A Look At The New LEOXZ XGT Professional Steering Wheel

Based in 2020, by racing engineer Leo Evans, the LEOXZ firm goals to make high-quality merchandise reasonably priced for racing fanatics world wide. Leoxz merchandise embody a wide range of high-end racing simulator gear, comparable to steering wheels, paddles, and adapters.

Leoxz has now launched its new XGT Professional Steering Wheel. The 295mm diameter Formulation/GT rim is constructed round a CNC machined anodized aluminum chassis, fitted with a 4mm 3K carbon fiber entrance plate.

The wheel incorporates a 0.96-inch IPS display and a rev show with 9 RGB LEDs. Each the display and the Rev LEDs could be configured by way of the well-known SimHub software program. Moreover, the XGT Professional is supplied with 14 backlit RGB push buttons, 2 Multi-directional joysticks with built-in encoders, 4 push-button encoders, and a couple of thumb encoders.

The rear homes the 2 magnetic non-contact Corridor sensor shifter paddles with adjustable chunk level mode and axis mode. Two extra clutch paddles are optionally obtainable. The wheel could be connected to a fast launch by way of 70mm diameter QR mounting holes. Leoxz optionally provides a powered QR for Fanatec, Simagic, or Moza Racing wheelbases. The Fanatec mode is suitable with a PS4/5 on Fanatec bases and helps entry to the Fanatec Tuning Menu for adjusting wheelbase settings.

The wheel connects by means of a GX12 threaded USB interface and a USB double-twisted cable, or by way of an optionally available Low latency 2.4G *wi-fi interface. (*Remember the fact that you’ll have to buy an XGT 2.4G Hyperlink individually as a USB receiver.)

Pricing:

On the time of writing, the usual LEOXZ XGT Professional Steering Wheel is accessible for preorder at €399.95 + delivery and native taxes. For optionally available pricing together with varied quick-release items and or the optionally available clutch pedals, or XGT 2.4G wi-fi hyperlink, examine the official web site. The ordered wheels are scheduled to ship ( from the manufacturing facility in China) someplace between Dec 31, 2023 – Jan 02, 2024.

Options:

1. 295mm polyurethane grip, produced by high-precision molds, has a particular coating on its floor, and its delicate texture satisfies varied driving wants.
2. The again cowl and paddles are processed utilizing CNC expertise and coated with black anodizing to realize optimum look and lasting sturdiness.
3. The entrance panel and paddles are manufactured from 4mm 3K carbon fiber with high-end textured coating.
4. 9+14+4 RGB LEDs that may be personalized by means of SimHub.
5. 0.96 inch IPS display with a decision of 160×80 pixels and a 60fps refresh charge, and its dashboard could be personalized by means of SimHub.
6. 14 RGB buttons with 500g of actuation power, 2 Multi-directional joysticks with built-in encoders and 4 push-button encoders, 2 thumb knob
7. It comes with an ordinary magnetic shifter paddle, and extra clutch paddles can be found as choices.
8. The clutch paddles could be set to chunk level mode or axis mode.
9. All paddles use non-contact Corridor sensors for long-lasting sturdiness.
10. 70mm diameter QR mounting gap.
11. It may be linked to Leoxz Fanatec QR by means of the QR cable interface to unlock Fanatec base torque.
12. Elective powered QR for Fanatec, Simagic, and Moza.
13. Fanatec mode for compatibility with PS4/5 on Fanatec bases. Helps entry to the Fanatec Tuning Menu for adjusting base settings
14. Low latency 2.4G wi-fi performance(must buy XGT 2.4G Hyperlink individually as a USB receiver)
15. Outfitted with an industrial-grade GX12 threaded USB interface and a USB double-twisted cable with nylon tensile resistance, subjected to 100,000 cycles of cable twisting checks

Suitable {Hardware}:

Simucube SC1, SC2
Fanatec DD1, DD2, CSW, CSL DD, DD Professional (Base torque must be unlocked with Leoxz Fanatec QR)
Simagic Alpha Mini, Alpha, Alpha final
Moza R12 (The V1 base doesn’t help the QR energy provide. The V2 base helps QR performance, however Leoxz has solely examined it on R12, so compatibility with different bases can’t be assured. On this case, USB cable can be utilized for energy provide.)
Asetek Direct Drive Wheelbase( Set up of the Invicta Fast Launch Adapter is required for the steering wheel)

Software program:

SimHub and SimBridge
SimHub for getting telemetry information
SimBridge is used to obtain SimHub information and ship it to XGT

Packaging:

Dimensions (LxWxH): 33cm x 19cm x 14cm
Weight: 1.5kg

What’s included:

XGT Professional Steering Wheel (Fast launch not included)
USB-GX12 Cable
Customized Stickers
Nylon Tweezers

Notes:

1. The steering wheel can solely be utilized in sim racing
2. For USB energy enter, the utmost voltage is 5V. For QR energy enter, the utmost voltage is 12V. Exceeding these most voltage limits might lead to harm to the steering wheel.
3. The free model of Simhub solely outputs information at a 10-frame charge, you must buy an extra license to have a 60-frame charge.
4. The SimHub dashboard is just efficient when linked by way of USB. When utilizing a 2.4G wi-fi connection, solely the built-in dashboard for gear and velocity is accessible.
5. When utilizing the wi-fi performance of the steering wheel, it’s advisable to put the wi-fi receiver inside roughly 1 meter or nearer to the steering wheel. In any other case, it might lead to a lower in wi-fi velocity.
6. For bases that will have noticeable EMI points, such because the Fanatec DD1/2, the optimum selection is to attach the steering wheel utilizing an externally powered USB hub, together with a USB isolator. Moreover, it is strongly recommended to make sure that the DD1/2 has an extra grounding cable (https://fanatec.com/us-en/faq/particulars/id/72).