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Conspit ARES 20 Platinum CDR direct drive wheelbase with 23-bit optical encoder and skew-pole motor for precise force feedback.
Conspit ARES 20 Platinum CDR direct drive wheelbase with 23-bit optical encoder, offering high torque and precise feedback.
Conspit ARES 20 Platinum CDR direct drive wheelbase with 23-bit optical encoder and skew-pole motor for high torque and precise feedback.

Conspit ARES 20 Platinum CDR

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A 20 Nm direct drive flagship for drivers who want high torque, instant response and precise force feedback - with performance validated on an industrial dynamic torque sensor, not just claimed.

  • 23-bit optical encoder - higher accuracy, smoother feedback and greater reliability than magnetic encoders
  • Proprietary skew-pole direct drive motor - torque cogging under 2.3%, minimal vibration and noise
  • Torque slew rate up to 9.5 Nm/ms - captures even the finest details
  • Compact 7.9 kg aerospace-aluminium housing, USB direct connection - no hub needed

Note! A steering wheel is not included - pair it with a Conspit wheel via the Conspit Bundle Builder.

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Manual, Downloads and Technical details

Manual
ARES Series Quick Guide
Ares Series function guide
Ares Series CDR manual
Ares rig brackets manual + mounting template


Download
CONSPIT LINK Driver download


Technical details

Product Name: ARES 20 Platinum CDR ver
Product Dimensions: 134 x 150 x 270 mm
Net Weight: 7.9 kg
Holding Torque: 20 Nm
Torque Slew Rate: up to 9.5 Nm/ms
Encoder: 23-bit High-Resolution Optical Encoder
Motor: Skew-Pole Direct-Drive
Quick Release: CONSPIT CDR Quick Release System
Mounting: M6 x 4 (bottom), M8 x 4 (sides)
Platform: PC/Windows
E-Stop: CES E-Stop (optional)
Connection: USB direct
Cable: USB 3.0 cable
Software: CONSPIT LINK 2.0

Compatibility

PC only!


Cockpit compatibility:


Steering wheel compatibility:

a) Conspit wheels via the CDR quick release
(Data flows through the CDR contacts - no cable needed)

b) Conspit wheels via the included Quick-Con adapter
Every Conspit wheel ships with the Quick-Con 50/70 mm adapter - it mounts to the quick release and transmits data via a detachable coiled USB cable.

c) Third-party USB steering wheels
The CDR quick release follows industry-standard specifications for a mechanical fit; data runs via the wheel's own USB cable.


E-Stop:
The CES E-Stop is an optional accessory - the wheelbase runs without it.

What is in the package?
  • Conspit ARES 20 Platinum CDR direct drive wheelbase
  • power adaptor
  • USB 3.0 cable
  • hex wrenches 6, 5, 4
  • bolts, washers, stickers
  • Not included: steering wheel, CES E-Stop (optional accessory)
Conspit ARES Platinum torque validation - high-precision dynamic torque sensor testing

Measured, not claimed

Conspit rejects virtual claims: throughout development, a high-precision dynamic torque sensor sat between the wheel and the motor shaft - resolution below 0.01 Nm, response up to 1 kHz. Every performance figure is grounded in what your hands actually feel, not what the motor reports.

Conspit ARES Platinum skew-pole direct drive motor with 23-bit optical encoder

A motor built for sim racing, not borrowed from industry

Instead of an off-the-shelf industrial servo, the ARES runs a proprietary skew-pole direct drive motor: torque cogging under 2.3%, minimal vibration and noise, lightning-fast response. The 23-bit optical encoder adds higher accuracy and long-term reliability than magnetic encoders can offer.

Conspit CDR quick release and front POGO expansion contacts on the ARES Platinum wheelbase

Ready for what comes next

The CDR quick release swaps wheels in seconds and follows industry-standard specifications. Magnetic POGO contacts on the front panel connect future Conspit expansion modules, and CONSPIT LINK 2.0 ships with official presets from professional drivers - switch between games or car setups in one click.

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FAQs

Is a steering wheel included with the ARES 20?

No - the ARES 20 is the wheelbase alone. Pair it with a Conspit wheel in the Conspit Bundle Builder - the 310 APEX (CDR) even ships with the CDR wheel side already fitted.

ARES 20 or ARES 12 - which one do I need?

Same platform - skew-pole motor, 23-bit optical encoder, CDR quick release - different headroom: 20 Nm at 7.9 kg versus 12 Nm at 5.6 kg on the ARES 12. The 20's reserve means it renders strong effects while loafing, with a torque slew rate up to 9.5 Nm/ms; the 12 covers GT racing comfortably at a lower price.

Why does an optical encoder matter?

The 23-bit optical encoder reads wheel position with higher accuracy and immunity to magnetic interference than the magnetic encoders common in this class - the force feedback stays smoother and more reliable. Combined with the skew-pole motor's torque cogging under 2.3%, the ARES 20 delivers detail without the grainy, notchy feel.

Which steering wheels work with the ARES 20?

Three paths: Conspit wheels over the CDR quick release with data through the contacts (the 310 APEX has the CDR wheel side included; the 300 GT and MAX 01 need the CDR Quick Release wheel-side unit); any Conspit wheel via its included Quick-Con 50/70 mm adapter with a coiled USB cable; and third-party USB wheels, which fit mechanically thanks to the CDR's industry-standard dimensions.

Do I need a hub or an E-Stop to run it?

Neither - the ARES 20 connects over USB directly with the included USB 3.0 cable, and the CES E-Stop is an optional accessory the wheelbase runs without. Configuration lives in the free Conspit Link 2.0. PC only (Windows).