SimHub Telemetry & Sensor Tuning Tutorial (2025 Guide)

If you’re using load cell pedals, a USB handbrake, or a telemetry dashboard — but not running SimHub — you’re leaving performance on the table. SimHub is a free, powerful telemetry suite that connects your hardware inputs to real-time data and lets you fine-tune force curves, vibration motors, LED dashboards, and sensor behaviors

In this guide, we’ll show you how to:

• Calibrate and tune load cell pedals
• Set custom brake force curves
• Map analog handbrakes
• Build a custom dashboard with live telemetry data

This tutorial is perfect for anyone using gear like Heusinkveld, SimTrecs, Meca, or Fanatec with USB load cell sensors and analog peripherals.

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Step 1: Install SimHub and Connect Your Devices

1. Download SimHub from the official site: https://www.simhubdash.com
2. Install and run the application
3. Connect your devices:
   • Load cell pedals (USB or via controller board)
   • E-brake or analog handbrake
   • Steering wheel + shifter
   • Optional: Arduino-based dash, LEDs, or bass shaker

SimHub will auto-detect supported devices and create profiles per game (iRacing, Assetto Corsa, ACC, etc).

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Step 2: Tuning Load Cell Pedals in SimHub

Once your pedals are detected:

• Go to “Input Testing” to check signal strength and stability
• Open “Pedal Calibration”
  • Set min/max thresholds
  • Apply dead zones if needed
  • Use filters to smooth noisy input

Create Custom Brake Curves

Go to “Custom Curve Mapping”:

• Define how pressure maps to in-game brake %
• Make the curve progressive for trail braking
• Save different profiles for F1 vs rally vs GT cars

✅ Tip: Combine this with your brake pad kit (e.g., SimTrecs or Heusinkveld elastomers) to dial in the exact resistance-to-output ratio.

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Step 3: Analog Handbrake Tuning

• Go to Controls > Axis Configuration
• Find your e-brake input (usually USB device #2 or #3)
• Map the axis to “handbrake” in your target sim (via game-specific profile)
• Apply a linear or exponential curve for realistic modulation

Optional: Enable vibration or tactile feedback when handbrake reaches max travel — ideal for rally stages.

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Step 4: Dashboards, LEDs & Vibration Feedback

SimHub shines when you start building visual and haptic feedback layers:

Dash Studio:

• Choose from pre-built F1, GT, and rally dashboards
• Customize gears, RPMs, delta timing, brake pressure indicators
• Export to smartphone, tablet, or Arduino screen

LED Control:

• Connect WS2812B LED strips for RPM lights
• Flash brake lights at full pedal pressure

ShakeIt Bass Shaker:

• Use telemetry to trigger vibrations on ABS lock-up, gear shifts, etc.

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Step 5: Export & Share Profiles

Once your tuning is locked:

• Save your SimHub profiles per game or car type
• Export your brake and sensor curves for backup
• Share with racing team or sim community

You can also create different profiles for:

• Formula cars (stiff brake curves)
• Rally cars (mid-compression handbrake + soft pedals)
• GT endurance (more forgiving trail braking curves)

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FAQs

Q: Is SimHub free?
A: Yes. The core version is free. Some features like high-resolution dashboards are unlocked with a small donation.

Q: Will SimHub work with my Fanatec gear?
A: Yes — if you use USB mode or a supported SDK integration. Check device compatibility.

Q: Can I use SimHub with console games?
A: No — SimHub is PC-only.

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Conclusion

Tuning your load cell pedals, handbrake input, and dashboard telemetry with SimHub unlocks pro-level feedback and control. It bridges the gap between sim and reality by letting you map how every sensor behaves.

Want to upgrade your hardware before tuning? Explore our load cells and sim sensors or contact us for help with your custom setup.

Related Blogs:

• Sim Racing Brake Pedal Sensor Tech
• Sim Racing E-Brake Guide
• Sim Racing vs F1 Sensor Tech