January 26, 2024
Description
Racing Simulator Wheel Hot Swap Plates for Logitech G Series Wheel Bases
Hub Assembly System I Created to Adapt Real World Racing Wheels to the Logitech Wheel Base. This adaptation does not block wheel base buttons!!
Hardware;
Bolts; M5 x 12mm, Qty. 12 (for Aftermarket Wheel)
      M5 x 10mm, Qty. 6 (for Logitech Wheel)
Heat-set Inserts; M5 x 6mm x 7mm (Dia. x H x O.D)
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Installation;
Remove the Logitech Wheel via removing the Wheel Face Plate, and re-attach the Center Selection Buttons with the Wheel Removed.Â
The Hot Swap Stack-up is Comprised of 2 Plates, or 3 for the Logitech Stock Wheel. This is due to the Logitech wheel having a solid center spoke with no access to the screws behind.
To attach an Aftermarket Wheel, screw the 'Wheel Hub Adapter Base' to the Wheel Base via the original Socket Head Screws in the Center Holes. Next, Bolt the ‘Wheel Hub Top Plate’ to the ‘Adapter Base’ via the inner bolt pattern with 12mm m5 bolts. These bolts will thread into the heat-set inserts in the "Adapter Base'. Finally, bolt the aftermarket wheel to the ‘Top Plate’ via the outer bolt patter, use the ‘Center Ring’ if needed!!
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To Hot Swap Aftermarket Wheels, the bolts connecting the ‘Top Plate’ and ‘Adapter Base’ should be accessible without removing the steering wheel. Unbolt the steering wheel and ‘Top Plate’ via the inner most bolt pattern and remove as one unit. With printing multiple wheel ‘Top Plates’, it is easy to swap in different wheels by only removing and re-inserting the center 6 bolts.
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Attaching the Logitech Wheel is the same process, but with the ‘Wheel Hub Top Plate LG Wheel’. This is due to the Logitech wheel having a smaller bolting pattern. The Logitech wheel can only be attached or removed in 2 steps as the center spoke is solid. First attach the "Top Plate LG' to the ‘Adapter Base’. Then, insert the ‘Wheel Center Ring LG’ into the Logitech wheel (removing the original one) and bolting through the ‘Ring LG’ to the ‘Top Plate LG’ with 10mm length bolts.
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Notes;
By adapting this system, the wheel will be moved closer to the racer by ~40mm, please keep this in mind and position accordingly! All wheel buttons remain functional with enough clearance to the wheel to access. Though the Logitech wheel base is easily capable of running a larger wheel, this may reduce minor feedback inputs as an aftermarket wheel may weigh more or have a larger diameter, resulting in more mechanical leverage as a user. I have run this setup over 20 hours during testing and have noted it to be easier to overcome the feedback at times during racing. Implement and use at your own risk, I am not responsible for any harm or damages that may occur to users or the wheel base!
This is an actively open project, feel free to ask questions or leave inputs on what you would want to change or possibly see implemented. If there are other bolt patterns you would like adapted alongside the standard 70mm, let me know and I will be happy to add it in!
I will add more wheel style pictures as I continue to improve this design and receive new steering wheels. If there is enough interest, I will release the 3d files for personal use only. Thanks for the support and viewing!
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Edit 1;
Added Indy/Open Top Style Wheel Pictures!
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — NoDerivatives