HOW TO MAKE A USB ANALOG HANDBRAKE | SIM RACING DIY EBRAKE
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- Опубликовано: 31 янв 2017
- How to make this DIY USB controlled analog handbrake for drift, rally and racing simulator games.
This USB handbrake is designed to work as Analog by modding, and redesigning the function of a hydraulic handbrake. The design also has minimal fabrication, is neat and compact.
It is USB, stand alone and can be used in combination with any steering wheel Logitech, G25, G27, G29, G920, Thrustmaster, Fanatec, or OSW
Why a Analog handbrake? Short answer, It gives modulation. On/off is fine and a simple design but if you want more control and realism build an analog version.
The controller is a Arduino ProMicro with a analog axis sketch loaded to it. Which you can the find files here:
amstudioprojects.com/handbrakes/
Once downloaded copy the Joystick folder into the Arduino libraries folder, then upload the sketch to the ProMicro.
When the sketch is uploaded to the ProMicro it will stay stored even when unplugged and disconnected.
Analog handbrakes are quite expensive considering what they are. I put my build and design on par with some of the major brands. My build was about a 1/4 of the price of name brand analog handbrakes.
There are some versions that use hydraulic fluid and a pressure transducer. This is another good option which may have a nicer feel, but as this is an indoor item that is setup and packed away when not in use, I didn't want to find it leaking brake fluid.
The spring I used has a medium resistance, you can change the feel of the lever by using stronger or weaker springs also try adding different rubbers to change the feel. There is a spring located inside the master cylinder that could be adapted, although a little soft. The lever action in this build - From Off to Full is about 12cm.
The best things about building your own DIY projects is the satisfaction of making a product from a combination of different parts. Sometimes built better than what you can buy. From the design, troubleshooting to learning process, this is all valuable knowledge gained with your time. Also as a bonus if it breaks you can identify what parts failed and what is required to be replaced, fixed or improved.
****NOTE********
There are a few people trying to sell my design for a lot more than it costs to build. Don't get ripped off ! I would recommend making your own or just buy the Fanatec handbrake.
You can buy a Fanatec handbrake here:
www.fanatec.com?FAP+Banner&AMSTUDIO&General+Links&a_aid=AMSTUDIO
Parts Used
Hydro Handbrake - eBay ebay.us/6Lgwxy
10k Sliding potentiometer ebay.to/2FQO2XS
HD Compression Spring
Arduino PMicro ebay.to/37ToIcU or goo.gl/ozB6w6
USB micro cable
Wire BG bit.ly/3ShlxDN
Soldering cheap Iron bit.ly/3Q9vQI8
Solder BG bit.ly/3zQWksI
Best Soldering iron ebay.us/VIwU6k
Bolts and Nuts
2x M4 x60mm eBay goo.gl/m2wjBy
6x M4 Nut ebay.to/2FVcB5P
2x M8 Nut eBay goo.gl/okgNZB
M8 washers goo.gl/HtVVSi
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Make
Aluminum for back plate
Pot holder
Small piece of metal for the slider tab.
or try 3d printed parts
Thank you Dominic for providing these.
goo.gl/Tvf24f
PRODUCT NOT FOR RESALE. FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY
Thank you for watching and being a part of the channel.
Your comments and questions are all welcome.
Please ask any question about the design, build or parts used.
Also share with others who might like to build this project.
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Check the description for more info and parts list
@Amstudio what was the length of that spring? BTW great work..
The length of the spring would be awesome. And maybe also (some pics with) measurements of the holes you have to drill to install the poti and the other 3d printed parts (i don't have a 3d printer). I'm sure i'll figure it out myself when i have the handbrake in my hands, but it would be a bit more easy if you could provide the data (as far as it is not to much work). Thanks =)
Your spring looks much better than what the guy providing the 3D model in your link took. Is it the 1.5x15x35mm lenght? Thanks for making these awesome video tutorials, m8!
amstudio work on ps4? Thanks happy new year
Can i use this in nfs payback or forza horizon 3???
I just wanted to say that, as an electronics/Arduino enthusiast, even though I don't particularly enjoy racing games, your projects are awesome. Amazingly simple, yet extremely practical and elegant. You, Sir, are what engineers should aspire to be.
Those who have any issues with message "The Joystick library can only be used with a USB MCU (e.g. Arduino Leonardo, Arduino Micro, etc.)." You need to select correct board on TOOLS->BOARD->ARDUINO/GENUINO MICRO. And you should chose correct COM port on TOOLS->PORT->.
brother, you have save m'y Life 😍
Thank you, it works!
u are god
Mate, that was helpful! Now it compiles...
Legend
Nice, it even has carbon fibre for weight reduction
I thought your picture was filthy Frank at first
Carbon Le fibré
I have that handbrake for last 4 years lies next to the computer waiting for an idea how to make it work on pc games. This is the best tutorial and easiest way to do it. I ordered my potentiometer and Pro Micro and i cant wait to finish this VIP. TNX for great video.
Kkkjnkl
Looking mb8
@@abductedfatima4394 هلو انت سعودي
Thank you so much! This is like the coolest thing ever. So glad i didnt have to pay the 150 for the fanatec ebrake, ended up only costing about 60-80$ + i got a learning experience out of it!
Good work Jack, Enjoy!
FOR THOSE ASKING ABOUT SPRING LENGTH: You'll want a 45mm long spring with a 2mm thick wire
spring thickness DOES NOT necessarily = strength. check the metal hardness and spring ratings.
Thanks for the info.
What should be the Out Diameter of the spring? 15mm? so, 2mm X 15mm X 45mm
THANK YOU MAN!
Thank you for this tutorial. I just finished mine and while I simplified the hardware, epoxyed the potentiometer to the inside and left the master cylinder in, the tutorial and the arduino sketch were really helpful
Finally I've done it! Took some time to work out wear to find everything, but now it is up & running. Absolutely awesome DIY kit. Thank you.
Thanks Enjoy!
From start to finish, covering all the aspects... Thanks a lot, this is a great tutorial!
Thanks !
amstudio for the potentiometer is it the audio or linear taper ?
amstudio Hi, awesome video. I've just built mine but I can't calibrate it. It comes up as undefined in the control panel. It verifies and uploads with no error but can't get it to work as a game controller.
Please help
Thanks :)
Great tutorial, and I made one for myself using your video as my main guide. Can't thank you enough!
But because I had a slightly longer potentiometer, and because I found that the value would wrap-around at the tiniest misalignment. So for example pulling the brake lever hard down to the bottom, sometimes resulted in actually applying 0-2% brake instead.
So I made a small change to your code, added a "constrain" operation before the map operation, like this:
pot = constrain(pot, *min pot value here*, *max pot value here*);
Gave me more consistency and effectively dead zones at min and maximum, so the break is never slightly on or off when it shouldn't be.
Thanks again for putting this video up here, you are a legend!
Hey there, I have the same problem since I'm using a larger potentiometer. Would you please mind to help me with the correction of the code? Many thanks!
Yeah i having the same issue, how do i correct the issue??? please help, thanks. taking a screenshot of the code would help a lot!
Hey man,
Mind explaining what tha constrain does and what programming language that is? If I had to guess Java, but not understanding what you said is killing me.
mind helping with where you put that line?
I know basics of arduino programming but I've been trying different things and doesn't seem to be working. Thanks
As anyone managed to sort out this situation? Just finished mine but had to use a 60mm potentiometer.
Thank you very much for this very complete tutorial! I 've just tested the code with Arduino with a rotational potentiometer and it's working. I'm looking forward for all hardwares to be arrived to test it in the game!
Mate im so glad i found your channel just awesome. Thanks so much for sharing.
i wont even make this shit but still watched. great vid.
same thought xD
I mean I'm most likely gonna make it one a get a new wheel, probably a Logitech G920, to replace my Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 wheel
Raceboy123 I'm Gona do the same thing as u m8 I'm Gona do this for my g920 that me Gona get and the shifter for it as well as a stand a few other things from amstudio I might do the rev lights idk but yer
You are wrong cause it aint shit
Awesome man! I was willing to spend $150 in a hand brake and be killed by my wife, but seeing yours, I think I'll follow your path. Really awesome project.
+Gean Gabriel yeah not worth getting killed over a handbrake : )
amstudio dude shoot me an email at stevenospina1@gmail.com i want to commission you make one please hit me up im super interested thanks!!
can you link me to the potentiometer you used. im finding it extremely hard to find one that is 40mm and has the same soldering tabs as yours
They're on ali express where the handbrake is. Just search 10k potentiometer
how do you connect from Terminal Layout / Circuit Diagram on potentiometer 1 goes to where?? on the pro micro and 2 goes to Where on the Pro micro ?? and then 3 gives it selves thank you
I made It!! It's really awesome to play with this handbrake. Thanks for all your videos.
just finished mine, works really well, thanks for the video, great addition to my sim.
Instead of using a spring tho, you could just use the hydraulic component on it. Plug the hydro lines and use the compressed air. Works well
I just bought these parts. Noticed that the potentiometer I got didn't look exactly like the one in the video. The pins had different locations. For those of you that can't calibrate yours after building it. Make sure that "analog read" is connected to pin 2. If you switch the other two, 1 and 3. That will just make the pot work backwards. It's no 2 that reads the movement. Good luck.
were they labelled with numbers on your one? thank you
Hi , I need little bit of help. As I saw in the video his potenciometer has 2 pins on one end and 1 pin on other end. Mine has 4 and 2. Where should I connect VCC , ground and A0 ? Because on his it looks easy but with 6 pins I have no idea which should I connect where.. I waited 30 days for my parts , so I don't wanna ruin it. Thanks for your answer
i got nothing happening in calibration. even switched 1 and 2 just to be sure
now its flickering like a rave party. gotta be some shitty soldering mby
thanks you make it very easy and simple to replicate this project. thank you for all the videos 🙏
Hi, awesome video. I've just built mine but I can't calibrate it. It comes up as undefined in the control panel. It verifies and uploads with no error but can't get it to work as a game controller.
Please help
Thanks :)
What the heck is the white-grey thing in wiring example ??
it is sliding potentiometer
Hi to you
i have all the things that you have but i can uploaded to leonardo ? or there is more to download from library manager to update leonardo it and which file ftom library manager?
Regards
simon
Thanks for the awesome tutorial. I didn't have any spare metal to make a plate or bracket with so I just modeled up my own and 3d printed them. Works awesome! Thanks again.
Nice work!
Wow awesome video man, as always great quality. Once I get my g920 I'll get my tools ready to try this out. I can't wait it seems like fun. Thanks for another great tutorial.
What a great contribution to the world of racing sims. Many thanks man for this neat work! I wish you build a sequential shifting mechanism (digital) to replace those already existed which are either plastic (g29) or expensive (TH8A)
Thanks kandesign, I'm working on a few concepts for a sequential.
Playing some real Melbourne house bangers. Great video bro
I started this project and damnit I need to finish it! Then I'll need to figure out the next phase of getting this project done...implementation into my Obutto setup. Thanks for keeping this up along with the github link. Really appreciate this!
Awesome! Have been wanting to add a DIY handbrake to my setup, have a few parts already here and a few still on the way, can't wait to put it all together! Thanks for the great video and parts list, and also thanks to Dominic for the 3D printed parts :)
Update: All done, works like a charm, can't thank you enough for this great tutorial!
sis you get trouble with the progam to launch the software ?
Could you tell me the technical characteristics of the spring?
Or what kind of spring would you need? I only need that...ty!!! nice video man!
Made this, So happy with it :) thanks
Has anyone got this to work with project cars 2 ?
Yep works like a baby crying
idk dont ask wtf i just said
so beautiful
Thanks man, successfully made the handbrake and mount. Works great :)
Awesome build! great work thanks!
For people struggling with needing a "deadzone" this is how I got around that issue.
void setup()
{pinMode(A0, INPUT);
Joystick.begin();}
const int pinToButtonMap = A0;
void loop()
{int pot = analogRead(A0);
pot = constrain(pot,117,1017);
int mapped = map(pot,117,1017,0,255);
// pot = constrain(pot,500,1023);
{Joystick.setThrottle(mapped);}}
The "pot= constrain(pot,117,1017) came from the minimum and maximum limits of my build. you'll need to find these by uploading a sketch that creates an output of these values in serial monitor. Once you find your minimum and maximum just change replace 117 and 1017.
good luck!
YES! i did it!!!! AWESOME! thank you! =) work perfect! tested on Assetto Corsa, Dirt Rally and Dirt 4!
hey can you tell me why on my dirt 4 you don't recognize the handbrake? I did everything right but when configuring the key the game does not recognize!
Thanks for your DIY man ! Very helpful !
I have made it and make a video where I test it and recommended it :D
Another great video..an yup i am going to build this.. looks like fun.. just waiting on my parts to get here... thanks...an keep up the good work!!
Thanks BIGCHEW!
To anyone who might be getting the "not declared in this scope" error, add "Joystick_ Joystick;" (without the quotes) just below the "#include " line. Apparently, the new version of the Joystick Library needs that line to create the virtual joystick. I figured this out by looking at the examples provided in the library itself, specifically the JoystickTest sketch. Hope this helps. This is an awesome project!
This line is already in the current library file for me so i don't think this applies anymore
Thanks tho
im getting an error reading
#error The Joystick library can only be used with a USB MCU (e.g. Arduino Leonardo, Arduino Micro, etc.).
any help?
Thanks!!, making a second one for a friend and wondering why the hell the sketch is not working
@@ravny1257 Hi I get the same error. Do you fixed yours yet?
I love you so much thank you for the fix
Hi, thanks for your video-tutorial, it looks great! Just a question, you did a couple of holes on handbrake sides, do you have a reference file or drawing for them?
Brilliant. Just made mine using your guide and it works perfect. Ended up being my first ever Arduino project. Total cost was only £28 here in UK.
Hi can you send me the details for design i really want to make o of those.
just finished this build, works great thanks!
Awesome enjoy!
I MADE IT :D
Finally^^
Thank you!
works perfect!!!!!!!
PRNC how long did it take you? Im thinking of trying this out.
eZaF serial
First: ive never done anything like that, Never soldered or anything like that :D
It took like 5 hours because i have no 3D printer, i cut the parts i need out of plexiglas!
Just don't forget when ur programming the chip to tell the programm where to put it :D
I was sitting there for 2h yelling to my pc xD
PRNC hahaha sounds like a project. I'll give it my best shot.
will do man.
Congratulations man! Could you tell me the size of the compression spring I have to choose?
Could be adjusted to be a collective control for helicopter too.
Awesome build man!
Finished it! And it works great!!!! Thank you for a great HandBrake! :)
Awesome enjoy!
Hi man, i already make this project base on yours, but i don’t know why when my robotdyn mega 32u4 connected to my pc, the driver read it as a keyboard and mouse, not read as joystick driver , can you please tell me the hint if you don’t mind , thanks before
AWESOME, can u give the "length" of the spring?? I can't recognize it from the Ebay Description, it seems an important date
Its in this gray thing (sorry i dont know what its called) and then just use the master spring, he also made a video 'bout it
wow really cool , profesional looking ,and well thought through build
Top Man, got yourself a sub & a fan thanks to this video, I have the skills needed to build it but had no clue what electronics I needed to make it analog. Having previously tried using a button which gives a simple on/off action & an analog joystick which doesn't pull in a straight line or have any resistance either, now I have pretty much all the info I need I guess it's time to start building :)
Nice! Enjoy the build.
Will this work on Xbox?! And is there anyway to link the usb to the one from the steering wheel?
I'm making one! just ordered a handbrake!
Very helpful good quality. I appreciate the links. Keep it up man
what was the total cost?
Great! Can you do this with a load cell?? Thank you!
for help wiring on 2 and 4 pins. 2- left ground , right empty , 4- first red ,middle two weld, right yellow
Mr.Djrmx I have 6 :(
@@glauxde4246 just try witch one works u cant destroy it by trying same way i do.
What way do I need to look at the pot to make that work though
you should sell them as a kit and option of pre-built ones. nice job
thank you so much for this going to post a video on what I built
You are awsome :D can you upload a part list?
...did you not check the description?
Can you give me the reference of the potentiometer
Thank you 🙏🏼 so much this video helped me a lot on fixing my handbrake
thanks for sharing your design , i made my own yesterday and it works grate . can confirm it also works on forza motorsport 7 and forza horizon 4 on pc
What do I have to do in Order to make it work for horizon4? I get the calibration done but I cant set it as a button or Even axis ingame... I also don’t get what he is doing 9:19 and ongoing... is it ingame Settings? Your help is highly appreciated
@@kolbinator8882 how did you get your usb handbrake worked in fh4? Its been months haven't fix this and doing research.
hey
what are the dimensions of this spring?
FINALLY YESS!!!!!
OMG man, you re using a real brake pump, your projects are insane
Very happy with design and final product! Still getting use to a potentiometer e-brake but loving it so far.
Only question I have is has anyone had trouble getting it to work in Dirt 4? It doesn't seem to let me map it in the controls. Thanks :)
Hey! Is it possible to buy these from you? Im interested in a dash display and a handbrake? Is that possible?
yeah, me too
Well, bit late, but I can definitely build it for you
Nice work, Good build :D Great video.
but it would be more easy to Add the Slave cylinder that pull clutch.. add rubber or spring of a valve.. and mount the Electronics on that end.
have a full Hydraulic E-brake.
Ofc. Hydraulic is not really something one needs for e-brake
Normal Brake pedal with Hydraulic would be a good Next video huh ? :D
I was wondering, with the Arduino and the program, is it possible to use the left pins for a button box ?
when i upload the sketch onto the Arduino, i go to try calibrating it, and in windows, it doesn't recognize it as a joystick.
You should produce these and sell them. I would be a customer :)
THIS THING RIPS! I just finished mine off and let me tell you, it is amazing. I took me a little while to upload the Arduino files due to the fact my Library was in DOCUMENTS. If anyone else intends on making this, would highly recommend on plugging in the micro USB into the board and never touching it again. Fix the cable to the frame of the hand brake like in the video (zip tie or whatever) because I neglected to do this and ripped off the micro USB female jack on the board.
Has anyone figured out a way to run this in multiple games other the Assetto Corsa and Dirt Rally?
I tried to run it in Forza 7 and I am unable to invert the input from the HB and it is always on.
this looks sweet to for sure trying it
Hello,
Thanks for great guideline! Is it possible to take a picture of holes for potentiometer with measurements?
MOM GET THE CAMERA!
I wish I have all the knowledge you have there :(
I know it's late, but learning takes time and you should always start studying something if you're not alrrady
Very nicely done and I really want to build it but I do not know how I could go about making the brackets that are needed. Any pointers?
Thanks it works!
Hi, could you tell me where to buy all the components to mount that handbrake, thank you very much and great work as aero
im making a list for all of the things that he used, I only need to know how that button is called
LorkZ Do you mean the potentiometer?
LorkZ Can you send the list to me please ?
www.ebay.com/itm/Alpha-45mm-B10K-10K-Linear-Taper-Slide-Potentiometer-w-Center-Dent-Red-LED-/261218767654?hash=item3cd1da1326:g:Uu0AAMXQzkZRmy9m
www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-E-Brake-Hydraulic-Drift-Handbrake-Vertical-Horizontal-S14-AE86-Durable-/252731484110?hash=item3ad7f867ce:g:cZ8AAOSwNnRYgNeg&vxp=mtr
www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Micro-ATmega32U4-5V-16MHZ-for-Arduino-Controller-Board-Panel-Compatible-Nano-/252522765630?hash=item3acb879d3e:g:7ZAAAOSw-kdXyYwT
www.ebay.com/itm/Black-2M-6-5FT-USB-2-0-Cable-Type-A-Male-to-Type-A-Male-Data-Extension-Cord-/332048488885?hash=item4d4fa1d9b5:g:gh0AAOSw5cNYPjtI
www.ebay.com/itm/Prime-Line-Compression-Spring-0-041-X-1-2-X-1-1-2-Steel-Polybag-Of-2-/272057101857?hash=item3f57ddee21:g:mNwAAOSwZQRYWrWE
aside from this you will need some hardware like the washers nuts bolts and you will have to make the plate
nice
Congratulations for everything you do.
I did the video and when configuring it in a game the Arduino Leonardo detects me but does not know what device it is.
How do you configure arduino leonardo in Dirt Rally 2.0 or Assetto Corsa or similar? Thanks
Clever stuff. And you were probably able to sell that discarded master cylinder on Ebay... offset the costs. Great video
Thanks PropanePete
Can't I just buy one? And where?
ManAmal Reacts fanatec club sports
You could but their about $100 on amazon I'm building one for $30
Why TF are you even watching DIY videos if you're too lazy to DIY 🤣🤣
@@miliano8274 He might not have the right tools or buying it may be easier.
Lolmikez cane you sent me the link? And is it good for ps4?
Hi, what size spring did you use?
He has the parts list in description
@amstudio I got it loaded but it isn't recognising it as a full controller; none of the axes are listed only a single 1 in a dark circle. I cannot calibrate it either
Thanks man, no interest in the handbreak but was looking for how to make trim dials for my flight sim :) so youve solved that problem :p
its genius!
Thanks!!
Can be a linear 45mm potentiometer or a mono potentiometer 100mm?
35mm-45mm will work
amstudio but mono or linear?
legend ... im making one asap......thanks for the share
Great job mate. The consumer usb handbrakes are just out of proportions with the prices. Thinking i might make one and hook it up to my T300 pedal input. I am not using that now. One less usb cable running.
i made it!! CX thanks
Nice work!
Goku Supersayan where you find metallic pieces?
Hey! The handbrake won't be recognized as a game controller. It only shows up as a keyboard/mouse. I've followed your tutorial completely. Do you think it has anything to do with the soldering?
Did you solve the problem? I'm having same issue and im sure many others are as well.
Bump, same here
i have the same issue
Markus Romeis make sure to use a high speed micro USB cable
Same problem here ! I have Leonardo Arduino as keyboard and not as game controller...
Have you solve the problem with another cable or anything else ?
When you get to the soldering stage, is it the inside pins for the yellow and red wire or the outside ones?
You just got a new sub
My Anolong slide had 4 prongs on one side and 2 on the other what one do I use?!!
Could you use it ?
Brandon_Mac270 the one I purchased is like this as well. Did you figure it out?
@@bansheerider666 multimeter guys
The one he is using in the video also has 4 and 2. Too bad that he doesn't explain how to do it, did anyone make it work?
my mirco pro isn't detected as a game controller, any help ?
Do fix it? What was the Problem?
I built this handbrake several years ago. Thanks for the tutorial! However, I am considering an upgrade that includes running a s-beam load cell inline and to fill the M/C with elastomers. Will a load cell amplifier feed the same data to the Pico as the slider or will I have to start from scratch?
Hello, thank you very much for your videos, I will try to do the project that you did but I have a question, instead of the ArduinoPMicro can I use the Arduino Leonardo? Thank you.
Sell those please. A lot of us can’t get out hands on those things!
I am really interested in building this, but I have several questions. If you could answer them that would be great.
1. Where can I buy the exact potentiometer, spring, rubber stop, and the wiring?
2. What size nuts and bolts did you use?
3. How can I make the aluminum back plate, carbon fiber pot holder, and the tab for the slider?
Michael Park its all linked in the description and the rubber and the spring are from the master cylinder that comes with the handbrake
Hi looking for help, Did this with my old T150 pedals, used the clutch pedal as the spring is stronger. Used a double electrical socket box and plain lid, whole thing went well, and once I uploaded the Amstudio Arduino code, great work from you guys.The only issue I have is that in Assetto it uses the same channel 7 that the clutch uses on the thrustmaster TPA pedals. Is there a way to fix this so I can use the clutch and handbrake at the same time.Does amstudio have a solution to this, to make the new controller act on its own and not use the same channel as the clutch on the TPA pedals.
Hi Amstudios
I'm wondering with the g920 would it be possible for console to connect a female USB point into the ABX or Y button and use the USB style handbrake, if so would you still get the progressive pressure or just on and off. Thanks
Teaches us to make sequential change
Where did you buy all these pieces
Rapha Baz ebay
Is it possible to make an analogue pressure sensitive button instead? Something that's easier to clamp on to a portable setup like a wheelstand pro without having to add more bulk to the setup.
very, very nice. since yesterday can i Drift also with this amasing handbrake.
thanks a lot for your video 👍👍
Your welcome, Enjoy!