The Conspit Ares 20 Platinum is a competition-grade 20 Nm direct drive wheelbase for PC sim racing, with a 23-bit optical encoder, a skew-pole motor and a military-grade slip ring, available in CDR and CDP Quick Release versions and with an optional integrated CSD Nano dashboard.
Developed from the ground up by motorsport engineers and top-level drivers, the Ares 20 Platinum is Conspit's flagship base. Its skew-pole motor keeps cogging below 2.3%, its torque slew rate reaches 9.5 Nm/ms and it supports 360 Hz Force Feedback in iRacing, ideal for long stints and endurance racing.
Key features of the Conspit Ares 20 Platinum
- 20 Nm of torque with a slew rate of up to 9.5 Nm/ms and cogging below 2.3%.
- 360 Hz Force Feedback in iRacing.
- High-precision 23-bit optical encoder with an angular resolution below 0.01°.
- Dual skewed-pole motor developed for sim racing, not an adapted industrial servo.
- Military-grade slip ring rated for more than 20 million rotations.
- Front POGO module with magnetic contacts for accessories such as the CSD Nano dashboard.
- Aerospace-grade aluminium chassis with real-time thermal monitoring and Conspit Link 2.0 software with official presets.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Ares 20 Platinum CDR | Ares 20 Platinum CDP |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 134 × 150 × 270 mm | 134 × 150 × 287 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | 7.9 kg |
| Peak torque | 20 Nm | 20 Nm |
| Torque slew rate | up to 9.5 Nm/ms | up to 9.5 Nm/ms |
| Force Feedback in iRacing | 360 Hz | 360 Hz |
| Encoder | 23-bit optical (<0.01°) | 23-bit optical (<0.01°) |
| Motor | skew-pole direct drive | skew-pole direct drive |
| Cogging | < 2.3% | < 2.3% |
| Processing | dual processor 170 + 168 MHz | dual processor 170 + 168 MHz |
| Slip ring | military-grade, more than 20 million rotations | military-grade, more than 20 million rotations |
| Front module | magnetic POGO | magnetic POGO |
| Quick Release | Conspit CDR (standard) | Conspit CDP (7075 aluminium, F1-style) |
| Mounting | M6 × 4 (bottom) / M8 × 4 (sides) | M6 × 4 (bottom) / M8 × 4 (sides) |
| Platform | PC (Windows) | PC (Windows) |
| Connection | USB 3.0 direct | USB 3.0 direct |
| Software | Conspit Link 2.0 | Conspit Link 2.0 |
| Emergency stop | CES (optional) | CES (optional) |
| CSD Nano dashboard | optional | optional |
Which version should you choose?
Choose the CDR version for maximum standard compatibility with wheels on the market; choose the CDP for a Formula-style 7075 aluminium mount, play-free and ready for high torque loads. All other performance is identical.
With the "Add CSD NANO Dashboard" option, the base also comes with the 2.99″ Conspit CSD Nano telemetry display, which attaches to the front through the magnetic POGO module, with no cables, and does not rotate with the wheel.
Compatibility
- Platform: PC (Windows) via USB 3.0. Not compatible with PlayStation or Xbox.
- Simulators: 360 Hz Force Feedback in iRacing.
- Software: Conspit Link 2.0 (FFB tuning, curves and presets).
- Quick Release: CDR or CDP depending on version; compatible with Conspit wheels and standard adapters.
- Accessories: CSD Nano dashboard via the front POGO module and optional CES emergency stop.
- Mounting: M6 × 4 (bottom) / M8 × 4 (sides), suitable for aluminium-profile cockpits.
Frequently asked questions
How much force does the Conspit Ares 20 Platinum deliver?
20 Nm of peak torque, with a slew rate of up to 9.5 Nm/ms to capture every micro-detail of the road surface.
Is it compatible with consoles?
No. It works on PC (Windows) only via USB; it is not compatible with PlayStation or Xbox.
Does it support 360 Hz Force Feedback in iRacing?
Yes. The Conspit Ares 20 Platinum supports 360 Hz Force Feedback in iRacing.
What is the difference between the CDR and CDP versions?
The Quick Release system: the CDR uses a widely adopted industry standard, while the CDP is a Formula-style ball-and-clip mechanism machined from 7075 CNC aluminium, play-free and competition-grade.
What does the CSD Nano option include?
If you choose "Yes" under "Add CSD NANO Dashboard", the base comes with the 2.99″ Conspit CSD Nano telemetry display, which mounts on the front through the magnetic POGO module, with no cables.
How does it differ from the Ares 12?
It delivers 20 Nm instead of 12 and adds a military-grade slip ring, an asymmetric dual processor (170 MHz + 168 MHz) and reinforced construction; it shares the skew-pole motor and the 23-bit optical encoder.
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