Tesla Cybertruck for Assetto Corsa (Nurburgring Test)

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Hello Cybertruck enthusiasts!

We're excited to share some electrifying news with you all. Our team at Binary Motors, a passionate group within the Assetto Corsa creator community, has just received the 3D model of the Production version of the Tesla Cybertruck. This marks the beginning of an ambitious project to bring the Cybertruck into the world of driving simulators, specifically Assetto Corsa.

Our mission at Binary Motors is to craft the most realistic and authentic virtual vehicles for simulation enthusiasts. Following the success of our recent project, the Tesla Model 3 Highland, we're thrilled to embark on this new journey with the Cybertruck. Imagine the thrill of maneuvering this futuristic vehicle through iconic tracks like the Nurburgring, Spa, Laguna Seca, and hundreds of other virtual locations!

Being part of this forum means we have access to invaluable first-hand data and insights, which will be crucial in replicating Cybertruck's unique driving experience with utmost accuracy in the simulator.

We're calling on the community for support to bring this project to fruition as swiftly as possible. If you're as excited as we are about virtually driving the Cybertruck, please consider supporting our project. Every coffee bought for us gets us closer to making this dream a reality!

Support us here: www.patreon.com/vrdriving

Thank you for being a part of this electrifying journey. Stay tuned for more updates!

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/E65zx5VK2S

Here is a sample of the completed Tesla Model 3 Highland

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[JBee]

Hello Cybertruck enthusiasts!

We're excited to share some electrifying news with you all. Our team at Binary Motors, a passionate group within the Assetto Corsa creator community, has just received the 3D model of the Production version of the Tesla Cybertruck. This marks the beginning of an ambitious project to bring the Cybertruck into the world of driving simulators, specifically Assetto Corsa.

Our mission at Binary Motors is to craft the most realistic and authentic virtual vehicles for simulation enthusiasts. Following the success of our recent project, the Tesla Model 3 Highland, we're thrilled to embark on this new journey with the Cybertruck. Imagine the thrill of maneuvering this futuristic vehicle through iconic tracks like the Nurburgring, Spa, Laguna Seca, and hundreds of other virtual locations!

Being part of this forum means we have access to invaluable first-hand data and insights, which will be crucial in replicating Cybertruck's unique driving experience with utmost accuracy in the simulator.

We're calling on the community for support to bring this project to fruition as swiftly as possible. If you're as excited as we are about virtually driving the Cybertruck, please consider supporting our project. Every coffee bought for us gets us closer to making this dream a reality!

Support us here: www.patreon.com/vrdriving

Thank you for being a part of this electrifying journey. Stay tuned for more updates!

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/E65zx5VK2S

Here is a sample of the completed Tesla Model 3 Highland

Hey VR!

This looks awesome!

With an accurate model and simulation we can at least do a "digital test drive" and maybe even do some range and performance modelling, so people get some familiarity with the vehicle before they even get theirs delivered.

Assetto Corsa is of course the right place to do this!

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We have just solved the 4-wheel steering and variable steering simulation. So yes, it will be a 1:1 simulation!

Here is a preview video using a placeholder Concept version model. The accurate production version is still in the works. We have since improved low-speed maneuverability after filming this video.

 

[JBee]

We have just solved the 4-wheel steering and variable steering simulation. So yes, it will be a 1:1 simulation!

Here is a preview video using a placeholder Concept version model. The accurate production version is still in the works. We have since improved low-speed maneuverability after filming this video.

Are you going to simulate the variable rate steer by wire (SbW) nad different motor and battery configurations?

I'd be interested to see some real battery range simulations, to also be able to practice hypermiling techniques. Towing would also be interesting.

 

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Are you going to simulate the variable rate steer by wire (SbW) and different motor and battery configurations?

I'd be interested to see some real battery range simulations, to also be able to practice hypermiling techniques. Towing would also be interesting.

Unfortunately, battery consumption is not something that Assetto Corsa could accurately simulate. All it does is simulate a preset range.

Variable steering and 4-wheel steering are simulated and it transforms the Cybertruck! The steering will be the biggest talking point after driving it. For power output, we don't have ALL the exact data from Tesla, but we were able to reverse-engineer to get approximate results.

Gearing has been revised to be geared for more torque compared to other Teslas. Don't think Assetto Corsa has a towing simulation either. Maybe someone can port the truck to Snowrunners to test out the off-road capability.

 

[JBee]

Unfortunately, battery consumption is not something that Assetto Corsa could accurately simulate. All it does is simulate a preset range.

Variable steering and 4-wheel steering are simulated and it transforms the Cybertruck! The steering will be the biggest talking point after driving it. For power output, we don't have ALL the exact data from Tesla, but we were able to reverse-engineer to get approximate results.

Gearing has been revised to be geared for more torque compared to other Teslas. Don't think Assetto Corsa has a towing simulation either. Maybe someone can port the truck to Snowrunners to test out the off-road capability.

If you have power calculations for your physics modelling, it wouldn't be hard to do some background calculations to display battery and range information on the display/HUD. You could also feed some battery State of Charge (SOC) date back to simulate the reduction in power levels that come from low battery charge levels.

Regen would also be interesting in that it directly affects braking performance as well, seeing that it helps significantly to reduce the heat generated by the brakes. This also charges back into the battery, increasing SoC for later use.

Overall, I think AC would really benefit from a EV module that allows for such drivetrain configurations. I think EV's a here to stay, so it would only be fitting that these things are modelled properly and included as well.

Don't the F1 cars have some regen modelling already?

Are there any parts of the development team that might be able to address these features? I'd be happy to discuss it with them if it helps.

Overall I think it would be interesting to use AC for EV performance modelling and as a hypermiling driving training simulator.

 

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If you have power calculations for your physics modelling, it wouldn't be hard to do some background calculations to display battery and range information on the display/HUD. You could also feed some battery State of Charge (SOC) date back to simulate the reduction in power levels that come from low battery charge levels.

Regen would also be interesting in that it directly affects braking performance as well, seeing that it helps significantly to reduce the heat generated by the brakes. This also charges back into the battery, increasing SoC for later use.

Overall, I think AC would really benefit from a EV module that allows for such drivetrain configurations. I think EV's a here to stay, so it would only be fitting that these things are modelled properly and included as well.

Don't the F1 cars have some regen modelling already?

Are there any parts of the development team that might be able to address these features? I'd be happy to discuss it with them if it helps.

Overall I think it would be interesting to use AC for EV performance modelling and as a hypermiling driving training simulator.

Regen is simulated, and battery gauges are all available. range estimate is available, but not accurate. These are not things we can change as it is part of the game engine. We can only try our best to get around the limitations.

Currently, the data that I have been struggling to find are the exact wheelbase, front and rear track width, and final gear ratio. we were only able to use the 3D model's physical dimension to place the wheels in the approximate location. It is 99%, but if we can get the exact data, it would be perfect. Gearing at the moment is geared to produce the rated amount of torque and top speed. But the exact ratio is unknown.

 

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Regen is simulated, and battery gauges are all available. range estimate is available, but not accurate. These are not things we can change as it is part of the game engine. We can only try our best to get around the limitations.

Currently, the data that I have been struggling to find are the exact wheelbase, front and rear track width, and final gear ratio. we were only able to use the 3D model's physical dimension to place the wheels in the approximate location. It is 99%, but if we can get the exact data, it would be perfect. Gearing at the moment is geared to produce the rated amount of torque and top speed. But the exact ratio is unknown.

When you say "gearing" what details are you using for the electric motor themselves? Do you have torque and power graphs from the CT, because without them gearing is inconsequential.

Besides there'd be some interested folk right here who'd like to see them graphs!

My understanding AC is that you have a physics model that calculates aerodynamic drag, downforce for traction etc. All these forces can be used to compute fairly accurate consumption models that can be further improved by some comparative testing once some real life data comes out. But in the meantime even just modulating the wh/km rate depending speed would give you something meaningful.

BTW did you request the CAD model for the CT or did they provide them somewhere online?

 

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The 3D Model is available from the Tesla app.
Tesla runs one final gear in the drivetrain, Our research shows that the ModelS S3XY runs an 8.0 ratio, We have tested 12.0 and it is perfect to simulate the exact top speed and wheel torque from Tesla's official specs.

Electric motor torque curves are linear so it is pretty easy to calculate based on announced specs.

Moving from the Concept's 3D Model to the Production version, the smaller size is very apparent and it feels right on the road.

We recommend using VR when driving the truck virtually, in VR you get a sense of scale of how large the truck is.

 

[JBee]

The 3D Model is available from the Tesla app.
Tesla runs one final gear in the drivetrain, Our research shows that the ModelS S3XY runs an 8.0 ratio, We have tested 12.0 and it is perfect to simulate the exact top speed and wheel torque from Tesla's official specs.

Electric motor torque curves are linear so it is pretty easy to calculate based on announced specs.

Moving from the Concept's 3D Model to the Production version, the smaller size is very apparent and it feels right on the road.

We recommend using VR when driving the truck virtually, in VR you get a sense of scale of how large the truck is.

Do you mean from the app decompile? Would you be able to share a link to the 3D model file please otherwise? Thx.

Also torque curves are far from linear on electric motors, hence the question.

Note that the rear CT motors on the trimotor are induction and apparently the front is PM.

They are also not Plaid PM versions with CF wrap, from what we know.

I would really be interested in seeing the vehicle physics model you are using. Can't wait to drive it in VR!

 

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EV motors are linear in relative compared to ICE or Turbo cars.

All 3 of those curves are nearly identical, just more power throughout.

I would say the driving feeling now is 90-95% to the real truck, while we have not driven the truck yet, we have driven other cars that we made, so we have a great understanding of how the car would feel in real. The variable steering is a breakthrough for us as well. We thought it would be more difficult to tune, but after initial test drives it feels amazing. Driving around tight parking lots and go-kart tracks is very enjoyable!

Now we just need to finish the visual.

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