Heusinkveld Sim Handbrake V2

Heusinkveld Sim Handbrake V2 – pressure sensitive USB simulator handbrake using load cell technology. Using Heusinkveld elastomer springs, it has a firm and adjustable progressive feel with up to 22 kg of force at the lever 120 kg load cell. Complete freedom to create custom output curves with Heusinkveld SmartControl. Adjustable horizontal or vertical lever with fine-tune adjustment. Comes with an optional adapter plate with yaw adjustment for aluminum profiles.

Designed with CAD and FEA, all structural parts are CNC precision laser cut steel with a bead blasted or fine-structured powder coat finish. It is strong, stiff and durable.

Retained the overall lever dimensions of its predecessor, yet can handle a higher force and does this with a much more compact base. This makes installation in the simulator much easier.

Product Highlight

• 2 Stage spring system
• Load cell technology
• CNC precision laser cut streel
• Vertical and horizontal operation
• Designed with CAD and FEA
• Strong, stiff and durable

Adjustability

The Heusinkveld Sim Handbrake features a wide range of mechanical adjustments to set the handbrake up to your linking.
A 2-stage spring system provides resistance when pulling the lever. An initial metal coil spring simulates the pad-to-disc gap and/or slack on the handbrake cable. The travel and preload on this spring are adjustable. You can also remove this initial coil spring if you wish to do so.

The main loading on the brake is simulator by compressing the Heusinkveld proprietary elastomers, giving an unprecedented progressive brake feel. A total of 3 elastomers are provided in order to set a soft, medium or stiff handbrake feeling.

The lever can be set in a horizontal or vertical position. Per position there is a fine-tune adjustment up to 26 degrees to set the exact position of the lever. If you use the included optional adapter plate which allows for easy mounting onto aluminum profiles, you have up to 22,5 degrees of freedom to set the yaw of the handbrake. This can greatly enhance the ergonomics of your simulator, allowing you to pull the handbrake straight towards you from a multitude of mounting positions.

The lever actuates a 120 kg load cell, resulting in up to 22kg of actual force measured at the lever. The measurement of the handbrake force is linear. Using Heusinkveld SmartControl software, you can complete your freedom to set custom nonlinear output curves.

The electronics of the handbrake are integrated inside the handbrake base. The system as a whole has passed EMC compliance testing, guaranteeing a stable output signal. A USB cable is supplied with every handbrake in order to connect it to your computer.

Mounting

There are multiple options to mount the Sim Handbrake to your simulator. The base itself can be mounted in both a horizontal or vertical position. Combined with the option to mount the lever horizontal or vertical you will have plenty of options to find a suitable spot for the handbrake in your simulator.

2 ways mounting of the handbrake. The first option is to use the 4 mounting holes on the base itself – 2 on each side, which allows mounting the handbrake to a flat surface. Make sure you have matching mounting holes in the flat surface to which you connect the handbrake base.

The second option is to use the included optional adapter plate. This allows to easily mount the Sim Handbrake to aluminum profiles.
An added advantage of this adapter plate is that it allows you to easily adjust the yaw of the handbrake. This allows you offset the yaw of the handbrake base up to 22,5 degrees.

Using the yaw adjustment, you can rotate the base so you can optimize the direction into which you pull the lever with . This can vastly improve the ergonomics and integration of the handbrake in the simulator.

Compatibility

•  Computer/Windows platform

Package contents

• Handbrake
• USB cable
• Adapter plate
• 3 Elastomers
• Hex key
• Mounting materials
• User guide

Dimensions & Weight

• 240 x 150 x 100 mm
• 1600 g

General information

• Manufactured by Heusinkveld
• Pack in recycled cardboard box

Note

• Aluminum profiles are not included in the packaging
• Un-compatible using on consoles: Xbox or Playstation