Miami based simulator hardware manufacturer Ricmotech is poised to release their new range of high-end GTpro racing pedals. Aimed squarely at the hardcore simulator crowd, the new pedal setups fall under their 'RealGear' range; actual motorsport equipment which has been adapted for sim-racing.

The GTpro pedals will be available in 2 pedal and 3 pedal setups, either floor mounted or suspended. An optional suspended pedal stand will be available for $99 while the 2 pedal setups are available for pre-order at $649, the 3 pedal setups for $849.

The accelerator pedal gives input via a hall-effect magnetic sensor with the brake and clutch pedals using actual master cylinders, the brake working hydraulically and the clutch pneumatically (with the aid of a helper spring).

All this is controlled by an ECU fitted with a 16mhz micro-controller ensuring pedal movements are registered 15,000 times a second and reported 1,000 a second to the connected PC. There is also a port for an optional handbrake.

Though there is no set date for release, the following recently appeared on the company's Facebook page:

"Here is a pic of the first production unit of our GTpro pedals mounted on the optional stand. No time to waste, best get started on building the next one."

Ricmotech set to release new line of racing simulator pedals