Cammus C5 Direct Drive Wheelbase (5 Nm)
The Cammus C5 is a beginner-tier direct-drive wheelbase rated around 5Nm continuous with 7Nm peak torque, using a Moza-style quick release over USB. It's a compelling budget on-ramp to direct drive for PC sim racing and compact desk setups. Note it needs an external PSU and is PC-only on the firmware side, so console racers should look elsewhere.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall60±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| drive type | Direct DriveFlagged | Flagged |
| peak torque (Nm) | 7Flagged | Flagged |
| quick release | mozaFlagged | Flagged |
| connection | USBSourced | Sourced |
| requires PSU external | yesSourced | Sourced |
| firmware platforms | pcSourced | Sourced |
3/6 detail specs sourced · 3 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- budget direct drive
- PC sim racing
- compact desk setups
Who should skip this
- Console racers — its firmware is PC-only
- High-FFB seekers — at roughly 5-7 Nm it's a gentle entry base
- Buyers wanting a clean desk — it requires an external power supply
Where to buy
List price $269
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard sim racing setup.
Upgrade path
Outgrow it and the Thrustmaster T598 (5 Nm, bundle) is the natural next step up in wheelbases. See it →