Bought a SIMAGIC Zeus wheel? Check what you need to use MagicDash 4

Since the launch of the SIMAGIC Zeus Formula, SIMAGIC Zeus GT and SIMAGIC Zeus Sport steering wheels, we have received many questions about compatibility with the SIMAGIC MagicDash 4. Choosing the wheel itself is usually not the difficult part. The questions usually start when you need to choose the right accessories for the wheelbase you already own.

The most common questions are:

• Do I need AirLink?
• What is the difference between MagLink Pro and MagLink Pro Xtend?
• Will MagicDash 4 work with a Simucube, Moza Racing or Conspit wheelbase?
• What do I need to buy for SIMAGIC Alpha Mini?

Below you will find a clear explanation that will help you choose the correct setup without guessing.

What is SIMAGIC MagicDash 4?

SIMAGIC MagicDash 4 is a telemetry display designed to work with SimHub. It can show key driving data such as gear, RPM, lap times, tyre temperatures, fuel level, race flags and many other car parameters.

The display can be mounted directly on the Zeus Formula, Zeus GT or Zeus Sport. It can also be mounted on the wheelbase using the MagDock mount.

Do you have a SIMAGIC Alpha EVO wheelbase? This is the simplest setup

If you use one of the following wheelbases:

• SIMAGIC Alpha EVO Sport
• SIMAGIC Alpha EVO
• SIMAGIC Alpha EVO Pro
• SIMAGIC Alpha EVO Ultra

you need:

• SIMAGIC Zeus Formula, SIMAGIC Zeus GT or SIMAGIC Zeus Sport
• SIMAGIC MagicDash 4
• SIMAGIC AirLink

AirLink handles wireless communication between the wheelbase, the wheel and the display. Once the wheel is mounted on the QR, everything works without additional cables.

Do you use an older SIMAGIC Alpha Mini, Alpha or Alpha Ultimate wheelbase?

If you have a SIMAGIC Alpha Mini, SIMAGIC Alpha or SIMAGIC Alpha Ultimate, you do not need to replace your wheelbase with the newer Alpha EVO series.

In this case, you need:

• SIMAGIC Zeus Formula, SIMAGIC Zeus GT or SIMAGIC Zeus Sport
• SIMAGIC MagicDash 4
• SIMAGIC MagLink Pro Xtend

How does SIMAGIC MagLink Pro Xtend work?

MagLink Pro Xtend was created specifically for users of Alpha Mini, Alpha and Alpha Ultimate wheelbases. The most important part of the kit is the QR adapter mounted directly on the wheelbase shaft.

This adapter is what allows older SIMAGIC Alpha wheelbases to work with the newer Zeus Formula, Zeus GT, Zeus Sport and MagicDash 4 ecosystem.

In practice, the user mounts the Xtend adapter on the Alpha Mini, Alpha or Alpha Ultimate, attaches the wheel to the QR and uses the setup in a way that feels very similar to the native solution used in the SIMAGIC Alpha EVO series.

The key difference is that Alpha EVO uses wireless communication via AirLink, while MagLink Pro Xtend is a wired solution. From everyday use perspective, both systems are similarly convenient because you do not need to connect an extra cable to the wheel every time you swap rims.

Do you have a Simucube, Moza Racing, Fanatec, Asetek, VRS, Conspit or another wheelbase?

For wheelbases from other manufacturers, you need:

• SIMAGIC Zeus Formula, SIMAGIC Zeus GT or SIMAGIC Zeus Sport
• SIMAGIC MagicDash 4
• SIMAGIC MagLink Pro

How does SIMAGIC MagLink Pro work?

MagLink Pro was designed for wheelbases outside the SIMAGIC ecosystem.

The system consists of:

• a QR adapter with a MagLink port, mounted at the back of the wheel,
• a MagLink cable with a magnetic connector,
• an active USB hub with additional power.

After mounting the wheel on the QR, you also need to connect the MagLink cable to the adapter. Only then does the wheel receive both PC communication and the additional power required for MagicDash 4, LED lighting and the rest of the wheel electronics.

MagLink Pro or MagLink Pro Xtend? What is the real difference?

MagLink Pro and MagLink Pro Xtend may look similar at first, but the difference is not only about whether there is an extra cable.

SIMAGIC MagLink Pro

MagLink Pro is mainly intended for wheelbases from other manufacturers. It uses a QR adapter with a MagLink port mounted at the back of the wheel, a magnetic cable and an active USB hub.

SIMAGIC MagLink Pro Xtend

MagLink Pro Xtend is a QR adapter mounted directly on the shaft of older SIMAGIC Alpha Mini, SIMAGIC Alpha and SIMAGIC Alpha Ultimate wheelbases. This gives older Alpha models compatibility with Zeus wheels and MagicDash 4 without having to connect a separate cable to the wheel every time.

Simple comparison

• AirLink – wireless solution for SIMAGIC Alpha EVO wheelbases.
• MagLink Pro Xtend – QR adapter mounted on the shaft of older SIMAGIC Alpha wheelbases.
• MagLink Pro – solution for wheelbases from other manufacturers, requiring a QR adapter with a MagLink port, magnetic cable and active USB hub.

When do I need MagDock?

MagDock is a mount for the SIMAGIC MagicDash 4. If the display is mounted directly on a Zeus wheel, MagDock is not required. If you want to mount the display on the wheelbase, MagDock is required.

Quick compatibility table

Which Zeus wheel should you choose?

SIMAGIC Zeus Formula

Zeus Formula is aimed mainly at Formula cars, LMP prototypes and modern racing cars.

SIMAGIC Zeus GT

Zeus GT is the most universal wheel in the range for GT3, GT4 and endurance racing.

SIMAGIC Zeus Sport

Zeus Sport is a good choice for drivers who switch between different disciplines: GT, rally, drifting and road cars.

FAQ – frequently asked questions

Does MagicDash 4 work with Simucube?

Yes. MagicDash 4 can work with Simucube wheelbases, but it requires MagLink Pro. In this setup, the Zeus wheel communicates with the PC through a QR adapter with a MagLink port, a MagLink cable and an active USB hub.

Does MagicDash 4 work with Moza Racing wheelbases?

Yes. Moza Racing users can use Zeus Formula, Zeus GT, Zeus Sport and MagicDash 4. MagLink Pro is required for proper operation.

Do Zeus wheels work with Conspit?

Yes. Zeus Formula, Zeus GT and Zeus Sport can be used with Conspit wheelbases when using MagLink Pro and a compatible quick release.

Does MagLink Pro Xtend work with Alpha EVO?

No. MagLink Pro Xtend was created only for older SIMAGIC Alpha Mini, SIMAGIC Alpha and SIMAGIC Alpha Ultimate wheelbases. The Alpha EVO series uses AirLink.

Do I need AirLink for Alpha Mini?

No. If you have SIMAGIC Alpha Mini, the correct solution is MagLink Pro Xtend. AirLink is intended only for the Alpha EVO series.

Do I need MagLink Pro for Alpha Ultimate?

No. For SIMAGIC Alpha Ultimate, you need MagLink Pro Xtend. MagLink Pro is mainly intended for wheelbases from other manufacturers.

What is the difference between MagLink Pro and MagLink Pro Xtend?

MagLink Pro uses a QR adapter with a MagLink port mounted at the back of the wheel, a magnetic cable and an active USB hub. MagLink Pro Xtend is a QR adapter mounted directly on the shaft of older SIMAGIC Alpha wheelbases.

Is MagLink Pro Xtend wireless?

No. MagLink Pro Xtend is a wired solution. Wireless communication in the SIMAGIC ecosystem is provided by AirLink, used with Alpha EVO wheelbases.

Does AirLink work with older Alpha wheelbases?

No. AirLink was developed for the newer generation of wheelbases: Alpha EVO Sport, Alpha EVO, Alpha EVO Pro and Alpha EVO Ultra. Older Alpha wheelbases require MagLink Pro Xtend.

Can I use MagicDash 4 without SimHub?

Yes, but you get the full potential of the device with SimHub integration. SimHub is responsible for most advanced dashboards, telemetry screens and visual effects.

Is MagDock required?

No. MagDock is required only if you want to mount MagicDash 4 on the wheelbase. If the display is attached directly to Zeus Formula, Zeus GT or Zeus Sport, MagDock is not required.

Do all Zeus wheels work the same way?

Yes. Whether you choose Zeus Formula, Zeus GT or Zeus Sport, the compatibility rules are the same. The required accessories depend on your wheelbase, not on the wheel model.

Summary

If you use Alpha EVO Sport, Alpha EVO, Alpha EVO Pro or Alpha EVO Ultra, you need AirLink.

If you own Alpha Mini, Alpha or Alpha Ultimate, the right choice is MagLink Pro Xtend.

If you use a wheelbase from another manufacturer, such as Simucube, Moza Racing, Fanatec, Asetek, VRS or Conspit, you need MagLink Pro.

The rule is simple: AirLink for Alpha EVO, MagLink Pro Xtend for older Alpha wheelbases and MagLink Pro for other manufacturers.