Fanatec Wheel Hub: How To Use Any Wheel With a Fanatec Wheel Base
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The Fanatec Wheel Hub is a new adapter that sits between any Fanatec wheel base and a third-party steering wheel, solving Fanatec's traditional compatibility lock-in. The hub includes the required electronic chip to allow force-feedback output, features dual bolt patterns (70mm + 50.8mm) for mounting different wheels, and costs €99.95/$99.99. However, it lacks USB data passthrough, requiring users to connect third-party wheels directly to their PC for button inputs rather than routing signals through the hub.
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Sim Racing Product Guides » Fanatec Wheel Hub: How To Use Any Wheel With a Fanatec Wheel Base
The new Fanatec Wheel hub lets you attach any third-party steering wheel directly to a Fanatec wheel base. Here's how to use the new wheel hub, how much it costs and why its better than a Podium Hub..
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Alongside the launch of the new Clubsport Formula V3 steering wheel, Fanatec also announced the new Wheel Hub. This wheel hub is arguably a more exciting product than the Formula V3. If you are interested in the new steering wheel, watch our full Fanatec Formula V3 review.
The reason I say this new Fanatec Wheel Hub is more exciting is just how it unlocks compatibility with other brands. Fanatec are notoriously strict on keeping their compatibility in-house, meaning you really need a full Fanatec setup.
However, this appears to be changing with this Wheel Hub.
What is the Fanatec Wheel Hub?
The new Wheel Hub is designed with a single purpose in mind. That is to open up compatibility with third-party brands. The Wheel Hub sits between any Fanatec wheel base and a third-party steering wheel. It includes all of the electronics required to allow a Fanatec wheel base to work and output force feedback.
The way a Fanatec wheel base works is that it has to detect an electronic chip inside an attached steering wheel to function. If the wheel base does not detect a Fanatec steering wheel is connected, it simply will not output any force feedback.
Fanatec Wheel Hub
Product TypeWheel Hub AdapterBolt Pattern70mm + 50.8mmPrice€99.95 / $99.99Where to buyBuy from Fanatec
This wheel hub includes that electronic chip, allowing any Fanatec wheel base to function. On the front side of the wheel hub are two different bolt patterns that let you mount any third-party steering wheel.--- Article continues below --- Shop Sim Racing Discounts
Using the wheel hub opens up Fanatec wheel base compatibility with any steering wheel.
Is there USB passthrough?
One missing feature from the wheel hub is data passthrough. Unfortunately, there is no way to transfer data from the attached steering wheel directly to your PC. Instead, like many other adapters, you’ll need a direct USB connection from your steering wheel to your PC…
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