custom e-brake

[randyrockstiff]

hi guys just wondering if anyone could give me any ideas on how to build a handbrake/e-brake as im planning to mod my wheel... and ideas or instructions would be great..

thanks in advance:tup:

 

[CJDA9]

My rig walk though might give you some ideas, start at 3:52 for the e brake explanation. 👍👍



edit:This setup can be used in gt5 and all pc sims, with any wheel.

My dad just bought a g27 and we have it setup to work with all ps3 games and pc sims with out opening the wheel up. We are using a bicycle brake connected to a lever to press a button on the shifter.

What wheel do you have?

 

[randyrockstiff]

its the dfgt ive got

 

[CJDA9]

Ok cool then what I showed in my video would work for you. You can make the playstation controller work as an e-brake like this. First go into your first player controller options on gt5 and map the analog stick or sticks as an e-brake. Now you can back out of the options menu, next turn on your controller and reassign it to controller one. Now your controller is a e-brake! When you go on track you will be able to use both the wheel and the controller without issue.

edit: before I made my lever for the e-brake I used an old flight stick/joystick strapped down with string. Just use an elastic band to connect it to the controller so you can pull as hard as you want with out hurting your controller.

 

[SPANK]

Ok cool then what I showed in my video would work for you. You can make the playstation controller work as an e-brake like this. First go into your first player controller options on gt5 and map the analog stick or sticks as an e-brake. Now you can back out of the options menu, next turn on your controller and reassign it to controller one. Now your controller is a e-brake! When you go on track you will be able to use both the wheel and the controller without issue.

edit: before I made my lever for the e-brake I used an old flight stick/joystick strapped down with string. Just use an elastic band to connect it to the controller so you can pull as hard as you want with out hurting your controller.

What are all the materials you used to make the one in the video.

 

[funkthehype]

i'll do this with my g27

 

[CJDA9]

What are all the materials you used to make the one in the video.

I used a old crutch leg for the lever. You will need a drill and a drill set to make a hole in the lever where an end hook of the return spring can be put.

This extension spring is used to return the lever back to its first position. You can use any extension spring that is long enough (at least a inch 1/2) but you want to make sure it strong enough to.

You will also need a propane torch and some sort of pliers to heat and then bend the end hooks on the spring.

If you use a smaller gauge spring and or springs, you shouldn't need a torch to bend the end hooks but you may need to use two of them to get the same force as the bigger gauge spring.

This spring is called "CSC Extension Spring (SP 9617)" it's what I use.
http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/aa/aa277e43-a4f5-4461-a313-2afd44476f35_300.jpg

I grabbed some 1/4inch hardware nuts, bolts, washers, and lock washers to bolt the structure down. Also a 3/8 inch bolt, nut, and washer for the pivot of the e-brake. You don't have to do this in standard you can use metric to for anyone that's wondering


For the structure of the e brake I used Zinc Galvanized Plated Slotted Angle iron.

http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/053538/053538515164lg.jpg

Then you will need a zip tie and some elastic bands, or hair elastics to connect the lever to the analog stick. I may make a video soon on how to make this e-brake what do you guys think?


edit: @ funkthehype you should try this one in the video man, very easy to make and avoids opening up the wheel and voiding your warranty. It also works the same as a G25/27 wired up for a e-brake because your still getting a on/off signal. Me and my dad made one for his G27 it works great!

 

[SPANK]

Make the video please. 👍

 

[iNs3CuRe]

hahahaha cjda, well done on the braveness with a bike brake caliper. Awesome idea!

 

[RB26]

The easiest way to do it is to set the one or more of the buttons (preferably the analog stick as the hand break is increased incrementally not simply on/off) to hand break, blue tack/tape the DS3 in the appropriate position and use your imagination.

It may sound pretty basic when you read it to yourself. But is considerably nicer than a having a button on the wheel and you probably have all of the items required within arms reach.

 

[randyrockstiff]

The easiest way to do it is to set the one or more of the buttons (preferably the analog stick as the hand break is increased incrementally not simply on/off) to hand break, blue tack/tape the DS3 in the appropriate position and use your imagination.

It may sound pretty basic when you read it to yourself. But is considerably nicer than a having a button on the wheel and you probably have all of the items required within arms reach.

thanks man i might give that a try till i get something sorted:tup:👍

 

[DoriftoDoriDori]

guisee i ripped out a real ebrake out of a car, i was thinking if any of you have an idea how to wire it up to my controller ie: sixaxis.

 

[CJDA9]

No need to wire it up you can use the ds3 for input the way it is with a real handbrake. 👍👍

 

[artica]

here ya go,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-G2...t=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2c6ab7da93

 

[Olegonic]

[/IMG]Here is mine with additional controller underneath the top part of the stand. left stick is assigned as a handbrake and controller is assigned as Number "1". In this case, handbrake works like analog, not ON/OFF.

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[monsterGAUZ]

You listen to You're my heart by Modern Talking..?

 

[Olegonic]

o yeah, You're my heart, you're my soul.

 

[Olegonic]

Later I will take a photo of a construction which connects aluminium handbrake lever and controller's stick. I used springs which are safe in case the stroke of the lever is longer than a stick, so last will not be broken. I like my brake set up because I can use handbrake without locking rear tires if needed. And the lever limiter has a rubber buffer which provides me feeling of a real one. Ask for tips, guys!