lighting. This project combines a Raspberry Pi Pico, accelerometers, NeoPixels, and Bluetooth to create a custom “NeoPixel Frisbee” that…
DIY Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller: Inspired by Classic Mortal Kombat Arcade Machines
If you love the look and feel of classic arcade machines and you’re a Nintendo Switch gamer, this DIY project might be right up your alley. Today, we’re building a wireless Nintendo Switch controller inspired by the classic Mortal Kombat…
F40 Gauge cluster for your sim rig
Step 1: Understanding the Setup and Goals In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of building an analog gauge cluster for sim racing, inspired by the iconic Ferrari F40. The end goal? A set of analog gauges that…
DIY Nintendo Switch Fight Stick: Overcoming Challenges and a New Direction
In my last video, I introduced a project where I set out to build a Nintendo Switch fight stick using an ESP32 controller. My goal was to replace the standard controls with arcade-style buttons and a joystick. If you haven’t…
DIY Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller: A Step-by-Step Journey
I recently embarked on an exciting new project—building a wireless Nintendo Switch controller. The inspiration came from my love of Mortal Kombat, a game that’s hugely popular in my household. Playing it with the tiny Joy-Con controllers that come with…
Using the x27.168 Stepper Motor with a Raspberry Pi Pico and L298N Motor Driver
The x27.168 stepper motor is a precise and reliable motor commonly used in automotive applications, particularly for gauge instrumentation such as speedometers and tachometers. Its compact size and accuracy make it an excellent choice for DIY projects that require precise…
Introducing SimHub with Games: Harnessing the Power of Custom Serial Data
Introducing SimHub with Games: Harnessing the Power of Custom Serial Data In the world of sim racing and gaming, immersion is key. From realistic physics to detailed graphics, every element plays a crucial role in making the experience as authentic…
Getting a old printer motor to work
With over two decades of expertise troubleshooting printers and copiers, I’ve encountered countless machines loaded with motors. The intricacies of how these motors functioned were often straightforward: either they worked, or they didn’t. In cases where they didn’t, the solution…
