Thanks for commenting! It was surprising to me that after all this time nobody had developed something like this other than Pineapple Grips. I haven't developed one with indents for fabric - I'd suggest to use the smallest size grips and wrap with tennis racquet tape
I am sitting at my Fanatec 2.5x and flex? I'm using a DD2 and I don't feel any flex. The only flex is in the main body itself. I still like this, because I realistically want to make this rim wider. But I don't think there's any real flex in mine.
Hi, thanks for commenting! The closed bottom carbon plate that your 2.5x uses is quite stiff as you've observed. The open bottom plate which my own wheel uses is basically the 2.5x plate with the bottom cut off and is noticeably less stiff and that's what drove me to design this. I think I address this in the video where I state that the closed bottom wheels are absolutely fine with the basic grips, but the open bottoms really benefit from the converting closed grips which add significant stiffness. I'm curious though when you say you don't feel flex, but you feel flex in the main body itself - can you please describe further? I'm having a hard time understanding this. Thanks!
I like PETG for these, it's nice and easy to print these designs without any warping issues etc. The contours of the grips are nice so the hard surface is not an issue, and you can always wrap it with soft tape if you prefer. Because the geometry is all curves, the smallest layer height (0.08mm or so) is best but does add print time - so variable layer height is a great compromise for quality vs print time I've printed 100% TPU versions and you need to play around with wall thickness and infill to get the right amount of compliance but it is definitely viable to print these fully in TPU as well Download a set and have a play 👍
Any chance you'll start printing and selling them? Or any idea of where I can get them 3d printed and sent to me after purchasing the files? These look great!
Hi Danny, if you're in Australia we can work something out. It's cost prohibitive to send these internationally. Anybody with a 3D printer can print these (the larger designs do need a larger printer though) there is bound to be someone local you can use, and a soldering iron can be had for 20 bucks so you can DIY the heat set inserts. It's a fun project!
Hi Matteo, I have confirmed fitment with eSports V1, and formula V2 (PS and Xbox versions) with my own testing. I have made design changes to improve compatibility when I discover any problems, and I update the download file with the improved files - see this short video th-cam.com/users/shortsuPnWv2B4sOQ?si=pUIjgAWqV1xFAbyi I am 95% certain it will work straight away with the Formula Black V1, because Fanatec has kept a lot of the design exactly the same after all these years. If there are any fitment issues send me photos and I will fix it and send you the updated files :)
Why did you have to mention that... I've just loaded up the project to begin working on a full 360 rim hahahaha I'm actually working on some design revisions which are quite interesting - my plan is to slip them into my Cults3D packages so the people who've already bought the designs will get the additional designs for free. Looks like a 360° round rim will be in there too hahaha
@@DrAlanQuan Dude, that 360 rim idea is awesome! I love the formula wheel and use it for all kinds of games. Also super generous of you to give it as a free update to your customers. Thank You so much!
@@viby1002 I spent the last few days designing the round rim and just finished printing it, and it is SICK hahahaha can't wait to show the world. All thanks to your idea 🙏
Absolutely awesome job with that, thanks a ton (using 29 chunky version). I already had my ghetto solution, just added "attachments" to sides, but it was ergonomically not so great. Yours fits my hands like custom tailored glove. I used tennis racket overgrip. Wanted to wrap it with alcantara, but decided to do it during some long winter night :D. I just used small mod: I really hate the upper edge on Fanatec grips, so I extended the "cylindric" section all the way up.
That's so awesome to hear, thank you for reaching out! I'd love to see some images of your ghetto solution - I live peaking into others' creative minds!
@@ViktorJaneba that's awesome thank you for sharing! Is it ok if I share these photos? Also are the red grips you were using initially Pineapple Grips or from somewhere else?
Hi thanks for commenting! If you have big hands, go straight to the 290mm I just had a thought - I designed these to not feel too gigantic for my own hands - but if you try the 290 and feel it's still a bit small, let me know and I can model an extra thick 290 "XL" and I'll send it to you for free 😊
@@DrAlanQuan Amazing thank you so much Alan. will purchase now. I was on the fence about selling my Formula wheel since I got the McLaren but I'm hoping this will fit me better as it is the nicer wheel.
@@RJR981the formula wheels definitely are superior in build and functionality - I hope this mod brings everything you want from it! Get in touch if you need anything, my email is available on my TH-cam homepage and also the Cults3D profile 👍
Hi Philip, where are you located? I'm not keen on posting this a long distance - for cost and environmental reasons - but if you are local to me then we can probably work something out
Another great personalization I didn't know I absolutely needed till now. I have certainly noticed the V2.5X being much stiffer, but this should help stiffen my open bottom rims, Plus with courses needing hand over hand tight sections, a little more grip space than the left and right edges will be nice to try out. Just have to finish designing and printing some stuff I'm working on.
Thanks for your kind words! What projects are you working on at the moment? Also what printer are you using? I'm releasing an update this week with designs that cater to people with small printers like a Prusa Mini - but if you have a large printer that has a 290+mm bed the file package is fully ready to go now. All updates are free though and I'd love to get your feedback once you try them!
@@DrAlanQuan I have an AnkerMake M5. I have no idea where the fits on the size scale. It's new and I just started this week FreeCAD modelling. I have solved multiple issue for optimal placement of gear for my TrakRacer TRX tube sim rig so far, but as I am learning, I'm getting quicker, and seeing how to solve lots of interesting "organic" style solutions. I also just purchased your Complete Wheel Pack and likely tomorrow will have a moment to look and likely start a print for the night. So many designs to try, so little time. Plus I have to order inserts
Sounds like you're on a roll with your design and printing, please send photos of your completed formula rim! The only hardware you absolutely need are M3 X 12mm socket head cap screws which are easy to source, but a few M2 threaded inserts and M2 x 12mms will give you a bit more of a tighter finished product. But don't be shy about printing and using them without the inserts
Yesss! Let me know if you encounter any issues - I've already completed some fixes and will be uploading them shortly. And post lots of photos to social media!
3D printers are so affordable and easy to use these days. Aside from the fun factor, mine have proven very useful from time to time around the house. Really glad to have one (now 3 haha)!
@@DrAlanQuan my situation is very rough i take care of someone 24/7 total home care i dont get payed for it being its my best friend so i take a major loss i dont have a job so i dont make no money im not saying this for clout this is real so i cant afford a 3d printer
Thanks Darren! I spent a while trying to match up the pricing to be fair and accessible, provide good value, but also align with just HOW MUCH work went into the design. I think I made the right balance, and feedback so far has been positive! Thanks, as always, for your continued support ❤️
It would be possible to warp the grips with leather? Maybe would be a nice version, to print the grips and add some kind of leather or alcantara to replace the ouch feel of the originals.
That is a possible direction in the future, one of my customers is working on a mod to allow that - in the mean time, you can wrap the printed grips with racquet tape which accomplishes the soft touch
@@DrAlanQuan Ya honestly I can appreciate good work. I started learning CAD earlier this year and everything is just so hard and time consuming to do. A simple model can take hours to design if you are making it with realistic dimension. The amount of times I have done my measurements, created a design, then printed it only to find out the dimension aren't actually what they were suppose to be. Kudos to you for putting in the time and effort in creating this. Very nice and functional design that not only makes the wheel look better but also more robust. Feels shit knowing Fanatec used 0% infill on their grips. LOL
Thank you, I agree with everything you said - it can be very challenging, sometimes something just doesn't work when I think it should - but it's a fun challenge and very rewarding to make this design that fits so well, improves on the original, and looks good! As for Fanatec's 0% infill grips, I've been pretty clear on my stance about Fanatec's product range. Although I can respect the hustle of continuing to sell a 10 year old design, and dressing it up in new colours such that people still want to buy it - man Fanatec really need a genuinely good and new product in this space.
@@DrAlanQuan For sure, very fulfilling and rewarding experience. I have been loving the challenge of learning how to design. Really gets me going. Fanatec has been too busy spending money sponsoring different events, and teams. They should focus that money on R&D and customer service. They are currently fall very low on the list in terms of new/quality products. I personally love my simmagic eco system.
I’ve been looking for something like this for a while. Thank you! Is there a version that has the indent where you can re-wrap the grips??
Thanks for commenting! It was surprising to me that after all this time nobody had developed something like this other than Pineapple Grips.
I haven't developed one with indents for fabric - I'd suggest to use the smallest size grips and wrap with tennis racquet tape
I am sitting at my Fanatec 2.5x and flex? I'm using a DD2 and I don't feel any flex. The only flex is in the main body itself.
I still like this, because I realistically want to make this rim wider. But I don't think there's any real flex in mine.
Hi, thanks for commenting!
The closed bottom carbon plate that your 2.5x uses is quite stiff as you've observed. The open bottom plate which my own wheel uses is basically the 2.5x plate with the bottom cut off and is noticeably less stiff and that's what drove me to design this.
I think I address this in the video where I state that the closed bottom wheels are absolutely fine with the basic grips, but the open bottoms really benefit from the converting closed grips which add significant stiffness.
I'm curious though when you say you don't feel flex, but you feel flex in the main body itself - can you please describe further? I'm having a hard time understanding this. Thanks!
What is the best filament type to print these grips? Would TPU be the best? What print settings to get the best finish?
I like PETG for these, it's nice and easy to print these designs without any warping issues etc.
The contours of the grips are nice so the hard surface is not an issue, and you can always wrap it with soft tape if you prefer.
Because the geometry is all curves, the smallest layer height (0.08mm or so) is best but does add print time - so variable layer height is a great compromise for quality vs print time
I've printed 100% TPU versions and you need to play around with wall thickness and infill to get the right amount of compliance but it is definitely viable to print these fully in TPU as well
Download a set and have a play 👍
Any chance you'll start printing and selling them? Or any idea of where I can get them 3d printed and sent to me after purchasing the files? These look great!
Hi Danny, if you're in Australia we can work something out. It's cost prohibitive to send these internationally.
Anybody with a 3D printer can print these (the larger designs do need a larger printer though) there is bound to be someone local you can use, and a soldering iron can be had for 20 bucks so you can DIY the heat set inserts. It's a fun project!
Very cool! I don’t have Fanatec base and I still watched the entire video through to the end 😂
That's awesome! Thank you for your time and for your encouragement!
Nice design! Have you made also grips for the older Clubsport Formula Wheel Black/V1?
Hi Matteo, I have confirmed fitment with eSports V1, and formula V2 (PS and Xbox versions) with my own testing.
I have made design changes to improve compatibility when I discover any problems, and I update the download file with the improved files - see this short video th-cam.com/users/shortsuPnWv2B4sOQ?si=pUIjgAWqV1xFAbyi
I am 95% certain it will work straight away with the Formula Black V1, because Fanatec has kept a lot of the design exactly the same after all these years. If there are any fitment issues send me photos and I will fix it and send you the updated files :)
@@DrAlanQuan appreciate it, thanks!
bought and printing now, thank you so much dr alan, you're doing the lords work
That's awesome! Can't wait to see your results! ❤️
This is amazing, you adressed so many pain points! Would it be possible to model it into full 360 wheel?
Why did you have to mention that... I've just loaded up the project to begin working on a full 360 rim hahahaha
I'm actually working on some design revisions which are quite interesting - my plan is to slip them into my Cults3D packages so the people who've already bought the designs will get the additional designs for free. Looks like a 360° round rim will be in there too hahaha
@@DrAlanQuan Dude, that 360 rim idea is awesome! I love the formula wheel and use it for all kinds of games. Also super generous of you to give it as a free update to your customers. Thank You so much!
@@viby1002 I spent the last few days designing the round rim and just finished printing it, and it is SICK hahahaha can't wait to show the world. All thanks to your idea 🙏
Absolutely awesome job with that, thanks a ton (using 29 chunky version).
I already had my ghetto solution, just added "attachments" to sides, but it was ergonomically not so great. Yours fits my hands like custom tailored glove.
I used tennis racket overgrip. Wanted to wrap it with alcantara, but decided to do it during some long winter night :D.
I just used small mod: I really hate the upper edge on Fanatec grips, so I extended the "cylindric" section all the way up.
That's so awesome to hear, thank you for reaching out! I'd love to see some images of your ghetto solution - I live peaking into others' creative minds!
@@DrAlanQuan I tried, but TH-cam blocks every link.
photos.app.goo.gl/Ljc5AN11Sv79YmqM8
The photo with the wheel hanging on the wall is with your grips.
@@DrAlanQuan TH-cam just keeps killing every comment with links. Dots instead of underscores in this.
photos_app_goo_gl/Ljc5AN11Sv79YmqM8
@@ViktorJaneba that's awesome thank you for sharing! Is it ok if I share these photos? Also are the red grips you were using initially Pineapple Grips or from somewhere else?
love to see it. well done mate looks great ill definitely be attempting this. which size would be best for big hands?
Hi thanks for commenting! If you have big hands, go straight to the 290mm
I just had a thought - I designed these to not feel too gigantic for my own hands - but if you try the 290 and feel it's still a bit small, let me know and I can model an extra thick 290 "XL" and I'll send it to you for free 😊
@@DrAlanQuan Amazing thank you so much Alan. will purchase now. I was on the fence about selling my Formula wheel since I got the McLaren but I'm hoping this will fit me better as it is the nicer wheel.
@@RJR981the formula wheels definitely are superior in build and functionality - I hope this mod brings everything you want from it!
Get in touch if you need anything, my email is available on my TH-cam homepage and also the Cults3D profile 👍
Hi doctor ..can i buy this from you?
Hi Philip, where are you located? I'm not keen on posting this a long distance - for cost and environmental reasons - but if you are local to me then we can probably work something out
Another great personalization I didn't know I absolutely needed till now. I have certainly noticed the V2.5X being much stiffer, but this should help stiffen my open bottom rims, Plus with courses needing hand over hand tight sections, a little more grip space than the left and right edges will be nice to try out. Just have to finish designing and printing some stuff I'm working on.
Thanks for your kind words! What projects are you working on at the moment? Also what printer are you using?
I'm releasing an update this week with designs that cater to people with small printers like a Prusa Mini - but if you have a large printer that has a 290+mm bed the file package is fully ready to go now.
All updates are free though and I'd love to get your feedback once you try them!
@@DrAlanQuan I have an AnkerMake M5. I have no idea where the fits on the size scale. It's new and I just started this week FreeCAD modelling. I have solved multiple issue for optimal placement of gear for my TrakRacer TRX tube sim rig so far, but as I am learning, I'm getting quicker, and seeing how to solve lots of interesting "organic" style solutions.
I also just purchased your Complete Wheel Pack and likely tomorrow will have a moment to look and likely start a print for the night. So many designs to try, so little time. Plus I have to order inserts
Sounds like you're on a roll with your design and printing, please send photos of your completed formula rim!
The only hardware you absolutely need are M3 X 12mm socket head cap screws which are easy to source, but a few M2 threaded inserts and M2 x 12mms will give you a bit more of a tighter finished product. But don't be shy about printing and using them without the inserts
printing now... thanks for all the work
Yesss! Let me know if you encounter any issues - I've already completed some fixes and will be uploading them shortly. And post lots of photos to social media!
those are straight up awesome i wish i had a 3d printer
3D printers are so affordable and easy to use these days. Aside from the fun factor, mine have proven very useful from time to time around the house. Really glad to have one (now 3 haha)!
@@DrAlanQuan my situation is very rough i take care of someone 24/7 total home care i dont get payed for it being its my best friend so i take a major loss i dont have a job so i dont make no money im not saying this for clout this is real so i cant afford a 3d printer
That sounds like a challenging situation. I wish all the best for you my friend
What a legend!! I'm going to make these for my Dad as a surprise 😊.
I don't have an f1 wheel but he does on his setup
That's awesome, do get in touch if you want to put something personal on the accent plate ❤️
Yeah Alan... Nice work, bro. Definitely worth it!
Thanks Darren! I spent a while trying to match up the pricing to be fair and accessible, provide good value, but also align with just HOW MUCH work went into the design.
I think I made the right balance, and feedback so far has been positive! Thanks, as always, for your continued support ❤️
It would be possible to warp the grips with leather? Maybe would be a nice version, to print the grips and add some kind of leather or alcantara to replace the ouch feel of the originals.
That is a possible direction in the future, one of my customers is working on a mod to allow that - in the mean time, you can wrap the printed grips with racquet tape which accomplishes the soft touch
@@DrAlanQuan Have you tried the grips with fuzzy skin (as is named in prusaslicer). Maybe it would be a nice option for this kind of grip.
@@Leviatan23 that's a great idea! I'll fire off a set now and see how it goes. I've never printed fuzzy skin before, it'd be a great test
@@DrAlanQuan If the test is succesfull, please upload a video!
@@Leviatan23 it's printing perfectly so far, a follow up video is coming because there are new designs being released soon 😀
This is nice! Good Job on the design!!
Thank you so much! I needed to learn a lot to pull this off 😮
@@DrAlanQuan Ya honestly I can appreciate good work. I started learning CAD earlier this year and everything is just so hard and time consuming to do.
A simple model can take hours to design if you are making it with realistic dimension. The amount of times I have done my measurements, created a design, then printed it only to find out the dimension aren't actually what they were suppose to be.
Kudos to you for putting in the time and effort in creating this. Very nice and functional design that not only makes the wheel look better but also more robust. Feels shit knowing Fanatec used 0% infill on their grips. LOL
Thank you, I agree with everything you said - it can be very challenging, sometimes something just doesn't work when I think it should - but it's a fun challenge and very rewarding to make this design that fits so well, improves on the original, and looks good!
As for Fanatec's 0% infill grips, I've been pretty clear on my stance about Fanatec's product range. Although I can respect the hustle of continuing to sell a 10 year old design, and dressing it up in new colours such that people still want to buy it - man Fanatec really need a genuinely good and new product in this space.
@@DrAlanQuan For sure, very fulfilling and rewarding experience. I have been loving the challenge of learning how to design. Really gets me going.
Fanatec has been too busy spending money sponsoring different events, and teams. They should focus that money on R&D and customer service. They are currently fall very low on the list in terms of new/quality products. I personally love my simmagic eco system.