The Esportsim GTW Illumina is a sim racing wheel with 11 RGB telemetry LEDs of adjustable brightness and 3.5 mm carbon fibre faceplates, compatible with any 6x70 mm PCD wheelbase, for drivers who want visual race information without moving up to a wheel with a screen.
It sits in the middle of the GTW range from Italian manufacturer Esportsim: it carries the same hardware as the GTW Neat — 10 professional buttons, 4 absolute encoders with 12 positions, a 7-way digital joystick, an MF Switch and magnetic CNC aluminium paddles — and adds the 11-LED RGB bar, programmable from SimHub. It connects over USB 2.0 on PC, or over WiFi to receive telemetry on console.
Key features of the GTW Illumina
- 11 diffused RGB LEDs with opaque covers and adjustable brightness, programmable from SimHub for RPM shift lights, flags and alerts.
- 3.5 mm carbon fibre faceplates and injection-moulded professional sport rubber grips, with a 28 cm handle-to-handle distance.
- 10 professional buttons: 8 with RGB backlighting and adjustable brightness, plus 2 low-profile buttons in the handles.
- 4 industrial absolute encoders with high torque (SL1 to SL4), each with 12 independent positions; SL3 also acts as a multifunction encoder alongside buttons 10 and 11.
- 2 magnetic gear paddles in CNC aluminium with industrial OMRON sensors, ball bearings and rubber stops for silent operation.
- 2 Hall effect clutches with a bite point adjustable on the fly from the wheel itself (in the 4-paddle configuration).
Technical specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Telemetry LEDs | 11 diffused RGB with opaque covers and adjustable brightness |
| Handle grip | Injection-moulded professional sport rubber |
| Handle-to-handle distance | 28 cm |
| Buttons | 10 (8 RGB backlit + 2 low-profile) |
| Encoders | 4 industrial absolute encoders with high torque, 12 positions each (SL1–SL4) |
| Multifunction encoder | SL3, combined with buttons 10 and 11 |
| Digital joystick | 7 functions |
| Multifunction switch | MF Switch with stable, latched and momentary positions |
| Gear paddles | 2 in CNC aluminium, magnetic system, OMRON sensors, ball bearings and rubber stops |
| Clutches | 2 Hall effect clutches with bite point adjustable on the fly |
| Faceplates | 3.5 mm thick carbon fibre |
| Connection | USB 2.0 or WiFi |
| Telemetry sources | SimHub and the F1 games UDP protocol |
| Software | Esportsim proprietary (Wheel Manager), upgradeable firmware |
| Weight | 1.5 kg with 6x70 mm adapter and PPU (paddles and clutches) |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year |
Which version should you choose?
The Paddles option defines the PPU assembly: "2 - Shifter" fits only the two gear paddles, while "4 - Shifter + Clutch" adds the two Hall effect clutches with adjustable bite point. The Hub option sets the platform: "6x70mm PCD" is the standard PC adapter and fits most direct drive wheelbases, while the Thrustmaster and Fanatec hubs carry the electronics that enable PS4, PS5 and Xbox as well as PC.
Compatibility
- Wheelbases: any base with the 6x70 mm PCD bolt pattern; the manufacturer confirms compatibility with Thrustmaster, Fanatec and Simucube bases.
- PC: USB 2.0 connection and telemetry from any simulator through SimHub, where the wheel is integrated as a native device.
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox: requires the Thrustmaster hub or Fanatec hub version. Telemetry arrives over WiFi using the F1 2023 UDP protocol; in F1 2024 you can set the UDP format to 2023 in the game settings.
- Optional accessory: compatible with an additional removable underside handle.
Frequently asked questions
What sets the GTW Illumina apart from the GTW Neat?
The 11 RGB telemetry LED bar with adjustable brightness, which the GTW Neat does not have. The rest of the hardware is identical on both models: 10 buttons, 4 absolute encoders, a 7-function joystick, MF Switch, magnetic paddles and Hall effect clutches.
And compared with the GTW Ultra?
The GTW Ultra adds a 2.4" LCD screen with 240x320 pixels and 65K colours, able to display dashboards. The 11 RGB LEDs are present on both models.
How are the LEDs programmed?
From SimHub, by adding the wheel as a device and using its LED editor. If you play on console, the colours are still configured from SimHub on a PC and then saved to the wheel by setting the SL3 encoder to the FS position and pressing the corresponding button.
Does it work on PS5 and Xbox?
Yes, with the right version. The standard 6x70 mm PCD adapter is for PC; for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox you need the Thrustmaster hub or the Fanatec hub, which carry the preconfigured console electronics.
Which wheelbases is it compatible with?
Any base using the standard 6x70 mm PCD pattern. The manufacturer expressly confirms Thrustmaster, Fanatec and Simucube bases. You can browse the full range of sim racing wheels at Simufy and compare bolt patterns.
What is the difference between the 2 and 4 paddle options?
The 2-paddle configuration includes only the two magnetic gear paddles. The 4-paddle configuration adds the two analogue Hall effect clutches, letting you adjust the bite point in real time during a race.
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