The cheapest/simple DIY Analog USB Handbrake for SIM Racing

WARNING: Includes flashing images
This is the cheapest DIY USB Handbrake u can build for SIM racing and is super easy to make!
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[@rafagebicki5209]

I think you you could simplify things for your viewers by adding a dry list of components in the description, i've watched your vid for a second time just to do it. Add the amount of screws nuts etc. if necessary cause i don't want to watch it third time just to do it :D. Here's the list: components he used in the video: Galvanized flat connector 200x90 2 pieces M6x20mm screws nuts and connector nuts Joist Hanger type A 40x100 M4x10 screws nuts and washers 25mm chrome pipe and bike handle screw with retaining ring m6x60 m6x30 screw and nut compression spring 16x100 m6x50 screw nut, connector nut, washer and L shape bracket m6x50 screw, nut, connector nut, washer and 20mm rubber gasket 10k slide potentionometer 45mm arduino pro micro straight joining mending plate 50mm m4x60 screw, nuts and washer m6x30mm screws and nuts some packaging foam Thanks for the video, very useful for sim drifters or rally enjoyers :D

[@sku11dugsWoW]

You sir are a hero

[@DanoPT]

Thank you!

[@plotb1938]

do you know a website where i could buy all the screws, nuts, connectors?

[@DanoPT]

Amazon?!

[@yakunucoffee]

Thx a lot maan

[@z3rnatus]

Don't worry about your drifting skills, you are pretty good to be learning. I am in the same point bro. Keep drifting.

[@Niisamalahemees]

2 years old thread, but worked out perfect for Me ! Up and running. Many thanks for the Ideas !

[@DanoPT]

0:00 - 0:16 - Intro 0:16 - 4:56 - Assembly 4:46 - 5:00 - Wiring diagram 5:00 - 9:15 - Finishing the assembly 9:15 - 11:23 - Installing and calibrating 11:23 - 13:42 Testing in Assetto Corsa

[@RapRam-om4bi]

As a new drifter you are drifting very good

[@inksnake1558]

This is genius, minimal effort maximum performance. ✌🏻

[@magianegra2765]

thank you so much for the tutorial also no need to worry about being new

[@countZ74]

I think I will build this, but without the connector nuts. They are really expensive nowadays.

[@cadrol3083]

Hi friend, I really enjoy your projects. Have you ever thought about making sequence shifter?

[@DanoPT]

Thank you very much! I had a thought to make a sequential shifter but I was lucky because I found a TSS with a damaged board an fixed it with an arduino!

[@gordonjeffrey231076]

Excellent home made brake. Well done 👍

[@bacolisdead]

great tutorial , im working on it rn and i have a question , wich cable to you think is better to use?

[@GamingRobot13]

this is sick! gonna try making something similar

[@Ginseno]

Thank you a bunch for the video made the steps a hell of a lot easier, I just made my handbrake out a E46 handbrake and it’s rad cheers @Dano PT

[@goofyass.69]

For the fact that you’re new to drifting you are crazy good 😮 and thanks for the tutorial btw😊

[@racinggamerfd]

Nice Kit-bashing !

[@AlinutScotianu]

Frumos lucrat si bine realizat. 🤝🍻

[@bricksofmarsmars9051]

does this work for every game? it looks amazing by the way!

[@DanoPT]

Works tested in forza horizon 5, assetto Corsa, dirt 2.0, beamng, car x…

[@NeggyNegi]

I'm considering building my own based on this design. What are your thoughts on the spring you chose? Ideally I'd want it to be a pretty heavy spring, how would you rate the one you chose here?

[@DanoPT]

It medium spring! Not to hard not to soft! But I think you can find something better! This was available for me!

[@cadrol3083]

I have one question, is b10k with all lenght 45mm, and 30mm slide. Is that will work?

[@DanoPT]

It should

[@Mpmwired]

Could I use an Arduino nano that I have laying around for this? Or does it have to be a pro micro?

[@DanoPT]

You will have to find the corect code for that board! I don’t have enough experience with arduino to give you a rock solid answer 😢

[@slingki1]

Awesome Video, I have a UNO R2 board, Im trying to run the software but it errors out, seeing it is not compatible with board, can this work with the R3 Uno board?

[@DanoPT]

Unfortunatly I don’t know how, but I bet you can find something on Google

[@Don_Melon]

Man, oh man... I want to build 4 of these because they could be used as normal pedals. The components are hard to source in my country and they are a bit expensive, especially the side plates (the ones in the video are too expensive and when you need 8 the cost ads up) and electronics (good luck finding the potentiometers). It took a while but I managed to reduce the price from around $100 to around $70 in total, cheaper than secondhand Thrustmaster t3pa pedals. For anyone in Romania, reply and I'll send you a constantly updated list of the parts you need.

[@DanoPT]

Și eu sunt roman! Când am făcut eu frâna de mâna piesele erau super ieftine! Acuma s-au scumpit! Potentiometrul de pe Dioda l-am luat!

[@Don_Melon]

@@DanoPT Ce misto! Potentiometru am luat de la un magazin de pe strada Maica Domnului, Bucuresti si arduino de undeva de pe calea Vitan. De unde ai luat bara aia? am nevoie de mai multa lungime pt ca planuiesc sa fac si schimbator secvential si nu am chef sa dau 30 lei pe 1m de aluminiu (am nevoie de 2m). Daca imi iese chestia asta bine, pot filma si pune pe youtube cu "credits to Dano PT for the design" la inceput?

[@DanoPT]

@@Don_Melon toate lucrurile din video sunt luate din Dedeman, Leroy Merlin și Briko. E aiurea ca nu le găsești toate intr-un singur loc… le cauți la secțiunea de mobila si lemn.

[@kane5618]

Came here becuz I see ur post on Reddit ✌️

[@Catty1985]

is that a progressive handbrake just because u are using that Arduino thing??? please tell me that im right!!!??? =)

[@DanoPT]

No! It is because u use the potentiometer 😅

[@Catty1985]

@@DanoPT got it

[@GTI8855]

Is analog handbrake really useful? Any advantages over simple on-off button?

[@DanoPT]

it feels and act like a break pedal , you have brake curve as you continue pulling. on the button you have 100% once you press the button

[@inceptune]

This is so helpful!

[@DanoPT]

I’m glad that it helped you!!!

[@diysimstudio8225]

Nice job 👍

[@corpimet3164]

Ordered Pro Micro. Burned bootloader with Uno. Spent a day wondering why my pc doesn't see it. Broke micro usb socket. Next time i'm just going "mad max" with a real car.

[@belos.2020]

do you get monetized for this vid bro? nice build

[@DanoPT]

No. I don’t have 1000 subs! Thx do!

[@sku11dugsWoW]

I'm stuck on the handle part, with the corks in place my ring that goes in the handle is super loose bangs around in the slit... hmm maybe duct tape the ring so its wider and muffles the metalic tapping?

[@DanoPT]

You can try it

[@kennytan8415]

Can you make a list like quantity of each screws, nut etc. Thank you.

[@DanoPT]

Check the pined comment

[@kennytan8415]

@@DanoPT already checked the pinned yesterday but no quantity :(

[@DanoPT]

@@kennytan8415 I will make another list today when I will arrive home from work!

[@kennytan8415]

Thank you for the efforts!

[@kennytan8415]

Do you have checklist for the parts?

[@whoislupu]

Super tutorialul!! Am facut si eu una am gasit toate materialele in dedeman si leroy, in afara de switchuri (am folosit un controller de tastatura. Mi ar placea un tutorial pentru schimbator de viteze daca ai in plan ;) succes si la cati mai multi abonati

[@DanoPT]

Super! Sa pui o poza pe discord sa vedem cum a ieșit : discord.gg/qxcfcpaM

[@DanoPT]

Placa arduino și potentiometrul le iei de pe eMAG!

[@whoislupu]

@@DanoPT am multe placi arduino, dar am vrut sa folosesc tastatura

[@bop1051]

im about to attempt to make one but do you think instead of a sliding potentiometer that a rotating one will work?

[@DanoPT]

Yes will work but you will have to think at another way of sliding mechanism something like the Logitech pedals with gears

[@bop1051]

@@DanoPT thanks for reply, so basically i got functional arduino handbrake and rotary pot readings after this question, and i was thinking i could maybe use a bent pole and use the bend as the pivot point, i would have to research gearing ideas

[@RapRam-om4bi]

Can i do that with 300x100x2,0 by cutting bad sides?

[@DanoPT]

I don’t see a reason not to

[@RapRam-om4bi]

@@DanoPT thx

[@MihailovGaming]

Nice job 💪 , ține-o tot așa 🥰.

[@DanoPT]

Merci mult Mișu!!!

[@Requital94]

Hello, can I use some other chip to transmit signal via USB to the PC?

[@DanoPT]

Yes! But you’ll need a new code made for that specific board you’re going to use.

[@jorisr52]

The only joist hanger I'm able to get is 51x100. Do you think it will do the job ?

[@jorisr52]

And the only slide potentiometer available is 60mm lenght.

[@DanoPT]

Yes. Will work. You will have to drill some holes so guess

[@skyfator]

@@jorisr52 it will work no problem, you will have to adjust the travel i guess

[@koroxid8126]

do i need to start this software every time i want to play with it?

[@DanoPT]

No. You only need to connect it to you pc/laptop

[@maxziegler9370]

hey i want to ask about arduino in tools only port i can use is COM1 and it doesnt work how can i fix this?

[@DanoPT]

switch the cable with another one, try another usb port...

[@vvrab4094]

Very brilliant, can't find the flat connector in my contry, can supply a link?

[@DanoPT]

www.amazon.co.uk/pcs-Connecting-Joining-Plate-galvanised/dp/B073WW3K5D

[@DanoPT]

This is closest one I can find on amazon

[@vvrab4094]

thanks, will need to adapt then 😛

[@DanoPT]

@@vvrab4094 I think you will have to drill a few holes

[@vvrab4094]

need to know where to drill if i wanna follow your build

[@zeusgames5701]

Hey, I am in America. Idk if you are, but how much did it cost you to make the whole build?

[@DanoPT]

MAX 20$

[@zeusgames5701]

@@DanoPT I can't manage to find the parts for less than 75

[@DanoPT]

@@zeusgames5701 try on amazon

[@zeusgames5701]

@@DanoPT that's where I have been looking

[@DanoPT]

Better go to a hardware store because Amazon sells the parts as a package (10 or more) and that is more expensive

[@cozadsheridan8439]

I got the arduino and everything to receive the code, however whenever I try to calibrate the slider the numbers are all over the place and won’t allow me to actually calibrate it. any ideas?

[@cozadsheridan8439]

Well it’ll calibrate but not correctly. Even at the slider at zero the values are still bouncing around and not actually true zero

[@DanoPT]

Sounds like you got a bad potentiometer

[@cozadsheridan8439]

@@DanoPT even with the potentiometer disconnected and only the arduino plugged in the throttle is still going crazy. Unfortunately think I’m just going to scrap the project. So close 🥲

[@DanoPT]

That sound like a bad wiring job or maybe an bad arduino board

[@cozadsheridan8439]

@@DanoPT yeah probably thinking it’s the board. I thought it might be the wires so I removed everything and resoldered as best I could and it made it less crazy but still unable to fill calibrate none the less. Thanks tho

[@SameerSingh-yp2ei]

Hey had a doubt can I connect my h shifter with the Arduino too?

[@DanoPT]

Sure you can. I just need the right code!

[@SameerSingh-yp2ei]

@@DanoPT share the code please

[@DanoPT]

@@SameerSingh-yp2ei // Analog eBrake-Handbrake // PIN A0 to 10k pot output - Throttle Axis // Use with Arduino ProMicro. // Tested and working in DiRT RALLY + ASSETTO CORSA // by AMSTUDIO // 20.1.2017 #include void setup() {pinMode(A0, INPUT); Joystick.begin();} const int pinToButtonMap = A0; void loop() {int pot = analogRead(A0); int mapped = map(pot,0,1023,0,255); {Joystick.setThrottle(mapped);}}

[@SameerSingh-yp2ei]

@@DanoPT really appreciate it

[@vbrans]

was there a list of the quantity of each posted anywhere?

[@DanoPT]

Unfortunately no! And that is because in my country is sold by kg, and for a small amount of money I bought more that I needed.

[@DanoPT]

If you need a full list check the pined comment!

[@tarunsharma5254]

Not pressure sensitive right ? All time 100% ?

[@DanoPT]

is not load cell so yes is not pressure sensitive

[@DanoPT]

Quick correction. is not 100% all the time because it uses a potentiometer and u have an axis

[@tricenguapo8047]

Igot same stuff I bought everything at ace hardware

[@Sim-po1mc]

what if i want to use a button instead of analog

[@DanoPT]

YOU will have to solder direct on the wheel that button

[@Sim-po1mc]

@@DanoPT i have reprogrammed the arduino to be used has a keyboard key, and just waiting for my pressure to finish the sistem, thank you anyway

[@amrmohamed3546]

Would this work on a ps4?

[@DanoPT]

Unfortunately, no😢

[@Kenneth-im2hw]

Did you drill any extra holes in the Galvanized flat connector?

[@DanoPT]

Yes. I pointed with the finger at the holes that I drilled

[@Kenneth-im2hw]

@@DanoPT ok cool, thanks🤙🏼

[@Bestron6]

Hey, Does it only work on pc? Can I use this on xbox?

[@DanoPT]

Yes

[@eSeKakrpo]

hi bro what arduino u use?

[@DanoPT]

Hi ! On the video at 4:57 you have the schematics and the board is Arduino pro micro! 🤓

[@eSeKakrpo]

@@DanoPT its atmegaA32U4?

[@DanoPT]

@@eSeKakrpo yes

[@fardinsarker6686]

Omg u got the og shifter!

[@DanoPT]

Yes!!! And is the best!

[@siongkenny7391]

mate, i don have weld. i juz tie the hole & stick it on. Right now i am stuck in last part , when test the throttle botton, is out of control but still can push that button! have any idea can repair?

[@DanoPT]

You don’t have to weld

[@siongkenny7391]

@@DanoPT yes is it work if not weld?

[@DanoPT]

@@siongkenny7391 yes

[@henrikdamholdt996]

thnx nice video

[@CheckedGaming]

keep getting this error: expected unqualified-id before '.' token its in the last sentence of the code any ideas?

[@DanoPT]

Did you select the correct arduino board? Also try and redownload the code.

[@CheckedGaming]

@@DanoPT the arduino in my case is an arduino uno wich is selected

[@tomascechovsky4110]

It doesnt make sence .... you use 45mm potentiometer and 50mm plates .. but i dont think it is rally 45mm potentiometer .. because i do all same and potentiometer go only 20% no more ... i stuck here because i think you have less mm

[@DanoPT]

It is exactly as you described. Only moves about 20%. When you will calibrate the handbrake everything will work as it is 100%

[@tomascechovsky4110]

the drive is 22mm and you missing 23mm to go 100% brake .. i dont understand this penentiometer

[@DanoPT]

You don’t need the hole potentiometer to slide 100%. It will work like that when you calibrate the device. That is why you need to calibrate the device. Mine moves only 20% but works like it is 100%

[@tomascechovsky4110]

@@DanoPT so this 20% is exactly 100% of brake move .. ok i dont have yet arduino so i dont try :D thanks i was scary when i saw this drive :D i work 3 hours now on it cuz in my county some items doesnt fit with holes and some parts is not same :D now i will w8 for arduinp and done :D

[@DanoPT]

That 20% will act like 100% after calibration

[@phxntom-growz]

is it recommended to use 22 AWG?

[@DanoPT]

No. There is low power on those wires

[@FearlessPTx]

Ficou top vou tentar fazer um igual

[@MikeVisarion]

superb bro! imi fac si eu :D

[@AnGeL-ym1tq]

Can i Connect this handbreak to Xbox series?

[@DanoPT]

Unfortunately, No!

[@sakhti__7115]

Bro switch name tell me bro

[@DanoPT]

10k slide potentionometer 45mm

[@saullopez2882]

simply difficult

[@DanoPT]

Not soo difficult

[@saullopez2882]

@Dano PT I'd really have to watch lol I could but my brain would hurt. I really need an e brake to play gt7 on my setup. I have T300 RSGT and the thrustmaster shifter. I made a rig but it pulls the analog stick and it only works on carx not gt7. gotta go back to the drawing board.

[@TheKingJuliano]

"cheapest"