ASCHER RACING F64-USB User manual

F64-USB
product manual
V1.0
steering wheel for racing simulators
Ascher Racing GmbH 1

1. general information 3
2. mounting and connection 4
3. operation 9
4. configuration tool 10
5. how to use bite point 12
6. label application 13
7. paddle shifter force setting 14
8. dimensions 15
table of contents
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•USB connection via coiled cable
•285mm diameter
•mass: 1140 g
•standard 6 x 70mm bolt pattern (M5 threaded) to mount quick release
•64 inputs in total
•grips covered in genuine leather
•package contents:
–F64-USB steering wheel
–coiled USB cable (Binder connector to USB Type-A)
–alternative magnets to adjust paddle shifter force (see foam insert)
–bolts and washers to mount standard Quick Release (such as Q1R)
–tool to remove Binder connector nut
–button & encoder labels sheet
1. general information
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•sufficient clearance between steering wheel and motor required for coiled cable connector
•length of Binder connector approx. 64mm
•SQR (see 2.1) provides sufficient clearance
•additional spacers may be required for other mounting solutions
•USB extension cable mounted securely to the sim rig is recommended
mount Quick Release:
1. SQR wheel side via standard SC2 adapters
2. SQR wheel side via Ascher Racing SQR 70mm Adapter
3. Q1R 70mm wheel side
4. M5 threaded QRs
2. mounting and connection
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2.1 SQR wheel side via standard SC2
adapters
SQR wheel side
SQR 30mm spacer
SQR 70mm adapter
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2.2 SQR wheel side via Ascher Racing
SQR 70mm Adapter
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2.3 Q1R 70mm wheel side
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•not as straight forward as previous QRs due to both parts being M5 threaded
•M5 threads of one part need to be bypassed using captive screws
•through hole M5 threaded QRs (e.g. HRS Xero Play QR) bypass the QR part
•blind hole M5 threaded QRs (e.g. NRG/ Fanatec Podium Hub) use captive screws from
inside the wheel casing
1. remove Binder connector nut (rear side; required tool included)
2. open wheel rim by removing 7 x front plate bolts (2.5mm allen key)
3. screw in 5 x captive screws completely until threads do not intersect anymore
4. attach QR by turning each bolt ¼ turn in a circular pattern
5. attach front plate – make sure not to squeeze shifter/ clutch cables
2.4 M5 threaded QRs
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•no driver installation required
•wheel shows up in Windows as a standard HID-Gamecontroller (human interface device)
•configuration tool can be used to adjust settings such as rotary switch modes, master clutch…
•refer to the product page to download latest configuration tool/ firmware
•clutch bite point can be adjusted on the wheel (without using the configuration tool):
–push both joystick buttons for 1s to enter bite point mode
–rotate left joystick for 1% increments
–rotate right joystick for 0.1% increments
–push both joystick buttons for 1s to exit bite-point mode
3. operation
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4. configuration tool
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1. Reset All: reset all settings to factory default
2. Analog Input Mode
•Throttle and Brake: two separate axis for both clutches
•Dual Clutch: one single axis for both clutches, both signals are compared and whichever signal is greater will be the output
3. Master Clutch
•set which clutch is the master clutch
•master clutch will not be affected by clutch bite point setting
•slave clutch is scaled down so that 100% mechanical throw equals clutch bite point
4. Clutch Bite Point: set the value of slave clutch at 100% mechanical throw
5. Rotary Switch Mode:
•12 Way Rotary: constant button press of the rotary switch
•12 Way Rotary Pulsed: pulsed button press of the rotary switch
•Encoder: pulsed button for each clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation
•Shift Encoder: one rotary switch acts as selector, the other one as encoder -> use 12 encoders for various settings this way
6. Encoder Pulse Width: set the duration of button presses of encoders
7. LED Intensity: adjust intensity of the bite point calibration mode signal LED
8. Inputs: shows all available inputs (must not show every single encoder step due to update cycle)
9. X-Axis/ Y-Axis: output of left/ right clutch
•linearity modes: linear, progressive/ degressive, S-Curve
•dead zones: adjust buffer between electrical and mechanical throw, LOW = start/ HIGH = end
10. Calibrate:
1. set Analog Input Mode to Throtte and Brake
2. release clutch and click Set Low
3. pull clutch fully and click Set High
4. configuration tool
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•recommended procedure for finding suitable bite point setting
1. enter calibration mode and set bite point to high value, e.g. 80 %
2. pull slave clutch only
3. apply throttle
4. reduce bite point in 1.0 % increments (left joystick) until vehicle starts moving
5. make test starts to fine tune desired bite point setting
6. exit bite point calibration mode
•recommended procedure for quick race starts
1. pull both clutches (master and slave)
2. apply throttle
3. race start let master clutch snap (it will take less than 20 ms to reach desired bite point)
4. slowly release slave clutch
5. how to use bite point
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•encoder knobs must be removed to apply label (hex wrench)
•to apply labels the easiest way use a tool such as a knife
•put the label on the very tip of the knife
•position label centered and horizontal
•press the label on the surface
6. label application
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•paddle shifter snap action force is set by the combination of magnets and spacers
•do not let magnets smash into each other – magnets are very brittle and can break
•to pull out installed magnets, put additional magnets carefully on top
•press the paddle shifter to separate installed magnets
•pull out top and bottom magnet
•magnets can be separated the best by shearing them off
•4 pcs 3mm magnets & spacers can be found in the packaging foam insert
•approx. actuation force depending on magnet height and spacers:
1. 800g = 5mm + 5mm (factory default)
2. 570g = 5mm + 5mm + 1 spacer
3. 480g = 3mm + 3mm
4. 440g = 5mm + 5mm + 2 spacers
5. 340g = 3mm + 3mm + 1 spacer
6. 260g = 3mm + 3mm + 2 spacers
7. paddle shifter force setting
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8. dimensions
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