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▲ 2 r/SimRacingHardware+2 crossposts

The Secret Behind the Grid: F1 Simulators

The gap between reality and simulation has never been thinner. While fans see the glitz and glamour on track, the real work happens in the dark rooms of the factory. Formula 1 teams rely on multi-million dollar simulators to develop car parts, test setups, and help drivers master every corner before they even touch the asphalt. It’s no longer just a "game"—it’s the backbone of modern racing engineering.

"If you had 24 hours in a professional F1 team simulator, which circuit would you choose to master first, and why?"

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u/Plus_Tune_8158 — 7 days ago
▲ 12 r/SimRacingSetups

DIY Sim Racing Upgrades: From custom Button Boxes to WindSim and Dashboards. Just launched my channel to share the builds!

Hi everyone!

​I’ve been a long-time lurker in the sim racing community and a DIY enthusiast. Over the last few months, I’ve been working on several custom projects for my rig, including:

​Custom Steering Wheels: Build logs and assembly.

​Motorshakers & Haptic Feedback: Tuning for better immersion.

​WindSim: Making high-speed racing feel real.

​Dashboards & Gear Displays: Using SimHub and custom screens.

​Button Boxes: DIY wiring and mapping.

​I decided to start a YouTube channel called Sim Racers to document the entire process, share the part lists, and help anyone who wants to build their own gear without spending a fortune on high-end brands.

​If you are into the technical side of sim racing or planning your next rig upgrade, I’d love for you to check it out:

👉 YT @sim_racers

​I’m happy to answer any questions about the builds or the components I used. Let's talk gear! 🏁

u/Plus_Tune_8158 — 10 days ago
▲ 15 r/SimRacingHardware+4 crossposts

My DIY Sim Racing Journey: Building everything from WindSim to Custom Dashboards. Shared all builds on YouTube!

¡Hola a todos!

He pasado los últimos meses obsesionado con mejorar mi simulador y hacerlo lo más inmersivo posible mediante proyectos de bricolaje. Quería compartir mi progreso con ustedes.

He estado trabajando en:

Volantes personalizados.

WindSim (para sentir la velocidad en monoplazas).

Paneles de instrumentos y pantallas de marchas con SimHub.

Sensores hápticos para la vibración del chasis.

Botones personalizados para tener todo a mano.

Decidí documentar todo el proceso, incluyendo las piezas que usé y cómo lo cableé todo, en mi nuevo canal de YouTube: Sim Racers. Si te gusta trastear con el equipo o simplemente quieres ahorrar dinero construyéndolo tú mismo, ¡no dudes en echarle un vistazo! 🏁

Mira los montajes aquí:

👉Subscríbete

Con gusto responderé cualquier pregunta técnica sobre los componentes o la configuración en los comentarios. ¡Nos vemos en la pista!

u/Plus_Tune_8158 — 8 days ago