New HF8 PRO

rapid · May 2

Next Level Racing have updated their HF8 Haptic feed back to the HF8 Pro.

https://nextlevelracing.com/products/hf8-pro-haptic-feedback-pad/?srsltid=AfmBOootDUqJ-stYzVALnz-nyrHkdkmBHnVmrFf9YLyRlhK3OT6gj2jc

The Next Level Racing® HF8 Pro Haptic Gaming Pad is a breakthrough in immersive simulation, built for sim racing and flight enthusiasts who demand more. Featuring over 200% increased torque, 400% more power, and 60% faster motor speed, the HF8 Pro delivers high-fidelity feedback that responds with stunning accuracy—making every race, landing, and engine roar feel incredibly real.

With a new SIMAERO breathable mesh, upgraded high-density foam, and 75fps real-time haptics software, the HF8 Pro combines comfort with cutting-edge performance. Each of the eight individual motors can be fully customized to your preferences through the included HFS software or SimHub, giving you complete control over effects like RPM, braking, turbulence, and more—separately for racing or flight. Universally compatible with all major racing and flight cockpits, the HF8 Pro transforms your seat into a fully immersive simulator that reacts to every move with pinpoint precision.

Edited May 2 by rapid

scommander2 · May 2

Have you tried it with DCS yet?

rapid · May 2

I have the HF8 the original version.

Aapje · May 2

10 hours ago, scommander2 said:

Have you tried it with DCS yet?

Only reviewers would have it at this point in time.

Tshark · May 2

Hopefully they fixed the two biggest flaws in design that cause 80% of the HF8 failures. Larger gauge wire that doesn't break at the pad fold/motor solder points and replacing the IC motor controller chips with chips that have a higher power rating.

MAXsenna · May 2

Hopefully they fixed the two biggest flaws in design that cause 80% of the HF8 failures. Larger gauge wire that doesn't break at the pad fold/motor solder points and replacing the IC motor controller chips with chips that have a higher power rating.

Yeah, hopefully one YouTuber comes along that actually address this and makes a tare down comparison.

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rapid · May 2

What I find interesting is the faster response.

Their software still needs tweeking a bit as cannot match SimShaker

Edited May 2 by rapid

rapid · May 12

I plan to get one.

rapid · May 13

Should be here Friday.

vgilsoler · May 14

I'm planning for one too.

Let us know your thoughts about it.

rapid · May 16

On 5/14/2025 at 1:58 PM, vgilsoler said:

I'm planning for one too.

Let us know your thoughts about it.

Think its due 6th June now.

winghunter · May 26

Holy s***

Firing the gun in the F-14 feels like there's a gatling gun mounted to my seat.

The standard software is pretty average though, uninstall and use simshaker aviator.

Mr_sukebe · May 26

If anyone has experience with both the new NLR Pro and a Jetseat, please do advise.

rapid · May 27

Mine has turned up!

The motors are way quicker at spinning up and much more powerful than the original HF8. Which will need to find a good home.

Seems to work well with it's software not tried SSA yet as I may have to mess with the config.

But so far so good has a much wider range.

Shalla_McCookie · June 22

I got one last week. There is a good review by Grim Reapers Skil on YouTube which helped me make up my mind on whether to buy. I only fly AH64 and use SSA software, so far I’m happy to say it’s a good piece of kit and adds to the immersion of the sim. Took an hour or so adjusting the settings for personal preference, but I think it’s worth the price, and it is comfortable to sit on for long missions.

rapid · June 22

11 hours ago, Shalla_McCookie said:

I got one last week. There is a good review by Grim Reapers Skil on YouTube which helped me make up my mind on whether to buy. I only fly AH64 and use SSA software, so far I’m happy to say it’s a good piece of kit and adds to the immersion of the sim. Took an hour or so adjusting the settings for personal preference, but I think it’s worth the price, and it is comfortable to sit on for long missions.

Yes sir it's a lot better than the first one much more range.

MAXsenna · June 25

I got one last week. There is a good review by Grim Reapers Skil on YouTube which helped me make up my mind on whether to buy. I only fly AH64 and use SSA software, so far I’m happy to say it’s a good piece of kit and adds to the immersion of the sim. Took an hour or so adjusting the settings for personal preference, but I think it’s worth the price, and it is comfortable to sit on for long missions.

Does SSA support all eight motors?

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vgilsoler · July 16

In my case the HFS software was not able to connect to DCS by default and I setup it manually DCS for that:

Edit export.lua file adding the following line:

local HFSlfs=require('lfs');dofile(HFSlfs.writedir()..'Scripts/HFSExport.lua')

Copy the file export_dcs.txt from FHS folder to DCS Scripts folder and rename it as HFSExport.lua

After that, launching HFS and DCS to enjoy the HF8/HF8 Pro.

winghunter · July 16

On 6/25/2025 at 9:36 AM, MAXsenna said:

Does SSA support all eight motors?

yes

MAXsenna · July 16

yes

Thanks!

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Super64des · Thursday at 09:28 PM

Il 16/07/2025 at 12:03, vgilsoler ha scritto:

In my case the HFS software was not able to connect to DCS by default and I setup it manually DCS for that:

Edit export.lua file adding the following line:

local HFSlfs=require('lfs');dofile(HFSlfs.writedir()..'Scripts/HFSExport.lua')

Copy the file export_dcs.txt from FHS folder to DCS Scripts folder and rename it as HFSExport.lua

After that, launching HFS and DCS to enjoy the HF8/HF8 Pro.

Hi. I've tried to setup manually,following your indications. but the pad doesn't work with DCS. May you give me other suggestions to connect the pad with DCS?The NLR support is not useful..

vgilsoler · Friday at 09:21 AM

11 hours ago, Super64des said:

Hi. I've tried to setup manually,following your indications. but the pad doesn't work with DCS. May you give me other suggestions to connect the pad with DCS?The NLR support is not useful..

- Check double extensions on file HFSExport.lua after copied it.

- Edit the export.lua file with notepad++, and not with windows notepad and check uppercase/lowercase.

- The Scripts/export.lua is located inside the user saved DCS folder and not in program files DCS folder.

- Check the pad is powered on when testing it in a DCS mission. (not the first time I left it off)

I wrote a basic tutorial in spanish, maybe can help you

https://escuadron69.foroactivo.com/t207-next-level-racing-hf8-hf8-pro-con-dcs-y-il2

Super64des · Friday at 04:08 PM

6 ore fa, vgilsoler ha scritto:

- Check double extensions on file HFSExport.lua after copied it.

- Edit the export.lua file with notepad++, and not with windows notepad and check uppercase/lowercase.

- The Scripts/export.lua is located inside the user saved DCS folder and not in program files DCS folder.

- Check the pad is powered on when testing it in a DCS mission. (not the first time I left it off)

I wrote a basic tutorial in spanish, maybe can help you

https://escuadron69.foroactivo.com/t207-next-level-racing-hf8-hf8-pro-con-dcs-y-il2

Thank you! It appears working now!!

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