Thrustmaster Wheel to Logitech Pedal Adapter

[ODB]

Ok so I would like to have one of these http://www.ricmotech.com/product_p/rmt-t500w2g27p.htm Thrustmaster Wheel to Logitech Pedal Adapters but the problem is that I wouldn't like to pay such a high price of something I can do myself, in the link it say there's just internal wiring and no extra electronics, so all I would need to have is a picture from inside so I can see in which order the colored wires go in the cable, and then just an explanation which colored wire goes to which pin on the adapter end that goes to pedals, I believe the pins in the terminal should be numbered.

So the picture in the link abowe shows there's only couple of screws at the top so just take them open and take a pic close by, or you can just explain in which order the wires go to the cable so I know how to set the end that goes to the wheel.

Opening the adapter is important to be careful, there shouldn't be anything that could brake, but still if there's some problem opening it's probably better not to do so.

But yeah, it would be great help, so thanks if anyone can help



(if someone can draw a diagram of the connections I think that will do also)

 

[JohnBodin]

The connector that attaches to the T500/T300/TX base is a proprietary connector, not just a simple RJ-45 connector, so you'll likely have trouble sourcing one of those.

That alone makes the Ricmotech (or the equivalent BPA-TX-G27 Pedal Adapter from Bodin Solutions) a valid investment that can't easily be replicated by someone who's handy with wiring.

Plus, Ricmotech (and Bodin Solutions) already did the up-front reverse engineering to figure out how to make it work, and there is a value to be placed on that.

Sure, doing it yourself can be rewarding, but wouldn't you rather be racing?

 

[JohnBodin]

Ok so I would like to have one of these http://www.ricmotech.com/product_p/rmt-t500w2g27p.htm Thrustmaster Wheel to Logitech Pedal Adapters but the problem is that I wouldn't like to pay such a high price of something I can do myself, in the link it say there's just internal wiring and no extra electronics, so all I would need to have is a picture from inside so I can see in which order the colored wires go in the cable, and then just an explanation which colored wire goes to which pin on the adapter end that goes to pedals, I believe the pins in the terminal should be numbered.

So the picture in the link abowe shows there's only couple of screws at the top so just take them open and take a pic close by, or you can just explain in which order the wires go to the cable so I know how to set the end that goes to the wheel.

Opening the adapter is important to be careful, there shouldn't be anything that could brake, but still if there's some problem opening it's probably better not to do so.

By the way, what you are asking here (e.g., for someone who owns one of these adapters to open it up, document the pinout and/or provide you with pictures so you can replicate the adapter on your own) IS essentially theft of intellectual property -- as I said, Ricmotech and Bodin Solutions already did the up-front reverse engineering (on their own, independently) in order to figure out how to make an adapter that could be sold commercially without risking any damage to user's valuable hardware, and attempting to copy the design outright (and ESPECIALLY copying the information in a public forum where it could be available to everyone) is intellectual property theft, plain and simple.

If you want to do this, you can do it the same way Ricmotech and Bodin Solutions did it: Figure out how the stock Thrustmaster pedals are wired, figure out how they connect to the T500/T300/TX wheel bases, figure out the wiring of the G25/G27 pedals, and the figure out what the proper pinout should be to connect the G27 pedals to the Thrustmaster wheel bases . . . and THEN take your prototype and connect it to YOUR Thrustmaster wheel, and hope that you get it right and don't end up damaging your wheel base.

Any other method of solving this problem on your own that involves copying the Ricmotech or Bodin Solution designs directly is theft, plain and simple.

Sorry to be so blunt, but as a hardware supplier for the sim racing community, I felt that this needed to be said.

Pax, and good luck!

 

[ODB]

The connector that attaches to the T500/T300/TX base is a proprietary connector, not just a simple RJ-45 connector

Erm, looks like rj6 but the leaver holding it in is just in different place, I can ask from my local electronics dealer they'll probably figure it out.

And yeah, I know there's been some work developing it, but I rather not pay for the shipments and all you know...

But yeah, I just would like to try it at least, I have made such adapters in work many times, so it shouldn't be a problem... Maybe

 

[MustangSVT]

I have that Ricmotech adapter and it works well (presumably the Bodin one works just as well). I'd say in this case, it's actually pretty cheap for what you get, so I'd just recommend buying one. It makes far more sense to try to reverse engineer the Fanatec adapter by BasherBoards, since you can't buy one and it costs a bigger penny ($50), but mainly cause you can't really buy one. My 2c.

 

[ODB]

By the way, what you are asking here (e.g., for someone who owns one of these adapters to open it up, document the pinout and/or provide you with pictures so you can replicate the adapter on your own) IS essentially theft of intellectual property -- as I said, Ricmotech and Bodin Solutions already did the up-front reverse engineering (on their own, independently) in order to figure out how to make an adapter that could be sold commercially without risking any damage to user's valuable hardware, and attempting to copy the design outright (and ESPECIALLY copying the information in a public forum where it could be available to everyone) is intellectual property theft, plain and simple.

If you want to do this, you can do it the same way Ricmotech and Bodin Solutions did it: Figure out how the stock Thrustmaster pedals are wired, figure out how they connect to the T500/T300/TX wheel bases, figure out the wiring of the G25/G27 pedals, and the figure out what the proper pinout should be to connect the G27 pedals to the Thrustmaster wheel bases . . . and THEN take your prototype and connect it to YOUR Thrustmaster wheel, and hope that you get it right and don't end up damaging your wheel base.

Any other method of solving this problem on your own that involves copying the Ricmotech or Bodin Solution designs directly is theft, plain and simple.

Sorry to be so blunt, but as a hardware supplier for the sim racing community, I felt that this needed to be said.

Pax, and good luck!

Heheheh, Ok mate, I didn't realize that I mean really, now that I think of it this was a quite stupid idea, especially ask this in public...

But yeah, no problem, I can see the issue 👍

So just out of interest, is there something illegal asking for it? just comes to mind that what if someone would PM the info to me.... Hmmm

 

[JohnBodin]

I would say that any information exchanged via private channels would be entirely between you and the provider of the information, and provided you didn't use it for any personal monetary gain, there would technically be nothing wrong with reverse-engineering anybody else's existing design.

Still, the solutions offered by Ricmotech and Bodin Solutions ARE rather affordable.

 

[ODB]

I would say that any information exchanged via private channels would be entirely between you and the provider of the information, and provided you didn't use it for any personal monetary gain, there would technically be nothing wrong with reverse-engineering anybody else's existing design.

Still, the solutions offered by Ricmotech and Bodin Solutions ARE rather affordable.

Yeah, and I really paid 300e for this wheel so I would rather not mess it up for saving $50 👍

 

[JohnBodin]

I sense a "good karma" moment happening, ODB -- you need an adapter, and I'm getting ready to restock the BPA-TX-G27 adapters on the Bodin Solution site . . . and I could use an impartial, third-party review for the product page, since nobody's seen fit to drop a review yet.

Seems like a match made in heaven to me, given that I admire a guy willing to take on a "DIY" attitude when needed.

Think we can work something out?

 

[mrbasher]

I have that Ricmotech adapter and it works well (presumably the Bodin one works just as well). I'd say in this case, it's actually pretty cheap for what you get, so I'd just recommend buying one. It makes far more sense to try to reverse engineer the Fanatec adapter by BasherBoards, since you can't buy one and it costs a bigger penny ($50), but mainly cause you can't really buy one. My 2c.

I haven't had much of a chance to post around here for awhile, but I do still read these forums to try to keep up with the "goings on."

You can purchase a CPX, you just might have to wait a little while to do it. There is a queue of people waiting for one that I am currently working through and plan to be caught up in the coming month or two. At that point a person should be able to order a CPX "at will" and have it ship out in around 48 hours.

On the point of reverse engineering my product:

I've written about 5 different things here and started over each time... Just be patient. You'll be better off in the end.

-and-

Remember, people like John Bodin and myself are your fellow sim racers and part of the same community...

 

[exXboxfan]

It is good to hear that you are getting to a point where you can churn these out faster. From a purely business perspective, you are smart to try and lower the wait time on these. There are a lot of people not sure about whether they want to get on your waiting list, including myself.

For someone like myself, would you recommend waiting until you announce that your 48hrs turnaround time is upon us, or would I actually get one faster if I got on your list right away?

Thanks!

 

[JohnBodin]

Speaking of churning things out faster, the BPA-TX-G27 adapters are back in stock -- limited quantities for now, but I'm getting closer to getting my production speeds down to a manageable level:

Link: BPA-TX-G27 Pedal Adapter @ Bodin Solutions

 

[MV-IXIUS]

Speaking of churning things out faster, the BPA-TX-G27 adapters are back in stock -- limited quantities for now, but I'm getting closer to getting my production speeds down to a manageable level:

Link: BPA-TX-G27 Pedal Adapter @ Bodin Solutions

Just double checking this is compatible with the T300rs right ?

Also is there anyway I can use the pedals from the T300 with the G25, ie a reverse plug of the BPA-TX, that would be great as I could have two rigs set up 💡

edit: Checking the website I see you had limited stock that was slowly decreasing so I put my order in

The TX and the T500 use the same input as the T300 don't they ? so hopefully this will work and I haven't made an error

 

[Rich2086]

but the problem is that I wouldn't like to pay such a high price of something I can do myself.

Christ for the sake of $20 which is about £13 I just bought it no point messing around. In sim racing terms this is up there with the G27 spring mod as a bargain.

Mine works flawlessly, £13 I was happy to part with

 

[mrbasher]

For someone like myself, would you recommend waiting until you announce that your 48hrs turnaround time is upon us, or would I actually get one faster if I got on your list right away?

Thanks!

That's an interesting question. Technically, you'd get one faster the sooner put got yourself in the queue. However, it's up to you whether or not you can deal with waiting. Then again, you're going to have to wait either way... Right?

The real question is, what harm is there in getting in the queue? Are you afraid you may never receive an adapter? That you may lose $10?

I have every intention of continuing to produce these.

 

[skazz]

Speaking of churning things out faster, the BPA-TX-G27 adapters are back in stock -- limited quantities for now, but I'm getting closer to getting my production speeds down to a manageable level:

Link: BPA-TX-G27 Pedal Adapter @ Bodin Solutions

@Soulfresh_ACV could you add the Bodin adapter to your T300 OP? More options are always good for simracers!

 

[exXboxfan]

That's an interesting question. Technically, you'd get one faster the sooner put got yourself in the queue. However, it's up to you whether or not you can deal with waiting. Then again, you're going to have to wait either way... Right?

The real question is, what harm is there in getting in the queue? Are you afraid you may never receive an adapter? That you may lose $10?

I have every intention of continuing to produce these.

nuff said... thank you!

 

[Clevohead]

I sense a "good karma" moment happening, ODB -- you need an adapter, and I'm getting ready to restock the BPA-TX-G27 adapters on the Bodin Solution site . . . and I could use an impartial, third-party review for the product page, since nobody's seen fit to drop a review yet.

Seems like a match made in heaven to me, given that I admire a guy willing to take on a "DIY" attitude when needed.

Think we can work something out?

Have you had anyone test on the T300? as I am a willing guinea pig, and will gladly write a review or two inbox me if you are interested.