Ascher Racing F64-USB Wheel + Review by SRG

Barry Rowland of the Sim Racing Garage comes back with a new review, the Ascher Racing F64-USB Wheel by Ascher Racing, one of the most beautiful open wheels for motorsport lovers.

Features

• platform independent USB connection
• 285mm diameter
• ergonomic grips covered in original ALCANTARA®
• 12 x push buttons with tactile feeling
• 2 x multifunctional 7-way joysticks
• 4 x encoders (inc. push button functionality)
• 2 x 12-position rotary switches
• magnetic paddle shifters
• contactless clutch paddles
• labels for various common steering wheel inputs

• 12 x push buttons with positive tactile feeling
• 2 x protective button guards
• 2 x multifunctional 7-way joysticks (4 directions / rotate clock- anticlockwise/ push button)
• 4 x encoders inc. push button functionality, aluminium knob
• 2 x 12-position rotary switches, aluminium knob
• 2 x paddle shifters
• 2 x clutch paddles with electronic bite-point calibration

• cnc machined and anodized out of automotive aluminium
• strong snap-action force
• alternative magnets to reduce force included
• silenced due to no metal-on-metal contact
• reliable automotive switch

• cnc machined and anodized out of automotive aluminium
• contactless hall sensor
• smooth operation for maximum control

• precise adjustments in 1.0 % and 0.1 % increments
• change bite-point via configuration tool or directly on the wheel rim:
  1. push both joystick buttons for 1s to acces bite-point mode
  2. LED lights up to indicate calibration mode
  3. rotate left joystick for 1.0 % increments / right joystick for 0.1 % increments (LED flashes to indicate changes)
  4. exit calibration mode by pushing both joysticks again for 1s
• recommended procedure for finding best setting:
  1. enter calibration mode and set bite-point to high value, e.g. 80 %
  2. pull slave clutch only
  3. apply throttle
  4. reduce bite-point in 1.0 % increments (left joystick) until vehicle starts moving
  5. make test starts to fine tune desired bite-point setting
  6. exit bite-point calibration mode
• recommended procedure for quick race starts
  1. pull both master and slave clutches
  2. apply throttle
  3. race start -> let master clutch snap
  4. it will take less than 20 ms to reach desired bite-point
  5. slowly release slave clutch

• machined out of automitive aluminium
• black anodized and laser engraved
• brushed frontplate surface finish
• glass bed blasted paddle surface finish

• 50 pcs button labels each black and white
• 72 pcs encoder labels (blue, green, red, black, yellow, white)
• labels for various common steering wheel inputs

• 285 mm wheel diameter
• 6 x 70 mm bolt pattern
• robust, shielded coiled cable with industrial Binder M16 connector
• M5 x 12 mm stainless screws to mount QR included
• Quick Release not included
• to mount M5 threaded QRs, use captive screws
• weight: 1100 g

Product

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https://www.ascher-racing.com/shop/f64-usb/