As my twin project evolves, part of me just wants to drop G27's into them and be done with it.
I have two Sega dashboards with Ketz 4spd shifters. One already has a Happ FFB setup wired to a servo amp and hacked Logitech MOMO.
It's been a long time since I messed with it. The centering issue wasn't as bad on it as some of the videos I've seen, but it will still have to be ironed out for each game.
I also have an untested Immersion USB PCB. As long as it works, I could just switch to that and not have to deal with the centering issue.
But then I'd have to deal with the combined/separate pedals issue in Demul and find another one for the other cab.
The other thing that is giving me second thoughts is the 4 speed shifters. While iconic, they aren't that useful for PC games.
The dashboard that is already finished has home-made paddle shifters, but the wiring for them just passes from the base of the steering column to under the dash, so the wire will be flexed back and forth a lot during use. I've tried to position it so this will be minimized, but still not sure I want to put the work into building a second one if it is going to be an issue down the road.
With the software solutions that are out there for using an Up/Down shifter, I'm thinking that might actually be the better solution so no wiring is required for the steering wheel. I'm probably sticking with the 4 speeds for my build, but will recommend the Up/Down shifter in the future if the person asking plans to play PC games.
Thoughts about the "best" controls in general?