Software Roadmap
Current release: 2.2.154.3, August 31st, 2023
Upcoming release target: September 2023
September 6th, 2023: Currently working on VR Motion Compensation without the need of an external sensor, and also more game support.
| Upcoming Features | Description |
| More Game Support |
DK software currently has 19 game titles supported. Visit the Game Support page for more information. |
| VR Motion Compensation | We're developing a fully integrated motion compensation system for VR. Our solution will utilize the DK controller's ability to determine the exact position of each actuator. This will allow the system to determine the exact orientation and position of the chassis and eliminate the need to buy and integrate an external sensor. We are also developing our own VR plugin to OpenXR, instead of using a community-based plugin, to ensure stability. |
| Map steering wheel buttons to game functions | Map buttons from steering wheels or joysticks to game functions such as button clicks, tuning sliders, profile loading, etc. Still under development and not yet available, but the current software now has the capability to scan the devices connected to a computer and listen to all axis and button commands. |
| Flight Engine Vibration Enhancement | Currently, just one engine is simulated. This feature would allow simulation of aircrafts with dual engine. The left engine would be simulated in the left side of the rig and the right engine would be simulated in the right side of the rig. |
Release Notes
| Version | Description |
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2.2.154.3 July 5th, 2023 |
New features:
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2.1.151.3 July 5th, 2023 |
New game support:American Truck Simulator, WRC Generations, F1 23 New features: -New360 degree algorithmto handle continuous roll. This feature updated the Environment layer to handle an aircraft or a vehicle rolling continuously. -Improvements to flight algorithms which improves latency and motion cueing to minimize saturation. -Improved spawn filter (prevents harsh motion during spawns or transitions) -Stability improvements |
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2.1.147.1 May 24th, 2023 |
New game support:BeamNG.drive New features: -Improved latency to various games for heave and environment layers. Previously, some games had a little bit of smoothing when the smoothing slider was set to zero. Recent improvements to the system have allowed the removal of these base level smoothing. -Games with improved latency: iRacing, Dirty Rally 2.0, F1 2021, F1 22, KartKraft, RF2, DCS, XPlane 11 & 12 |
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2.1.145.3 April 20th, 2023 |
New game support:Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 New features: -Spawn filter (removes harsh motion at spawn) now working for moving cars and aircrafts -Improved Road Vibrations (RV) for all flight titles Fixed issue: -fixed stability issues |
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2.1.142.1 March 14th, 2023 |
New features: -New UI based on latest Microsoft web technology -Web UI has the same functionality as the Desktop UI -Auto start application when you log in to Windows (configurable) -Auto start application in a minimized state (configurable) -Longer rig dimensions for DK6 (up to 96") -Upgraded to latest Microsoft toolsets: .NET 7, 2022 C++ Fixed issue: -DCS motion issue |
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2.0.133.1 September 24th, 2022 |
New features: -Reduced the harshness from crashing on walls and curbs coming from the road vibrations layer. This allows user to enjoy more intensity from this layer without fearing their kidneys from getting bruised. -Stability improvements to increase motion up-time |
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2.0.131.3 September 12th, 2022 |
New hardware support:DK6 New features: -New environment inclinations layer: 1) Sustained pitch from hill climbs and descents 2) Sustained roll from road banks 3) Jumps will now hold pitch and roll orientation of the car in the air 4) Sustained pitch and roll for flight -The controller will automatically lower the actuators and power off when: 1) Software was closed without clicking Power Off in the software 2) Computer was turned off without clicking Power Off in the software 3) The ethernet cable was disconnected for more than 30 seconds Reason: Sometimes we forget to power off in the software and shutdown the PC. Fixed issue: -Car spawn jerk in iRacing |
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1.3.121.2 July 15th, 2022 |
New game supports:F1 22, KartKraft New features: -Automatic servo alarm recovery to minimize interruption to a motion session -Automatic power on when game telemetry starts -Automatic power off when game telemetry stops -Custom UDP ports for DiRT Rally 2.0, F1 2022, F2 22 and KartKraft -Custom UDP ports allows the motion system to share UDP telemetry with other applications -New global intensity slider with more added resolution for each slider Fixed issue: -Fixed iRacing F1 cars missing road vibrations motion layer |
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1.3.112 June 10th, 2022 |
New game supports: X-Plane 11, Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS World) New features: -New flight heave algorithm. The previous heave algorithm was optimized for vehicles and the new algorithm was developed and optimized for aircrafts. -Smooth motion transition between game menus and the start of a motion session. Previously, there was rough motion when starting a session. These rough telemetry signals are now filtered during the start of a session. However this filter still allows engine vibrations to come through so the user can still experience the engine starting which causes the speed to go up and settle back down to idle. -Automatic install of game plug-ins which is required for RF2, X-Plane 11 and DCS. Previously, the user would download a file and manually copy it to a specific folder. -Updated UI messages and tool tips for better understanding of the motion layers and the motion system. |
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1.3.106 March 25th, 2022 |
New features: -Lower intensity tuning ofengine vibrations. In light-weight rigs, the vibrations are too high in intensity. Also, the vibrations in wooden residential floors can get very intense. This new feature gives a wider range of tuning to suit different types of rigs and environments. -UI improvements -Added DK logo Fixed issue: -Fix keyboard shortcuts |
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1.3.103 February 25th, 2022 |
New features: -Engine Vibration for all simulation games -Updated Web UI layout Fixed issue: -Chassis/rig would sometimes have an extra pitch or roll which is most noticeable when the game vehicle is not moving i.e. at the pits. |
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1.2.93.1 January 10th, 2022 |
New game support:F1 2021 New features: -Support forMotion Profiles. Each profile saves unique tuning values per game. -DirectX12 for UI rendering |
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1.2.87.1 December 10th, 2021 |
Fixed issue: -Fixed roll issue in Project CARS 2, Project CARS 3 and Automobilista 2. |
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1.2.86.1 November 24th, 2021 |
Fixed issues: -Motion was too rough. In version 1.2.85.1, there was a velocity filter in the firmware that we removed thinking it was no longer needed. This fix put this critical filter back. -Reduced the road vibrations intensity by half, to allow for more fine tuning. |
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1.2.85.1 November 12th, 2021 |
New features: -support forDK2+ (different max motor speed, so the controller-box firmware must detect the hardware and apply the correct max speed). -Motion improvement, more consistent response across all motion layers. Fixed issues: -RaceRoom Racing Experience, heave motion was too intense. -Software crash related to Dirt Rally 2.0 UDP connection. -Stability fix in the controller-box firmware. |
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1.2.80.6 October 27th, 2021 |
New features: -New UI layout -Automatic game selection to enable motion |
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1.2.79 September 13th, 2021 |
New game supports:RaceRoom Racing Experience, Project CARS 3 Fixed issue: -For Project CARS 2 & Automobalista 2, heave motion was too little. |
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1.2.78 August 13th, 2021 |
Fixed issues: -rFactor 2 heave motion was too intense. -Web UI layout was not fully visible when viewing with a phone. New feature: Upgraded actuator limit handling algorithm. This algorithm ensures the actuators do not travel past their mechanical limits while ensuring motion stays smooth. |
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1.2.75 June 26th, 2021 |
New game supports:Project CARS 2, Automobilista 2 Fixed issue: -Sporadic jerky pitch or roll would occur. Issue was introduced in version 1.2.73 release. |
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1.2.73 June 15th, 2021 |
New game supports:Assetto Corsa Competizione, DiRT Rally 2.0, rFactor 2 New features: -Support for3-post system. A cost effective way to experience DK2 motion with one less servo-actuator post. -Tuning slider range is now 0 to 10, previously 0 to 5. -Added smoothing sliders for various motion layers. -Installer support for older Windows 10 builds. -Firmware management enhancement. Fixed issue: -Stability issue discovered during our new 48 hour torture test. |