Asetek is a Danish manufacturer of computer components that has recently started offering products for simRacing. Asetek Initium Direct Drive is their fourth Direct Drive base based on Simucube technology.
The Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase puts you squarely in the driver’s seat, delivering an exquisite driving experience thanks to its 5.5 NM force-feedback servo motor, connecting you with the track and giving you levels of responsiveness like you’ve never experienced before.
It’s the step sim racers take into the big leagues.
The Initium Wheelbase is only compatible with the Initium Steering Wheel (PC). We are working on making it compatible in the near future.
Immersive Driving Experience
The Initium’s powerful 5.5NM force feedback servo motor and low-latency motor controller enables unparalleled racing responsiveness.
Connected to Your Car
Feel every bump, every curve, every turn.
Direct drive force feedback gives racers the ultimate realistic driving experience from the moment they touch the wheel.
Quality Danish Engineering
Designed and engineered in Denmark, and made with quality components that won’t let you down.
16,384 Degrees of Responsiveness
No moment missed, no effort wasted
Enjoy a super-smooth racing experience provided by the Initium’s 14bit data encoder that gives you unmatched detail on the track, delivering driving feedback for every 0.022 degrees of wheel movement.
Low latency, Immediate Response
Don’t let your sim set-up come between you and the tarmac. Enjoy low latency thanks to the Initium’s responsive motor controller that enables market-leading responsiveness.
RaceHub: The Key to Better Racing
Calibrate and fine-tune your racing experience with RaceHub; our in-house central software that gives you control over everything from key mapping and LEDs to display functions and torque.
Bring Your Driving Experience Together
With 5 peripheral connection ports, let the Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase serve as the hub for your other Asetek peripherals.
Premium Craftsmanship
Sleek and minimalist aluminum housing provides an unbeatable experience that elevates racing sims from a game to something else entirely.
Easy-To-Install 8Nm upgrade
Want to bring more torque to your racing experience?
Enjoy a plug & play upgrade to 8Nm of force with the Initium Wheelbase Boost Kit.
No need for a whole new configuration to get more out of your races.
Features
Key Features
- 5.5Nm Direct Drive Force Feedback Servo Motor
- 14-bit data encoder
- Durable aluminum housing
- PC compatible
- Upgradeable to 8Nm
Power & Performance
- Direct Drive: Yes
- Max Torque: 5.5 Nm
- Power Supply: 96W
Encoder & Resolution
- Bit Resolution: 14-bit absolute
- Steps per turn: 16,384 points
- Resolution: 0.022 degrees
- Control Software: RaceHub
Mounting & Installation
- Mounting Holes: 4x M6 threaded T-nuts
- Pattern Width: 87 mm
- Pattern Length: Variable, 30–100 mm
- Mounting Schematics
- Weight: 5.7 kg
- Dimensions: 133 × 132 × 235 mm
- Operating Temperature: 0° to 40°C (room temperature)
- Warranty: 24 months
Connectivity
- USB-C connection
- Asetek Quick Release: Wheelbase side
- Asetek Peripherals: 5 connections
BOX CONTENTS
- 1 x Initium Wheelbase
- 1 x Table Clamp
- 1 x Power Supply
- 1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable
- 1 x Region Specific AC-Cable
Buy It!
You can buy it on Asetek official website (5% OFF using this coupon: boxthislap)
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