Conspit Ares 12Nm CDR Direct Drive Wheel Base
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Vendor : Conspit
Product Type : Wheel Base
Sku : CP120
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The Conspit Ares 12Nm is a direct drive wheel base built around two decisions most of its rivals do not make: a motor developed from scratch for sim racing rather than adapted from an industrial servo, and a 23-bit optical encoder in place of the cheaper magnetic type. This version is fitted with Conspit's newer CDR quick release, which follows the pattern most of the industry uses, so third-party wheels fit without an adapter.
We stock the Ares 12Nm in both quick-release fittings and neither replaces the other. If your wheels are already on Conspit's original coupling, take the CDP version instead.
Direct drive, with the quick release that fits everything
The Ares 12Nm is Conspit's core direct drive base: a purpose-built skew-pole motor and a 23-bit optical encoder. This version fits the newer CDR quick release, so it takes the wheels the rest of the industry makes.
The only thing that changes is the coupling
We stock the Ares 12Nm in both quick-release fittings, and neither replaces the other. The motor, encoder, electronics, software and mounting are identical. Pick the one that matches the wheels you own.

Fits the wheels everyone else makes
The CDR follows the specification widely adopted across sim racing, so third-party wheels bolt straight on. The CDP remains the right choice if your wheels are already on Conspit's original coupling.

Optical, not magnetic
Optical encoders cost more and hold their accuracy better, especially as the base warms up. Every small steering correction is captured rather than rounded away.

Where the money goes
Conspit's own comparison at identical resolution: optical wins on accuracy, consistency and detail, and costs several times more to fit. That choice is most of why this base feels the way it does.
Already on Conspit wheels? The Ares 12Nm with the CDP quick release is the same base with the original coupling, and we stock the CDP and CDR quick releases separately.
A motor developed for sim racing, not repurposed from a factory floor
Most bases in this class use an off-the-shelf industrial servo motor. Conspit developed the Ares motor from scratch, optimising the parameters that decide subjective feel: torque response, torque ripple and cogging torque.

Built around the feel, not the spec sheet
The whole motor is forward-developed for steering feedback and stability rather than adapted from industrial duty, which is where the fastest, smoothest response comes from.

Dual skewed pole design
Both stator and rotor poles are skewed. That cuts cogging torque and with it torque ripple, electromagnetic vibration and noise, so low-speed movement is smooth instead of notchy.

Ultra-high torque density
High-permeability cores and powerful NdFeB magnets with an optimised air gap and high slot fill, so a compact housing delivers real torque rather than needing to be big to do it.

Minimised torque ripple
Multiple simulation and prototype rounds settled the electromagnetic design: skewed poles, matched slot and pole counts, and a precise magnetic circuit for an unusually smooth steering feel.
The torque figure comes off a test bench
Conspit's position is that a torque number without a measurement behind it is marketing. Every Ares is calibrated against a dynamic torque sensor rather than shipped on a nominal rating.
The testing bench
A dynamic torque sensor with 0.015 Nm resolution sampling at 1 kHz, coupled directly to the base to record what it actually produces.
Output against measured
Commanded torque plotted against delivered torque. The same rig is used to calibrate and optimise each unit, not just to produce a graph.
The parts you live with

Compact, and made of the right things
A visually lightweight profile over a high-grade aerospace aluminium body, with a heat dissipation design proven through endurance testing. It takes up little room on a rig and does not need to be hidden.
- 134 x 150 x 243 mm, 5.6 kg net
- Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy housing
- Multi-stage forming, machining and surface treatment
- Four M6 bottom or four M8 side mounting points

POGO module contacts
Magnetic contacts on the front face let expansion modules attach without cabling, so future Conspit accessories fit without opening anything up.
- Magnetic, tool-free attachment
- Provision for future Conspit expansion modules
- Sits behind the quick release, out of the way

Conspit Link 2.0
Set steering range, tune force feedback, watch live status and save presets. Official presets built by professional drivers give you a sane starting point instead of a wall of sliders.
- Force feedback tuning with live status monitoring
- Steering range and stop feel per car
- Custom presets that switch with the game
- Safety mode for supervised or junior drivers

CES emergency stop, optional
An external switch that cuts motor power instantly. Worth adding for coaching rigs, shared setups and anywhere a driver may be meeting direct drive for the first time.
- Immediate motor deactivation
- Sold separately, plugs into the rear panel
- Pairs with the built-in safety mode
Specifications
| Product | Conspit Ares 12Nm CDR direct drive wheel base |
| Holding torque | 12 Nm |
| Motor | Purpose-built skew-pole direct drive, dual skewed stator and rotor poles |
| Encoder | 23-bit high-resolution optical, better than 0.01 degree angular resolution |
| Quick release | Conspit CDR quick release system (industry-standard pattern) |
| Thermal management | Real-time high-frequency motor and controller temperature monitoring |
| Expansion | POGO magnetic contacts on the front face |
| Safety | Built-in safety mode; CES E-Stop available separately |
| Housing | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Dimensions | 134 x 150 x 243 mm |
| Net weight | 5.6 kg |
| Shipping weight | 13 kg |
| Mounting | M6 x 4 (bottom), M8 x 4 (sides) |
| Connection | USB direct, USB 3.0 data cable supplied |
| Platform | PC (Windows) |
| Software | Conspit Link 2.0 |
| SKU | CP120 |
What you get
- Conspit Ares 12Nm CDR wheel base
- Power supply
- USB 3.0 data cable
- Mounting hardware
- Printed quick-start guide
Frequently asked questions
What is the Conspit Ares 12Nm CDR?
What is the difference between the CDP and CDR versions?
Which one should I buy, CDP or CDR?
How much torque is 12 Nm, really?
What encoder does it use?
Why does an optical encoder matter?
What is a skew-pole motor?
Does it get hot?
Has the torque figure been independently measured?
What is the POGO module?
Is there an emergency stop?
Is it safe for kids to use?
What software does it use?
How does it mount to my rig?
What wheels will fit it?
Does it work on PlayStation or Xbox?
Can I use it with pedals from another brand?
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Build the rest of the rig
Everything below is Conspit gear we stock and can bundle with your base.
Questions about the Ares 12Nm CDR?
CDP versus CDR, rig brackets, wheel compatibility or stepping up from a belt drive base. Ask us before you order and we will make sure it fits.
All Conspit products include a full 12 month Manufacturer Warranty.
As the authorised Australian distributor for Conspit, the Player1 Support Team provides first-line local support from Queensland for all warranty and support issues, so you are not shipping a unit overseas.
For drivers, product manuals, firmware downloads and SimHub profiles, see the Conspit Support Pages.
Australia-Wide Shipping
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We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. You may return your item(s) for an exchange/refund, so long as it is in the same condition that you received it, unopened, with tags and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
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Refunds
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If the item is deemed DOA or faulty once opened, we shall troubleshoot and assess the nature of the fault and repair the item or replace like-for-like, should the fault be deemed a legitimate fault.
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Returns made outside of the 30-day return window, or with no valid reason, will be declined.
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