I like the brevity of the review. I watch a number of channels so I can piece a lot of view points together. Your casual talk behind the wheel is informative enough for me. Thx.
I like the buttons on the wheel base. It’s not necessary, but a nice add-on. I had these on a Thrustmaster T150 when I first started sim racing. I would use the latching switch for ignition and one of the buttons as a start button.
I like that we are seeing more budget-friendly DD options. The problem is that it's still only Fanatec who are interested in getting their DD wheelbases and rims supported on console. I require PC and Playstation compatibility and so that means it's still only Fanatec with anything to offer.
Fanatec will kill itself if they don't sort out thier "out of stock" and "support once every month". I bought DD 0.5 and had so many issues it was like I got preproduction unit. Daily wheel disconnects, random FFB jolts,... Once I got to customer support, which took 1 month, I had to send the unit back. They did nothing, because I had the same problems after. Luckily I got second hand SCSport. I hope Moza or/and SiMagic will invest into marketing and get their wheels licenced for consoles.
Yes i feel like fanatec got too greedy. RMAs are nightmare and you need to buy all differrent adapters and stuff for a lot of money. Only positive thing i see on fanatec nowdays is that its console compatible. Just comparing moza R9 and cammus and will buy one of those.
About the length of the review: For me it is the perfect length to get a good understanding of the product. I only watch reviews that are 30min+, if I have a serious intent of buying the reviewed gear. These shorter reviews are an enjoyable format to keep up with the tech development in simracing, without having to spend 1h per video.
i do agree, but there is 1 review of the simagic alpha mini from the channel RACE BEYOND MATTER, and thats the best product review i have ever seen. i got that mini after watching that review
Cammus has updated the wheel since this review and added worldwide distributors so you can save on shipping. Shipping inside usa from Colorado cost me $78.00. Cammus just released a F1 wheel if that interest you.
@@SIMRIG412 No it’s true there is an F1 wheel. I got a quote from Genie at Cammus to swap out just the rim to my button box/quick release. They call it the GTS wheel.
Uff my Fanatec QR1 is already driving me crazy with the play it has, so no Cammus for me :D Would love to see a Simagic review from you Dan! Btw, i like the short format!
I like this style of review, straight to the point and no need to come back for multiple videos like others do. If you pulled it apart I would expect a longer style video but is there really a need ro pull it apart? Maybe?
the negatives do kind of add up when it starts coming to the cheaper stuff but crucially its not such important stuff, the double shifts can happen when the magnets are not strong enough but a lot of that comes down to driver habits aswell, sometimes you can squeeze it and hold the shift too long it actuates the shift twice before snapping back, with stronger magnets the force required is such that its either pulled or its back in the original position, i was unhappy with cube controls wheels because of the magnet force, lots of double shifts for me but i did notice 50 percent of the issue was me. the play in the quick release is a big no no for me, the problem is once you know its there it becomes an irritation, sometimes you feel small clicks and stuff through the QR and are not sure if it was feedback or not, i HATED fanatec for this reason, its far worse with fanatec though as their current QR is really noisy aswell under heavy feedback just making it feel and sound worse, it certainly would be a reason i wouldn't buy the cammus though, poor button quality will always be poor quality but you will probably expect this at the price, if you have not dabbled in expensive wheels and such yet then its easy to get over... for sure the little things do add up though and it does look overall not on quite the same level as moza and simagic, not quite on the level of fanatec except that QR which i think fanatec should be hurrying to replace but they are sleeping on the QR2 for some reason. its pretty good for the price, i think its quite clear the days of mid range belt wheels is over and only reserved for the super cheap now so that is great, still plenty of reasons to spend more money though, its clear quality is compromised when it gets too cheap in the DD chain.
Is it perhaps that since the devices are being shipped from China, that they include customs in the shipping? That would explain why the shipping is so expensive? Have you had to pay customs when you received the product?
Just wanted to let you know that you say 50nm at the end of the review instead of 15 I k ow this a small mistake but it might confuse some people who are looking at buying this wheel.
I feel like you compare this wheel too much to simcubes and other high end bases. After all cammus is 499$ base and cheapest simcube is 1200e. It would be better to compare it to fanatec csl dd or moza R9 which are in same price range.
I agree. It's so nice for drifting (and Rally driving) because you don't want paddle shifters wacking your hand at full speed so you just put a vanilla round wheel on with no button box and use the base buttons for return to pit, change camera, look behind, etc.
This base is great for domestic chinese buyers or countries thats close to china as the shipping fee is minimal. The steering kidda sucks yeah, thats why I got a simagic gt4 rim to pair with the base lmao.
First off I like we are seeing more pocket friendly dd wheel bases. However I could only watch so far in to the video. Bass is way too high on your mic. Only low freq you should be boosting is around the 100hz area bellow that should be almost cut off.
I like the brevity of the review. I watch a number of channels so I can piece a lot of view points together. Your casual talk behind the wheel is informative enough for me. Thx.
I like the buttons on the wheel base. It’s not necessary, but a nice add-on. I had these on a Thrustmaster T150 when I first started sim racing. I would use the latching switch for ignition and one of the buttons as a start button.
I like that we are seeing more budget-friendly DD options. The problem is that it's still only Fanatec who are interested in getting their DD wheelbases and rims supported on console. I require PC and Playstation compatibility and so that means it's still only Fanatec with anything to offer.
Fanatec will kill itself if they don't sort out thier "out of stock" and "support once every month". I bought DD 0.5 and had so many issues it was like I got preproduction unit. Daily wheel disconnects, random FFB jolts,... Once I got to customer support, which took 1 month, I had to send the unit back. They did nothing, because I had the same problems after. Luckily I got second hand SCSport. I hope Moza or/and SiMagic will invest into marketing and get their wheels licenced for consoles.
i agree, but i have heard of a korean guy on fb who made simagic work woth console, he also shows how.
Keep in mind that console compatibility requires licensing that adds cost.
Yes i feel like fanatec got too greedy. RMAs are nightmare and you need to buy all differrent adapters and stuff for a lot of money. Only positive thing i see on fanatec nowdays is that its console compatible. Just comparing moza R9 and cammus and will buy one of those.
Your honesty in your reviews is refreshing.
About the length of the review: For me it is the perfect length to get a good understanding of the product. I only watch reviews that are 30min+, if I have a serious intent of buying the reviewed gear. These shorter reviews are an enjoyable format to keep up with the tech development in simracing, without having to spend 1h per video.
i do agree, but there is 1 review of the simagic alpha mini from the channel RACE BEYOND MATTER, and thats the best product review i have ever seen. i got that mini after watching that review
Cammus has updated the wheel since this review and added worldwide distributors so you can save on shipping. Shipping inside usa from Colorado cost me $78.00. Cammus just released a F1 wheel if that interest you.
@@SIMRIG412 No it’s true there is an F1 wheel. I got a quote from Genie at Cammus to swap out just the rim to my button box/quick release. They call it the GTS wheel.
Uff my Fanatec QR1 is already driving me crazy with the play it has, so no Cammus for me :D
Would love to see a Simagic review from you Dan!
Btw, i like the short format!
I use the buttons on the "base" of my T300 for the VR reset, so kinda handy.
I like this style of review, straight to the point and no need to come back for multiple videos like others do. If you pulled it apart I would expect a longer style video but is there really a need ro pull it apart? Maybe?
Dam, he didn't try AMS2🤣
@@menacegtr more like, he didn't test rF2 😅
the negatives do kind of add up when it starts coming to the cheaper stuff but crucially its not such important stuff, the double shifts can happen when the magnets are not strong enough but a lot of that comes down to driver habits aswell, sometimes you can squeeze it and hold the shift too long it actuates the shift twice before snapping back, with stronger magnets the force required is such that its either pulled or its back in the original position, i was unhappy with cube controls wheels because of the magnet force, lots of double shifts for me but i did notice 50 percent of the issue was me. the play in the quick release is a big no no for me, the problem is once you know its there it becomes an irritation, sometimes you feel small clicks and stuff through the QR and are not sure if it was feedback or not, i HATED fanatec for this reason, its far worse with fanatec though as their current QR is really noisy aswell under heavy feedback just making it feel and sound worse, it certainly would be a reason i wouldn't buy the cammus though, poor button quality will always be poor quality but you will probably expect this at the price, if you have not dabbled in expensive wheels and such yet then its easy to get over... for sure the little things do add up though and it does look overall not on quite the same level as moza and simagic, not quite on the level of fanatec except that QR which i think fanatec should be hurrying to replace but they are sleeping on the QR2 for some reason.
its pretty good for the price, i think its quite clear the days of mid range belt wheels is over and only reserved for the super cheap now so that is great, still plenty of reasons to spend more money though, its clear quality is compromised when it gets too cheap in the DD chain.
Cant u adjust timing at which it senses double shift due to it being too fast
nice review. this wheel is now on my list. where did you purchase the wheel shaft extension? is the wheel universal 70mm
It’s a GSI extension - and yeah, standard 70mm
@@DanSuzuki Thanks! Did you have to extend the wires to reach the button box on the wheel or is it long enough?
@@abuelb I also want to know this
There are distributors in different regions to get cheaper shipping. Douglas Thompson is the US distributor.
Or you could do Sea shipping like me and save a bunch but it takes like 3+ months!
Great video! Please, could you share with us your Cammus settings (power, effects ratio, damper, friction, inertia and idle spring)??
Thx. Michael
Wrote it off when you mentioned the double shifts
Haven’t had any double shifts on mine :/
same, good review though
Never had any double shifts on mine.
Do you set your wheelbase force to 100% for all bases? (VRS/SC/DD1) then adjust down in game?
Yes
Which Camera are you using ? I see a circuit board with camera lens on it.
I use Sony cameras usually - a7s3 and fx3 - the facecam in this one maybe could have been the a6400 though - not exactly sure any more 😅
Is it perhaps that since the devices are being shipped from China, that they include customs in the shipping? That would explain why the shipping is so expensive? Have you had to pay customs when you received the product?
Hey Dan, you may have already mentioned this, but was wondering what head phones your using?
Beyerdynamics DT797 :)
@@DanSuzuki thanks... I understand how annoying it must be when ppl ask you these type of questions all the time
I wonder if irFFB would improve the feel of this base in iRacing
yes
@@DanSuzuki Dan, can you please share your iRffb settings brother? Small part 2 video?
🐢
Just wanted to let you know that you say 50nm at the end of the review instead of 15 I k ow this a small mistake but it might confuse some people who are looking at buying this wheel.
@@ryanliv8332 I think it's just google's autotranslate that mishears 15Nm as 50Nm
what IS a use for momentary switches ?!? I've been trying to figure this out for years.
I mean nearly every button is momentary on a common steering wheel
I feel like you compare this wheel too much to simcubes and other high end bases. After all cammus is 499$ base and cheapest simcube is 1200e. It would be better to compare it to fanatec csl dd or moza R9 which are in same price range.
Good length for the review. Cheers
Thank you very much!
Have you tried the simagic alpha mini?
Nope
@@DanSuzuki hopefully you get a chance soon, would love a video from you on it
Hello, do u need a PC tu use this simulator? Thank u
the buttons on the base made for drifters who use after market steering wheels
I agree. It's so nice for drifting (and Rally driving) because you don't want paddle shifters wacking your hand at full speed so you just put a vanilla round wheel on with no button box and use the base buttons for return to pit, change camera, look behind, etc.
Is there a new version of iRacing that I am missing? I have "strength" and "wheel force" not "total force" with a nm measurement.
Click on the words 😊
@@DanSuzuki haha oh wow I feel smart. Thanks for letting me know!
This base is great for domestic chinese buyers or countries thats close to china as the shipping fee is minimal. The steering kidda sucks yeah, thats why I got a simagic gt4 rim to pair with the base lmao.
最近这两年，中国的各大工厂，开启了内卷模式，以前的直驱要上万元，现在，不到两年前的一半价格。现在，图马斯特，在中国已经无法销售了，根本没有玩家会去买了。
First off I like we are seeing more pocket friendly dd wheel bases. However I could only watch so far in to the video. Bass is way too high on your mic. Only low freq you should be boosting is around the 100hz area bellow that should be almost cut off.
Thanks for the Feedback, I increased the HP Filter a little bit for the next video :)
@@DanSuzuki low pass filter you need to watch hire a sound engineer
@@DanSuzuki or search up on you tube for broadcast mic settings simple quick fixes ;)
Mit zoll usw. Ist man wieder doch nah an was "bekannterem"
Hab mich für VRS entschieden.
Simraceshop natürlich
Gute Entscheidung. Nutze ich seit einem halben Jahr. Das war die beste Entscheidung :-)
after update & beta firmware release, my Cammus DD is not detected, what should I do? I've contacted Cammus via email, UA-cam, thank you for your help
Try tagging rebeccastone on my discord!