CONSPIT has launched the CHS Dual-Mode Shifter, a new $369 sim racing shifter combining a 7+R H-pattern gearbox and sequential +/- operation in a single full-metal unit. The CHS uses separate mechanical paths for each shifting mode, offers adjustable shift resistance from 3 kg to 10 kg, and includes Hall-effect sensors, tunable damping and nine configurable RGB LEDs.
The CONSPIT CHS became available for pre-order on September 23, 2026, expanding the company’s growing range of premium sim racing hardware. Its main selling point is not simply the ability to switch between H-pattern and sequential shifting, but the mechanical architecture CONSPIT has developed to give each mode its own movement and feedback characteristics.
The official price is $369 before taxes and shipping. Availability currently varies by region, with CONSPIT’s own store showing the CHS as restocking while some regional distributors are accepting pre-orders for upcoming batches.
Separate Mechanical Paths for H-Pattern and Sequential Modes
CONSPIT calls the system its Dual-Trace Mechanical Architecture. Instead of taking a conventional H-pattern mechanism and simply locking its lateral movement when sequential mode is selected, the CHS uses a dedicated motion path for each configuration.
H-pattern mode provides seven forward gears plus reverse, with a dedicated lower lockout trigger controlling access to seventh gear and reverse. The H-pattern mechanism has a 38 mm / 12-degree throw, while the sequential mode uses CONSPIT’s SnapShift asymmetric short-throw design.
In sequential operation, the forward downshift movement is deliberately shorter than the rearward upshift movement. CONSPIT says this is intended to provide a faster, more defined action while maintaining clear mechanical engagement in both directions.
A physical slider on the shifter changes between H-pattern and sequential operation. Both sets of controls can also be assigned simultaneously in a compatible game, meaning users can switch modes without having to remap their controls each time.
Shift Resistance Adjustable From 3 to 10 kg
One of the more unusual specifications of the CHS is its wide adjustment range for shift resistance. Using a hex wrench, drivers can configure the mechanism from approximately 3 kg up to 10 kg of shifting force, allowing anything from a relatively light action to a considerably heavier mechanical feel.
CONSPIT has also fitted an adjustable damping system. This is separate from the main resistance adjustment and is designed to control vibration, mechanical noise and the character of the shifter’s return movement.
The construction reflects the forces involved. The CHS uses a one-piece aluminum alloy chassis, while key load-bearing and wear components are manufactured from heat-treated 45# steel. The body also includes a transparent side panel that exposes part of the mechanism, with an alternative dark-tinted window supplied in the package.
Hall Sensors, RGB Lighting and SimHub Support
Gear detection is handled by Hall magnetic sensors rather than conventional mechanical switches. The CHS connects directly to a PC through USB and does not require a CONSPIT wheelbase or other hardware from the company’s ecosystem to operate.
Nine RGB LEDs are integrated into the upper surface of the shifter. Through CONSPIT Link 2.0, they can be configured to display information including the selected gear, RPM-based shift lighting or preset status indicators.
CONSPIT also lists SimHub RGB compatibility, opening the lighting system to custom telemetry configurations outside the manufacturer’s own software. Platform support is currently limited to PC, with no console compatibility announced.
The standard unit measures 95 x 165 x 255 mm and weighs 2.0 kg. A 50 mm extension is included, increasing the overall height to 305 mm, while the shift knob mounting uses an M10 x 1.5 thread.
CONSPIT Claims One Million Mechanical Test Cycles
CONSPIT is also emphasizing durability as part of the CHS launch. According to the manufacturer, the mechanism has completed a total of one million mechanical action cycles during validation.
That figure is divided into 500,000 lateral end-to-end movements and 500,000 fore-aft gear engagement movements. The test is intended to replicate both major directions of load generated when repeatedly operating an H-pattern and sequential shifter rather than cycling only a single movement.
The CHS can be mounted using M5 mounting points underneath the chassis, while supplied adapter bars include 6.5 mm holes intended to make installation on aluminum-profile sim racing rigs easier. Its relatively compact 95 mm width should also leave room alongside the shifter for a separate handbrake.
A Premium Alternative for Drivers Who Need Both Shift Types
At $369 before tax and shipping, the CHS sits well above basic USB shifters and instead targets the premium end of the sim racing market. Its combination of adjustable resistance, independent H-pattern and sequential mechanisms, metal construction and software-controlled lighting puts the emphasis on mechanical feel and configurability rather than simply providing two modes in one enclosure.
The ability to move between a 7+R gearbox for road cars and historic machinery and a short-throw sequential mechanism for rally or competition cars could also reduce the need for two separate shifters on a rig. However, console users are currently excluded, as CONSPIT lists the CHS exclusively for PC operation.
CONSPIT currently lists the CHS at $369 before taxes and shipping. The official store is showing the product as restocking at the time of writing, while availability and pre-order status vary between regional retailers.
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