SimXperience AccuForce Pro – first impressions by GamerMuscle

27/04/2015 Hardware 9 Comments

SimXperience AccuForce Pro – first impressions by GamerMuscle

GamerMuscle succeeded in obtaining a SimXperience AccuForce Pro direct drive wheel. A fan of his show provided the highly desired Force Feedback wheel for a test session.

The SimXperience AccuForce Pro is a professional racing simulation steering system. When combined with today’s best racing simulation games, the AccuForce Pro is as close as you can get to driving the real thing and is delivered in a convenient, ready to run, plug-n-play package.

In this video, GamerMuscle is driving the Assetto Corsa formula Abarth at the Italian Imola circuit. While driving, he shares his first impressions.

The AccuForce wheel has been set to full strength and is slightly tweaked with the SimXperience Sim Commander 4 software suite. ( For quick test purposes the AccuForce wheel is secured to the desk with clamps. Under normal circumstances, the wheel would need to be bolted down on a more stable base or rig )

AccuForce Pro Controller & Base Unit Features

Unparalleled Steering Feedback Quality & Realism
Direct Drive System (Wheel connects directly to motor shaft, there are no belts to slip, wear or absorb critical detail)
Powerful, Low Inertia Motor supports up to 13Nm of sustained torque depending on the user selected mode *
Easily dial back the forces for safe use by friends and family
User selectable modes (similar to those on a stereo) allow easy selection of linear performance, peak performance, soft performance, child mode, etc.
Extreme efficiency (13Nm sustained torque at 100% stall for 30 minutes with 2°F temperature rise over ambient with 0% torque loss due to heat fade)
Excellent balance of torque and torque resolution results in an extremely refined and realistic feel
Torque peaks are removed by default to ensure a truly 1:1 linear experience (option to enable peaks is provided)
Up to 2000Hz Communication Rate via SimXperience Dual Stream Technology (1000Hz from Game / 1000Hz from Sim Commander software)
Motor updated 50,000 times per second / Realtime encoder processing
Lowest possible latency / lag due to integration of controller and motor drive system on a single circuit board and custom motor design
Integrated slip rings ensure long life and great electrical contact while providing for infinite wheel rotation
4500 degrees of rotation, configured for 900 degrees by default. User may opt to alter this setting in real-time
16,000 PPR (pulse per revolution) positional feedback
Engineered for many years of reliable service in commercial environments. (Critical parts are stress tested for 300lb loads)
Includes FREE Sim Commander SimVibe and Steering system tuning / analysis software suite
Three force feedback (FFB) options: traditional raw game FFB, SimXperience / user optimized game FFB and completely user definable FFB
Robust tuning capability via touchscreen or in game heads up display via included software
Easily auto-optimize feedback for your driving style, driving line and a particular car/ track combination
Firmware updates are automatically delivered and install in seconds with a single button click. No need to hunt for them on a website
3-Port USB hub on back of base unit enclosure
Expansion ports for additional displays, buttons, pedals and rotary encoders

Wheel & Wheel Button Box Features

Premium Suede 320mm Steering Wheel
13 total buttons (12-long life tactile push buttons & AccuForce Wheel Horn Button)
Rugged, Durable Construction
Machined aluminum automotive grade quick release system allows you to easily swap to different steering wheel styles
Easily bolt on a variety of real-world racing steering wheels or obtain an additional Wheel button box and quick connect them
Adjustable upper button box modules and paddle shifters facilitate a variety of 280mm – 350mm steering wheels
Machined Aluminum paddle shifters are not only durable but offer low latency shifts and positive engagement feel
Carbon Fiber paddles (replaceable to suit a variety of tastes)
Paddle width adjustment
Shift engagement point adjustment
Shift throw adjustment
Mounting points included for 3rd party SLI plates or phone holders
Onboard USB 1.1 for SLI style displays, phones and other 3rd party accessories
Optional phone cord style connection to base unit as opposed to using slip rings for extreme modding circumstances