Link Control Box
Simucube Control box allows the user to control various functions of Simucube 3 wheelbase and other Simucube devices remotely. This chapter addresses Control box functions and configuration. For information about Control Box mounting, see Mounting
Before making configuration changes, make sure your Control Box is connected to your Simucube 3 wheelbase. Control Box is also required to be connected for Simucube 3 to be switched on. For detailed cabling instructions, see Cabling
Button functions¶
1: Torque off¶
Used as an emergency stop when all connected devices need to be quickly powered off. Press to activate, rotate clockwise to release.
2: Torque adjustment / Quick zero¶
The rotary encoder (number 2) can be used to adjust feedback strenght and other parameters of Simucube 3 wheelbases while driving.
- Pressing / rotating the encoder knob opens an in-game adjustment window.
- Rotate the knob to adjust the selected parameter (feedback strenght as default).
- Press down (hold) and rotate the knob to change the selected parameter.
- The window will automatically close after 5 seconds of inactivity.
- Note: If you can not see the in-game window, try adjusting your video settings from "fullscreen" to "windowed borderless" or vice versa.
You can modify the list of adjustable parameters displayed in the in-game window by using Tuner.
3: Power Switch¶
Used to turn your Simucube 3 wheelbase on or off.
4: Sleep / Activate¶
This button can be used to wake up all your Simucube devices from idle state, including pedals.
Indicator light¶
On the Sleep / Activate button (number 4), an indicator LED can be found. The colours of the LED indicate following device states:
| LED Colour | State |
|---|---|
| Continous green | Normal operating mode |
| Continous purple | Disabled |
| Cyan blinking | Safe mode active |
| Red blinking | Device fault |
| Red / Orange blinking | Torque off pressed |