Unless you're in a tight area like maneuvering in and out of a dock or hauling something really heavy more often than not you shift like a 13 speed because the gears are so close together. Yes in game also.
As a truck driver, I have used the first gear many times, if you weigh 44 tonnes and got a 440hp engine, you use the first gear. You'd kill the clutch pretty quickly if you used second with heavy loads...
@@isaacsrandomvideos667 its probabky more fun as your pov is high on the road, lots of blindspots. And speeding up with long and heavy truck is more challenging, thats a plus
YES! REMEMBER SWITCH MODE !!!!! I was going crazy trying to figure out why did i order an on-off-on switch, then i saw you mentioning switch mode ! You're a legend!
Just made one of these following the instructions in the video. Ordered all parts via links except the switches and actual 3D printed part. I had to find equivalent switches on Amazon and a local firm to do the printing. Instructions are superb and the shifter works like a dream. Thank you for sharing.
I can see improved gear shifter as well makes you drive like real trucker - staying in overtaking lane for no reason even when not overtaking anyone :D
call me crazy but i actually prefer this over the SKRS trucking sim shifter, with this DIY switch setup you dont have to change anything out between trucking and racing games which is the main reason i never invested in any kind of attachment. this is brilliant
love this although most modern trucks only have 16 gears and are automatic, since i passed my truck al long time ago iv probably used a manual once maybe twice but considering this is a game its definitely adds much more realism if you have to change gears
Here's a litte tip if you decide to go with the switches shown in the video, as I did. Do not use the soldering iron for too long when soldering the wires to the terminals on the switch. Too much heat will ruin the switch, and it will not click anymore.
Is there a specific switch to use? I have a knob printed, but the only switch I could find locally is a simple on-off rocker switch, it's 3 terminal but the third terminal is for the lighting of the switch
Made mine today! Only hiccup - the switches took a number of weeks to arrive from China, and I used a bit too much heat soldering one of them. Which damaged it, and I haven't been able to repair it despite the mechanism appearing to be quite simple. I've ordered a few more, and have used another rectangular switch in the meantime which actually fits wholly inside the hole.
@@lilhotrod051906 I used a 197x113x63mm for my second one. On this first I used the size smaller but found that the buttons were a bit close together which made labeling the difficult.
@@lilhotrod051906 Sorry, I thought this was about the Button Box. I purchased the switch holder for the shifter on ebay as I do not have a 3d printer, it cost about AUD30,00. It is is 4cm long on each arm and 2.25cm high and 2cm wide.
I love it. I bought a MAN gear handle which I plan on wiring up to your button box design, but I love the look of this and if anything it looks less clunky than the one out of the MAN truck :D
Haha, he makes this awesome shifter to make the game more realistic and then goes and over-revs the crap out of his truck at every shift like its a WRC car. Still, great idea - thumbs up for you.
And yes I know your are going to ask so here is the answer ;) - Trucks reach their max HP and torque at 1500 RPM. Anything over 1500 and you are just burning extra fuel and damaging your motor. Its not a car my friend - its completely different. The best test? Put the game back in "automatic transmission" and then floor the truck. Watch the shift points. :) Happy simming.
Kinda wish that this had an extra button for the Jake Brake... now that would be awesome. Any chance you can design a 3d print for that? Basically an extra button on the right (for us who drive on the left) that activates the jake brake.
Hi great video I built two of these last night one mine one for a friend and it works great thanks for your videos just about to make two button boxes 😎👍
Hey, you should consider getting a head tracking device. I just got EdTracker and it is easily my favourite piece of tech I have bought in a long time.
I think this could be even better if you use those cheap car gear knobs you can get on ebay, drill holes in it and install switches in those holes. Also, could this be done with the keyboard pcb? Like the one you used for handbrake?
I like your thinking! Already working on this for a Fanatec mod. You could use a keyboard pcb, although the toggles when on would keep pressing the button, so something to consider and test.
@Steven McLeod - Did you find a solution to this? I'm having the same issue now. I've built it correctly and in the USB game controller settings in windows I can see the two switches work, but when I try to assign the switches in the game itself (ETS in my case) it doesn't recognise/detect them. Really hoping you found a solution and can share it with me :)
I know the video is a bit old, but i'm looking into making one for myself, but i'm a bit confused about the joystick controller. Does it just work, when you plug the two plugs into the board or do you need to program them in any way?
I assume you use pedals when you drive, but when changing the range before changing gears (like going from 6 to 7), does clutch work in this game and do you clutch in every time because i never noticed your speed drop because of a downshift or a change in the way you drive because of an upshift
Depends on the truck European and japanese trucks typically have syncromesh American and chinese trucks typically have no syncromesh (crash box) With syncromesh you clutch every gear change, with a crash box you float shift (no clutch when shifting)
With a little difference it also works with TH8A because use joystick button board. I hope amstudio can build this for TH8A too... Just need to drill the hole TH8A gear lever and thats it.
I have an shh shifter, I’m assuming I could print the part and cut off the top then drill it out so it slides all the way down on the metal rod? Thanks and awesome work, going to start building some of your stuff !
Range change should be done before changing to a higher gear or at least at neutral. You would have hard time trying to change the gear from 6th to 7th because gearbox is still in the low-range. Great vid!👍
hi, your video is beautiful but you can't see the plate where it is connected or the cables that you soldered and connected, do you mind making another video where it is connected Thanks Many Regards Claudio
In real trucks the splitter and range switches are located on the shift knob. Before I built this switch I used the left paddle for splitting, and one of the switches by the gear shifter to change range. When you are driving you typically leave one hand on the steering wheel and the other hand on the knob. Since I steer with my left hand I can easily manipulate the left paddle, but not the right one. Now that I have the switch I can re-assign the left paddle to something to my liking, like engine braking.
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The BMW driver used the blinker. So unrealistic.
Yes they do use blinkers
They all do here in New York
@@maverick7376 my brother drives a BMW, he indicates......also doesnt cut ppl off.
So much r/wooosh
I drive a BMW and I drive as normal as every one else.
As a kid I always thought that truck drivers just had to find all 18 gears on one pattern without splitters lol.
In modern 18s you can skip shift in the low range and drive like a 13. Don't Kno if it works in sim though.
Unless you're in a tight area like maneuvering in and out of a dock or hauling something really heavy more often than not you shift like a 13 speed because the gears are so close together. Yes in game also.
Same
fast and furious be like:
As a kid I didn't know what manual or a shifter was.
"and the 3D printed holder"
Me: ight im boutta head out
You can order 3d printed parts
L P from where???
Shapeways. I think is the site. There's a bit of a mark-up but likely still cheaper than anything you'd get retail
LMAOO
Nice. BTW As a lorry driver, have to say that, unless you stoped while climbing up a mountain, no trucker uses the first gear.
As a truck driver, I have used the first gear many times, if you weigh 44 tonnes and got a 440hp engine, you use the first gear. You'd kill the clutch pretty quickly if you used second with heavy loads...
@@MrJonas7 When I wrote that comment only drove my 500hp Volvo... Since than I drove a 450HP Daf... I only ask for forgiveness. :D
@@BloodAcidPro Hahaha :D
Is truck driving fun? Genuine question. It seems kinda fun and kinda boring at the same time
@@isaacsrandomvideos667 its probabky more fun as your pov is high on the road, lots of blindspots. And speeding up with long and heavy truck is more challenging, thats a plus
This game is so realistic that you even get cut off by BMW drivers! Technology has come too far!
So stupid
I drive a merc
I dont do that
Is that reverse psychology?
I dont get you
Logitech GIVE THIS GUY A JOB
Jobs are for losers
@@velardechelo and for ppl with money
I got all my parts in to make your ebrakes, now this. Thanks for saving people money. Appreciate it
Where can I get the right hand shifter made
YES! REMEMBER SWITCH MODE !!!!! I was going crazy trying to figure out why did i order an on-off-on switch, then i saw you mentioning switch mode ! You're a legend!
Just made one of these following the instructions in the video. Ordered all parts via links except the switches and actual 3D printed part. I had to find equivalent switches on Amazon and a local firm to do the printing.
Instructions are superb and the shifter works like a dream. Thank you for sharing.
Nice work!
I can see improved gear shifter as well makes you drive like real trucker - staying in overtaking lane for no reason even when not overtaking anyone :D
I love the "flow" of your videos, keep up that Great Work :)
Originally my plan was to order a 18 gear shift knob. This Version is even better :) Thx!
Waschmitttel i Saw this video tono late
Your truck sim mods are good, keep saving us money so we don't have to get ripped off!
I'm getting more into sim games and this is a pretty cool modification!
thank you for actuall doing my request. awesome dude
call me crazy but i actually prefer this over the SKRS trucking sim shifter, with this DIY switch setup you dont have to change anything out between trucking and racing games which is the main reason i never invested in any kind of attachment. this is brilliant
Genius! i can't believe i didnt think of doing this. Thank you once again.
Thanks for making this video.
I saved about 100-140EUR
thank you so much. I am so tired of seeing those way overpriced shifters on ebay and amazon. When i can make it myself for 10 bucks or less.
And now one for the TH8RS Thrustmaster Shifter. That would be awesome!
This one doesnt fit... Just tried it, but i may see if i can come up with something... Is a good design though.
Awesome bro, wish I was good at this stuff, I just like to watch the vids cuz I know if I try I gonna break something 😂😂😂
i was thinking the same when i was doing This thingy
DIY ..if you own a 3d printer...
LUN4T1C use the local 3d print service
@@IrLosin That part is easily done with wood, might not be as sleek but usable nonetheless.
0:03 classic bmw driver
psaris7 but he uses his turn signals?
Mark VisserHQ most cant use their turn signals 😂😂😂
yuki he looked at amstudios tutorial for how to install it 😉
He had blinker so not so classic.
Fantastic build, works flawlessly. Thank you!
Enjoy!
Just printed a variation of this mod and set it up for my VR truck sim. Thank you for your straightforward instructions on setting this up.
Works like a charm, thanks!
This is such a better idea than paying sks over a hundred bucks to end up waiting almost a year for your shifter.
Man you just keep killing it! Awesome!
Well made video. Well made matterials well edited and tuned voice over. Simple instructions. Verry good video sir.
Thank you!
Bro, you vids are sooo good, very well made stuff, thank you very much, dont ever stop them!
Thanks Jose!
love this although most modern trucks only have 16 gears and are automatic, since i passed my truck al long time ago iv probably used a manual once maybe twice but considering this is a game its definitely adds much more realism if you have to change gears
Depends where you are in the world. Some places an old 4+c is still common.
seeing all these incredible "add ons", i'd like to know do you build these for people?. I'm sure everyone would be interested !!!. Well done !!!
Now, there is 1 part missing. A replacement cap for the shifter knob indicating 18 gears instead of 6.
Edit: Nice truck you have! Scania is the best!
🤠🤙
Thank you so much for all these vids man, they give me ideas for my own setup!. thanks a ton!
Here's a litte tip if you decide to go with the switches shown in the video, as I did. Do not use the soldering iron for too long when soldering the wires to the terminals on the switch. Too much heat will ruin the switch, and it will not click anymore.
Wish I saw this earlier, just bought a second set of switches.
Is there a specific switch to use? I have a knob printed, but the only switch I could find locally is a simple on-off rocker switch, it's 3 terminal but the third terminal is for the lighting of the switch
Made mine today! Only hiccup - the switches took a number of weeks to arrive from China, and I used a bit too much heat soldering one of them. Which damaged it, and I haven't been able to repair it despite the mechanism appearing to be quite simple. I've ordered a few more, and have used another rectangular switch in the meantime which actually fits wholly inside the hole.
Hi, thanks for the video. I got all the bits and pieces off ebay and made my own. I amazed myself, it was simple to do and it WORKS,
Wayne can u give me measurements of this piece plz
@@lilhotrod051906 I used a 197x113x63mm for my second one. On this first I used the size smaller but found that the buttons were a bit close together which made labeling the difficult.
@@lilhotrod051906 Sorry, I thought this was about the Button Box. I purchased the switch holder for the shifter on ebay as I do not have a 3d printer, it cost about AUD30,00. It is is 4cm long on each arm and 2.25cm high and 2cm wide.
Nice DIY I hope FlightSIm is Comming soon : )
hey at least i would be able to get this unlike the SKRS that has been on processing for over 6 months
I love it. I bought a MAN gear handle which I plan on wiring up to your button box design, but I love the look of this and if anything it looks less clunky than the one out of the MAN truck :D
Haha, he makes this awesome shifter to make the game more realistic and then goes and over-revs the crap out of his truck at every shift like its a WRC car. Still, great idea - thumbs up for you.
And yes I know your are going to ask so here is the answer ;) - Trucks reach their max HP and torque at 1500 RPM. Anything over 1500 and you are just burning extra fuel and damaging your motor. Its not a car my friend - its completely different. The best test? Put the game back in "automatic transmission" and then floor the truck. Watch the shift points. :) Happy simming.
Nice tutorial, easy to do and effective, when I get up to speed I may be trying this out.
That's amazing! Well done m8!
Nice job. With PRINT 3D
I always look forward to your knowledge on wiring electronics, appreciate the knowledge share homeboy.
Thanks Dennis!
Keep making these videos the are so
inspiring!
Why not make them and sell them? I'd buy one.
Because of the warranty he HAS to give
Great job man, but if you want realistic, orient your splitter witch horizontally. Range select is up down as normal
Fantastic! Now I can finally drive those Fast & Furious cars!
This is just what I was looking for, thanks for the video.
How do you come up with stuff like this? Do you do this for a living or something? Amazing quality content man
Hello! Thank you for the video! Could you make a 3D model of the gearshift mechanism from this gearbox?
Kinda wish that this had an extra button for the Jake Brake... now that would be awesome. Any chance you can design a 3d print for that? Basically an extra button on the right (for us who drive on the left) that activates the jake brake.
Hi great video I built two of these last night one mine one for a friend and it works great thanks for your videos just about to make two button boxes 😎👍
Great enjoy!
Great idea! How about a diy H-shifter?
Maurits Spijker hes already done this. Check previous vids
I guess it's easier to modify a joystick into an H-shifter, which someone did.
Ragamala Rokudan but I want that mechanical feeling
Muchas gracias por tus vídeos acabo de construir el mio, mil gracias
Hey good work again could you maybe do a diy truck handbrake. Good work keep it up
Wow nice it could save couple of bucks.... Thumbs up man.. M
2:19 I tried to apply hate, but it didn't work
Ate don't work too
Dayum, that is clever.
amst studio can for example ordinary uzb cables be connected to these switches
Do you have right handed shifting but with the splitter on the left side
Beautifully done only flaw is see is the HL switcher should be sideways instead of up and down. Nevertheless great job there
You have to make it yourself, so you could just turn it 90degrees. ;)
I think I will craft it ! but one qestion, which gearbox do you use and which shifter layout ?
can you do one that adds a button for the jake brake?
Hi, do you think that it works with only 1 three position witch? Thanks
That’s pretty sick
Gread video!
Question: for the toggle switches, what is the difference between the on-on you used and the ones leveled as on-off-on?
i made this shifter and it works awesome. can i add some buttons on the same encoder?
Yes can add more buttons th-cam.com/video/UsSUUdw4bTY/w-d-xo.html
omg looking for this for so long :O thanks!!!
Hey, you should consider getting a head tracking device. I just got EdTracker and it is easily my favourite piece of tech I have bought in a long time.
And do you know that can you get a boost gauge to work with ETS2?
Perfect that is the beast and easyast way great
Could you design one for the Fanatec ssq? Please I love your work I made 3 of your analog handbrakes for me and my friends
Fellow aussie too!
Nice video man 💪🏻💪🏻
Thanks
Great job. I love this.
Gracias por el tutorial
I think this could be even better if you use those cheap car gear knobs you can get on ebay, drill holes in it and install switches in those holes.
Also, could this be done with the keyboard pcb? Like the one you used for handbrake?
I like your thinking! Already working on this for a Fanatec mod. You could use a keyboard pcb, although the toggles when on would keep pressing the button, so something to consider and test.
Great video, did everything you described, but ATS won’t recognize the switches. Any suggestions.
Never
@Steven McLeod - Did you find a solution to this? I'm having the same issue now. I've built it correctly and in the USB game controller settings in windows I can see the two switches work, but when I try to assign the switches in the game itself (ETS in my case) it doesn't recognise/detect them. Really hoping you found a solution and can share it with me :)
Good thing for people who don't have the money to spend on the real SKRS shifter. I would honestly rather have the real one myself.
I know the video is a bit old, but i'm looking into making one for myself, but i'm a bit confused about the joystick controller. Does it just work, when you plug the two plugs into the board or do you need to program them in any way?
Hey any idea where to buy this piece? Great video, I'd love to make one.
I assume you use pedals when you drive, but when changing the range before changing gears (like going from 6 to 7), does clutch work in this game and do you clutch in every time because i never noticed your speed drop because of a downshift or a change in the way you drive because of an upshift
Depends on the truck
European and japanese trucks typically have syncromesh
American and chinese trucks typically have no syncromesh (crash box)
With syncromesh you clutch every gear change, with a crash box you float shift (no clutch when shifting)
Nice vid buddy!
Great job mate . Love your Videos. Keep them coming please;)
Thanks!
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Logitech should design their H-shifters with these two buttons on stick!
…Or as a separate option would be better. Not all people buy Logitech wheels for ETS2 or ATS, I mean Logitech name them "racing wheels".
Awesome...nice idea
amazing jog dude :D
I hope you could do it for th8a...
Ciao
This works TH8A too.
Sam Kan can you show me a picture of it?
With a little difference it also works with TH8A because use joystick button board. I hope amstudio can build this for TH8A too... Just need to drill the hole TH8A gear lever and thats it.
Or just get a skrs.
I have an shh shifter, I’m assuming I could print the part and cut off the top then drill it out so it slides all the way down on the metal rod? Thanks and awesome work, going to start building some of your stuff !
You ever think about selling your actual 3d models on ebay or site? I have no idea were to begin on picking a printer.
I came as soon as I could
You are amazing 🌹
Range change should be done before changing to a higher gear or at least at neutral. You would have hard time trying to change the gear from 6th to 7th because gearbox is still in the low-range. Great vid!👍
awesome
hi, your video is beautiful but you can't see the plate where it is connected or the cables that you soldered and connected, do you mind making another video where it is connected Thanks Many Regards Claudio
I ordered a right handed shifter,how long does it take for it to arrive.
since its on a G29 why not just use the paddles for these functions anyway great vid and it looks very neat
In real trucks the splitter and range switches are located on the shift knob. Before I built this switch I used the left paddle for splitting, and one of the switches by the gear shifter to change range. When you are driving you typically leave one hand on the steering wheel and the other hand on the knob. Since I steer with my left hand I can easily manipulate the left paddle, but not the right one. Now that I have the switch I can re-assign the left paddle to something to my liking, like engine braking.
Can this be used with a custom Shifter Knob instead of the stock shifter knob?
How long does it take for you to make these things? You should be selling them.
Me and I'm sure many other truckers would buy a kit if you was too make it, I don't know anyone with a 3d printer of a local service that does it