The guys over at SimXperience recently launched their very impressive AccuForce Pro direct-drive steering wheel.

The guys over at SimXperience recently launched their very impressive AccuForce Pro direct-drive steering wheel.

Following a few weeks of limited availability, the weel is now available for purchase for everyone!

Sim racers who order their wheel now will receive the wheel’s third shipment that is planned to be shipped out throughout April & May.

One of the lucky few how has already gotten his hands on the new wheel is Mockracer who has published an extremely detailed review of the much discussed wheel.

Controller & Base Unit Features

Unparalleled Steering Feedback Quality & Realism

Direct Drive System (Wheel connects directly to motor shaft, there are no belts to slip, wear or absorb critical detail)

Powerful, Low Inertia Motor supports up to 13Nm of sustained torque depending on the user selected mode *

Easily dial back the forces for safe use by friends and family

User selectable modes (similar to those on a stereo) allow easy selection of linear performance, peak performance, soft performance, child mode, etc.

Extreme efficiency (13Nm sustained torque at 100% stall for 30 minutes with 2°F temperature rise over ambient with 0% torque loss due to heat fade)

Excellent balance of torque and torque resolution results in an extremely refined and realistic feel

Torque peaks are removed by default to ensure a truly 1:1 linear experience (option to enable peaks is provided)

Up to 2000Hz Communication Rate via SimXperience Dual Stream Technology (1000Hz from Game / 1000Hz from Sim Commander software)

Motor updated 50,000 times per second / Realtime encoder processing

Lowest possible latency / lag due to integration of controller and motor drive system on a single circuit board and custom motor design

Integrated slip rings ensure long life and great electrical contact while providing for infinite wheel rotation

4500 degrees of rotation, configured for 900 degrees by default. User may opt to alter this setting in real-time

16,000 PPR (pulse per revolution) positional feedback

16-bit control loop resolution

Game provided instruction to movement time of less than 2ms (1ms to instruct + 1ms for game to read back instruction is a round trip 2ms)

Engineered for many years of reliable service in commercial environments. (Critical parts are stress tested for 300lb loads)

Includes FREE Sim Commander SimVibe and Steering system tuning / analysis software suite

Three force feedback (FFB) options: traditional raw game FFB, SimXperience / user optimized game FFB and completely user definable FFB

Robust tuning capability via touchscreen or in game heads up display via included software

Easily auto-optimize feedback for your driving style, driving line and a particular car/ track combination

Firmware updates are automatically delivered and install in seconds with a single button click. No need to hunt for them on a website

3-Port USB hub on back of base unit enclosure

Expansion ports for additional displays, buttons, pedals and rotary encoders

What’s Included

SimXperience AccuForce Pro Base Unit with 6ft (2m) cable.

SimXperience AccuForce Pro Force Feedback Controller

SimXperience AccuForce Pro Wheel Button Box with Paddle Shifters

SimXperience AccuForce Premium Suede 320mm Steering Wheel

6ft (2m) USB cable with ferrite filters

6ft (2m) IEC Power Cord (same as used on PC’s) with U.S. plug

Mounting Screws

Sim Commander software (SimVibe and force feedback tuning features)

The AccuForce Pro wheel sells for 1749 US Dollars, existing SimXperience customers will receive another $89 rebate.

More info on the wheel is available on the SimXperience website.