A SimHub plugin for a SimRacing wind simulator.
It allows standard PC fans (connected directly to a motherboard fan header) to be controlled via live telemetry data from racing simulations — without any external microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino).
The system is integrated directly into SimHub and interfaces with Fan Control.
- Native SimHub Integration: Seamlessly integrated into SimHub.
- No Extra Software: Replaces the standalone Python script and the Property Server plugin.
- Live Status Monitor: Real-time visual feedback of all fan outputs directly in the SimHub UI.
- Auto-Update Check: Automatically notifies you in the UI when a new plugin version is available.
- Dynamic 3D Wind Support: Individual control for Left, Center, and Right channels.
- Individual Fan Overrides: Manually control each fan with a slider while keeping others on telemetry
- Expert Mode: Full control over SimHub property bindings (for advanced users).
- Safe & Robust: Automatic sensor reset to -1.00 on exit and double-confirmation for global resets.
Check out my Twitch, I plan on streaming a bit with the Wind sim, so it's a good chance to see it in action and ask me questions about it.
The following software must be installed:
- SimHub (Plugin based on .NET 4.8)
- Fan Control
- Download the latest release from GitHub Releases.
- Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
- Run
InternalWindMachineInstaller.exeor just drag the Pluginn dll into the simhub root folder. - Follow the on-screen instructions (Admin rights will be requested automatically).
- Close SimHub.
- Download the Latest Release on GitHub
- Download the
InternalWindMachinePlugin.dllfrom Releases. - Copy the
.dllinto your SimHub plugins directory (usuallyC:\Program Files (x86)\SimHub, right-click desktop icon → "Open File Location"). - Start SimHub.
- Enable the plugin in the SimHub settings if not already active.
Unlike the standalone version, everything is configured via the SimHub interface:
- General: Enable 3D Wind and set your output folder path.
- Fan Power Overrides: Manually test your fans or set a fixed wind speed for specific channels.
- Advanced: Toggle individual fans and manage expert property bindings.
- Open Fan Control.
- Create a Custom Sensor (File).
- Point to the sensor file(s) in the
InternalWindMachineOutputdirectory:InternalWindMachineOutput\WindPercentageCenter(default).sensorInternalWindMachineOutput\WindPercentageLeft.sensor(if 3D enabled)InternalWindMachineOutput\WindPercentageRight.sensor(if 3D enabled)
- Create a new control curve for each fan you want to use:
- Minimum temperature:
-1 - Maximum temperature:
100 - Recommended curve: A linear line from
0 °C → (The Lowest % at which the Fan stops spinning, e.g., 33%)to100 °C → 100%. - Important: Add a point at -1 °C → 0% to ensure the fan powers down when you close SimHub.
- Minimum temperature:
- Assign the fan(s) to the corresponding control curve(s).
- No fan response: Ensure the path in the Plugin matches the path in Fan Control.
- Plugin not showing: Verify that the
.dllis in the correct folder and you are running a recent version of SimHub. - Live Status works, but no wind in-game: Make sure telemetry is correctly configured for your specific game in SimHub.
The control latency is extremely low. For the best result, I recommend using a nozzle for your fan. Here is the 3D-printable nozzle I use.
Use at your own risk. This project is intended for personal and experimental use. For commercial use or embedding this into a commercial project, please contact me.
Stay connected and see the Wind Machine in action: