{"product_id":"mechanical-h-pattern-shifter-billet-aluminium","title":"Mechanical H-Pattern Shifter – 3.5 kg Billet Aluminium, Hall Sensors, 8-Gate Layout, USB-C","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\"\u003eMechanical H-pattern shifter: overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eH pattern shifter\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for drivers who want a real, mechanical gearbox feel. Its design is inspired by the shifting mechanism of classic rally cars, and at 3.5 kg of aerospace-grade aluminium and steel it feels solid in the hand on every change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated H-pattern mechanism gives precise, positive gear engagement, while ultra-precise Hall effect sensors and custom firmware deliver zero-latency USB-C input for competitive racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-steel gear teeth and stainless steel gate pegs are made to last, and the layout is customisable across 8 gear gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who\"\u003eWho the mechanical H-pattern shifter is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrivers who shift by hand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRally, historic and road car sim racers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrift drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruck simmers who want a heavy, realistic lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePC sim racers who want premium, durable hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDedicated H-pattern mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrecise gear engagement with a weighty, mechanical feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHall effect sensors\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContactless sensors for accuracy and long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3.5 kg construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAerospace-grade aluminium for a solid, premium feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteel internals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll-steel gear teeth and stainless steel gate pegs for durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8 gear gates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fully customisable layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZero-latency USB-C\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustom firmware and a direct USB-C connection with no input lag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMultiple mounting options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits a wide range of sim rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnects to PC by USB-C. Mounts on most sim rigs; because of its size, use a sturdy or oversized shifter mount such as our NexusMount oversized shifter mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with any PC sim that supports a USB H-pattern shifter.\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\u003eFit the shifter to a rigid shifter mount at a comfortable height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect it to your PC with USB-C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure the gate layout and map the gears in your sim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the mount bolts after the first sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the gate free of dust and debris. Check the mounting bolts regularly. Wipe the aluminium with a dry cloth.\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\u003eMechanical H-pattern shifter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHall effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAerospace-grade aluminium, all-steel gear teeth, stainless steel gate pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 gear gates, customisable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C, zero latency, custom firmware\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\u003eH-pattern shifter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C cable and mounting 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\u003eIs it compatible with consoles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt connects to PC by USB-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 3.5 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the gate layout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, across 8 customisable gear gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have force feedback?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a pure mechanical shifter. For force feedback, see our active force feedback shifter.\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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/active-force-feedback-h-pattern-shifter\"\u003ethe active force feedback version\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":61105410146638,"sku":"BDH-H1-B","price":1558.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0263\/2526\/files\/mechanical-h-pattern-shifter-billet-aluminium-1.jpg?v=1791391784","url":"https:\/\/checkout.metanexusxr.com\/products\/mechanical-h-pattern-shifter-billet-aluminium","provider":"Metanexus XR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}