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MOZA R12 V1 or SIMAGIC Alpha EVO: which one to buy
Head-to-head comparison of MOZA R12 V1 and SIMAGIC Alpha EVO with specs verified against official sources, so you can decide on data rather than impressions.
SIMAGIC Alpha EVO replaces MOZA R12 V1: the difference is Encoder (21-bit vs 15-bit). Buying today, pick SIMAGIC Alpha EVO; MOZA R12 V1 only makes sense second-hand.
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|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 12 Nm | 12 Nm |
| Motor | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Encoder | 15 bits | 21 bits |
| Weight | 7,5 kg | 6,236 kg |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium | Die-cast aluminium |
| Quick Release | Supported | QR50 / QR70 / QR-A |
| Power input | 110-220V AC → 36V DC | Wireless power supply technology |
| Dimensions | 225.87 × 156.68 × 123.99 | 130 × 110 × 281 |
| Mounting | 4 bottom bolts (no front-mount) | Inferior, lateral, frontal y de escritorio |
| Platform | — | PCPlayStationXbox |
| Power | 216 W | — |
| USB rate | 1000 Hz | — |
| Ports | — | 11 conexiones; CAN, CAN FD y USB |
| Processor | — | 180 MHz · 20 kHz response |
| Cooling | — | Activa Hyper Cool con regulador de temperatura |
MOZA R12 V1
First generation of the R12, the 12 Nm base offering a clear torque step over the R9 while staying manageable in size. It runs a slanted-pole 216 W servo motor, a 15-bit encoder (32,768 PPR) and an aerospace-grade aluminium chassis, with NextGen 4.0 support and iRacing at 360 Hz. It was replaced by the R12 V2, which improved thermal management and the encoder. In AMS2 it already had plenty of torque for GT3 and endurance.
MOZA R12 V1SIMAGIC Alpha EVO
12 Nm version of the Alpha EVO platform — the sweet spot for most GT and formula content. Ultra-low-inertia motor, 21-bit encoder and slip ring for unlimited rotation.
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