The Heusinkveld MagShift is a large, GT-style sequential shifter packed with additional features. The compact base unit houses the innovative magnetic shifting system, which simulates the feel of a real gear clicking into place.
Adjustability
The magnetic shifting system is adjustable in three directions. The overall force, upshift force, and downshift force can all be set individually. This allows you, for example, to set a firm upshift and a soft downshift if desired. In the firmest setting, you can simulate the forces experienced in real racing cars.
Sensors and Electronics
Optoelectronic sensors are used to detect shifts. This means there's no wear and tear on the electronic components, ensuring years of reliable operation. The system is plug-and-play; after connecting MagShift via USB, you can immediately assign functions in your favorite simulation software.
Mini button panel
Take control with the three additional buttons on the base of the MagShift. These buttons can be assigned to any function available in your favorite simulation software.
Additional features can be unlocked when you install the Heusinkveld SmartControl software. With SmartControl, you can configure up to 10 fully customizable outputs using the lever and three buttons. You can activate multiple outputs simultaneously, with a delay, or independently from a single input.
Heusinkveld SmartControl
With Heusinkveld SmartControl, you have the option to expand the lever outputs and the three additional buttons to a total of 10 fully customizable outputs. You can configure and customize the outputs using the easy-to-use editor in SmartControl.
For each individual input, you can configure a primary and secondary output. An output can be a selectable joystick button or any keyboard key (including modifier keys like Shift, Ctrl, Alt, etc.).
The primary and secondary outputs can be activated simultaneously, with a delay, or independently. Functions are time-limited. The duration of a button press or lever movement determines whether the primary, secondary, or both outputs are activated.
You may want to use different settings depending on the car or software you're using. You can save different settings in a profile and change them with a few mouse clicks.
Profiles shared with other SmartControl-compatible products
If you have other Heusinkveld products that use SmartControl, you can create a single profile that includes multiple SmartControl-compatible Heusinkveld devices. This allows you to change MagShift, handbrake, and pedal settings at once.
SmartControl Live SmartControl Live is software designed to run in the background while you use your simulator. It allows you to switch between profiles created with SmartControl while driving. With MagShift, one possible use case would be to change the direction of shifting up and down with the touch of a button.
Mounting
Each MagShift includes a U-shaped mounting bracket that makes installing the shifter on your simulator extremely easy.
The U-shaped bracket mounts to your simulator with just two bolts, ensuring a slim profile for your overall setup. The MagShift is then attached to the bracket.
When mounted on aluminum profiles, the MagShift only requires a single slot in the profile for mounting.
