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DonnyCrash
South Africa
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 17 ส.ค. 2020
Making pretty cool DIY projects to feed the sim racing addiction!
Hey all, DonnyCrash here! With years of software engineering under my belt, sim racing has sparked the inner mechanical engineer in me, so join me as I build projects you could easily build to feed the addiction that comes with sim racing. From custom steering wheels to shifters, to a DIY load cell-based set of pedals, I'll share my experiences as well as any Dxf files I come up with for you to follow along and build at home!
Hey all, DonnyCrash here! With years of software engineering under my belt, sim racing has sparked the inner mechanical engineer in me, so join me as I build projects you could easily build to feed the addiction that comes with sim racing. From custom steering wheels to shifters, to a DIY load cell-based set of pedals, I'll share my experiences as well as any Dxf files I come up with for you to follow along and build at home!
BUILD THIS LOADCELL HANDBRAKE | SIM RACING
Build this USB Loadcell handbrake! This is an extremely easy-to-build DIY sim racing project which will give you a solid product once you're done! So go ahead and give it a bash!
Resources (Cutting Template, Code, Wiring Diagram): drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cnI1Wf0k5HPjefdnImbuHPWBJZCxMmVI?usp=sharing
Parts list:
- 3mm Steel waterjet cut template: Found in resources
- 3mm Marine ply inners laser-cut: Found in resources
- Rosejoint/Rod end (1): za.rs-online.com/web/p/rod-ends/1988951/
- M6x60mm (1): These can be found at most hardware stores
- M3x8mm Cap screws (8) - za.rs-online.com/web/p/socket-screws/1871213/
- Mild steel M3x40mm standoffs (4) -
za.rs-online.com/web/p/standoffs/1843023/
- 6mm Aluminium rod (300mm) - www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJ71T13/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_duLvFbJ3VXZ9T
- Quick-drying epoxy for the handle and backends
- Some paper clips
- furniture pads - these are found at most hardware stores
- rubber washers - these are found at most hardware stores
Electronics:
- 20kg Load Cell (1): www.amazon.com/dp/B096FKK8KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5E233HZM8HC6224DFTD8
- HX711(1): Included above
- Pro Micro (1): www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHK8SMR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2HNRCMZ0M6N3EZJV1MNA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Resources (Cutting Template, Code, Wiring Diagram): drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cnI1Wf0k5HPjefdnImbuHPWBJZCxMmVI?usp=sharing
Parts list:
- 3mm Steel waterjet cut template: Found in resources
- 3mm Marine ply inners laser-cut: Found in resources
- Rosejoint/Rod end (1): za.rs-online.com/web/p/rod-ends/1988951/
- M6x60mm (1): These can be found at most hardware stores
- M3x8mm Cap screws (8) - za.rs-online.com/web/p/socket-screws/1871213/
- Mild steel M3x40mm standoffs (4) -
za.rs-online.com/web/p/standoffs/1843023/
- 6mm Aluminium rod (300mm) - www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJ71T13/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_duLvFbJ3VXZ9T
- Quick-drying epoxy for the handle and backends
- Some paper clips
- furniture pads - these are found at most hardware stores
- rubber washers - these are found at most hardware stores
Electronics:
- 20kg Load Cell (1): www.amazon.com/dp/B096FKK8KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5E233HZM8HC6224DFTD8
- HX711(1): Included above
- Pro Micro (1): www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHK8SMR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2HNRCMZ0M6N3EZJV1MNA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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DIY Garage Makeover - Building my ultimate MAN CAVE / WORKSHOP / STUDIO
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Hey All! Been super busy converting my garage into my perfect man cave studio workshop blend in order to bring you some more DIY vids. Have some really fun vids planned for 2020 from a loadcell handbrake (HE Style) to a full-fledged set of loadcell pedals, so go ahead and subscribe if you haven't already! I hope you enjoy it and as always thanks for watching, if you have anything you would like...
DIY SIM RACING WHEEL - TIMELAPSE
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Building a racing steering wheel seems like a tough task but whether it's for sim racing or real racing, it's pretty easy! Heres my Ford Focus RSRX Steering wheel build as used by Ken Block in 2016. If you want to build your own steering wheel, drop a note in the comments! Get the plans for this wheel free: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WDRv_rk4ZQGuahknEAVLr_qlYmO1T6si?usp=sharing
BUILD THIS USB SEQUENTIAL SHIFTER | SIM RACING
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Build this standalone sim sequential USB shifter! The beast is an easy to follow DIY sim racing project that will leave you with a super professional product. 0:00 Intro 1:08 Preparation 1:54 The Spring Assembly 5:05 The Handle 6:35 Wiring it up 9:33 The Final Assembly 14:30 The Final Product Below you'll find all of the hardware you need to complete the project, I've included links to speciali...
Ty dude great job
Can you sell me one?
Hye bud...are you based in CT?. NICE BUILD BTW
Thanks a lot to share your experience and your work. I have a problem checking the code before downloading: "joystyck_default_report_ID was not declared" has anyone already solved the problem? I am a beginner in coding. THANKS
What’s this game/sim?
It’s a free ride on Dirt Rally 2.0 in an Audi Rallycross car
If anyone is having trouble with the arduino code scroll to the bottom of the comments for a possible solution. " @kaandincbas9190 5 months ago @NerdyGurdyGuy i actually solved it just by changeing multi_axis to joystick :)" (Line 12) @DonnyCrash Consider updating the "How to install the code.pdf" to reflect these changes.
I’m looking at adapting a real drift handbrake I already have to a 200kg mavin load cell using a usb-c hx711. Is there any reason your software wouldn’t work for that. The only difference I see is the load cell rating (20kg vs 200kg).
It should work
Yup it should work, you might just need to play with the calibration a bit
Hi, I installed your code but Windows doesn't see Arduino as a Joystick. Can you say what is the problem? I downloaded Joystick and HX711 libraries that you said. Your code is wrong.
Where can I buy this?
Hi, have you tried this handbrake for the other sim games? Can we use this with all games?
Hi I’ve tried iRacing, dirt rally 2.0 and ac and works like a charm
Bro really thank you for the amazing build!! Can I use arduino nano instead of pro micro ?
Hey! I’m glad you liked it! To my knowledge the nano does support being an Hid device so I’d stick with the pro micro
I'm trying to compile but I get this: "compilation terminated. exit status 1 Compilation error: Joystick.h: No such file or directory" Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
That means you haven’t installed the Joystick library. You can find more info here github.com/MHeironimus/ArduinoJoystickLibrary
@@donnycrash8954 yeah, I realised that but did that now and it doesn’t show up as a joystick…
@@NerdyGurdyGuy You need to convert multiaxis code to Joystick
@@NerdyGurdyGuy i actually solved it just by changeing multi_axis to joystick :)
Well done Donny.....beast with the DIY and on the SIM track. I have spent my time chasing you around as I try to get faster but hey, I am only two months in to this SIM racing AWESOMENESS. I want to upgrade my diy handbrake with a KY-024 hall effect sensor via Pro Micro of course, Any idea if your code here would work to take the sensor info and apply it to say an X axis?
Ha thanks @CakeEaterPro, feel free to friend me an hop into a session! You should be able to use the Joystick library to map the hall sensor output value to an x,y,z axis. I don’t think it would be exactly the same as my code but probably very similar. Keep racing!
Hello, i'm building your shifter, and the arduino shows an error that "Joystick.h" is missing when its really not, i haven't moved it or anything, its still in "The Beast" folder. Got any idea how to fix it? Thanks (I am on Windows)
Hi Saul I’ll take a look at the code in a bit (sorry it’s been a while) and get back to you asap
Hey Saul, I’ve updated the documentation drive.google.com/file/d/1YP1Fqo0efeL5htnw6-PnzyR6YDOxzpbO/view?usp=drivesdk please lmk if it works
@@donnycrash8954 Hello, i come back with good news, it works! I appreciate your very quick response time and effort. Thanks again!
Hello, I'm writing from Brazil. Thanks for sharing your project. I mounted it.
Hello, I see it has been awhile since the last upload, Hope all is well. I would love to see what you could do with Pedals or the drive box. Anyway, I hope you upload some more Ideas, I live in the States and products are still a little much for me, and I prefer to make my own stuff. Also, ever thought about making a button box for ETS 2 or ATS?
Hello! Awesome build! i try to make same but i have problem with arduino. Can you help? Make some video how to set all right?
Keep recieving this error when trying to upload, any ideas? Compilation error: no matching function for call to 'Joystick::Joystick(int, int&)'
Hey! It seems that either the Jostick library or the function has changed. I’ll take a look sometime today and let you know!
What material are the side and bottom plates made of ? Im thinking about making it out of plywood as the standalls should make the body pretty rigid, am i wrong ?
Hey! I used mild steel, with ply it should be pretty rigid but will probably crack eventually
Everything perfect, only downside is cut out for microswitches. (two wide holes in the middle.)
Well, I bricked one of two Pro Micro boards.. And it's weird how the end product behaving: it's working 1-2minutes, then stops taking the signal from load cell and then shuts down. The same thing happened with my first board and now it's bricked without any hope. I'm a bit scared to use the second board for more than 2 minutes.
i think you glued the two boards together and it's overheating. Bricked ardu means it's software issue
Hello Donny! i made this shifter and handbrake thnx so much for sharin this! <3 but i was change something if u want to learn what i did u can contac me !
Hey!! This is so great!!! I would love to see what you have done!!
@@donnycrash8954 hmm how ı can reach u ? i really want to show u ! btw i made a thing too yesterday
The amount of resources this channel has is outstanding, thank you for sharing all of this with us. I do have one question, I would like to build all the base parts by hand so I would like to print the dxf file as a template but I find it hard to figure out the size, do you have any suggestions on that? Would an A3 size paper be enough for this?
Thanks for the comment! Yea the parts should all easily fit on an A3 sheet
Great video, I really like how you are making this hobby a bit more accessable to people. I hope you dont mind me taking your idea a step further by designing a 3D printable version that is loosely based on your design so that it is that much more accessable to people.
Hey thanks so much for the comment!! Feel free to mix it up! I would love to see it when you are done!
Hey man. Wondering if you ever finished this?
brilliant!
hi, i'm building your shifter, and in the arduino shows an error while compiling, can you help me? thanks
Hi Jose, I found the issue and re-uploaded the code. You can add Joystick_ Joystick; after the #include or re-download the project
hi, veryt nice job, i love it, but i have a problem with the arduino code, when i upload it, the computer don't recognizes as a game device, it uploads perfect, you know what's the problem?, thank you
Hi Jose, I’m not too certain. It sounds like the Joystick library may not have been installed correctly
probably same problem as me :) Try changeing the code from JOYSTICK_TYPE_MULTI_AXIS TO JOYSTICK_TYPE_JOYSTICK
Just finished cutting this on my waterjet, super excited to finish this
Brilliant!!!!
Great video, im trying to build one myself but when i upload ur code to the arduino it wont show up as a Controller/gamepad in windows :S and i cant seem to figure out whats wrong :(
Hey Tom, sorry I missed this comment. Have you tried reinstalling the Arduino Joystick Library?
@@donnycrash8954 hey thx for answering :) i actually solved it just by changeing multi_axis to joystick :)
@@tomgliesmann7705 i need to try that ... because arduino don't show as a controller ... ill post how it goes...
@@tomgliesmann7705 it works 😁😁👌🙏
@@canyon46 solved?
Awsome ou. EK het ou keyboard gebruik vir my een inplaas van arduino. bai dieselfde soos jou een maak ek het handbrake en ook by gesit. handbrake wil ek verander met potentiometer maar dan moet ek ardiuno gebruik. Maar jou een lyk awsome. Thanks
Hello, great job man, could you tell me which tool you use to cut metal?
Hi! I used my local water jet cutting store to cut the steel for my
Hello friend, thanks so much for the reply!
Hi @DonnyCrash👋🏽 I've been trying my best to get parts for the beast as well as time in between dealing with my kids but I'm struggling a bit. I get like an hour or two at night after my shift to spend time on dirt 2.0 or assetto if I'm lucky and the kids are home fulltime because of this OMICRON nightmare🥺 Would you consider building one to sell to me? I'm living in Cape Town and I'd very much be willing to support your brand🙌🏼
Thanks for the inspiration boet! I started painting my garage/office/mancave "thing" black today😁. I so much want to build the beast but I'll get it done really soon. appreciate you looking out for us ZA boys building the rig of our dreams on a budget🙏🏼
Thanks man! I really appreciate the comment! Good luck with your build!!
I have a question how do I get these things in the pdf cut out with a water cutter my uncle has a machine that can do that but hé Needs sizes to put it in the computer I want to build this becouse it is cheaper
Also how do I connect it with a micro usb or a normal usb 2.0 cable
Hey Jelte! So the drawings are actual size so you can take measurements directly off of them using cad or fusion 360
@@donnycrash8954 thx
@@donnycrash8954 my uncle say that hé needs exact measurements to make it is is not a water cutter but another precisely machine to cut the steel
Wow! I am truly lucky to have stumbled upon your work! Interesting high quality projects with outstanding presentation! Looking forward to you next video!
Thanks so much!
Super Sir Salute your hard work brother 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯🙂
Thanks so much!
Ah bro missed out on building a sick home theater there :p
perfect design! love it much
hi nice job, i have a question i put the ARDUINO MICRO scretch provided for you and the computer not know the arduino like a joystick have some idea how solve? many thanks best regards from Barcelona
Awesome, I was wondering why no one ever builds the button box in front of the wheel, and you did. Brilliant!
Hi great video, but it’s not including the skrecht for arduino can you share ? Many thanks regards from Barcelona
Buell X1 !!! COOL Garage !!
UOLLLL!!!! Nice project! Like!
DMONEY!!!!! Amazing build
How is it supposed to be something everyone can make easily but you start out by saying I used a water jet to cut it wtf bro
Awesome ...just subbed
This is awesome man. Any chance you could link to the rotary encoders you used? :D
Thanks! www.robotics.org.za/EC11-VER-20?search=rotary I’m sure they are available on Amazon as well
Hello, what kind of rotary switch and MCU do you have? Thanks :)
Hi, what system/process did you use to make the button labels?
great job !!! can i use MDF (3mm) in the project?
Thanks! It might work but would expect it to break at some point, I initially built the prototype out of polycarbonate and that ended up breaking