Measuring Load Cell Force

[BeefyPeeg]

I have the CSL Elite Load Cell, and have the shore 95 elastomer springs installed, which if I'm correct is about 200 lbs. of force. This may be a bit of a silly question, but in the interest of longevity, I'm curious how much force I am actually applying to the pedal under braking? I can't see myself actually applying that much pressure in a sim race environment. Is there a software method of force measurement available that will read the Fanatec load cell?

 

[newtonpg]

Go to CSL Elite setup and move brake slide down till it is comfortable for you.
If that isn't enough change to a softer elastomer set.

 

[BeefyPeeg]

Go to CSL Elite setup and move brake slide down till it is comfortable for you.
If that isn't enough change to a softer elastomer set.

I'm not having trouble with brake application. My question is how much force am I actually applying.

 

[Emery]

Put a bathroom scale between your foot and the pedal.

 

[BeefyPeeg]

Put a bathroom scale between your foot and the pedal.

Haha! I never thought of that!

 

[Matheus Machado]

Considering the spring is just a mean to store potential energy to give you feedback and pedal return on the brake pedal set, the force you apply should be whatever your legs output to it. having a stiffer spring or less stiff one won't change that, just the amount of pedal travel.