The RKADE Deluxe version is similar to the standard RKADE driving control interface, with the addition of numeric keypad support. It also provides dedicated buttons for the Escape key as well as for PC shutdown .
Includes 12 or 24v power supply for powering steering motor. Please specify the original power supply size (12v or 24v) option above. Alternatively, to determine the proper operating voltage, see the listed voltage on the steering wheel label. This is the maximum voltage. Motors that run at 24v are usually labeled 37v or above. 12v motors are labeled with a max between 12 and 20.
This device connects to standard arcade 12/24vDC-compatible Happ/Midway-style steering motors for steering control and force-feedback, as well as analog or microswitch pedals. Provides 12 total connections for buttons/switches/shifters connected via microswitches and 6 total analog axes. This deluxe version also provides keyboard emulation for the Happ original arcade number pads, as well as buttons dedicated to sending the Escape key and the Windows Shutdown key.
Supports Windows 10/11 standard force-feedback API's. Works with older and newer PC games that use standard force-feedback API's.
Also supports emulators via the FFBAracdePlugin (Teknoparrot, mame, demul, M2, SuperModel3, Flycast) https://github.com/Boomslangnz/FFBArcadePlugin/releases
This shows up in Windows as a standard joystick (no driver install needed), with analog axes and on/off buttons (plus 11 virtual buttons if a hotkey/shift button is assigned).
Supports demux of Happ 4 switch/6 speed shifter.
Provides option for Constant Spring (hardware level).
Button/Switch/Analog/Steering wires use common arcade terminal types.
Configuration utility available at: https://github.com/rknabe/RKadeWheelConfig.
See Installation PDF for more details.
Given the DIY nature of this product, no warranty is provided.
Caution: the wheel motors are powerful, we are not responsible for injuries.
