Ascher-Racing F64 V3

New Features

Compared to its previous model, the F64 V3 features new encoder, joystick and rotary knobs, as well as new thumb encoders and new motorsport clutches.

• New knobs improve the ergonomics and the feedback of the buttons
• New thumb encoders allow to change setting while driving without taking the hand of the wheel
• New motorsport clutch
  • waterproof, shock resistant, wide temperature range 
  • smooth operation due to pre-tensioned ball bearing design 
  • contactless, on-axis hall sensor for linear & unlimited operation 
  • designed for harsh real racing environment 
  • precise and repeatable driver input 

Additionally, the average battery (rechargeable) runtime of the wireless version is 800h.

64 Inputs

• 14 x push buttons with positive tactile feeling
• 2 x protective button guards
• 2 x multifunctional 7-way joysticks (4 directions / rotate clock- anticlockwise/ push button)
• 2 x encoders inc. push button functionality, aluminium knob
• 2 x 12-position rotary switches, aluminium knob
• 2 x thumb encoders
• 2 x paddle shifters
• 2 x motorsport clutch paddles with electronic bite-point calibration

Magnetic Paddle Shifters

• cnc machined and anodized out of automotive aluminium
• strong snap-action force
• alternative magnets to reduce force included
• reliable automotive switch

Contactless Clutch Paddles

• contactless, on-axis hall sensor for linear & unlimited operation 
• precise and repeatable driver input 
• waterproof, shock resistant, wide temperature range 
• smooth operation due to pre-tensioned ball bearing design 
• designed for harsh real racing environment 
• precision cnc machined aluminium design 
• market leading compact design

electronic bite-point calibration

• precise adjustments in 1.0 % and 0.1 % increments
• change bite-point via configuration tool or directly on the wheel rim:
  1. push both joystick buttons for 1s to acces bite-point mode
  2. LED lights up to indicate calibration mode
  3. rotate left joystick for 1.0 % increments / right joystick for 0.1 % increments (LED flashes to indicate changes)
  4. exit calibration mode by pushing both joysticks again for 1s
• recommended procedure for finding best setting:
  1. enter calibration mode and set bite-point to high value, e.g. 80 %
  2. pull slave clutch only
  3. apply throttle
  4. reduce bite-point in 1.0 % increments (left joystick) until vehicle starts moving
  5. make test starts to fine tune desired bite-point setting
  6. exit bite-point calibration mode
• recommended procedure for quick race starts
  1. pull both master and slave clutches
  2. apply throttle
  3. race start -> let master clutch snap
  4. it will take less than 20 ms to reach desired bite-point
  5. slowly release slave clutch

Encoder & 12-Position switch Modi (only F64-SC feature):

• 2 modes of the top two encoders, adjustable by switches on the back: (push btn / shift)

1. 1. Mode: push btn. = normal encoder incl. push button
   2. Mode: shift = double encoder (normal turn / push and turn)
      e.g. normal turning = encoder 1 = TC
      e.g. push & turn = Encoder 2 = ABS

• 2 modes of 12-position rotary switches, (12-pos. / shift)

1. 1. Mode: 12-pos. = regular mode, each position gives a signal
   2. Mode: shift = shift function of the thumb encoder
      e.g. 12-position rotary on position 1 = thumb encoder output 1 (e.g. TC)
      e.g. 12-position rotary on position 2 = thumb encoder output 2 (e.g. ABS)
      e.g. 12-position rotary on position 3 = thumb encoder output 3 (e.g. volume)
      e.g. 12-position rotary on position 2 = thumb encoder output 2 (e.g. ABS)
      e.g. 12-position rotary on position 3 = thumb encoder output 3 (e.g. volume)

High Quality Finish

• Maximum grip level from closed, ergonomic rubber grips
• machined out of automitive aluminium
• black anodized and laser engraved
• brushed frontplate surface finish
• glass bed blasted paddle surface finish

Button Labels

• 50 pcs button labels each black and white
• 72 pcs encoder labels (blue, green, red, black, yellow, white)
• labels for various common steering wheel inputs

General Information

• 285 mm wheel diameter
• 6 x 70 mm bolt pattern
• robust, shielded coiled cable with industrial Binder M16 connector
• coiled cable connector length approx. 64mm
• spacer may be required to create sufficient clearance to the wheel base
• M5 x 12 mm stainless screws to mount QR included
• Quick Release not included
• to mount M5 threaded QRs, use captive screws
• mass: 1140 g

Compatible Wheelbases

SC (wireless):

• Simucube 2 

USB:

• Simucube 2 
• Simucube 1 (OSW, Mige) 
• Accuforce (captive screws & 3rd party extension required)
• Leo Bodnar (Wheelbase comes without QR)
• OSW (Argon) (Wheelbase comes without QR)
• Simagic (captive screws required)
• VRS Direct Force (captive screws required)
• Fanatec Podium Hub (captive screws required)