{"product_id":"active-force-feedback-h-pattern-shifter","title":"Active Force Feedback H-Pattern Shifter – Servo-Driven, SimHub Telemetry, Billet Aluminium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"toc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn this page:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#who\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#guide\"\u003eBuilding a sim racing or flight setup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#box\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"overview\"\u003eActive force feedback shifter: overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eforce feedback shifter\u003c\/strong\u003e is an H-pattern shifter that fights back. A high-torque servo motor drives resistance, vibration and kickback through the lever based on what your virtual car is actually doing, so you feel drivetrain load, engine vibration and the grind of a missed shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fully integrated with SimHub telemetry with effectively zero latency, and it can lock the gate dynamically under load to stop mis-shifts – just like a real gearbox that will not let you force a gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on a proven heavy mechanical H-pattern design and machined from aerospace-grade billet aluminium, it is the most physical shifting experience you can add to a sim rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who\"\u003eWho the active force feedback shifter is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrivers who want the ultimate shifting realism:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric, rally and road car sim racers who shift by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrift drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional and commercial simulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimHub users who want telemetry-driven hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServo-driven force feedback\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eResistance replicates real drivetrain loading, from easy cruising shifts to heavy changes under power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGear grinding and kickback\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeel a grind or a kick if you rush a shift or miss the clutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDynamic gate locking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gate can lock under load to prevent mis-shifts, as in a real car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative SimHub integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEffects are driven by live telemetry with zero-latency response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdjustable haptics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet feedback intensity for each type of vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4- to 6-speed layouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustomise the gate configuration from 4 to 6 speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn-session adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn integrated rotary encoder lets you change settings without leaving the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeft or right mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwitch orientation for left- or right-hand shifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBillet aluminium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAerospace-grade billet aluminium with an anodised finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePC with SimHub for the active effects. Mounts on sim rigs with a suitable shifter mount; it is a large, heavy shifter, so use an oversized or reinforced shifter mount such as our NexusMount oversized shifter mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks in any PC sim that SimHub supports for telemetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"guide\"\u003eBuilding a sim racing or flight setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase, rim and pedals.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a modular setup the wheel base holds the force feedback motor, the rim clips on with a quick release and the pedals connect to the base or by USB. Rims and pedals must suit your base, and the base decides which platforms are supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct drive bases attach the rim straight to the motor for the most detailed and strongest feedback. They need a rigid cockpit or a strong desk mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad cell pedals.\u003c\/strong\u003e A load cell brake measures pressure, not travel, like a real car. It is the single upgrade that improves lap-time consistency the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the shifter on a rigid shifter mount on the side you prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect it to your PC and power, and install SimHub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable the shifter's effects in SimHub and choose the gate layout (4 to 6 speeds).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTune feedback intensity per car and test in-game; use the rotary encoder to fine-tune in session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the mechanism free of dust and check mounting bolts regularly, as the servo applies real force to the mount. Use only the supplied power arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive force feedback H-pattern shifter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-torque servo motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelemetry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative SimHub integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGate layouts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4- to 6-speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated rotary encoder, adjustable haptic intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft or right hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerospace-grade billet aluminium, anodised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"box\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive force feedback shifter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection and power accessories as supplied by the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on orders worldwide. Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days and typically arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking sent by email. Large items such as cockpits, seats and monitor stands can ship in several boxes, customs or public holidays can occasionally add a few days, and some items ship directly from our supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 14 days from delivery to return the product for a refund, for any reason. It must be new, unused and in its original packaging with all accessories and documents. Contact us at metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start the return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducts bought from our store are covered by a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. If anything goes wrong, email us your order number and a short description or photo and we will handle the claim with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need SimHub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the active effects are driven by SimHub telemetry on PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it stop me forcing a gear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, dynamic gate locking can block a shift under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the number of gears?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, gate layouts from 4 to 6 speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeft or right hand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEither – the orientation is switchable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work on console?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for PC with SimHub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free worldwide. Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days and usually arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I return it if it is not right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, within 14 days of delivery, as long as it is new, unused and in its original packaging. Email metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects on products bought from our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sim-racing-shifters-handbrakes\"\u003eshifters and handbrakes\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sim-racing\"\u003esim racing range\u003c\/a\u003e to build your rig.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trakracer.eu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61105410113870,"sku":"BDH-Active-B","price":5218.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0263\/2526\/files\/active-force-feedback-h-pattern-shifter-1.jpg?v=1791391752","url":"https:\/\/checkout.metanexusxr.com\/products\/active-force-feedback-h-pattern-shifter","provider":"Metanexus XR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}