Review by The SimPit
Description
PRINT AND BUILD YOUR DIY 3D PRINTED PEDALS
Why Choose Our DIY sim Racing Pedals
These pedals are engineered to handle high pressure — especially the brake pedal, which is designed for +100 load cell braking. And if a part ever wears out? Just reprint it and keep racing. Durability is in your hands.
Made For All Skill Levels
No advanced skills needed. With our step-by-step tutorial and detailed documentation, assembling your pedal set is easy, intuitive, and honestly… pretty fun.
Fully Adjustable
You can set the pedal hardness, end-stop limits, and footrest position.
Each pedal is adjustable and will adapt to your driving style.
DIY 3D PRINTED PEDALS SET
THROTTLE AND CLUTCH PEDALS
The throttle and clutch pedals are linear, you can adjust the hardness, angle, stop and the footrest position. Concerning electronics, it’s a potentiometer fixed by two levers with a very solid structure.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal can withstand very high pressure, despite not being made of stainless steel.
« In regards to the 3D printed version (of the Pedals Set), I will say I try to beat these up so hard, I smashed on them, I really figured they would break, they just didn’t in my testing much to my surprise. » Shaun Cole (The SimPit)
You can find many of the required parts in the BOM & Sourcing Guide (links verified and regularly updated).
Springs and Elastomers
Electronics SHOPPING LIST
- Quantity: 2
- Resistance: 10k Ohm
- Note: you need M8 washer to fix this potentiometer
Arduino Leonardo USB Board (alternative #3)
- Quantity: 1
- Note: compatible only with HX711 Loadcell Amplifier
Arduino Pro Micro USB Board (alternative #4)
- Quantity: 1
- Option: Micro USB
- Note: compatible only with HX711 Loadcell Amplifier
Tools SHOPPING LIST
Find what you need in the DIY Tools section.
Hardware Screws
SIM RACING DIY PEDALS Required Screws
- You are going to download a file (CAD models of the 3D-Printed Sim Racing Pedals), we don’t sell physical product.
- After your purchase, you will be able to download your file in your member area (Account > Downloads)
- This product is protected by Licence, you are not authorized to sell or share it.
MATERIAL SELECTION
The strength and durability of the pedals largely depend on the material used. High-quality filaments such as PLA offer excellent strength and resilience, making the pedals capable of withstanding significant pressure and stress. Here are recommendations for printing 3D solid parts.
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DESIGN OPTIMIZATION
3D printing allows for intricate designs with optimized geometry. This means that the 3D printed sim pedals is designed with reinforced structures that provide additional strength without adding excessive weight. The longest part that need to be printed is 220mm.
CUSTOMIZATION AND MAINTENANCE
One advantage of 3D printing is the ease of maintenance and customization. If a part of the pedal wears out or breaks, it can be easily reprinted and replaced. This ensures the overall durability of the pedal system is maintained over time.
Cost estimate of the DIY 3D Printed Pedals
| Pieces | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Screws (bolts, washers, nuts...) | $5.00 | |
| M8 Female Rod End | 3 | $4.83 |
| Axis Bearings | 6 | $6.78 |
| Spacers | 6 | $6.90 |
| Arduino Pro Micro + HX711 | 3 | $11.53 |
| 120 kg Load Cell | 1 | $9.79 |
| Potentiometers | 2 | $1.56 |
| Springs | 3 | $9.56 |
| Brake Bushings | 6 | $9.48 |
| 3D Printing (if you own a 3D printer) | $5-10 (Price of the material) | |
| TOTAL | Min: $70 - Average: $83 - Max: $100 |
Same problem with GTE wheel. Not a good set of instructions. Lack of detail.
Perfekt!
Parfait, rien a dire.
Very nice option to initiate in a cheap way to professional sim racing.
Works very well and was easy to assemble, maybe for next version I would lessen the amount of different sized screws, since that was the most time consuming part of the build. actually finding and buying the right fasteners.
Solid pedals! HUGE upgrade from my previous set and love the load cell sensor. Directions are straight forward and overall easy to follow. Make sure to watch the videos as well. You may have to get creative with a few different types of bolts if they are not available in your area, but its a solid design.