Static WRC Paddle Switch
09 September 2023 | Hits: 3947 | Downloads: 558 | Sim Gear | Free | Digital
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Small form factor magnetic paddle switch for Sim Racing. Was designed to compliment my push-pull rally shifter and add as static switch on the other side. I used this mainly for triggering my windscreen wipers in rally games.
Such paddles usually are mounted on a Rally steering wheel close to the center on the left side, but I wanted to make static one allowing me to use DIY steering wheels without buttons on them.
Ability to trigger windscreen wipers is quite important in both Dirt Rally 2.0 and WRC Generations when driving cockpit cameras, also great for immersion.
Paddles were modded after Ford Puma WRC Rally Car. One is after the steering wheel paddle, the other is after the push-pull shifter.
The paddle switch also has QR so you can keep it in place and use it with wheels with built in paddle shifters. It is tuned to have the same height as my push pull shifter, but several QR options are provided in the package.
Included in design side plates for flat mounting on steering wheel, two type of paddles and the Cammus Mounting Bracket used in the demo video below:
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Parts Needed:
- Omron micro switch or clone (Important! arm must be bend with pliers, see below): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32273125391.html
- Struts are 20mm, M3 bore, 5mm OD: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32964326790.html
- M3 Alu washers for slick look, not so needed: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32968161596.html
- M3x14 countersunk screws with side mounts, M3x10mm for the flat mount
- Screws for the switches - 2.5 mm if remember correctly
- Neodym magnets - 15x4mm, you can put multiple or taller for stronger feel
- M3 mounting hardware for paddles and base
- M3 brass inserts - M3x4mm and 6mm, OD 4.2mm. QRs use 4mm, mount base and switch non-QR arm use 6mm - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003582355741.html
- M3x8mm screws for attaching paddle to QRs, M3x10 if prefer to mount them on switch arm directly
- M3x16mm screws and nuts for QR clip lock
Print Settings:
Only QRs need support. Side brackets, side plates for flat mount need to be mirrored in slicer.
Printed in PLA, 5 layers top/bottom and 5 walls, 60% infill for extra rigidity and better mechanical feedback.
Shifter V2 assembly video - features info how to bend the Omron switch arm:
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