HANDBRAKES
DIY ANALOG HANDBRAKE
How to video: Make this DIY USB controlled analog handbrake for drift, rally and racing simulator games. This USB handbrake is designed to work as Analog by modding, and redesigning the function of a hydraulic handbrake. The design also has minimal fabrication, is neat and compact.
Download the Arduino Code for the Analog Handbrake here:
Additional Information
A mono potentiometer is a manually adjustable variable resistor with 3 terminals. Two of the terminals are connected to the opposite ends of a resistive element, and the third terminal connects to a sliding contact, called a wiper, moving over the resistive element
It is recommended to use a mono potentiometer as shown in the video.
If you happen to use or order a dual/stereo potentiometer. These will have 6 terminals. Only one side needs to be connected as the diagram shown marked in red.
DIY SIMPLE HANDBRAKE
A Simple handbrake made from various materials from around the home.
The keyboard encoder can be changed out for a Joystick encoder
Make this USB controlled handbrake for Drift, Rally and Racing simulator games. USB can be used in combination with any steering wheel Logitech G27 G29 G920, Thrust master or Fanatec
CONVERT A LOGITECH PEDAL
TO ANALOG HANDBRAKE
How to make a DIY USB Analog Handbrake for racing simulator games. Convert Logitech pedals into an sim racing ebrake handbrake with this tutorial.