CXC Kart Simulator – First Video

November 24, 2013

1 min read

The simulator experts at CXC Simulations have taken up a new challenge: Building a kart simulator.

Below is the first proof of concept that already works very well and comes with a lot of advanced features:

Full-Motion (Pitch, Roll, Heave)
Tactile Vibration Feedback
Extremely High Force Feedback Steering System
Oculus Rift Visuals (full FOV, 3D, head tracking)
Hydraulic Braking System (utilizing the original master cylinder)
All Original Controls Function (Shifter, clutch, starter button, etc.)

The guys are now working refining the concept and making it look more presentable. Until then, you can check out a video of the unit in action below!

Gulyás Tamás

Oriculus rift is useless and ridiculous :DDD
- Arie Beuker, de
  
  I wonder, what made you come to that conclusion?
  - Gulyás Tamás
    
    Just look at the video :DDD like an aquanaut lol
    
    Is this the future ??? I don’t think so …
  - Arie Beuker, de
    
    Well i for one do think this has potential.
    Only real thing next is gloves with tactile feedback.
    
    I do not see the use in let’s say, Falcon BMS ,because i cannot press buttons through these goggles as i will not be able to see my keyboard.
  - Attila Kiss
    
    No problem, voice control 🙂
  - Anonymous
    
    Is this the future? Absolutely. I have yet to see a single review where the reviewer wasn’t left saying basically “Tighten up the resolution and include positional tracking and you’ll sell a million of em”.
    
    I’ve demoed the low resolution dev kit and I can tell you that the immersion is beyond ANYTHING you’ll get with triple screens, wrap-around projector screens, multiple projectors, etc.
    
    It’s beyond anything we’ve seen. You really feel like you’re in the car.
  - Juhan Voolaid
    
    The immersion with Oculus Rift vs regular screen is astronomical. One problem I am getting with Oculus Rift at current stage, is the motion sickness 🙁
  - MatzeLoCal
    
    My biggest problem with OR (in iRacing) is “drifting” of the view. But the reason for that could also be, that currently I only have an office chair in front of my wheel.. will be replaced very soon 🙂
  - StarFoxySxv550
    
    If you are concerned about how you look while sim racing, it probably isn’t the hobby for you anyway.
    
    Sitting in your room or basement clinging on to a fake steering wheel by no means looks “Cool”, sitting on a motion rig exacerbates this by a factor of ten to the outside world.
    
    You’ve already passed the welcome sign for nerd town. There’s no turning back now. 😛
  - GamerMuscle
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPHYoHZ_Ghc
    
    The Oculus rift is an awesome device even if it some how does not become the default way to game it will still have a huge following.
    
    the oculus rift makes new game mechanics viable and has the potential to really stir up virtual interactive entertainment.
Anonymous

How much does it cost to buy a kart?
- Anonymous
  
  You could probably drive a whole season with a real kart for the price of the simulator.
  - Anonymous
    
    Depends if you want to win or be a backmarker 🙂
    
    I’ve heard people ‘scraping by’ on $30k/year early in the ladder. Unless, of course, you’re talking quick rental karts, when you can almost certainly race there cheaper (though just once a week, presumably).
Matt Orr

Probably a bit easier and cheaper than tossing a champ car in your living room. Though significantly less awesome. I’m torn. lol