I couldn’t see this type of post anywhere and as I’m undecided on a DD1 or the PS4 version for extra compatibility right now thought I’d put this up, forgive me if it’s already been done.
Do you know the dimensions of the entire unit? I've only been able to find the shipping box dimensions.
The Shaft and QR are pretty easy to calculate. 126mm - 35mm = 91mm
Not to be a pain, but can someone go into detail again why the DD2 can produce slightly better FFB detail over the DD1 if both are set to 100% on the base and the sim is set to preferred strength. I’m still having trouble getting my head around it with some saying yes that’s the case and some saying no it isn’t.
I read a forum post from the Fanatec (owner?) and he said that the DD2 was more a proof of concept of what they were capable of. The motor was much too strong for everyone but 1% of their customers.Not to be a pain, but can someone go into detail again why the DD2 can produce slightly better FFB detail over the DD1 if both are set to 100% on the base and the sim is set to preferred strength. I’m still having trouble getting my head around it with some saying yes that’s the case and some saying no it isn’t.
I read a forum post from the Fanatec (owner?) and he said that the DD2 was more a proof of concept of what they were capable of. The motor was much too strong for everyone but 1% of their customers.
Reading that made my choice much easier to go with the DD1.
I don’t think you get what I’m talking about, I’m not talking about strength.
I don’t think you get what I’m talking about, I’m not talking about strength. If you set both to 100% on the base and lower it in the sim to your preferred strength which is the recommended way to set it up which suggests that they are not doing exactly the same thing and the base will react better with it being max on the base and adjusted lower in the sim, does the DD2 have a FFB detail advantage over the DD1 even with the same motor used.
Basically why is it recommended to set the strength that way? If you lose DETAIL by keeping it max in sim and lowering it on the base then the higher NM base should be better when set the recommended way.
Or is it down to some other factor, because at least a couple of people who have used both side by side stated they could feel the difference in detail and a guy from Fanatec stated that would be the case.
Just trying to get to the bottom of this as there is conflicting information, I’m not going to change my order either way as the 5 year warranty and kill switch is a big thing for me.
Wow, this thing is fire hazard.
https://forum.virtualracing.org/sho...E-infothread?p=2463852&viewfull=1#post2463852
This is what it says in the manual.Thanks for the link.
I'm reading some of the replies over there that are saying you shouldn't plug in the power supply without first having a load placed on it.
Really!
Electrical Safety
• The Podium Wheel Base DD1 must be connected to an appropriate power source:
• Always connect the DC side of the power supply to the wheel base before connecting the AC side of the power supply to your wall socket.
• Use only the power supply and power cord that came with your Podium Wheel Base DD1. Replacements may only be issued from an authorised repair centre.
• Do not use non-standard power sources, such as generators or inverters, even if the voltage and frequency appear acceptable. Only use AC power provided by a standard wall outlet.
• To avoid damage, do not expose your Podium Wheel Base DD1 to sources of heat.
• When connecting and / or disconnecting any steering wheel to / from Podium Wheel Base DD1 take care of the pins inside the Quick Release.
• Only use Fanatec® steering wheels with the Podium Wheel Base DD1 base.
• Unplug the power cord of your Podium Wheel Base DD1 during storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• If the Podium Wheel Base DD1 becomes damaged in any way, stop using it immediately and contact Fanatec® Customer Support.
This is what it says in the manual.
Yeah, probably just a faulty PSU. My PC PSU when pop a month ago. Stuff happens. Lets hope it's just a one off.Thanks for that. I'd be amazed if not doing that would result in damage to the psu though.
I guess I'm more surprised at certain posters (not here) implying that it could be the cause of the PSU going up in smoke.
Just to be clear, that's not being implied by Fanatec and apparently they were very prompt in supporting the user who experienced the issue which is good to see.
Yeah, that sounds ridiculous. What other voodoo ritual we need to follow to make everything work. Hope they didn't count that as improper use of the product and honored warranty.