SIMAGIC P-ACTIVE Active Pedal on Pre-Order at $999
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SIMAGIC's P-ACTIVE is a servo-motor-driven active pedal that uses telemetry to simulate ABS, wheel slip, traction control, and clutch-bite feedback. It offers 180 kg of max pedal force, rated to 250 kg load, and uses a synchronous belt drive for smooth, quiet operation. The pedal can reproduce engine RPM and gear changes in addition to braking effects, entering a competitive market alongside other active-pedal systems. Launching November 2026 at $999.
Excerpt from OC Racing
SIMAGIC has unveiled the P-ACTIVE, its first active sim racing pedal, with a price of $999 per unit and a planned release in November 2026. The new pedal uses a servo motor and a synchronous belt drive to adjust pedal resistance and reproduce feedback effects based on in-game telemetry.
The P-ACTIVE was revealed during SIMAGIC’s The Next Lap global product launch, ahead of SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, which runs from October 16 to 18, 2026. The system enters the increasingly competitive active-pedal market, offering an alternative to conventional pedals that rely on fixed mechanical resistance and separate vibration motors.
Unlike traditional load-cell pedals, which measure applied force while relying on springs or elastomers to provide resistance, the P-ACTIVE uses a motor to actively control pedal movement and feedback. This allows the pedal to simulate different forces and reactions depending on what happens in the simulation.
Servo Motor and Active Feedback
The P-ACTIVE uses a servo motor connected to a 1:1 synchronous pulley and belt transmission. According to the announcement, this design is intended to provide smooth and quiet operation while allowing the system to react quickly to changes in driving conditions.
SIMAGIC has opted for a belt-driven mechanism rather than the ball-screw systems found in some competing active pedals. The approach gives the company a different way of controlling pedal movement while keeping the transmission relatively compact.
The system can reproduce several telemetry-based effects, including ABS activation, wheel lock, wheel slip and traction control. It can also simulate engine RPM and gear changes, expanding the range of feedback beyond braking alone. When configured as a clutch, the pedal can reproduce a clutch bite point.
These effects are designed to provide additional information through the driver’s feet. For example, simulated ABS activity could be felt directly through the brake pedal, while changes in resistance could help communicate different driving conditions. The actual experience will depend on software integration and how individual effects are configured.
Up to 180 kg of Pedal Force
SIMAGIC specifies a maximum pedal force of 180 kg, with the pedal structure rated to withstand a load of up to 250 kg. This gives the P-ACTIVE a substantial force range for users who prefer a firm brake pedal.
However, maximum force is only one part of an active pedal’s performance. The ability to adjust…
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