{"product_id":"force-feedback-controller-mini-direct-drive-wheel","title":"Force Feedback Controller with Mini Direct Drive Wheel – Racing Gamepad for Everyone","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\"\u003eForce feedback controller: overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eforce feedback controller\u003c\/strong\u003e puts a miniature direct drive steering wheel into the face of a gamepad. You get genuine force feedback – it pushes back on oversteer, pulses under ABS braking and tells you what the car is doing – with no rig, no wheel stand and no desk clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the missing step between a standard controller and a full wheel setup: perfect for the partner, the kids or friends who come over, or for a racer who is serious about sim racing but does not have the space or the setup yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built on award-winning force feedback gamepad technology and tuned to our standards for driving feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who\"\u003eWho the force feedback controller is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone in the house who wants to race:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily members and guests who do not use the rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacers without space for a wheel and cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouch racing on the sofa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA first step before a full wheel setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMini direct drive wheel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small direct drive wheel built into the controller face provides real steering feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine force feedback\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeel oversteer, ABS pulses and road feel through your thumbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo rig required\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlay from the sofa or a desk without clamps or stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAward-winning technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt on a force feedback gamepad platform recognised at major tech shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatform and game support depend on the controller firmware and the game's force feedback support. Email us your platform and games before ordering and we will confirm compatibility.\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\u003eCharge or connect the controller as described in its guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair or plug it into your system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable force feedback in your racing game's controller settings and tune the strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry, clean it with a dry cloth and store it away from heat. Do not force the mini wheel beyond its travel.\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\u003eForce feedback gamepad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiniature direct drive wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteering force feedback, ABS and road feel\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\u003eForce feedback controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories 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\u003eIs it a real direct drive wheel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt uses a miniature direct drive motor in the controller face – far smaller than a rig wheel base, but genuine force feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a rig or desk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is designed for use without a rig or clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a replacement for a full wheel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a step between a gamepad and a wheel; dedicated sim racers will still want a wheel base for full realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich platforms does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease email us your platform and games so we can confirm before you order.\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-rig-accessories\"\u003esim rig accessories and mounts\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":61105411326286,"sku":"TR640","price":398.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0263\/2526\/files\/force-feedback-controller-mini-direct-drive-wheel-1.png?v=1791392609","url":"https:\/\/checkout.metanexusxr.com\/products\/force-feedback-controller-mini-direct-drive-wheel","provider":"Metanexus XR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}