Node Blue Fanatec Module

This Node Blue module can convert any Fanatec CSW Steering Wheel to a standalone USB or Radio version, so you can use it with any other wheel base. I recommend to use ElectroSeed TBB_02 board for USB or Radio version, as it's plug and play (you'll only need to connect the jst cable to the rim).

Supported Hardware

This firmware has been developed and tested on a Teensy 3.2 and Teensy LC but should work with any other compatible hardware.
The only requirement so far, is at least 1 SPI connectivity available.

The Teensy-LC is a good choice for this project as it has a small size & price.

Shopping List

USB version

TBB_02 board 38.10€ inc. VAT (Including Teensy LC)

Radio upgrade

• TBB_02 board from 43.70€ inc. VAT (Including Teensy LC)
• LeoDongle 20.10€ inc. VAT

Powering Radio Module with an Induction Kit

• Induction kit 32.30€ inc. VAT

Powering Radio Module with a battery

• LiPo Charger Booster 4.80€ inc. VAT
• LiPo Battery (2000mA) 9.60€ inc. VAT

Pinout & schematics

Fanatec Plug

1. MISO
2. MOSI
3. GND
4. 5v
5. GND
6. SCK
7. 3v3
8. CS
9. USB charge 5v
11. DataPort1
12. USB charge GND
13. DataPort2

These pin are only used on the Universal Hub and don't need to be connected for this conversion

Matching pin for Formula BMW Porsche

Matching pin for Universal Hub McLaren GT3

Compatible Wheels

All CSW are working with this conversion. That includes

• BMW M3 GT2
• Formula BlackCarbon
• Porsche 918 RSR
• McLaren GT3
• Universal Hub (both version) (not tested)

Special note for the Universal Hub and Extra buttons

The Universal HUB brings you no more than 38 buttons (46 with the extra). The Windows Control Panel will only show you 32, but don't worry, every modern DirectX games can go up to 128.

If you need to test all of them, I suggest you to use JoystickTest as it can see them all, or Node Blue

SoftwareDriver Required

This is detected has a HID device on Windows, so no specific drivers are required.
It's is fully compatible with Fanaleds, which is required to get all feedback indicator working (LEDs, display and motors, if any).
Alternatively, you can use SLIMax Manager Pro, which is free if used with any Fanatec wheel.

Supported wheel features

Well... Everything.

Contribution

There is a lot of room for improvement, so if you want to contribute, you're welcome to fork this project, and send me a pull request.

Donation to Darknao

If you like this project and want to support it, or just want to pay Darknao a beer or two ;)