CAMMUS LitePlay 8 (LP8) – I expected more
Today we’re taking a deep look at the CAMMUS LP8, a wheelbase with one of the most unconventional designs in sim racing.
🧩 Design & First Impressions
CAMMUS continues to think outside the box — literally.
Where competitors stick to square and rectangular housings, the LP8 uses a triangular chassis, which instantly gives it personality.
It includes rear LED strips, though they’re not very visible unless they reflect off a wall. Nice to have, but not a functional highlight.
🛠️ Build Quality
The casing is fully metal with wide passive cooling fins, hinting at a cooling system that relies on surface area rather than airflow.
Rear I/O includes:
- 2 × RJ ports for peripherals
- E-stop connection
- USB-A out
- USB-B in
- PSU connector
The quick release is the same excellent QR found on the DDWB21 — sturdy and premium.
The motor is rated at 8 Nm peak torque.
❗ The “Active Cooling” Mystery
CAMMUS advertises active cooling on their website… but this unit has:
- No air vents
- No fan noise
- No visible openings
This raises questions:
- Is it a mistake on the website?
- Is a fan planned for future hardware revisions?
- Is the test model unfinished?
After contacting CAMMUS, it seems this was a typo. It does not feature active cooling.
🏎️ Driving Experience
Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC)
The LP8 delivers a heavy, direct, and very precise driving feel.
Strength is more than enough for immersive racing.
However:
- Light curb detail is missing
- Fast-corner feedback feels slightly muted
- Likely a tuning or software issue rather than a hardware limitation
Steering wheels: the GTS rim feels good, but prolonged tight grip caused finger discomfort.
BeamNG.drive
Here the LP8 really shines.
The force feedback:
- Reacts beautifully to terrain changes
- Is quick to self-center
- Feels natural and very close to real-car dynamics
- Makes rock crawling immersive and highly controllable
For BeamNG specifically, the LP8 is a joy to use.
🌡️ Heat & Thermal Concerns
The LP8 gets extremely hot.
Not “warm”, but boil-an-egg hot.
This raises long-term durability questions:
- Passive cooling only?
- No air channels?
- No way to open the case due to locked/glued screws?
It’s unclear whether this heat impacts lifespan, but it is something buyers should be aware of.
💻 CAMMUS Software
The software is:
- Clean
- Logical
- Beginner-friendly
- Easy to configure
It lacks the refinement of MOZA Pit House, but for most users it will feel simple and approachable.
🔗 Ecosystem
Current CAMMUS ecosystem includes:
- LC100 pedals
- 70mm quick release
- Various steering wheels (GT, GTS, rally add-on plates)
- Cosmetic badges
Missing today (but apparently planned):
- Shifter
- Handbrake
Steering Wheels
The CAMMUS GT wheel stands out:
- Large diameter
- Leather-wrapped
- Buttons light up when pressed
- No displays, no RGB clutter
- Solid shifters and QR
A clean, driver-focused wheel.
💶 Pricing
At the time of review:
- LP8 Wheelbase: $299 / ~280€
- Steering wheel: +$200
- LC100 pedals: +$239
Not yet officially listed on the website, but expected soon.
🧭 Conclusion
I expected more from the LP8 after two strong CAMMUS products — and the LP8 delivers a mixed impression.
👍 What it does well:
- Smooth and precise motor
- Strong 8 Nm performance
- Innovative design
- Excellent quick release
- Very enjoyable in BeamNG
- Good overall value (~$500 with GT wheel)
👎 What holds it back:
- Missing detail in fast cornering
- Excessive heat
- Confusion around “active cooling”
- Ecosystem still incomplete (shifter/handbrake missing)
- Presentation/marketing focused more on aesthetics than technical depth
Despite the caveats, the LP8 is a capable and enjoyable wheelbase, especially if you like non-traditional hardware and value BeamNG performance.
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