Shifting method

[DB_1973]

People get butt hurt here easily!!

 

[DB_1973]

people call it correct

I read it as, car correct.

 

[Wipeout999]

Something else, please explain.

Oh my... You asked for it

1. I used paddleshifts for some time until I created (DIY method) a sequential shifter (fun fact: I took rod from my old MB W203 with sequential shifter, so it has proper signs on top) and a handbrake (mainly for WRC/PC2 RX types of games/game modes so it looks like simple stick TBH and I won't used it in most of games).

2. Because I started with PS4 it must be simple construction because it should be compatible with console. I used circuit board from old keyboard, few switches, springs, buttons and cables. All magic was soldering banks from circuit board to works like keyboard's keys but not be a keyboard but personalized panel with buttons etc I made myself from wood Stop laughting please!

3. Handbrake has two states '0' not active and '1' when I use it and it touch a switch (quite like mouse).

4. With PC you can do everything (raspberry, aruino, STM32 and much more) so the worst enemy is a lack of time but if it's part of hobby then it's always easier(maybe or maybe not Even if I haven't analog handbrake at the moment it's all about using throttle in a right way in most cases and short handbrake moves so it's ok when it comes to WRC.

5. Actually I think about analog construction (this time with possibility to transition from horizontal to vertical positions -> read WRC, sports cars and 'civil' ones). I could use parts from old T150 pedals for it (easy way). But it could be more sophisticated. It's all about signals after all so I want do it the best I can

6. I still thinking about H-shifter. It will be a few years already I really want to use a real one but it's harder than it sounds. I hope I will made it one day. Maybe summer will be a good time. Every time I think the idea is good I have another one and can't start with practical work.

7. I wish I could buy 3d printer in a future but I don't think I will use it often so it won't be a wise decision IMHO. Printing at service points are not so cheap so I think it could be done but at final stage only. It's also only for a better look so I think it could wait a moment.

8. That's why I build my own 'standup' (let's call it that way) with wood. I have many possibilities to changes and...

...I like tinkering so I don't care much if it's attractive or not. It gives me satisfaction and as long as it's functional I buy only wheels and pedals. I don't think I could made it myself


At the end I need to mention I need to do everything x2. If my wife wasn't a motorcycle fan, I have to 'unfortunately' (no offence mates!) settle with ready-made ones but because she's crazy, we have one room which serves as a playroom.
There's just one more problem. When I ask about something, all I hear is: "make it right." Then the whining starts and she start saying that some button should be in a different place, etc. Most of us know what I'm talking about

So, I try to drive like in a real life (when it comes to simulations I always do it in a most pro way even if mistakes cost much time but I that's why I love simracing games) but on the other side my setup needs tweaks and sometimes I can't drive in a proper way (because I lack a H-shifter).

 

[JU-Racing]

When racing online, I mostly use what's fastest. That's paddles. But apart from that I love to use my H-pattern shifter, because it just feels best in the vintage cars I mostly drive.

 

[andrewaugust93]

Pedal shift. Been in this hobby for a loooong time.
Just tired of setting things up. Nowadays it's just brake and gas and pedal shifts to keep thing simple.

 

[Spinelli]

So glad to see the "whatever real life uses" is dominating the poll. With all the "casuals" and youtube "influencers" who've joined sim racing, or jumped on the sim racing bandwagon, in recent years, I thought this poll would be full of "paddle shift" results.

Then again, most of those people might not be here on Race Department / Overtake (they're probably more so on Reddit and youtube).

 

[jgf]

So glad to see the "whatever real life uses" is dominating the poll. With all the "casuals" and youtube "influencers" who've joined sim racing, or jumped on the sim racing bandwagon, in recent years, I thought this poll would be full of "paddle shift" results.

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I use paddle shifters for reasons already stated, but for the record I started race sims with -

Indianapolis 500: The Simulation

Remember Indianapolis 500: The Simulation, an old video game from 1989? Download it and play again on MyAbandonware.

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and -

Grand Prix Unlimited

Remember Grand Prix Unlimited, an old video game from 1992? Download it and play again on MyAbandonware.

www.myabandonware.com

One great, one mediocre, but no shifters ...in fact, no wheels back then; I used one joystick for steering and the switches on the base of another for throttle and brake (operated by my toes).

 

[Wreckoning]

Paddle shift for cars with paddles, sequential for everything else. I will probably try to do H pattern for the appropriate cars at some point but not practical due to how I have things set up at the moment

 

[J.J.McClure]

I try to get as close to the real thing as possible.
Seat position as precise as possible, gear lever side, pedals hanging or lying down (only one pedal set offers this useful feature), sequential or gear shift, distance from steering wheel to gear lever.
I don't have the most expensive and highly aluminum rig covered in carbon and with supidupi lacquer and leather seat, but it is able to simulate any imaginable seating position. Even ETS2 or ATS is twice as much fun this way.
Damn, I'm currently building my own personal VR helmet out of a full-face helmet and VR glasses to immerse myself even deeper.
Unfortunately, I don't have approval from the housing authorities for a jet helmet yet. Childrens first.
For me, that's simulation paired with quality of life modding.

Have a nice weekend, you asphalt addicts

 

[Wipeout999]

I use paddle shifters for reasons already stated, but for the record I started race sims with -

Indianapolis 500: The Simulation

Remember Indianapolis 500: The Simulation, an old video game from 1989? Download it and play again on MyAbandonware.

www.myabandonware.com

and -

Grand Prix Unlimited

Remember Grand Prix Unlimited, an old video game from 1992? Download it and play again on MyAbandonware.

www.myabandonware.com

One great, one mediocre, but no shifters ...in fact, no wheels back then; I used one joystick for steering and the switches on the base of another for throttle and brake (operated by my toes).

Indianapolis 500 on Amiga was very demanding game for me and probably it was my first sim-racing game (Lotus and Jaguar games are more arcade type)