This is the Thrustmaster T598, and it’s one of the most interesting and unusual sim-racing wheels to come out in quite some time. What makes it so unique is its axial flux motor. Thrustmaster calls it “Direct Axial Drive”, and the company has made big claims that it is set to revolutionize the industry. Thrustmaster…
Thrustmaster’s racing peripheral portfolio continues to expand apace with the launch of a new “Hypercar” wheel rim add-on for its direct drive bases. The launch follows on from that of a brand-new direct drive bundle, the T598, which features a debut in this market for axial motor technology. We’ve been reviewing this unit recently, and…
Thrustmaster has lifted the covers on its teased new direct drive wheel, now revealed as the “T598”, sporting a brand-new type of direct drive motor. The T598 differs from previous direct drive units, including the brand’s own T818, in being built around an axial flux motor rather than a radial flux motor. It’s a seemingly…
It seems that Thrustmaster is soon to expand its direct drive wheel options with something a little bit different, as it’s teased a “direct axial drive” unit today. Thrustmaster currently only makes the PC-only T818 as a direct drive base, and it’s been talking about bringing new products to address that for a little while…