Wind Simulator
Overview
Section titled “Overview”The Wind Simulator component configures fan hardware that blows air on the driver or pilot to simulate wind. Wind intensity is controlled by the Wind Simulator Cue in the Profile Editor, which scales fan output based on vehicle speed, yaw rate, and other telemetry.
The Sim Config component defines how many fans you have and their output range. The cue defines how telemetry data maps to fan intensity.
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”- In the Sim Config tab, click the “+” tab to add a new component.
- Select Wind Simulator from the dropdown.
- Choose a preset: Single (one fan) or Dual (two fans for left/right directional wind).
Presets
Section titled “Presets”Single
Section titled “Single”Configures a single fan output on the Wind axis. The fan receives a single intensity value (0–100%) regardless of direction.
- Best for simple setups with one fan mounted in front of the driver.
- Yaw-based directional effects (from the Wind Simulator Cue) have no visible effect with a single fan — the single output receives the averaged value.
Configures two fan outputs: Wind (left) and Wind 2 (right). Each fan can receive a different intensity value, enabling directional wind simulation.
- Best for setups with one fan on each side of the driver’s head or cockpit.
- When the Wind Simulator Cue’s yaw effect is enabled, turning left increases the right fan and decreases the left fan (and vice versa), simulating airflow shifting direction during cornering.
Configuration Parameters
Section titled “Configuration Parameters”- Travel (%) — The output range for each fan, from 0% (off) to 100% (maximum). This sets the upper bound for the fan output. The Wind Simulator Cue scales its output within this range.
| Preset | Axes | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Single | Wind | 0–100% |
| Dual | Wind, Wind 2 | 0–100% each |
Output
Section titled “Output”The Wind Simulator component produces axis values in the 0–100% range. These values are sent to your output device (e.g., a PWM controller connected via serial output) which controls the actual fan speed. Refer to your output device’s documentation for wiring and configuration.
Tuning Tips
Section titled “Tuning Tips”- Dual fans are recommended for the best experience — directional wind adds noticeable immersion during cornering.
- The Travel Limits Cue clamps wind output between the min and max configured here. If you want to set a minimum fan speed (so the fans are never completely off), adjust the minimum wind travel limit in this component.
- Fan speed control is handled by your output hardware (e.g., a PWM fan controller). DRSM sends percentage values; the controller translates them to actual fan speeds.
- See the Wind Simulator Cue for details on tuning speed intensity, yaw effects, and canopy support.