Use of dBox for yaw in sim racing

#1

Hi all
My application for dBox is sim racing. I have a SimLabs X1-P rig with the dBox 4250 on order. But, I am wondering what would be involved in upgrading, using dBox actuators, to include yaw in my sim rig. Has anyone incorporated dBox for yaw into their racing sim, or have seen this somewhere?
FWIW: One of my many goals for sim driving is to improve my skills at “catching” oversteer in real world driving. Sensing yaw would appear to be a critical component in achieving this goal.
Thanks.

#2

Hey Tom!

Welcome to the community!

Yaw is definitely achievable using D-BOX technologies, our higher-end simulators have up 2 7 actuators to re-create 6 degrees of Freedom! If I were you I would get in contact with Sim-Lab to see how YAW might be achieved with their platform!

Thanks a lot for creating a thread!

#3

Tom, once you get your 4250 and use it, you will find the haptic information provided by the talented D-Box motion coding department give you ques for tire slip which let’s you “catch” as you are looking for. To physically move as in drift and add yaw, surge, or sway the additional motors need mounted horizontally and some small DIY involved.

#4

So, I am told that i can use just 3 actuators to retain pitch, roll and heave, thus saving the 4th for yaw/traction loss. I’ve know of at least one solution for adding yaw to my Simulab XP-1. I am also told that Simulab has a prototype version of the XP-1 which adds yaw. I understand it is not ready for sale to customers. In some senses, designing and implementing a DIY traction loss system would be enjoyable.

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