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The idea

The idea

Hello, my name is Mathias Papendorf from Nuo Simulation.

The idea behind Nuo Simulation was born in October 2019. After a break of almost 6 years from simracing, the desire to get the steering wheel and pedals out of the basement again arose. The passion for simracing has been present since Grand Prix 2 and should be rekindled. It still does to this day and more than ever.

Technology advanced massively in all areas during this period. Whether motion rigs or VR glasses. In high-end steering wheels, belt drives were replaced by direct drives. Pedal systems, where springs and potentiometers used to do the work, took the step to weight and Hall sensors. Especially the simulation of brake pressure brought an enormous gain in realism.

The pedals were lying here and I thought about converting the brake of my existing DIY pedals to a so-called LoadCell. I started researching and quickly came up with the idea of developing something completely new. My professional background as a design engineer helped, of course, and I quickly made this decision.

So something completely new was needed. No sooner said than done, and the construction of the pedals began. Special attention was always paid to an independent design and functionality. While diving into the topic, the idea came up to manufacture and distribute this pedal on a manufactory basis. This idea was also quickly implemented.

The first finished prototype was ready for testing at the beginning of 2020 and, apart from a few teething problems, was already working very well. Many improvements were made and more prototypes followed. External test riders quickly provided feedback and enthusiasm that these stood out from the competition in terms of robustness and adjustability. I am proud to present the final result today.

A product from a simracer for simracers.

Enjoy it and have a good ride.

Nuo Simulation
Mathias Papendorf

Development

The development took place in a process lasting almost 10 months, with professional CAD software including various prototypes. All stainless steel parts are laser-cut and then surface-finished to improve the look and feel.

Goals and requirements

  1. goal

As a passionate simracer and designer, I wanted to develop a pedal system that stood out visually and functionally from the competition. Copying Heusinkveld pedals, as unfortunately other manufacturers do, was never an option and would not have been my aspiration as a designer.

The design language is based on a racing car silhouette.

  1. goal

Eine  größtmögliche Einstellmöglichkeit bieten: Von der Justierung des Pedalwegs, bis zur Härteverstellung der einzelnen Pedaleinheiten.

Special attention was paid to the brake unit, which is distinguished from the competition by a multitude of adjustment options and easy handling. More information under Products!

  1. goal

Special attention was paid to the brake unit, which is distinguished from the competition by a multitude of adjustment options and easy handling. More information under Products!

Axle bearings: These have double bearings and are also dust-protected by 2RS seals for quiet operation and a long service life. Competitors often use plain bearings here.

 

The team

Mathias Papendorf
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