Fanatec Podium Direct Drive Wheel Bases Thread

[DomB_Fanatec]

I'm so confused - once we update to the new firmware are all of the current Fanatec recommended DD settings still applicable?

Yes.

(Bear in mind that your Tuning Menu settings will reset to default after a firmware update.)

 

[JoshKM]

@DomB_Fanatec when you say tuning menu settings do you mean the presets we use for each game?

 

[Mad1723]

@DomB_Fanatec when you say tuning menu settings do you mean the presets we use for each game?

The wheel presets stored on the base.

 

[DomB_Fanatec]

@DomB_Fanatec when you say tuning menu settings do you mean the presets we use for each game?

The five presets on the base will return to default, so if you have create some personal settings that you want to keep using, it's a good idea to note them down before running a firmware update.

 

[JoshKM]

Wow - i actually didn't realize that - I guess hopefully when the new Fanatec software drops we won't have to update our settings every time we upgrade the firmware. Also are there any plans to let us label the 5 setups on the wheelbase - iracing, ACC, etc ?

 

[DomB_Fanatec]

Wow - i actually didn't realize that - I guess hopefully when the new Fanatec software drops we won't have to update our settings every time we upgrade the firmware. Also are there any plans to let us label the 5 setups on the wheelbase - iracing, ACC, etc ?

R&D is aware of this request but it's not in our immediate plans.

 

[JoshKM]

Yeah it would be awesome Dom - especially if you have 5 presets going ... I assume this will all get easier once the Fanatec software drops and takes us out of the stone ages in terms of manually programming everything.

 

[PzR Slim]

Wow - i actually didn't realize that - I guess hopefully when the new Fanatec software drops we won't have to update our settings every time we upgrade the firmware. Also are there any plans to let us label the 5 setups on the wheelbase - iracing, ACC, etc ?

Best way to do this is to take a quick vid on your phone of you scrolling through all the presets. Means you don't need to worry about a piece of paper going missing!

 

[JoshKM]

Haha yeah I know it's easy to either write it down or memorize it but it seems like a no brainer for a $ 1000-1500 wheelbase with an OLED display to read iRacing / F1 / ACC etc.

 

[JoshKM]

On iRacing do you set sensitivity to 108 or 1080? On the Fanatec page it says: SEN 108 (1080 degrees)

 

[rparker]

hay there DomB_Fanatec.

if you get a minute. could you explain APM mode in stupid people terms
thanks

 

[BadFlounder]

Does anyone here use their new DD1/DD2 with a RS1 rig? That’s the rig I currently have and I’m wondering if the direct drive wheel torque is going to be enough to vibrate the wheel deck since the RS1 only uses a single support arm. I know it’s a very sturdy steel arm, but the wheel will be able to put a lot of leverage on the wheel deck. I’ve seen a YouTube video of a guy using a 30nm wheel at full force that does vibrate the mount, but I am curious if the 15-20 in the DD1 will (I ordered the PS4/PC DD1). I doubt I will race at full torque, but I am just curious where the line is where you start noticing vibration, or if there is none at all.

On one hand I don’t want to replace my rig as I’m pretty happy with it, but then again.....a nice new SimLab rig wouldn’t be the worst thing either.

 

[LearnersPermit]

Does anyone here use their new DD1/DD2 with a RS1 rig? That’s the rig I currently have and I’m wondering if the direct drive wheel torque is going to be enough to vibrate the wheel deck since the RS1 only uses a single support arm. I know it’s a very sturdy steel arm, but the wheel will be able to put a lot of leverage on the wheel deck. I’ve seen a YouTube video of a guy using a 30nm wheel at full force that does vibrate the mount, but I am curious if the 15-20 in the DD1 will (I ordered the PS4/PC DD1). I doubt I will race at full torque, but I am just curious where the line is where you start noticing vibration, or if there is none at all.

On one hand I don’t want to replace my rig as I’m pretty happy with it, but then again.....a nice new SimLab rig wouldn’t be the worst thing either.

Shawn Cole has the RSeat S1 chassis and DD2

 

[JoshKM]

I have the S1 and DD1 and it works perfectly with zero flex. Plan on putting up a youtube video soon.

 

[CJ1045]

On iRacing do you set sensitivity to 108 or 1080? On the Fanatec page it says: SEN 108 (1080 degrees)

They are the same thing !! Most of the wheels only show three digits so anything over 999 you have to add a zero.

CJ

 

[Majorwolf72]

Yeah, well, I‘ve also ordered one... couldn’t resist in the end

 

[bjosim]

Does anyone know whether the rev LEDs work in iRacing if you put it in CSW mode? I'd try it myself, but I'm not sure whether that means I'll have to calibrate and assign buttons again. And is there any game in which the flag LEDs work? I was thinking iRacing would be the one that would be most likely to have implemented the Fanatec SDK. The upper paddles in the advanced shifter module don't seem to work either. I tried assigning DRS to one of them, but no button press was detected. Perhaps you could shed some light on this @DomB_Fanatec ?

 

[SimRacer925]

Does anyone know whether the rev LEDs work in iRacing if you put it in CSW mode? I'd try it myself, but I'm not sure whether that means I'll have to calibrate and assign buttons again. And is there any game in which the flag LEDs work? I was thinking iRacing would be the one that would be most likely to have implemented the Fanatec SDK. The upper paddles in the advanced shifter module don't seem to work either. I tried assigning DRS to one of them, but no button press was detected. Perhaps you could shed some light on this @DomB_Fanatec ?

Upper APM buttons don't work because iRacing doesn't support enough buttons, David Tucker already said he is working on doubling the possible buttons per device but no ETA.
RevLEDs work in Compatibility mode, yes. Flagleds however are only supported natively by Raceroom yet.

 

[bjosim]

Thanks! What do you mean by natively though, is there some 3rd party software that can do this?

 

[super_gt]

Podium Mounting Brackets

Podium Kill Switch

 

[PzR Slim]

https://www.fanatec.com/eu-en/wheel...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet
https://www.fanatec.com/eu-en/racin...net&utm_campaign=General+Links&a_aid=gtplanet

Wow, expensive!

 

[gh229]

Wow, expensive!

Ordered the kill switch, but yeah expensive. Plastic housing! Hoped it would be aluminium.

 

[LearnersPermit]

$250 for the brackets lol
Are they made of real gold?

Also people with the DD2s were saying the kill switch was cheaply made and worth $10 at most
what’s up with that ridiculous price?

 

[Whitestar]

Have to admit, I searched for "gold plated" and "diamonds" on the product page when I saw that price for the brackets.
I suppose they could be sold as decorative pieces though when you're done with them.

 

[MaxdOut]

The price on the brackets are not bad, you're talking two large heavily machined pieces that they designed not only to fit their own rig but the universal 8020 with built-in adjustability.

The switch (I have the DD2) housing feels a little cheap, but the switch feels nice plus it has the added ability as a remote on off. I don't have anything to compare to, but I would buy it for $100.00 and I don't have to do a reach around to turn it on...

I kinda thought the switch would be around $100 when I was deciding between a DD1 or DD2
DD1 - 999.99
Kill Switch - 100 + Shipping
Additional 3 Year Warrant - 299.99
Total 1400.00

DD2 - 1499.99

That $100 saving of having to wait for the kill switch and wait to finish my wiring was not worth it...

 

[PzR Slim]

I like this admission from the blurb.

Easy reach power button.
The Podium Series Wheel Base power buttons are located at the back of the unit, which can be a challenge to reach with certain rig configurations. The Podium Kill Switch is fitted with a power button that allows the user to turn on and shut down the base with ease.

Why didn't they just put the power switch in a better position?

 

[MaxdOut]

I like this admission from the blurb.

Why didn't they just put the power switch in a better position?

Probably liability, that is the furthest position from a crazed spinning wheel should it get that way. Or, they could have put it behind the wheel would that be fun should the wheel get out of hand.

 

[LearnersPermit]

The price on the brackets are not bad, you're talking two large heavily machined pieces that they designed not only to fit their own rig but the universal 8020 with built-in adjustability.

The switch (I have the DD2) housing feels a little cheap, but the switch feels nice plus it has the added ability as a remote on off. I don't have anything to compare to, but I would buy it for $100.00 and I don't have to do a reach around to turn it on...

I kinda thought the switch would be around $100 when I was deciding between a DD1 or DD2
DD1 - 999.99
Kill Switch - 100 + Shipping
Additional 3 Year Warrant - 299.99
Total 1400.00

DD2 - 1499.99

That $100 saving of having to wait for the kill switch and wait to finish my wiring was not worth it...

Brackets are way to expensive and not only that look at how they mount to 8020, very ugly solution

 

[MaxdOut]

Brackets are way to expensive and not only that look at how they mount to 8020, very ugly solution

I guess my inexperience shows here, thought they look good and mounted fine.

 

[LearnersPermit]

I guess my inexperience shows here, thought they look good and mounted fine.

Really?
Look at the way the sim lab will connect to 8020 and then look at how Fanatec has the 2 bolts on the outside of the 8020 post