Last chance to get a force sensitive brake pedal DIY kit!

[Niels Heusinkveld]

Hi guys,

Since this will be the last batch I thought it is worth a thread. I'm selling kits that contain of a force sensor and electronics that allow the DIY enthusiast to make a brake pedal that has linear pedal force / calibration ratio, which is a big improvement over conventional pedals. In some cases its a HUGE improvement actually!

Some more info here:

http://forum.rscnet.org/showthread.php?t=239373

If at all interested, the link to AutoSimSport jan/feb 06 is expecially interesting (from page 47)

http://www.autosimsport.com/issues/autosimsport_janfeb_2006.zip

The difference is especially astounding with downforce cars.. And I seem to recall LFS just having received a 'nice downforce car' ... ;)

Prices have gone up a bit:

Soldered kit 75 euro
non soldered 65 euro
loadcell only 40 euro

and should one need some pots to go with them I can throw two spectrol 357 conductive plastic sealed pots in for 35..

Shipping is 6 euro within Holland, 10 euro within Europe, 12.50 for the rest of the world

/Niels

[Frankmd]

How much is this a last chance? If I dont get in this time, will there be another time? Will I be able to buy them at all if I dont get in? Will it be more expensive then?

Please some more info why we should get in now :)

[Niels Heusinkveld]

Well, the first 2 batches where about 25 orders. I'm now at just under 10.. :shrug:

My suppliers got more expensive and it costs a bit more time than estimated.. Plus less units to spread import taxes and shipping over, means the price goes up quite a bit with few orders.. So the first 2 batches went really well, it seems that there aren't many people left who want one anymore! Which can't be true! its great! .. ahem :D

[Shotglass]

so how much exactly would it cost ?

[Niels Heusinkveld]

updated first post.. :tilt:

I don't think you can install them in DFP pedals. You really move out of the 'toy zone' with a brake pedal that can be pressed up to 50kg! No way a logitech would survive! :) Its also not really suited for use behind an office chair unless you have a strong guy to hold your seat straight and at the same position..

[tristancliffe]

I'm interested, and I think at some point I will mod my ECCI pedals. But for now I will have to decline you're great offer. When I get round to doing this, perhaps towards the end of the year I'll give you a buzz and we can have a chat about it, even if it's just tips of you and a suppliers website.

[Shotglass]

ok generally im interested

so how exactly do you calibrate these things ? expecially how do you make sure you dont push more than what you calibrated causing it so automatically recalibrate ?

[Niels Heusinkveld]

It depends on what your electronics do. Any electronics that you can use DXtweak to set start / end 'deadzones' will make sure you can't overshoot this value. Most custom USB electronics don't autocalibrate so you just calibrate to a force you wish and that will be your max during racing..

[Shotglass]

and the solder kit will be the metal thing together with a 100k strain gauge right ?

btw how linear is the load cell ?

[Flycantbird]

Neils,

Where do you get the actual pedals and how much money do they cost ?

If you ever decide to create whole Pedal plans / kits, I'd be happy to help. I have Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and other useful software, and have created a lot of planning related to my work.

[MagicFr]

Hi Niels.

Do you know how hard is the modif for the FrexGP Pedals with your load cell kit ?

Cheers,