Controller:Fanatec ClubSport
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| XInput support | |
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| Connection method | |
| USB-B | |
| Predecessor | |
| Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite | |
| Successor | |
| Fanatec CSL Elite Fanatec Podium Fanatec ClubSport DD |
The Fanatec ClubSport, also known as CSW, is a racing wheel base released by Fanatec in June 2012.
Using the Forza Motorsport CSR Elite as the base, the ClubSport retains the dual-belt-driven force feedback powered by two Mabuchi 550 motors for a total of 5Nm in peak torque. New to the ClubSport is the new QR1 steering quick release, which become a standard quick release system for many future Fanatec wheel bases to come. It also have four RJ12 ports for pedal set and accessories.
A model update released in September 2014, the ClubSport Wheel Base V2, had moved from the dual-motor-belt-driven force feedback to the dual-belt-single-motor force feedback powered by a single brushless motors (for a total of 8Nm of peak torque). It also has hall-effect sensors instead of optical encoder for better steering position tracking. Another model update released in 2017, the ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5, replaced the older motor with a more reliable motor, and has the USB polling rate of 1000Hz instead of 500Hz on older models. Originally, the ClubSport Wheel Bases has compatibility with the PlayStation 3 console, but this was dropped with the V2.5 model.
On PC, all versions of the ClubSport wheel base are compatible with games that incorporate Fanatec's SDK, but requires the wheel base to be in PC mode and have Fanatec's own driver installed to work. The wheel base's settings can be further adjusted using just the wheel base itself, the driver's Fanatec Control Panel software or, in case of ClubSport V2.5, the Fanalab software. As the ClubSport is only available on its own, it needs other Fanatec products (specifically, a steering wheel compatible with QR1 quick release) to be able to use. It doesn't support wheels with QR2 quick release. Button layouts varies between equipped steering wheels/hubs.
General information
Inputs (with CSL Elite WRC Wheel and CSL Pedals)
- 1 × 2-axis steering wheel axle with 900 degree lock-to-lock
- 1 × power button on the base: ᴘᴏᴡᴇʀ
- 2 × steering-mounted paddles on the wheel: LB, RB
- 1 × clickable digital directional joystick on the wheel: ↑, ↓, ←, →
- 8 × digital face buttons on the wheel: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐗, 𝗬, LSB, RSB, LT, RT
- 3 × digital functional buttons on the wheel: Ⲷ ᴍᴇɴᴜ, ⧉ ᴠɪᴇᴡ, xʙᴏx
- 2 × digital face buttons on the wheel: ᴡʀᴇɴᴄʜ, ʜᴀᴢᴀʀᴅ
- 2 × analog foot pedals on the CSL Pedals: ʙʀᴀᴋᴇ, ᴀᴄᴄᴇʟ
Controller variations
- The original ClubSport wheel base, also refers to as V1, is a first model ever released.
- The ClubSport Wheel Base V2 has serveral improvements, including moving to a single brushless motor belt-driven force feedback as well as the use of hall-effect sensors on the motor and the steering axle for better steering position tracking.
- The ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5 improved the USB polling rate of 1000Hz and replaced the older brushless motor with a new, reliable one.
Use with PC platforms
- Requires the wheel base to be in PC mode.
- MacOS and Linux are not supported.
Windows
- Windows 10 and Windows 11 do detect the wheel, but requires Fanatec driver to be installed to work.
Fanatec Control Panel
- Default software that come installed with the Fanatec driver.
- The steering sensitivity, various force feedback settings, steering locks, pedal sensitivity, shifter/handbrake settings can be adjusted.
- Wheel base's built-in profiles can be customized.
- LEDs on selected Fanatec steering wheels cannot be customized.
- There is no game profile function.
Fanalab
- Note that the compatibility between the driver and the Fanalab software varies from versions to versions, but it is recommended to update both to the latest version.[1]
- The steering sensitivity, various force feedback settings, steering locks, pedal sensitivity, shifter/handbrake settings can be adjusted.
- LEDs on certain Fanatec steering wheels can be customized.
- Wheel base's built-in profiles can be customized
- Support multiple game profiles on per-game basic and support automatic profile switch upon detection of the game.
- Only the ClubSport V2.5 is compatible with the software.
Hardware
Expansions
ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2 V1
- Officially licensed BMW wheel that is a replica of the one used in BMW M3 GT2 race car.
- Rev indicator light.
- Compatible with ClubSport V1 wheel base.
Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC
- Officially licensed World Rally Championship steering wheel made for Fanatec wheel bases.
- Rev indicator light.
- Doesn't support ClubSport V1 wheel base.
- Plastic QR1 Lite quick release adapter need to be replaced with QR1 when used in the wheel base with 8Nm or more.
Fanatec CSL Pedals
- Pedal set with 2 hall-effect sensor-based pedals.
- Can be expanded with either CSL Pedal Clutch Kit or CSL Pedal Load Cell Kit.
- Can be directly connected to either the wheel base via RJ12 or to the PC via the Fanatec ClubSport USB Adapter on its own.
Fanatec CSL Pedal Load Cell kit
- Pedal expansion kit with load cell sensor that support up to 60kg.
- Is included as part of the CSL Pedals LC set.
- Has its own control box that allows the expanded CSL Pedals to be directly connected to either the wheel base via RJ12 or to the PC via USB.
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedal V2
- Pedal set with 2 hall-effect sensor-based pedals and a load cell-based pedal. The load cell pedal can support up to 90 kg.
- Elastomer springs and pre-load medal spring can be changed with the included kit for adjustment.
- Has removable rubber pedal plate covers.
- Can be directly connected to either the wheel base via RJ12 or to the PC via USB.
- Has a dedicated RJ12 port for connecting the ClubSport Handbrake V1.5 to.
Fanatec CSL Table Clamp V2
- Aluminum-made table clamp that is compatible with ClubSport, CSL Elite, Podium, CSL DD and Gran Tursimo DD Pro.
Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5
- Shifter with H-pattern (7 gears and a reverse) mode and sequential mode.
- Can be directly connected to either the wheel base via RJ12 or to the PC via the Fanatec ClubSport USB Adapter.
- Must use the ClubSport Shifter Table Clamp to be clamped onto the desk.
Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V1.5
- Analog Handbrake
- Can be directly connected to certain Fanatec pedals via RJ12 or to PC via the Fanatec ClubSport USB Adapter.
- Must use the ClubSport Shifter Table Clamp to be clamped onto the desk.
- Doesn't support ClubSport V1 wheel base.
- Connect to the ClubSport wheel base with the included adapter occupies two RJ12 ports on the wheel base, so it cannot be used together with an external shifter at the same time.
Fanatec QR1 Quick Release Adapter
- Quick release adapter with aluminum construction.
- Use to replace the default plastic QR1 Lite quick release adapter on some Fanatac steering wheels.
Adapter
Fanatec ClubSport USB Adapter
- RJ12 to USB adapter made for Fanatec products.
- Allows the CSL Pedals, ClubSport Shifter and ClubSport Handbrake to be connected to PC without the use of Fanatec wheel bases.
Support in games
- Selected games has native support for the rev indicator LED and OLED screen on certain Fanatec wheels. It is possible for non-supported games to provide support for either functions or both by using 3rd-party wrappers such as Fanaleds.
Other information
Technical information
- V1: device name: FANATEC ClubSport Wheel Base, HWID: 0EB7:038E
- V2: device name: FANATEC ClubSport Wheel Base V2, HWID: 0EB7:0001
- V2.5: device name: FANATEC ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5, HWID: 0EB7:0004
Firmware update
- The Firmware Manager, which is accessible within the Fanatec Control Panel, can be used to update the wheel base and other attached Fanatec products.[2]