The Racing Controller No Company Ever Made-So I Built It

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Ever wondered why no company has created the perfect racing controller? I did too, so I decided to build one myself! In this video, I take you through my journey of designing and assembling a custom 900-degree racing wheel controller that outshines anything you can buy off the shelf.
This controller gives you a realistic driving experience and is perfect for vehicle simulator games like BeamNG.drive, Euro Truck Simulator 2, and SnowRunner.
Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or just passionate about racing games, this video is for you.
I’ll show you the step-by-step process, the challenges I faced (like dealing with unreliable electricity), and the final product that brings the most immersive driving experience to your favorite games.
If you’re searching for a DIY racing wheel project or want to see what a dream racing controller looks like, you’re in the right place.
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[@nadeox1]

Saw my colleagues over at BeamNG sharing your project and then this video appeared on my feed. Always felt there was a gap between controllers and steering wheels and you did it. Truly an amazing project, bravo!

[@3dprinterart299]

Glad I could help!

[@TougeKnight1]

Bro I have too many hours in that game

[@craftyscout2219]

@@TougeKnight1 same

[@campanaro_99]

You are a dev? Omg i love Beam so much

[@CatSovietski]

@@nadeox1 I was playing beamng literally just now. Just cruising through shutoku at night driving the ibishu runner with some music on the background. I was so relaxed my hairline almost came back

[@iguana51]

Not only is this a great space saver, there are some members of the disabled community who will love this concept. I know folks in wheelchairs who love racing games and love watching me use my sim-racing setup but arent able to use it themselves. THIS WILL WORK FOR SOME OF THEM

[@3dprinterart299]

Thanks so much for pointing that out! I hadn't even considered that, but it's awesome to hear that this could help people in the disabled community.

[@RynoJ5]

I was thinking the same thing. I’m in a wheelchair and I would 100% have one if I could, that’s why I wish a controller like this existed.

[@LASTEIN2112]

disabled people can drive irl, for disabled people, there should be a steering wheel for disabled people, not a controller :/

[@iguana51]

@@LASTEIN2112 it really depends on the disability in question. Many don't have the range of movement to use a steering wheel, whom this would be perfect for

[@Rhidongo]

I, for one, am one of those people who love the concept. I really miss being able to go to track days, but I can't really use my left foot with the same precision that I used to (And it's incredibly painful for me) I can't afford any of the mods to my cars to let me drive my old cars, nor would I exactly want to be tearing apart my Skylines and Silvia to do that, and my steering wheel controller is just as painful for me to use as a car, so this is the best of both worlds for me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, from the bottom of the planet. As soon as I get a 3d printer, I'm making one of these, brushing up on my CAD skills, and hopefully remixing this to make it a little more ergonomic for putting in your hands.

[@Snowness]

"I want this, so I'll just make it myself" That's why you're awesome, dude! Never stop creating! 💡

[@wadecrawford6445]

I don’t play racing games because I just couldn’t feel immersed. And now you created a controller to do this. Thank you!

[@alcrack3996]

You can but set up a rig with real movement and using a Direct Drive, good pedals, three 55” OLED TVs, and cut the chassis of a car you will feel fully immersed.

[@pierdolecfabrykasp.zoo.8776]

@@alcrack3996 and pay close to annual sallary for all that

[@ac281201]

I'm a mechatronics engineer and must say that you did a really good job with this project! Keep it up and you will certainly make your dreams come true!

[@RainbowSheep_was_taken]

ayy bro im from iraq too, i feel the struggle man i used to be there. now im in belgium and i learned coding. you should add paddle shifters in the back of the controller to be able to play in realistic gearbox in beamng. never give up man you have a valuable skill, keep doing what ur doing and good luck brother.

[@3dprinterart299]

Thank you very much

[@xc-pz5om]

go back to iraq

[@t2tareq]

@@3dprinterart299 I’m from Iraq aswell, this is actually awesome, keep up the good work, it’s not easy :)

[@shahtayyib]

Respect to all three of you

[@rustyshaklford9557]

When are you going back?

[@Flodu60500]

I have some ideas for the controller. 1 - Add L/R buttons (like regular controllers), could be used for shifting gears. 2 - Move/add buttons for blinkers in the front of the controller. It would add/change the following : - L1 and L2 Button, located in the front left corner of the controller. - R1 and R2 buttons, located at the front right corner of the controller. - Since blinkers will move in the front L1/R1 or L2/R2, you’re left with 2 unused buttons. You may want to leave the there, repurposing them for other controls.

[@3dprinterart299]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@MintJoker9578]

I have an idea, use regular xbox controller but modify it to have 2 triggers for each side instead of 1 trigger and shoulder button each side for throttle, brake, clutch and handbrake And move the shoulder buttons to the back side for shifter up and down Tiny wheel at the front middle faceplate and keep the original joysticks button stuff for others thing

[@hovis_esports]

maybe another button for the clutch as well. good idea🤝

[@rishieb561]

Imagine some little paddle shifters on the back, otherwise sick build bro

[@weesamexpress6730]

​@@3dprinterart299 One more suggestion, I think it'll also be a little bit more ergonomic to move the gas and brake to the trigger positions aside from adding trigger buttons, but that controller looks awesome

[@kairu_b]

This is awesome! I will not be surprised, if a company took interest in this kind of controller

[@3dprinterart299]

Thank you so much

[@AS3R1US]

@@3dprinterart299 make a patent before someone steals it

[@bajojajok]

@@AS3R1US tru

[@Snow.2040]

@@AS3R1USPatents are not free or cheap. It would cost him about $10,000 to pay a lawyer.

[@GoGoGoRunRunRun]

​​@@AS3R1USHolding a patent in all the important countries is very expensive, also I don't think the build/tech itself could be patented, maybe the looks of it (which is a way many people/companies choose to protect their products), but that means anyone could release a similar controller using a totally different colour scheme and placing a few additional buttons here and there...

[@j3fftombstone936]

Wow... You've managed to go further than multimillionaire and billion dollar companies do... I commend you for your creativity. Hopefully you can make this worldwide because I REALLY WANT ONE!!

[@bartletace6175]

This is genius,stunning work. You put big companies to shame for barely cinsidering what people would love to use and have.

[@manuel3907]

mate you did a incredible job and the fact that you come from iraq its make this project more amazing for all the problem that you figure out. So much esteem from italy.

[@3dprinterart299]

Thank you so much, Your kind words mean a lot to me

[@giuseppemannino2006]

Ben detto fra

[@Adlevio]

How does it matter that he comes from iraq? That doesnt make him any different!

[@tromtacular]

⁠@@Adlevio, life has been tumultuous in Iraq for 30 years due to… well, America basically. Every Iraqi I have met has been very friendly and enormously skilful in their chosen fields. An Iraqi Doctor in Australia saved my son’s leg when he was 2 years old. If it wasn’t for him pushing Aussie hospital staff to do better, the result may not have been what it was (my son had an unusual, rare bacterial infection in the hip joint; If this Doctor had not diagnosed it quick enough and acted so fast with surgery and the exactly correct Antibiotic, my son would today have only one leg). Thanks to an Iraqi, my son is 20, able-bodied and doing body building now and enjoying life (and now my son, in turn, works with children who have disabilities to make their lives easier). I am confident this young inventor who shared this video will succeed in his career. If he succeeds IN Iraq, great. If he has to move for career advancement opportunities, so be it. Iraq (and the world) needs people like him. Imagine the blessing this device would be to disabled gamers who don’t have use of their legs and find regular controllers unsatisfying! Being from Iraq probably does make him different. That Nation and its people have overcome a lot.

[@okarowarrior]

@@Adlevio Have you born after the last 10 years? That would be the only explanation to the why you made that stpd question

[@seP4]

great idea! how about a centering spring for the wheel?

[@STANI420]

was thinking the same, that would be soo cool

[@supercrash131]

having the wheel auto center when move your thumb from the steering wheel to the analog stick to rotate the camera (since both are on the left side) just sounds inconvenient imo. a better design would be to have the analog stick on the right side, and replacing the pedals with triggers just like a normal controller since then, you can both rotate the camera and the steering wheel at the same time which removes the inconvenience of having an auto centering wheel. hope that made sense (love your content btw).

[@LH97-racing]

And sandpapering stuff on the outside for grip

[@lifzz-gv1sx]

What if theres a servo that can be used for these type of controller? Servo has an encoder but just shitty

[@MohammedNameerAnsari]

Oh its the real SepiSP4

[@rolux4853]

Dude I am an engineer from Germany and what you did here is absolutely amazing! We always cry about something and make up cheap excuses if something doesn’t work out first try, but you did this on hardcore mode! I really hope your talents don’t go to waste and you are an engineer in Iraq. I we need people like you in Germany! Our society is getting too old and we need highly skilled people to stay relevant in the worlds economy! I’d welcome you as my colleague every day! I hope you and your family have a good life in Iraq. However, if you think about leaving, know that people with your skill and mindset can make it far in the western economy. With the right partners you can have a flourishing business in a few years!

[@3dprinterart299]

Many, many thanks for your support.

[@TimoMax1981]

At first western economy bombing Iraq, and after you welcome talented people from there... 🤌

[@TimoMax1981]

At first western economy bомьing Iraq, and after you welcome talented people from there... 🤌

[@blorbb5398]

​@@TimoMax1981It is all conmected, and all to blame to the country of the hotdog.

[@robertoso8796]

dude went god mode. "and let there be whatever the hell i want."

[@anub3207]

This is such a cool channel. Seeing everything you do with 3d printing is extremely impressive. It's cool to see a channel that not only makes amazing 3d prints but uses them to serve a practical purpose. I hope this channel grows and succeeds.

[@edgygucci7005]

Yk what would be so sick? If you added shift button on the top right corner where the bumbers usually sit where your pointer and ring finger sit. I love playing with manual shifting in my racing games but I play with my controller and I just think that would be revolutionary. Shift up could be the top bumber and shifting down could be the bottom bumper. Love the videos man good luck ❤️

[@strymoon]

this is sick. i'd love to see a manual version. could make the controller stand at an angle, add a third pedal and then use two of your fingers on the right hand to have more control over the 3 pedals while using your thumb to change speeds mapped on the smaller red buttons below. although the dimensions of the body would probably need to be slightly changed. idk how comfortable that would be, but just as an idea

[@3dprinterart299]

Thank you for the idea

[@PeetuhGaming]

ive seen really tiny manual gear shifters (as fidget toys) i dont see why you cant make them a bit bigger and add some sensors to each gear. sequential is probably easier though

[@Zieldak]

There are some types of tow trucks and forklift that have a similar steering wheel to the one on the controller but they have knobs on them that freely rotate. Maybe that would also go well with larger pedals.

[@lim0ox]

​@@3dprinterart299hello, maybe try to add the force feedback for the wheel, and to like rotate the wheel maybe "pinch" it with two fingers, like a dj😂.

[@Chris-oj7ro]

At first I thought this looked like poorly thought out idea. Now I see how's much better it is than a standard controller and think it just needs some fine tuning. Great job!! I hope to see more!

[@abdou.the.heretic]

Showing love and support from Morocco, brings joy to my heart to see other third world people innovating in areas first world stopped caring about. Puts our names out there among the greats, Godspeed brother man!!

[@3dprinterart299]

thank you very much

[@muratpolat9398]

Living in America my whole life, it's very insightful to see struggles over there in Iraq that we don't even think about. When the power goes out, it's an embarrassment for the power company. In Iraq, it's a normal occurrence. It really opened my eyes to this. Really cool project though, I might do something like this, too.

[@ErikSeastead]

Athletes from the USSR who visited the US commented on how amazed they were that the US keeps its power on all day. Reliable power supply is truly a luxury.

[@okarowarrior]

@@ErikSeastead And why could it be that Iraq doesnt have a reliable power supply... What could've happened in the last decades that left that country in this state?

[@treelineresearch3387]

@@ErikSeastead Difference between the USSR and Iraq is the USSR had unreliable power because com u nists are always incompetent and self-serving, while Iraq has unreliable power because my country's incompetent and self-serving political elite class decided to drop bombs on them.

[@Slay_No_More]

I think I would invest in a UPS.

[@rustyshaklford9557]

​@@okarowarrior🤔

[@greenbean0940]

oh there is another enthusiastic high quality racing game youtuber from iraq🥳 keep working your work is great!

[@AnthonyJames7]

Who needs off-the-shelf when you can custom-build the ultimate racing controller? Sounds like a win!

[@definetlynoteminem255]

I'VE BEEN LOOKING SO LONG FOR A CONTROLLER LIKE THIS. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT

[@3dprinterart299]

I'm so glad to hear that

[@EagleFPV43]

This looks really cool! You could also add some gear shifter buttons on the top where your index fingers sit or on the back

[@BrunoNinethree]

i had the SAME idea when watching it, omg

[@gavinverhoeven2576]

custom paddle shifters!!

[@bigbezzee]

R2 eBrake

[@threeme2189]

Flappy paddle shifters are the only thing that's missing, and a clutch pedal for the super hardcore gamers.

[@ciprianmihaescu]

Add a second joystick to act as a manual gear shifter

[@averageperson]

I'm not sure why the youtube algorithm took me here but I am glad it did. Incredibly inspiring seeing a creation like this and especially so when considering the obstacles you faced. Amazing work!

[@jadzzzz]

Absolutely brilliant. You have a great concept in your hands and I love that the whole community seems to be here too. Please consider producing this (maybe a kickstarter)

[@potkan]

this is awesome! I never knew I needed this. The pedals could need some texture like real ones. Probably will build one, try it out and gift to a friend who will appreciate this. Exactly the trouble of setting up a sim wheel is the reason I stick to the gamepad mostly. Very nice work, and video too. Thanks :)

[@matrixworld9841]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you like it

[@MrBuyerman]

A seriously good 3D printer project that actually solves a problem. Looks great. Well done.

[@3dprinterart299]

thank you

[@justalittletoserious7796]

All it needs now is an anolog trigger behind the "pedals" that act as a clutch and two shoulder buttons on the other side for a sequential shifter, great job

[@CarlosEatsBurgers]

wow i love how much innovation i’ve been seeing recently with peripherals. it’s really making life easier

[@MohammedAKamil]

Proud of you bro. I'm glad we have such creative content creator from our country. Well done bro.

[@MSufyan-k1g]

Highly appreciated ❤

[@matrixworld9841]

thank you

[@Lare_6000]

@@matrixworld9841your not even the creator tf your talkin bout

[@matrixworld9841]

​@@Lare_6000Yes, it's me. I forgot to switch accounts and respond 😀

[@Lare_6000]

@@matrixworld9841 ahhh ok im sorry

[@Demdere]

Would be cool to add corner buttons for shifting "manually" with your pointer fingers. Awesome project

[@MidnightHedgehog365]

Idk what it takes to patent something but this really needs to be patented. You should be recognized for your invention!!

[@2WheelsGood.01]

A lot of money unfortunately.

[@fatfurie]

technically not their invention...they still deserve all the praise tho

[@exactspace]

This is unbelievably so freaking awesome, I feel charged with your great enthusiasm to go forward with this. I love and miss miniature wheel controls, like a lot of older paddle games had such as Arkanoid. The pedal controls that you use with your thumbs makes so much sense. I don't want to speak too soon, but I think you're starting a revolution.

[@mothwaltz4163]

Awesome engineering! You managed to make something compact yet fully functional. The design looks comfortable too. 👏👏👏

[@Justgreen89925]

for the 3d printer electricity issue consider getting a pure sine wave online mode UPS, i have a Riello Sentinel Pro 1000 and it's one of the best purchases i've ever made, also there are a lot of cheaper ones that you can find, just make sure that the output power is enough and that the brand is a good one.

[@cyberyogicowindler2448]

Or get an old car battery with power inverter.

[@Justgreen89925]

@@cyberyogicowindler2448 nahh, you will need to use a good quality inverter while wasting gasoline. It will be much more expensive in my opinion

[@cyberyogicowindler2448]

​@@Justgreen89925 WTF you need gasoline for??? You charge the car battery by mains grid while there is electricity. I think a 3D printer needs more power than an "UPS" for PC can deliver. At least the sort I know are used in offices only to safely shutdown the PC without data loss, so it has only enough power to run a desktop PC for perhaps 15 or 30 minutes. Of course also huge UPS battery cabinets for keeping a whole data center online during power fail exist. But I don't expect that this is stuff average people in Iraq have access to or can afford. Lead-acid car batteries from junkyard are most common where weight doesn't matter.

[@Justgreen89925]

@@cyberyogicowindler2448 I thought you meant an old car battery with a generator. Also your method is pretty unreliable since a battery+inverter solution can't switch from Bypass to offgrid like an ups can, and a 3d printer like his won't use more than 300w which a pc ups can very well supply

[@cyberyogicowindler2448]

​@@Justgreen89925 For uninterrupted transition between mains and car battery, you may simply mix DC outputs of both power supplies through big diodes into the PC. This is nothing elegant, but it is hard to imagine what is available at all at the end of the world. (I think of tinkers from German Democratic Republic, those also had to hack together all kind of strange stuff they couldn't buy anywhere.)

[@Eskoxo]

Think ideas like this existed a long time ago problem is no big companies want to make a mass produced product as they don't know how much demand there would be.

[@ajman66]

The tooling and manufacturing of this wouldn't be expensive. Made of Simple shapes and common components. Wouldnt cost much to develop into a product thus it could be a niche item

[@dantecontreras887]

@ajman66 Yeah but do niche products bring in money?

[@Maxwe1I]

Honestly this seems like a pretty great alternative for people who cant afford a whole expensive set up, and would rather purchase a smaller, less complicated controller!

[@foreverspellman]

I too, as a kid, wanted my own racing wheel and never got one. I'm older and bought one, but MAN is it a chore to take it out, set it up, and take it down just because I want to race. This is FANTASTIC as a v1! I love it!

[@kelzakdub]

I don't even play racing games, but as someone who loves the idea of optimizing controllers, I'm really floored by this. It just makes so much sense. I'd look into a patent straight up!

[@dts5302]

this ai voice is crazy

[@GeahkBurchill]

Normally it would annoy me but I totally understand given that the video creator is probably using a translator and is probably not a fluent English speaker.

[@sitofak]

I didn't notice at all. 😮 I was just thinking he has a really good accent for an Iraqi.

[@simileysadface]

2:29 We call it load shedding in South Africa, so relatable 😂...

[@rubberonasphalt]

A scroll wheel for your index fingers to adjust view would probably be better than a joystick (Left wheel to look left/right, right wheel for up/down). Then you wouldn't need to take your thumb off the steering as much

[@3dprinterart299]

Thanks for your idea

[@lifzz-gv1sx]

I thought of h shifter on the front right side (face button)

[@Chicky_Lumps]

Honestly I would suggest having a standard joystick for the right thumb, and moving the pedals to the back in a trigger position.

[@lifzz-gv1sx]

@@Chicky_Lumps what about a touchpad instead? Its a lot easier using touchpad for camera but idk about implementing it for a controller

[@Chicky_Lumps]

@@lifzz-gv1sx That might work to

[@amsf1]

Congratulations to you brother. Love the design. All the way from the U.S.

[@bd_asian]

Good job. I'm proud that you made this despite your struggles

[@El-Burrito]

It's crazy how no matter how good AI voices sound they're still somehow instantly recognisable. Awesome project though, I want one!

[@esoteridactyl]

Hey man, use your real voice! We would love to hear it

[@KyobuFumiya]

It's not his real voice? I didn't even notice it. Do you have any idea about the tool he is using? Sounds natural to me.

[@esoteridactyl]

@@KyobuFumiya it’s some type of AI I don’t know. He might be self conscious about his English I know that Iraqi people can be self conscious about it. But I hope he has the courage to use his own voice!

[@GeraldGaming19]

@@KyobuFumiyafr

[@yannmassard3970]

i m not an arduino specialist, but you don t need an ADC (analog to digital converter) for the joystick ?? (at 3:42)

[@dodelbobel4144]

Arduino has ADC built in

[@ND15X]

Some joystick modules come with ADC built-in and communicate via i2c/SPI to the Arduino. Either way most Arduino boards come with a 12bit(?) ADC.

[@yannmassard3970]

@@ND15X yeah. Here it’s a regular 5pins joystick. Requires a proper Adc. Good to know arduino has built in Adc (it can be tricky to setup). Unlike raspberry4.

[@moudy_san352]

Seeing someone from my country making this cool content makes me really happy... Keep up ❤

[@ShimmerEco]

How has this channel not blown up yet? this is so cool!

[@moriskehl5991]

So like an rc car remote?

[@SchwardsChannel]

0:11 my humour is broken🙏😭

[@APLahaye-]

Yapper

[@CmdrPlatypus]

This mans asking the real questions! We need more controllers like this

[@thomas.thomas]

Is this voice artificial?

[@HandsumVR]

Yes

[@Gerardheime]

This is amazing work! As a professional game designer, I really appreciate what you did. Some suggestions: - Consider the ergonomics of the controller - smoother edges, firmer grips, like in an Xbox or PS controller. This will enhance the gaming experience. - Consider 3D printing a small, lightweight steering wheel assembly for your desk with a quick release option. You can research quick release adapters from Thrustmaster or ones used for camera tripods. You can have the quick release system permanently attached to your desk - snap in the steering wheel, connect via USB and you're done! Just keep in mind this will be less durable than a normal attachment :)

[@_LightLeak_]

Agree. This is amazing was my first thought but my second thought was, Carpal Tunnel. Along with the overall ergonomics, I'd suggest "R" and "L" buttons for the index fingers to be used for shifting, and maybe a repositioning of the camera joystick. Super cool work, well done!

[@killthegod8888]

it is quite uplifted, so it would definetly hurt the hand in the future due to height but also from ux-side - moving the 4 buttons somewhere to center would be way better, cuz people would probably missclick on them while playing also i would like to curve the pedals themselves to better fingerpositioning

[@i_like_hobbies2301]

I can see this turning into a much more big collaboration some day and it will flood the media everywhere with the success

[@Eihei]

This is severely cool! I don't think even you yourself realise how badass this is! I have to make this now, i never had space for the whole wheel setup and it additionaly felt like too much of a hassle. But looking at this makes me want to try some car simulators. Amazing work! Well done!

[@deathchimp2]

This is super cool. You could add paddle shifters to the back and some shoulder buttons too. The coolest controller I've seen in years

[@OZtwo]

That is so damn cool! one item you may want to think about is moving the buttons so that you can use your fingers to control the puddles. I LOVE THIS!

[@Chimi69]

it's so cool to see a KZbinr with this quality from my country, im proud of you bro.

[@KIRA-wu5xg]

والله عاشت أيدك ، اول مره اشوف واحد عراقي مبدع مثلك ،انت فخر للعراق الصراحه ❤️

[@b.e.z6831]

You've made an analogue version of phone racing game screen controls. well done, this is incredible

[@DrownedLamp]

Ohh that's amazing. So cool. Props on doing it with the power outages. If anyone else is dealing with it, try printing parts in pieces. Certain printers can remember where they were, but if the powera out too long youd probably need to preheat and maybe force extrude for a bit.

[@Nunya_Bidnaz]

This is amazing. America loves creative inventive people like you. Come to America my friend! Where you can use all the electricity that you can afford. It's not cheap, but it is reliable. Thanks for sharing this very cool process and invention.

[@P.W.G]

This guy solves us the most concerning problem we had ever faced having a steering wheel NINE HUNDRED DEGREES using materials which are indeed cheap. Great job man:) Fun fact u (could if you want) also add gear shifting like how on the Ps4 there is the R2 and R1 you could make something similar like that but the upper (R2) would change up a gear and the down (R1) will down one gear. And at the L1 you could have a button for handbrake. All of those are ideas that if they were possible I bet you would be the number 1 competitor against the other companies for racing products. *Anyways you just got a new subscriber*. I am looking forward to seeing where this project would be going.

[@oodam]

I admire your creativity and determination to bring your idea to life! Fantastic work. Excited to see what you make next!

[@iamoffthemap]

IVE BEEN THINKING AB THIS EXACT PRODUCT FOR YEARSS, so glad you did this

[@smalldummy804]

You have a ton of potential, this is absolutely awesome, if you keep going one day you will get super far, very likely even someone world famous. You're awesome! :D

[@haszoka]

Great stuff! I can imagine how this would sell as a complete, finished product. Much respect for pushing through for your goals despite difficult conditions and limited availability. I hope you succeed.

[@i3looi2]

Dude, YES ! yes ! That wheel-knob is all we ever needed for actual driving games. Keyboard/Gamepads are almost useless for precise steering. If I were them, I would make a modular gamepad. Where you could pluck a set of pads and replace with diverse control options (including this knob-wheel). Also make it infinitely easier to fix/replace broken parts.

[@sanjeen2503]

That's an amazing piece of engineering right there. I can give you another idea off thw top of my head - make the camera joystick controlled by something else, like by our head rotation. If you move the head slightly right beyond 5°, then the camera rotates right at a fixed degree/second, the rotation speed increasing by the increase in your head's angle. once you move your head back to center, the view stops rotating. I suppose this will be revolutionary, as you would not need to lift your hands off the steering wheel or the accelerator just to look to the side!

[@HenrikMyrhaug]

Wow, that's amazing! Truly wish someone would produce an intuitive design like this for sale!

[@dezolatestation]

for who been build steering wheels with emc before, this things is insanely cool, really straight to the point, u dont need a messy setup haha

[@AndreMury]

Wow this is fantastic hahaha! Congrats! I so many times want to enjoy a game without moving the world around me to setup the wheel, this would make it possible, you should crowdfund it :D

[@D3nsity_]

This seems like the perfect evolution of RC controllers meeting gaming so my in game cars are like virtual RC cars. 10/10

[@ebkrunningeu]

okay. NOW THIS IS ELITE

[@f1r3hunt3rz5]

Bro this is sick, make more of this. Create a business that sells this, it's a hella good idea!

[@edson9544]

This is incredibly awesome! Great work solving all that and putting it together!

[@stevensnarr8957]

The concept is awesome and you’re a gifted creator and entrepreneur.

[@borgestheborg]

This is an amazingly concept and something I'm sure many driving sim fans would love to have! You should seriously consider starting a business or doing a Kickstarter to get this idea off the ground.

[@LastNameInTown]

This is brilliant! Well done! I think you created something really special that could help so many. from people who are not able to afford a sim setup and others who cannot use conventional controllers. Bravo!

[@AzureScintillae]

The simplicity is of this controller’s design is fun and felt like it came from the era of early game consoles. It’s really neat and I would’ve assumed and believe that at first till I read that it was made by you on the title of the video. Which is amazing and I think it’s the first time I’ve seen anyone making a controller like this!

[@3dprinterart299]

Thank you very much.

[@20cent]

Very cool, I immediately thought of the Jogcon when I saw your thumbnails, that's why I clicked.I still think that shoulder buttons would stay optimal for fast pacing games like racing sims. But for truck or mud sims, that looks really satisfying to use.

[@bikeislife8405]

This is incredible! Well done, the joystick addition is especially impressive 🙌🏼

[@wheels.8452]

This is absolutely amazing. I'm disabled and cannot use pedals that come with a sim wheel, If I make this I can play racing games with more than just a keyboard, thank you so much for sharing this, this is awesome!

[@spammer_kid_ks1636]

Imagine this with a life-like steering wheel as that joystick and force feedback, marvelous

[@Swarm509]

At first I thought it was too blocky, but a stand for your lap or desk would make this feel really good. Maybe also turn the "pedals" at and angle so you can keep your hand in one position but hit either one with your thumb? Great job, I need this for Snowrunner!

[@viniciovp4ever]

I like playing racing games in manual, the way it is, I already love, but for version 2 it would be perfect! Awesome project man, you are the creative guy we needed!!!

[@FelipeMai]

What an impressive project! When i get the material I'll do it, keep doing this amazing projects!

[@Lostenoch]

This is gonna pop off, reminds me of the old rc car controllers that had a trigger and one steering wheel to drive em. Hella cool 🙌

[@ShotgunTurtle816]

It's a much less "high brow" solution, but I actually control beamng using a joystick (push forward for throttle, pull back for brake.) I use the joystick in my left hand and a mouse in my right hand for steering. Left mouse is clutch, the arrow buttons on the side of the mouse are for shifting, and the trigger on the joystick controls the handbrake. It works a lot better than you'd think (besides having no ffb.) Love seeing ways for people to get into sim driving without being able to afford wheels.

[@smore1g]

genius idea brother, only a matter of time before companies catch on to this now

[@Tiagotaf]

Well done. Everyone lives a different reality, but that doesn't mean we can't change that. You proved that perseverance and hard work can make a difference. You are amazing!

[@Mithinco]

I had an idea like yours but it looks like you've already done it! Nice job and thanks for sharing so I can make my own! I'm glad I'm not the only one who wished for a compact steering wheel

[@3dprinterart299]

Thank you so much.

[@hanin4438]

Adding a three position centering switch and a third pedal could act as a clutch and sequential shifter too for racing people!! Awesome design, all od recommend is butting the buttons by your fingers so you can continue using them phone your thumbs stay of the pedals and wheel! You did great!!

[@Ruko404]

omg this is such a great idea! i always loved sim racing, but sometimes i wished i could play it a little bit more casually, instead of going full wheel, pedals, shifting stick.. just lay down on my bed, plug a controller, and just enjoy the game. I would add a L1 and R1 to have a way to shift manually, and it would be fancy to have LEDs that show the engine RPMs (like the Logitech G29) but really nice job! (sorry for the broken english, its my second language lol)

[@leonfafanel252]

absolutely amazing, please continue your amazing ideas and work, all the best dude :)

[@brulsmurf]

"It's hard to find everything you want here" Really cool project btw. I'm sure someone will steal it and put it on the market.

[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

This goes so unbelievably hard 🔥

[@vadimvyat2146]

Man, this is so cool, it is basically a nearly fully finished product for sale for which some companies would charge around 60$, meanwhile yours is dirt cheap and does it's job quite good and it's fully customisable. The only things lacking are clutch pedal and a bit more buttons for gear shifting.

[@stupidsmiley1199]

This is amazing bro...