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Base Forte DD 18nm
Base Forte DD 18nm
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Asetek Forte 18Nm Direct Drive
When we set out to develop our direct drive wheelbase range, we wanted to develop the best sim racing wheelbases on the market measured across all parameters but without spending a lot of money. We had bigger aspirations than simply reselling a standard industrial servo motor and then trying to retrofit everything around it. It was a tall order, but as with our award-winning pedals and steering wheels, we started from scratch.
We purchased and implemented IP from market-leading suppliers, partnered with Mige, a well-known sim racing motor supplier, and after years of electronics, software, firmware, mechanical development, cooperation, design, testing, and validation, we are ready to go! Meet the Forte™ 18 Nm wheelbase.
True to the spirit of our other products, at Asetek SimSports® you get the same quality, durability, engineering excellence and most importantly the same user experience, regardless of whether you purchase our entry-level La Prima™ series or our top-tier Invicta™ products. Each 12-27 Nm wheelbase features a high-end 22-bit encoder, slip ring and electronics that deliver an unparalleled driving experience, leaving gears and delays a thing of the past. Of course, all vital parts are made from aluminum and steel.
All Asetek SimSports® wheelbases provide the driver with smooth, super-sensitive and precise feedback, where they will feel even the smallest bumps and curbs on the road. For example, each of our wheelbases has a resolution of 0.000085 degrees or approximately 4,000,000 steps in just one revolution of the wheel. In other words, with an Asetek SimSports® wheelbase, you don’t have to choose between a truly high-fidelity driving experience and a low price. You can get it all!
Featured: Be Me: High mounting flexibility
As all wheelbases are designed from the ground up, we have been able to develop an extremely compact and flexible form factor that adapts to any platform and need. The wheelbase will serve as the central hub of your simulator, where you can connect your pedals, wheels, and future Asetek SimSports® peripherals with up to 5 USB-S ports on the back.
In their simplest mounting form (factory default), the bases come with T-nuts pre-installed in the bottom slots allowing the motor to slide back and forth on your rig without installing long and expensive flywheel spacers which can ultimately compromise the lifespan and reliability of your wheelbase. For all wheelbases, we have developed mounting options for any rig, ranging from a table clamp solution, bottom mount, side mount, and all the way to our integrated front mounts.
Many sim racers love to tinker and show off their great gear and so we’ve implemented up to six fully customizable aRGB LED strips, allowing you to match your wheelbase to the rest of your Asetek SimSports® gear, the team colours or even the colour of your fireproof racing underwear! It’s all managed by our central RaceHub™ software, which is also the home of your wheelbase, where you – in addition to all your other Asetek SimSports® gear – can fine-tune the base and driving experience exactly to your preferences.
Featured: Speed is everything: Meet Quick Release
All Asetek SimSports® wheelbases feature our own Quick Release that is as easy to use as shifting gears - literally, to disconnect the wheel from the base all you have to do is press a paddle and the wheel is in your hands! Needless to say, we don't rely on wireless signals, batteries that need to be charged, or cables that can break or fall off. It's all included in our easy-to-use, play-free Quick Release.
We realise that many sim racers have personal preferences for their wheel and rather than lock you into a specific ecosystem, we have partnered with several leading wheel suppliers who will offer native support for Asetek SimSports® Direct Drive wheelbases, meaning you can be assured that you will be participating in a flexible and ever-expanding ecosystem.
Our relentless focus on performance and precision without breaking the bank gives the Asetek SimSports® wheel a competitive edge, allowing you to step onto the track and be one with your virtual race car. It also gives you the quality and durability you expect from Asetek. Built to last. Designed, assembled and tested in Denmark!
Wheelbase specifications
Exquisite, radical and minimalist Danish industrial design
Made in Denmark
Anodized extruded aluminum housing
Direct drive force feedback
Maximum torque of 18 Nm
Encoder Resolution: 22 bits / 0.000085 degrees / 4,000,000 steps
4x21 programmable RGB LEDs that can be adjusted, dimmed or turned off completely in the Asetek SimSports® RaceHub™
Asetek Simsports® Quick Release
400w power supply
Slip ring designed and tested for +200,000,000 activations
Software Features
Set and save profile presets – Customize your settings to fit your car, track, and setup.
When we set out to develop our direct drive wheelbase range, we wanted to develop the best sim racing wheelbases on the market measured across all parameters but without spending a lot of money. We had bigger aspirations than simply reselling a standard industrial servo motor and then trying to retrofit everything around it. It was a tall order, but as with our award-winning pedals and steering wheels, we started from scratch.
We purchased and implemented IP from market-leading suppliers, partnered with Mige, a well-known sim racing motor supplier, and after years of electronics, software, firmware, mechanical development, cooperation, design, testing, and validation, we are ready to go! Meet the Forte™ 18 Nm wheelbase.
True to the spirit of our other products, at Asetek SimSports® you get the same quality, durability, engineering excellence and most importantly the same user experience, regardless of whether you purchase our entry-level La Prima™ series or our top-tier Invicta™ products. Each 12-27 Nm wheelbase features a high-end 22-bit encoder, slip ring and electronics that deliver an unparalleled driving experience, leaving gears and delays a thing of the past. Of course, all vital parts are made from aluminum and steel.
All Asetek SimSports® wheelbases provide the driver with smooth, super-sensitive and precise feedback, where they will feel even the smallest bumps and curbs on the road. For example, each of our wheelbases has a resolution of 0.000085 degrees or approximately 4,000,000 steps in just one revolution of the wheel. In other words, with an Asetek SimSports® wheelbase, you don’t have to choose between a truly high-fidelity driving experience and a low price. You can get it all!
Featured: Be Me: High mounting flexibility
As all wheelbases are designed from the ground up, we have been able to develop an extremely compact and flexible form factor that adapts to any platform and need. The wheelbase will serve as the central hub of your simulator, where you can connect your pedals, wheels, and future Asetek SimSports® peripherals with up to 5 USB-S ports on the back.
In their simplest mounting form (factory default), the bases come with T-nuts pre-installed in the bottom slots allowing the motor to slide back and forth on your rig without installing long and expensive flywheel spacers which can ultimately compromise the lifespan and reliability of your wheelbase. For all wheelbases, we have developed mounting options for any rig, ranging from a table clamp solution, bottom mount, side mount, and all the way to our integrated front mounts.
Many sim racers love to tinker and show off their great gear and so we’ve implemented up to six fully customizable aRGB LED strips, allowing you to match your wheelbase to the rest of your Asetek SimSports® gear, the team colours or even the colour of your fireproof racing underwear! It’s all managed by our central RaceHub™ software, which is also the home of your wheelbase, where you – in addition to all your other Asetek SimSports® gear – can fine-tune the base and driving experience exactly to your preferences.
Featured: Speed is everything: Meet Quick Release
All Asetek SimSports® wheelbases feature our own Quick Release that is as easy to use as shifting gears - literally, to disconnect the wheel from the base all you have to do is press a paddle and the wheel is in your hands! Needless to say, we don't rely on wireless signals, batteries that need to be charged, or cables that can break or fall off. It's all included in our easy-to-use, play-free Quick Release.
We realise that many sim racers have personal preferences for their wheel and rather than lock you into a specific ecosystem, we have partnered with several leading wheel suppliers who will offer native support for Asetek SimSports® Direct Drive wheelbases, meaning you can be assured that you will be participating in a flexible and ever-expanding ecosystem.
Our relentless focus on performance and precision without breaking the bank gives the Asetek SimSports® wheel a competitive edge, allowing you to step onto the track and be one with your virtual race car. It also gives you the quality and durability you expect from Asetek. Built to last. Designed, assembled and tested in Denmark!
Wheelbase specifications
Exquisite, radical and minimalist Danish industrial design
Made in Denmark
Anodized extruded aluminum housing
Direct drive force feedback
Maximum torque of 18 Nm
Encoder Resolution: 22 bits / 0.000085 degrees / 4,000,000 steps
4x21 programmable RGB LEDs that can be adjusted, dimmed or turned off completely in the Asetek SimSports® RaceHub™
Asetek Simsports® Quick Release
400w power supply
Slip ring designed and tested for +200,000,000 activations
Software Features
Set and save profile presets – Customize your settings to fit your car, track, and setup.
conditions
Adjust the steering range, stop hardness and stop range
Adjust overall strength, basic damping, and basic smoothing
Dimensions
Height: 133 mm
Width: 132 mm
Length (incl. quick release): 293 mm
Weight: 8.5 kg
Adjust the steering range, stop hardness and stop range
Adjust overall strength, basic damping, and basic smoothing
Dimensions
Height: 133 mm
Width: 132 mm
Length (incl. quick release): 293 mm
Weight: 8.5 kg
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