Conspit ARES 12
12 Nm direct drive base with 23-bit optical encoder and CDP quick release
Description
The Conspit ARES 12 is a 12 Nm direct drive wheel base with a skew-pole motor and a 23-bit optical encoder, sharing the platform of the ARES 20 Platinum in a lighter 5.6 kg body.
Hardware. 134 × 150 × 260 mm, CDP quick release with pogo-pin wheel data, M6 × 4 bottom and M8 × 4 side mounts, USB 3.0 and optional CES E-Stop. Sold with the CSD Nano display. A CDR version is also available.
Features & highlights
Driving style
12 Nm covers GT, formula and rally driving in iRacing, ACC, F1 25, EA SPORTS WRC and Assetto Corsa for most drivers, with enough headroom for detailed feedback without overpowering a lighter rig.
Best for PC racers who want Conspit's encoder and ecosystem at a mid-range price; less suited for console users.
Build quality
A 5.6 kg direct drive base with skew-pole motor, 23-bit optical encoder, CDP quick release and M6/M8 mounting points.
Software
Configured in CONSPIT Link 2.0 on Windows PC; the CSD Nano shows CONSPIT Link telemetry or SimHub dashboards. No console support.
Specifications
Pros
- Strong torque for most drivers
- High-resolution optical encoder
- Pogo-pin wheel data through the QR
- Lighter than the 20 Nm model
- Display included
Cons
- PC only
- No desk clamp included
- Smaller ecosystem than MOZA or Fanatec
- Shipping and tax extra
What's in the box
- ARES 12 wheel base
- CSD Nano dashboard
- Power supply
- USB 3.0 cable