USB Gearshift Knob from a Man Truck ATS ETS for Logitech G29 G27 G25 G920 H Gearshift Shifter Knob for ATS ETS2 Games AI PC …

A review from a 25 year veteran truck driver. I do also own the SKRS knob for the TM TH8A. This one I received works as intended. I purchased it for the Logitech Driving Force Shifter. The one that comes with the G920 wheel. This shifter knob is mounted to the shifter by pressing it on. There is a plastic sleeve inside the knob to make for a tight fit. After its on it takes some effort to remove it and it does not spin easily on the shaft. The switches work as intended. Windows 10 recognizes the lever/switches as two separate buttons. ATS however recognizes both buttons as the same (button 0), but it does actually work in game as two separate buttons on the knob. The quality of this thing overall is really good. I don't know if this thing is an actual knob out of a Man truck or not, as I have never driven a Man. But it does feel like an actual shift knob from a truck so I wanna say it is. The thing I noticed most is the stepped tapper at the bottom of the knob. That is not something I have ever seen on one in the US. This tapper creates an issue however by making the knob length longer over all. So by the time the knob is installed and fully depressed onto the shaft of this shifter, there is not a lot of space for the cable between the knob and the shifters vinyl boot. So either extend the original shaft or create a notch in the bottom of the knob for the cable to exit. This will help eliminate the cable from rubbing on the vinyl. The buttons compared to an actual truck. The splitter on the side of this one is stiff and has a very nice snap to each position. Very much like a new one would from the factory. The range lever on the front is also stiff but does not have the snap past center when moved. An actual shifter does. An actaul knob is very mechanical on the inside. So this lack of snap could be due to its modification to electronic output. My SKRS has a very nice snap to it on the range lever, but the splitter was always loose and less snappy. A lot like when an actual one is worn out. I purchased a second one these for a backup, but I might actually use this one instead and put my SKRS in a box as backup. I like this one better. Price! I know these seem expensive, but I have replaced two knobs in actual trucks and each knob from the dealer was about $90. So I can't complain. Update 3-8-22: I received the second knob the day after I ordered it. I plugged it in, and it works and feels exactly the same as the first one. I also happened to look down through the bottom of it and I could see where the fittings for the airlines will thread in. So yes, this is an actual knob from a truck. Bumped to five star instead of 4 for consistency in quality. The only reason for the 4 was the lack of snap on the range lever. Update 9-4-23: The kid has really put some good time and abuse (normal use) on this thing, and its still working. How much time, and in game miles I do not know. The splitter is still stiff as it was new. The range selector has very slightly loosened up. Again this is an actual knob out of a truck. And some of these things mechanically, last a decade or more before you want a new one. Thats a decade worth of hundreds of thousands of miles, through possibly the same amount of shifting. Its hard to say what they may have changed in the mechanicals of it, to make it USB. But I suspect the electronic part will fail before the knob does. And who knows when that will be, with any electronics. I have repaired the mechanicals in these, in trucks, and they really aren't that difficult to take apart. The hardest part is getting that dang cover off the top, without scaring any of it up. I even seen the professional shops scratch them up, doing it. So the electronics are what you'll be concerned about. I have read many of the reviews on this, and they seem mixed, from some folks who may not have used one of these IRL. I don't think you could go wrong. Price to me, seems very fair, when you compare what these cost at the truck dealer, new, at retail price.

Works well

The gearshift arrived unharmed, but when I first plugged in the USB, the PC constantly dinged, with the device connecting and disconnecting. When I tried testing the two switches, they do not work. I opened the top, and saw the small board that looked like it was supposed to be glued down, was not. The gearshift also did not fit onto the G227 shifter rod. When I removed the outer casing, I saw that the base was 3D printed. The round hole on the bottom is not big enough to fit down over the round, and I'm not sure the screws that even come with it would keep it in place and not spin or pull off. And that would be after trying to make the hole bigger to fit. After noticing all that I stopped messing with it, and returning it. There is a different shifter that looks better on Amazon, but from the same company.

This is an actual shifter knob from a rl truck the real ones run about $60usd and they converted it to work with a USB cable which is pretty ingenuous. Thank you for doing so. I do feel the price could be a bit cheaper. The splitter the switch on the front is a bit hard to move but in time it may loosen up. the blue switch on the side is a high/low setting and is not made to "CLICK" this switch is for high/low gear selection such as RL/RH or 8L/8H etc.. Most driver rarely use this setting (switch) unless they have a very heavy load to get rolling and then on the highway to switch to 8H for better fuel econ. All I did to install it was unscrew the original shifter head and slide this on on. it fits snug and no screws needed hence no instructions. its well made at least the knob lets see how well of a job they did converting it to USB. Only time will tell but I think this will out last the Logitech shifter unit.

Shifter feels pretty good when shifting. The range selector is a little on the tight side in my opinion, but the splitter feels perfect. Out of the box, it would not fit on my g29 shifter, but once i took a drill bit and drilled it out a little extra, it slid right on. I used the longer screw that they supplied and it does not rotate or move up and down. After I drilled it, it was a perfect fit.

I’m using the Aikeec USB Gearshift Knob mainly for American Truck Simulator, but also tested it with BeamNG, Forza, and Assetto Corsa—and it adds a whole new level of realism to all of them. It fits perfectly on my Logitech G920 setup and mounts to my NBCP 6-speed shifter with push-down reverse. Setup was easy, but just a heads-up: mine didn’t come with a manual. Thankfully it’s plug-and-play via USB, and mapping the buttons was super simple in ATS and BeamNG. The knob itself feels solid—it’s full metal and has a satisfying feel when shifting. The button layout is perfect for sim truckers who like to map engine brakes, lights, or transmission modes. Only small issue I had was the knob sliding sideways during intense shifting. Since it’s metal-on-metal, the set screws didn’t grip well enough. I added some electrical tape to the stick, and now it stays tight and doesn’t turn. Pros: • Heavy, realistic metal feel • Plug and play on PC • Great compatibility (works in multiple sims) • Nice button layout for shifting functions Cons: • No manual included • Could use rubber or better grip for the mount (mine slipped until I modded it) Bottom line: This knob seriously levels up your sim rig if you love truck driving games or just want more immersion. It’s well worth the money, and with a small tweak to secure it better, it’s now one of my favorite parts of my whole setup.

Little bit pricey, but definitely worth getting

Came as it should, and works great! No issues. Fast.

Very sturdy, attractive. Looked like the real thing. Couldn't get computer or American Truck Simulator to recognize it. Buttons don't work, making it pretty much useless. Unable to find help anywhere. Not pleased after spending the money on this!!

Great reaction response and easy setup, shifting gears in low & high gears is Awesome. ATS Game More enjoyable and life like with 18 gears ⚙️, Well 16 gears and 2 Reverse high & Low gears shifting. Awesome Product only used for a 3 days but so far so good. Thanks Amazon !!!!

The 4ft USB cord kinda ruins what a great product it could be. The Logitech wheel and pedal set has cords twice as long, so you don't have to sit on the tower to play.