Sim racers are always trying to tweak the last bits of realism out of our favorite hobby, using realistic wheels & pedals, force feedback and even motion platforms.
One element of racing hasn’t been simulated so far but that is changing now – Wind.
FergoTech has been working on that, creating a speed-sensitive fan using an Arduino board. The fan accelerates and slows down with the car, making this a pretty interesting approach.
The effect is only realistic in open-top cars of course and a little fan won’t be able to provide too much immersion either. When paired up with an industry-grade wind machine, it could add a new dimension to virtual racing though…
