Conspit 280 FR Formula Steering Wheel

Conspit 280 FR

The Conspit 280 FR is a 280 mm Formula wheel weighing 1050 g, also suited to prototypes and competitive GT cars. Its 3K prepreg carbon front panel and die-cast aluminium body keep it compact, light and rigid, which reduces rotational inertia and brings force feedback detail directly to your hands. The open-top profile keeps your in-game instruments and DDU in view. It packs 12 RGB buttons, two 7-way joysticks, four 12-position rotary switches, a 6-position Dial Matrix, magnetic rocker shifters and dual Hall clutch paddles. The Quick-Con adapter and coiled data cable are included.

Key features

• Compact and light: 280 mm, 1050 g, open-top profile for a clear view of your instruments
• 3K prepreg carbon front panel, die-cast aluminium body with CNC-finished critical features
• Formula-style magnetic rocker shifter: upshift and downshift with either hand, Hall sensors
• Dual Hall clutch paddles as standard: bite point starts, dual-axis and independent-axis modes
• 6-position Dial Matrix to switch encoder remapping profiles and rotary macros
• Quick-access module above each grip: vertical encoder wheel and thumb button
• Full RGB telemetry: 10 RPM LEDs, 12 backlit buttons, 4 backlit rotary switches, configurable in Conspit Link 2.0 and SimHub
• Silicone grips moulded over a CNC-machined aluminium core, usable with or without gloves

Technical specifications

• Diameter: 280 mm
• Dimensions: 280 × 173 × 105 mm
• Weight: 1050 g (without quick release or adapter)
• Materials: 3K prepreg carbon fibre front panel, aluminium alloy body
• Display: none
• LEDs: 58 RGB
• Buttons: 12 RGB, 2 standard
• Encoder wheels: 4
• Rotary switches: 1 × 6-position (Dial Matrix), 4 × 12-position
• Joysticks: 2 × 7-way
• Shifters: magnetic rocker paddles, Hall sensors
• Clutch: 2 modular Hall clutch paddles
• Connection: direct USB (rear USB Type-C), Conspit CAN
• Software: Conspit Link 2.0, SimHub

In the box

• Conspit 280 FR steering wheel
• Quick-Con adapter and coiled data cable

Important notes

The quick release on the base side is not included: use the one from your base. For Conspit Ares bases, the CDR or CDP quick release is sold separately; its internal USB channel then removes the external data cable. The wheel has no screen: the CSD Nano can display the Dial Matrix position and encoder assignments.

Compatibility

• PC Windows only. Not compatible with Xbox or PlayStation.
• Conspit Ares bases via the CDR or CDP quick release (sold separately), with no external cable
• Other wheelbases with a compatible third-party quick release, via the Quick-Con adapter or the rear USB Type-C port
• SimHub for LEDs and buttons

Which model to choose

• Conspit 280 FR: compact 280 mm Formula wheel, 1050 g, no screen, open-top profile, dual clutch paddles.
• Conspit 290GP: Formula wheel, 4.3-inch screen, MagFlip push/pull paddles.
• Conspit MAX 01: Formula wheel, 4-inch touchscreen, 29 LEDs.
• Conspit PW1: limited-edition 280 mm full-carbon Formula wheel, CDP included.
• Conspit 300 GT: 300 mm GT wheel in carbon and aluminium, 1150 g, 2.99-inch screen, 56 LEDs.
• Conspit 310 Apex: 310 mm round GT wheel, 2.99-inch screen, interchangeable rims.

FAQ

Is the Conspit 280 FR compatible with my wheelbase?

On Conspit Ares bases, it connects through the CDR or CDP quick release (sold separately). On other bases, use a compatible third-party quick release with the Quick-Con adapter or the rear USB Type-C port.

Does the Conspit 280 FR have a screen?

No. The Conspit 280 FR has no built-in display. Its open-top profile leaves your in-game instruments or an external DDU in view, and the CSD Nano can show the Dial Matrix position and encoder assignments.

Is the 280 FR only for Formula cars?

No. The Conspit 280 FR is rooted in Formula racing but is also suited to prototypes and competitive GT cars.

Does the 280 FR work with SimHub?

Yes. The RGB LEDs and buttons of the Conspit 280 FR are configurable in SimHub, with official presets, and in Conspit Link 2.0.

Does the Conspit 280 FR work on PS5 or Xbox?

No. The Conspit 280 FR works on PC Windows only.

Who handles warranty and after-sales service?

The French Simracer handles after-sales service for the Conspit 280 FR, as for every brand it sells, with a contact based in France. You never deal with the manufacturer directly. The product carries the 2-year legal warranty, or the manufacturer warranty if longer.