{"id":54075,"date":"2026-01-30T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T06:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-gb\/?p=54075"},"modified":"2026-01-27T08:52:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T06:52:38","slug":"traxion-x-simucube-simucube-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-gb\/news\/traxion-x-simucube-simucube-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Traxion x Simucube: Simucube 3 starting a new generation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Simucube 2 became a benchmark after its 2019 launch, so replacing it wasn\u2019t a rushed decision. As Simucube explains to Traxion, the goal with Simucube 3 was about <strong>reliability, ease-of-use and fidelity<\/strong>, built around a simple vision: sit down and start driving.<\/p>\n<p>Simucube 3 arrived as three models: <strong>Sport<\/strong>, and <strong>Pro brought to the market in 2025<\/strong>, and the <strong>Ultimate<\/strong> coming in <strong>2026<\/strong>. Alongside the new wheel base, the wider rollout includes <strong>new Simucube Link wheels<\/strong>, <strong>Tuner 3.0<\/strong>, and the debut of Simucube <strong>LightBridge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Simucube LightBridge technology<\/h2>\n<p>LightBridge is Simucube\u2019s new system for sending <strong>power and data wirelessly<\/strong> between the base and wheel using <strong>magnetic induction<\/strong> and <strong>infrared communication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The motivation is to reduce reliance on USB, which Simucube describes as a common source of reliability issues, especially in turnkey rigs and high-end setups. The ecosystem is intended to expand too, with third-party manufacturers already developing <strong>LightBridge-compatible wheels<\/strong>, and Simucube stating it\u2019s not a closed system.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68324\" src=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Simucube-Antti-2.jpg\" alt=\"Simucube 3 Lead Hardware Engineer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Use Simucube 3 with multiple wheels<\/h2>\n<p>For those with existing wheels, Simucube 3 still supports them via a <strong>quick-release adaptor<\/strong> and connecting the wheel\u2019s <strong>USB to the PC<\/strong>, with Simucube also hinting it\u2019s looking at options for people with large wheel collections.<\/p>\n<h2>The beginning of a new generation<\/h2>\n<p>Under the hood, the development team highlights a major change: the Simucube 3\u2019s <strong>control algorithm is completely rebuilt<\/strong>, sharing \u201cnot a single line of code\u201d with Simucube 2.<\/p>\n<p>Add revised motors across the range, including an all-new motor design for the Ultimate, and Traxion\u2019s conclusion is clear: Simucube 3 marks the beginning of a new generation.<\/p>\n<h2>Read the full article<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about the new benchmark wheelbase, its new Simucube LightBridge technology, or what Simucube\u2019s Product Manager and Lead Hardware Engineer shared about developing Simucube 3, read the full article on Traxion.gg.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/traxion.gg\/why-the-simucube-3-marks-the-start-of-a-new-generation\/\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read more about Simucube products and news from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-gb\/blog\/\">Simucube blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This article was created in collaboration with Traxion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68325\" src=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Simucube-3.jpg\" alt=\"Sim racing wheel base\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Find more Traxion x Simucube collaboration articles<\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-gb\/news\/traxion-x-simucube-how-james-baldwin-uses-simucube-equipment-to-train-for-motorsport-success\/\">Traxion x Simucube: How James Baldwin uses Simucube equipment to train for motorsport success<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-gb\/news\/traxion-x-simucube-6-sim-racing-equipment-setup-tips\/\">Traxion x Simucube: 6 sim racing equipment setup tips<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-gb\/news\/traxion-x-simucube-how-simucube-creates-forever-sim-racing-equipment\/\">Traxion x Simucube: How Simucube creates forever sim racing equipment<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-gb\/news\/traxion-x-simucube-emi-and-phantom-sim-racing-problems\/\">Traxion x Simucube: EMI and phantom sim racing problems<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Simucube 2 became a benchmark after its 2019 launch, so replacing it wasn\u2019t a rushed decision. As Simucube explains to Traxion, the goal with Simucube 3 was about reliability, ease-of-use and fidelity, built around a simple vision: sit down and start driving. 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