Thrustmaster owners - have you seen this?

[Slapped]

Popped into my you tube feed today, looks like it was posted a couple of days ago so sorry if it's already been mentioned

 

[AmazingReflex]

I'd heard they were bringing out a new formula wheel.

Your video shows a bit more now and sets a date as well.

Looks like it has a screen?

 

[Mr Latte]

So is this a replica of Ferrari's F1 rim last year or possibly this years?

DRS K2?
Other d.i.y replicas of that can be found.

 

[RacingManiacGT1]

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This was the most interesting bit. With that it means somehow they will power a screen with what we got on the base, or will they add a dongle or sort? Also it means it will be sold as an add-on as opposed to be tied to a base...

 

[graham123]

I want one NOW!!!!!!

 

[BCJM76]

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This was the most interesting bit. With that it means somehow they will power a screen with what we got on the base, or will they add a dongle or sort? Also it means it will be sold as an add-on as opposed to be tied to a base...

Has me wondering if they will use the current pin to power the screen and maybe a wireless adaptor to enable the buttons?

 

[RacingManiacGT1]

Based on how well I can get a tablet to be an aux display, I think if they can do like a BT/wifi for data and maybe a rechargeable screen? Does the 488 wheel LED works ok? Maybe they can basically have a separate screen that does the dash thing, but if you are out of battery its just blank but the LED can still work and so do all the buttons like a normal wheel?

One thing I hope is the wheel to be stiffer. I'd like the wheel not to squeak and flex so much...

 

[AmazingReflex]

They have now put this on their e-shop for £330 (Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition).

Out of stock but I think they planned to only release an initial 1000.

 

[BrightCandle]

They released, they immediately sold out and now as per usual for things in the last year you can't buy it anyway. The roll out is pretty slow anyway with the USA not seeing it until August.

So far no reviewers have shown how this works in other titles than F1 2020. I could utilise more buttons and rotaries for VR uses as using button boxes is hard work but wont get much use out of the screen. But how well does this work in ACC and iRacing etc especially the screen really matters. Will be interesting to see how this shakes out, but so far all we have had is fluff reviews and it sold out in an instant.

 

[RacingManiacGT1]

Since it'll be a while before US gets this I guess I can wait until it hashes out. I think I'll get it when it does become available in the summer. Aside from all the gimmicks I also hope it'll be a stiff/sturdy feeling wheel. I feel like even with the TM Sparco stuff they still feel "flexy" in hand....

 

[AmazingReflex]

How developers make use of the screen is the unknown. It will be a small market for them to spend time / money on.

Perhaps TM would go down the route that Fanatec have with something like FanaLab? TM would effectively produce their own version of SimHub for lighting up the wheel LED's and screen?

I can see it being a very small user base unless it was a lot closer in price to the existing formula rims.

 

[alfye20]

Since it'll be a while before US gets this I guess I can wait until it hashes out. I think I'll get it when it does become available in the summer. Aside from all the gimmicks I also hope it'll be a stiff/sturdy feeling wheel. I feel like even with the TM Sparco stuff they still feel "flexy" in hand....

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Thrustmaster F1 SF1000 Wheel Addon

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It is a sturdy one! You can compare vs Fanatec Formula V2 and QR is better on Thrustmaster one, It is very ingenious.

EDIT:
And It is very accesible, on the way of being able to replace damaged parte like clutch paddles or grips.
If the old Ferrari F1 was a highly modifiable wheel, this Sf1000 Will be the pinnacle for modding community

 

[RacingManiacGT1]

wow that looks way better built than their old stuff...

Yeah I want one...