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DIY active pedal V2: the solder-free build guide
Hi, I’m Julien
Simagic P700: installation, settings and driving impressions
Active pedals compared: DIY, Simucube and MOZA
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Pimax Crystal Super Micro-OLED: six months later
MOZA mBooster: ABS in LMU and Pit House settings
Simucube ActivePedal Pro: exploring the premium pedal
DriftShop bucket seat: installation and impressions
Cammus C12: reviewing a compact direct-drive wheel
Setting up a motion cockpit: screens, steering wheel and immersion
MOZA R3 for PC and Xbox: an introduction to direct drive
Pimax Crystal Super 8K Micro-OLED: the full review
Motion cockpits: comparing three screen configurations
MOZA mBooster and CRP2: two months later
Pimax Crystal Light or Quest 3: a simulation comparison
Thrustmaster USB conversion V2 and Simagic EVO passthrough
Simrig SR3: installing and testing a 3DOF motion system
Simagic Alpha EVO Sport or Pro: comparing force feedback
Combining Simrig SR3 motion with the Pimax Crystal Light
Simagic QR-A: installation and a DIY GX12 cable
The simracing studio: six months of work and a full tour
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I’m Julien, the person behind Realistic Simcockpit. I test hardware and build my cockpits, with a particular interest in DIY projects and immersion.
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Active Pedal Control: adjusting pedals from a touchscreen
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