Why You SHOULD NOT Buy The Cammus C5... (Cheapest Direct Drive Wheel) 

a lil update post video, the problem is even worse seeing as their support is ABSOLUTE GARBAGE lmao i handed them this video, they watched it, and all they got from the video was "you need tutorials" and "you set it up wrong" so yeah unless you have extra money incase it breaks DEFINITELY dont get this

Good to share your experience. I've been testing for the past month on and off and it has caused me no problems, but seems QC is not great as I have seen other people talking about strange issues, but never seen this. If you have not yet tried it make sure you change your USB cables over and if you are using a USB hub or anything else inline? Really hope support sort this out, so keep us updated! I am releasing my R5 vs C5 review this weekend - already recorded so this was interesting to hear especially when you said it worked great for a month or two!

Don’t buy this wheel save up a little more and buy the moza. It will save you a headache

I’ve got one of these and not had any issues. I’ve not used it for almost 2 months though. Build a rig this weekend, so will be on the lookout.

Thanks. What are the odds you think you've got a lemon?

Hi, Cammus user here. First of all, I am using Cammus 15NM DDWB with their GT1 wheel + LC100 pedal. Currently running on TH8A shifter (had an episode with fanatec clubsport shifter, but it's a disaster, it's sent back to factory, i'm going SHH shifter, but that's not the topic) So... I am pretty sure that the C5 was their launching product. I am probably wrong, but i'm not sure the 15NM WB was started at the same time. Anyways, both are quite new, and such is the whole brand. They are NEW. So. Now considering this, it doesn't seem very surprising to me that you are facing those issues. It's because they don't have the feedback from time, experience, etc... One good point that I can straight away mention is that eventhough some people criticize their after sale service, they do react and do their best to fix issues. For instance my 15NM DDWB was known for overheating. It still goes hot if you go 100% FFB for 30 mins straight and goes into safe mode with lowered FFB once reaching up to 85C threshold. But on their lastest shippings, they thought about adding a large thermal paste pad at the rear part of the motherboard PCB/back plate, which helps a bit. So first of all I think they don't deserve to be roasted. One has to remember they are CHEAP. It doesn't mean quality is bad because I sincerely think it's good quality for the price, much better than Fanatec actually (my opinion here) and a nice upgrade from a thrustmaster belt driven system (which I had in the past). The C5 probably suffers a condensed amount of features of heating, software issues, etc. I don't think going for this one is worth considering the T300RS was doing a very great job with low issues except overheating as well, but I'm maybe wrong. Some issues you have with pedals, I do have them as well. My throttle sometimes go off the top input and i'm stuck to 60% max input. I have to exit my race and recalibrate the max real quick. That's an insanely big issue. If you are playing solo or with friends, no problem, you can park, stop racing and go back to it. But for a competitive player I will definitely not recommend CAMMUS. I would say go with Moza or SIMUCUBE. Yes, I truly think after the many months i've been owning cammus stuff, that it's still too experimental and not durability-proof. My rig shakes a lot, the connecting wires are very fragile, and any wrong manipulation will have you the motor base cooked and basically good for repair or garbage. And when that's a 800$ DD base wheel, it hurts. However I must say it provides with good FFB and details, let alone you tweak the settings right. It is VERY STRONG. I am a gym dude, very muscular, and when set to 100% FFB it does treat you bad. you are sweaty like hell after only 10 minutes. 10 constant NM with 14-15 NM peaks is probably the max you can tank before going exhausted or starting to lose accuracy in your steering inputs. Trust me, you don't need more. Higher FFB wheel bases are only good for not taking 100% of the dynamic range. I haven't tried Simucube stuff but i really hope they can provide with that kind of feedback for longer than what cammus stuff can. Sorry for the big digression, but you should share your experience on dedicated discords, because I agree many people have little information and once they purchase that, they are stuck with very frustrating issues. Better they know if the usage they want out of the wheel can compensate for their needs. Again, talking about my experience, i'm fine with the wheel going uncalibrated or heating a lot. I'm exhausted after 15 minutes anyways, and I race alone. But for competitive, maybe spare more money for really robust stuff. Given the reviews I get on C5 I would rather say that it's better to stick with a T300RS because this one had more feedback and is known for working almost with no issues. Give cammus some more time. They released a new C12 and they are pushing the fixes on each update which are frequent. Sorry for the messy comment, it's a straight out unreviewed comment of myself, but i encourage anyone to really question himself about his budget, need regarding actual sim racing accuracy, consecutive playing time, etc... before purchasing. Oh yeah also, I'm sorry I only play Assetto Corsa, the FFB may be not the best eventhough it's already fantastic I think, probably that any cammus wheel would shine or at least be more accurate to what the wheel base / software can really provide with games such as ACC / iRacing Thank you for the video

Well that didn't take long. I really was wondering about the longevity of this given the incredibly low price point. A month seems a little ridiculous but I'm not convinced they'll last a year.

Well defects happen lol ive talked to a few cammus owners and none had this issue. So im sure its a dud and it hsppens even with other gear.

are you maxing it out at all times or something? ive never needed more than 4nm

Have u tried other sims and at wich force in nm is it set in iracing. Maybe us just clipping like crazy idk. U can see clipping if the forcebar of ur steeringwheel gets red.

does it have hands off protection in the settings? if so turn it off

The first one I was sent exploded the support team tried gaslighting me saying it was a software error. I had to then prove it was a hardware issue abs they made getting a replacement incredibly difficult. They tried offering me a new motherboard that I'd have to install myself. I had to demand a replacement for 2 days before they gave in. I'll snitch too it was Cammus Kevin that guy is a joke. BTW the company takes multiple weeks off work foi vacations.

A moza kit seems like a better deal. They got an ecosystem of products, they look way better too.

Cammus is supposely offering 2 years of warranty in europe and 1 out europe with this wheel, i'm no owner of it but as theyre doing that and offering distribution alongside europe theyre forced to give you a real solution (repair, replacement or devolution) if something goes wrong in this 1 or 2 years of warranty (as long you didnt damaged it or they cant really prove it, and you keep the warranty card AND receipt). If they dont want to accomplish with that warranty you should really take legal actions, there is associations along the worldwide defending your rights as buyer for free, get in contact with them and sue this mfs for your good and all the cammus clients good. As client you should never be treated like that by any company, if they do you cant tolerate that

Everything worked great for awhile. now many games the wheel face cuts out after a while. no paddles or buttons. Scaummus software shows all is well. Not all games . ACC works great as well al all dirt stuff. Does this on 2 different Machines. One running win 10 other 11, same thig. FU Scammus.

oh that's very unfortunate. Let me know if it ever gets fixed does it do with with all games?

I will never pay $200 for shipping

yeah i'd send them footage of this and they'd probably send you a new one

let me know if you found a fix i have the same issue

Did you install the fan the correct way to blow cold air to the back of the wheel? Overheat issue maybe? Try blowing an external fan at it?

Cammus or moza r5 or csl dd ready2race

i could already see the problem. there is no wheelbase in your c5 software. so the rim and buttons work but not the wheelbase. lol. so maybe your firmware is broken or you got connection issues. in your cammus software you should see your pedals which you do, the steering wheel which you do as well, but also the wheelbase, which you dont see. if you sometimes see it and then not, this means you have connection issues with the usb cable. put it out of your wheelbase and back in, the port on the cammus c5 is not the strongest. thats what solved my issues.

Definitely got a lemon

You got a dud, it happens rarely. Mine has been solid for 8 months

Maybe software else you got a dud. Mine is fine

honestly that brand is ass!

Nice hair

u can fix it in the settings

Clean your room

so the wheel doesn't have any problems the problem is the setting idk what it was rn but i will tel u if i know