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Handlebar Questions and Answers
Handlebar Questions and Answers
about the,
 
McMillan Handlebar Simulator
for the PS4 Controller

Question:
What is the "McMillan Handlebar Simulator"?
Answer:
-- The "McMillan Handlebar Simulator" unit is designed for racing the "T T Isle of Man "Ride on the Edge" #1, a
Video Motorbike Racing Game.
-- This unit holds and operates a PS4 Controller and is Plug and Play for the Playstation 4 or the PC
 
Question:
How does the "McMillan Handlebar Simulator work?
Answer:
-- To best enjoy the "McMillan Handlebar Simulator" in action I have provided YOUTUBE links below,
-- McMillan Handlebar Simulator / ps4 Controller for racing the T T Isle of Man Ride on the Edge #1 Go to Youtube Video Link
-- McMillan Handlebar Simulator Assembly Video Go to youtube Video Link
-- McMillan Handlebar Simulator / Time Attack, 15:40 my 2nd best Lap Time Go to Youyube Video Link
-- McMillan Handlebar Simulator / Tourist Trophy, start in Last place and pass 9 Riders in 1 Lap 16:03 Go to Youtube Video Link
 
Question:
Is the "McMillan Handlebar Simulator" a prototype?
Answer:
-- Yes the unit shown is a Prototype ( #2 ) and as such it has a much wider range of adjustment than is necessary in order to establish the best locations for all the various parts. And to see where to greatly simplify the machining steps and reduce the number of parts required on future units.
 
Question:
Will you make more "McMillan Handlebar Simulator" units?
Answer:
-- Yes, four more units are in progress ( clones of #2 ) and about 80% complete. All units have more than adaquate ajustment range, such as from a 1/4 in to 1/2 inch of Throttle Rotation adjustment, Lever Pressure Feel, and Reach adjustments for Front and Back Brakes ( unit is fully adjustable but not overkill )
 
Question:
How many miles are on this Prototype #2 "McMillan Handlebar Simulator" unit?
Answer:
-- Several thousand at this time, I.E. over a years use without changing the position of anything, Minor cable adjustments and lube pivots
 
Question:
How does the "McMillan Handlebar Simulator" work ?
Answer:
-- The unit has Front and Rear Brakes and a Throttle,
-- T T #1 has Combined or Seperate brakes in Options, I use Seperate )
-- Brakes are Lever operated. Left Lever is Rear Brake, and Right Lever is Front Brake
-- Lever Pressure Feel, and Reach adjustments for Front and Rear Brakes
-- 1/4 in to 1/2 inch of Throttle Rotation adjustment,
-- Unit is fully adjustable but not overkill )
-- Three Springs on each side attenuate a Mechanical Forced Feedback feel. Start, Middle, and Full turn are adjustable
-- Handlebars are self centering (due to the 3 springs)
-- A Stoker Stem is used to raise and lower the bars. Higher the bars the slower the steering, the lower the quicker the steering.
-- Stoker Stem is in effect an adjustable length Joystick, ( I.E. the handlebars do turn the PS4 Controller Joystick left and right.)
-- This unit Holds and Operates a PS4 Controller and has Stops to prevent damage to the PS4 Controller
-- 100 % compatable with a Playstation or PC
 
Question:
What were your objectives for building the "McMillan Handlebar Simulator" unit?
Answer:
-- 100% Fun ( 4,000 miles RND first and second unit combined. Still enjoy riding and racing the T T #1 )
-- 100% Reliable ( 2,000 miles this year, no changes to unit. Minor cable adjustments and lube )
-- 100% Competative ( Time Attack, Fastest Lap 15:40, #40 on Steam Leaderboard ) ( Tourist Trophy, Six Laps 97:24, #20 0n Steam Leaderboard )
 
Question:
Is the "McMillan Handlebar Simulator" unit compatable with T T #2 ?
Answer:
-- Yes, but I have less than 10 hours on the T T #2. The settings are more complicated and the bikes handle differently.
-- I prefer the T T #1 and as I have said before the T T #1 Game Settings are a "Snap to Set-Up" in the Gameplay. Plug and Play!!!!!!!
 
Question:
Is the "McMillan Handlebar Simulator" unit compatable a Playstation 4, or 5 Console or a PC?
Answer:
-- Yes, 100% compatable with Playstation 4 which is my all around favorite for the Unit / T T #1 . Reasonably priced, Always works!
-- Yes, 100% compatable with Playstation 5 which faster loading SSD with better graphics capability . Pricey.
-- Yes, 100% compatable with a PC which offer the Max in CPU speed, Graphic GPU speed, and Memory etc. Very Pricey

T T #1 Game Info Below:
For Racing the
T T Isle of Man Ride on the Edge #1
A Video Motorbike Simulation Racing Game
 
 
Question:
What is the T T Isle of Man "Ride on the Edge" #1 ?
Answer:
-- A Video Motorbike Simulation Racing Game
-- "Isle of Man" is a World Famous Race Course Faithfully Reproduced for Video Motorbike Simulator Racing
-- The main attraction is the 37 km Snaefell Mountiin Course
-- "Tourist Trophy" race is six laps
-- "Time Attack" race is a one lap time trial
 
Question:
Who produced the T T Isle of Man "Ride on the Edge" #1 ?
Answer:
-- KT RACING
-- circa 2018 it was much anticipated worldwide and tens of millions sold at launch.
 
Question:
Where do you purchae this game?
Answer:
-- Download Steam Player and purchase on line through Steam,
-- Or purchase a T T #1 on disk for the Playstation 4 (or download thru Playtation on line)
 
Question:
Is the T T #1 challenging?
Answer:
-- Yes, It's the most challenging Motorbike Racing Video Game ever created and the most fun.
-- With a handheld PS4 controller it was hopless for me as well as wheels etc. The old Thrustmaster was fun but not competative.
-- YOU NEED HANDLEBARS FOR THIS GAME! It's a Motorbike Game! ( motorcycles don't have wheels and joysticks )
-- I'm a motorcyclist and the T T #1 game inspired me to make the "McMillan Handlebar Simulator" unit for racing this Game.
-- Again, Motorbike games need handlebars for Max Fun and Max Emersion in the gameplay.
-- Once you get a Controller your comfortable with this is truly a great / challenging Motorbike Simulation race game.
-- It takes months to memorize the 37km Snaefell Mountian Course
-- It takes a year maybe to make a 20:00 min lap
-- It can take a couple years to get under 16:00 min
--There is no Rewind so you pay the price for crashing, You can't cheat,,,
-- After three years In the Time Attack race I'm #40 on the Steam Leaderboard my best Lap is 15:40 min.
-- After three years in the six lap Tourist Trophy race I'm #20 on the Steam Leaderboardswith a race time of 97:24 min.
-- Extreme focus and concentration as well as eye hand cordination required
-- I built the McMillan Handlebar Simulator to get the most fun out of this Game!
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