DIY Projetcs by Simracing-PC

On this page, you’ll find an overview of Simracing-PC’s DIY projects. All projects are currently offered free of charge for non-commercial use and can usually be built within a few hours. They are designed to be inexpensive and easy to build without expensive tools, except for a 3D printer and a soldering iron. The print files are generally made available via Makerworld, and the wiring instructions can be found on the respective project page.

Many of the projects are designed for use with the popular sim racing software SimHub. This software allows telemetry data from various racing simulations to be read and transmitted directly to microcontrollers or displays.

Helpful Tools

The success of the perfect DIY project depends entirely on the tools you have available. Above all, a good 3D printer (the days of frequent print failures are long gone) and a good soldering iron aren’t just fun to use, they also allow you to complete projects quickly and reliably.

• DIY Tools
  • 3D-Printer: Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo – (Test / Review)
  • Carbon Style Print Plate: (Aliexpress)
  • Soldering Iron: TS101 (Aliexpress*) / Amazon.de*
  • Solder: Aliexpress* / Amazon.de*
  • Soldering Flux: Aliexpress* / Amazon.de*
  • Wire Stripping Pliers Aliexpress* / Amazon.de*
  • Threaded Insert Nut Kit: Aliexpress* / Amazon.de*

List of Links

Here’s a small collection of links to useful DIY websites. If you know of any other helpful sites that aren’t included in this list, feel free to leave a comment with a suggestion!

• SimHub (Software): https://www.simhubdash.com/
• Dahl Design DDC (DIY-Projekt für custom button boxes): https://dahl-design.gitbook.io/ddc
• Intro to Soldering (Tutorial): https://consolemods.org/wiki/Intro_to_Soldering
• Turn Racing DIY Wiki: (DIY Info): https://github.com/turnracing/turnracing-diy/wiki
• 3D-Files
  • MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=simracing
  • Printables: https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=simracing
  • Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=simracing

Buying DIY Projects: Etsy, eBay, and others

It can be tempting to order ready-made projects on platforms like Etsy or eBay. But caution is advised here. These are often copies of open-source designs, produced in inferior quality to maximize profits. A major issue is the legal aspect, as many of these sellers do not hold licenses for the designs. Furthermore, such products are often just as uncertified as a private DIY project. Anyone who buys from these sellers therefore frequently receives a device without verified safety standards, such as CE markings, and often with questionable warranty terms.

Those who build their own devices, on the other hand, benefit in several ways:

• Quality: You decide which components to use and how clean the solder joints really are.
• Maximum flexibility: A DIY project can be perfectly tailored to your own needs and expanded in ways that no off-the-shelf product can offer.
• The learning experience: It’s simply more fun to have solved a problem yourself than just unboxing a package. The knowledge you gain while building is priceless.
• Savings: When you source the components yourself, you avoid the sometimes excessive markups charged by platform sellers and can instead invest that money in better hardware.

Electronic work

Working with electronic components and soldering require solid technical knowledge. Therefore, please follow these guidelines for all DIY projects featured on this blog:

• Technical Supervision: All electrical work should be performed exclusively under the supervision or guidance of experienced experts or qualified professionals.
• Disclaimer: As the operator of this blog, I assume no liability for property damage or personal injury resulting from the replication or implementation of the content described here.
• At Your Own Risk: The implementation of these projects is, of course, expressly at your own risk. Everyone is personally responsible for complying with necessary safety precautions and applicable standards.