So a bit of an update (while I wait for the amplifier boards to arrive from China)
In my earlier ordering frenzy, I completely forgot that I also ordered a couple of these from Leo Bodnar. And they recently arrived.
So, I decided to connect some wires, and really test if knowing 'enough' would be dangerous.
Short version, both the HE throttle and clutch inputs are recognized JUST FINE by the CSPv3 board and Fanatec Control Panel when running through these Leo Bodnar boards. As expected, the min/max range is a bit strange considering the output from the HE load-cells and our earlier testing/suspicions. But the Fanatec Control Panel is able to calibrate the min/max quite easily, and everything seems to work fine after calibration.
I have NOT yet connected to the PS5 to see what happens direct to GT7. The raw output from without calibration is a bit abnormal. Not sure how the PS5/GT7 will auto-calibrate yet. So I think I will wait for the other amps (should arrive soon, I think) which have more ability to fine-tune/adust the output on-board.
All the rest below is a sort of progress/update in case anyone interested.
I have struggled to think how this will look, when finished. I decided to make this without damaging/soldering to the CSPv3 board. There will be some short cables to mange though.
I just put the 3x RJ10 ports (where the HE pedals will plug in) directly above the Fanatec ports. Held there for now, simply with hot-glue. The idea will be to plug the HE pedals there, then the output on the back side wrapped around to be 'input' to the normal CSPv3 inputs. Not so pretty, but it will do the job and be better than too many wires dangling everywhere.
But here is a top view, where you sere the connections to the Leo Bodnar boards just free and not really secured.
So, I made a basic frame/holder in Fusion 360, then 3dprinted on my resin printer. The holes are spaced 40mm to allow eventual mounting to the profile pieces on my rig. More pics to explain shortly
The CSPv3 board will sit in the bottom frame, using the mount/holes already in the CSPv3 board. The bottom of the board is raised approx 7mm, to allow the connection cables to circle under the board to be connected to the CSPv3 inputs.
Here then is the 2nd tier added, that just sits above the CSPv3 board, also using the standard mount points, and some 'pins' coming out of the bottom mount piece. You will see that I'm planning to put those 2x Leo Bodnar boards on this 2nd layer. The slots in the 2nd tier are so that the Leo Bodnar boards can be inserted vertically in those slots.
Here you see the idea a bit better. Note that this pic is now from the opposite view as the others. There are some short slots in the 2nd tier, which allow the Bodnar boards to be set vertical. It's hard to tell in the photo, but the top edge of the Leo Bodnar boards is basically level/flat with the top of the RJ10 ports. So, if I make a cover/case, it should be quite simple to enclose everything without major interferences.
The wires you see ( there are 3x... 2x from the Leo Bodnar throttle/clutch outputs, and 1x from the straight output of the brake port) all have RJ12 connectors on the ends and will be simply routed back 'under' the CSPv3 board (there is a space there, between the board and the base of the 3d print), and then connected into the related CSPv3 pedal inputs. It will not be the cleanest result, but I couldn't think of another way for now.
So that's it for the moment.
I'll update later with another pic how it looks with all the wires connected. It will be a bit busy and I consider this a prototype/proof-of-concept. When everything proves working (also with the other amplifier boards), I will try to make a v2, and hopefully much cleaner.
In my earlier ordering frenzy, I completely forgot that I also ordered a couple of these from Leo Bodnar. And they recently arrived.
So, I decided to connect some wires, and really test if knowing 'enough' would be dangerous.
Short version, both the HE throttle and clutch inputs are recognized JUST FINE by the CSPv3 board and Fanatec Control Panel when running through these Leo Bodnar boards. As expected, the min/max range is a bit strange considering the output from the HE load-cells and our earlier testing/suspicions. But the Fanatec Control Panel is able to calibrate the min/max quite easily, and everything seems to work fine after calibration.
I have NOT yet connected to the PS5 to see what happens direct to GT7. The raw output from without calibration is a bit abnormal. Not sure how the PS5/GT7 will auto-calibrate yet. So I think I will wait for the other amps (should arrive soon, I think) which have more ability to fine-tune/adust the output on-board.
All the rest below is a sort of progress/update in case anyone interested.
I have struggled to think how this will look, when finished. I decided to make this without damaging/soldering to the CSPv3 board. There will be some short cables to mange though.
I just put the 3x RJ10 ports (where the HE pedals will plug in) directly above the Fanatec ports. Held there for now, simply with hot-glue. The idea will be to plug the HE pedals there, then the output on the back side wrapped around to be 'input' to the normal CSPv3 inputs. Not so pretty, but it will do the job and be better than too many wires dangling everywhere.
But here is a top view, where you sere the connections to the Leo Bodnar boards just free and not really secured.
So, I made a basic frame/holder in Fusion 360, then 3dprinted on my resin printer. The holes are spaced 40mm to allow eventual mounting to the profile pieces on my rig. More pics to explain shortly
The CSPv3 board will sit in the bottom frame, using the mount/holes already in the CSPv3 board. The bottom of the board is raised approx 7mm, to allow the connection cables to circle under the board to be connected to the CSPv3 inputs.
Here then is the 2nd tier added, that just sits above the CSPv3 board, also using the standard mount points, and some 'pins' coming out of the bottom mount piece. You will see that I'm planning to put those 2x Leo Bodnar boards on this 2nd layer. The slots in the 2nd tier are so that the Leo Bodnar boards can be inserted vertically in those slots.
Here you see the idea a bit better. Note that this pic is now from the opposite view as the others. There are some short slots in the 2nd tier, which allow the Bodnar boards to be set vertical. It's hard to tell in the photo, but the top edge of the Leo Bodnar boards is basically level/flat with the top of the RJ10 ports. So, if I make a cover/case, it should be quite simple to enclose everything without major interferences.
The wires you see ( there are 3x... 2x from the Leo Bodnar throttle/clutch outputs, and 1x from the straight output of the brake port) all have RJ12 connectors on the ends and will be simply routed back 'under' the CSPv3 board (there is a space there, between the board and the base of the 3d print), and then connected into the related CSPv3 pedal inputs. It will not be the cleanest result, but I couldn't think of another way for now.
So that's it for the moment.
I'll update later with another pic how it looks with all the wires connected. It will be a bit busy and I consider this a prototype/proof-of-concept. When everything proves working (also with the other amplifier boards), I will try to make a v2, and hopefully much cleaner.
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