Sandro,
We need an Elite: Hardware forum.
Hey guys! I built a HOTAS mount for my office chair out of wood. I did it impromptu with a mental plan that was always changing, so I don't have any measurements at the moment. Below you'll find a crude drawing of what it looks like now. Don't laugh. I'm not an artist. x.x
It works really well and was simple to put together. All you need is a saw, drill, sand paper, files, wood glue, screws, and some extra hardware to mount it to the bottom of the chair. And if your HOTAS doesn't have mount holes, then some industrial strength velcro to affix the HOTAS to the mount. I got the idea from a video I watched where a guy used steel and steel pipes and fittings. I thought that was a bit much and went with wood instead.
I'm planning to remake the HOTAS mount to make it look nicer and with a finish, and I'll record the process and post the plans. But only if people are interested.
Right now it just holds a T16000 stick and throttle assembly, but they're not movable. I'm planning on putting them on rails so you can move them forward and backwards, and in and out. I'm not sure how to handle height yet. Maybe I'll use some type of tension spring system. I also planned to have them fold down into a protective box when not in use, but as I said, I had the plans in my head and it didn't quite turn out that way. lol
I also plan to implement a keyboard arm that places the keyboard in front of you and between the HOTAS, and easy to move out of the way when not in use.. The current mount doesn't have one, so I keep a wireless keyboard in my lap. It keeps falling. x.x There is a mouse platform, however, to the right of the stick that feels like the perfect place for it.
To make it more elite, I plan to add foot rests and mounts for touch panels to the forward left and right of the HOTAS. I just wish FD would allow us to render panels (system, communication, role, and navigation) on external hardware. That would be so cool! Are you hearing me Sammarco?!
I could experiment with creating holograms, but that might be a bit much. lol
I don't plan to have monitor mounts on this thing. Monitors are kinda heavy and would have to have support on the floor. Plus it might get a little unwieldy when you try to move them out of the way. Unless I motorize the whole thing... Nah!
So, what do you think? Would you guys want to see something like this built and have the plans to build it yourself?
We need an Elite: Hardware forum.
Hey guys! I built a HOTAS mount for my office chair out of wood. I did it impromptu with a mental plan that was always changing, so I don't have any measurements at the moment. Below you'll find a crude drawing of what it looks like now. Don't laugh. I'm not an artist. x.x
It works really well and was simple to put together. All you need is a saw, drill, sand paper, files, wood glue, screws, and some extra hardware to mount it to the bottom of the chair. And if your HOTAS doesn't have mount holes, then some industrial strength velcro to affix the HOTAS to the mount. I got the idea from a video I watched where a guy used steel and steel pipes and fittings. I thought that was a bit much and went with wood instead.
I'm planning to remake the HOTAS mount to make it look nicer and with a finish, and I'll record the process and post the plans. But only if people are interested.
Right now it just holds a T16000 stick and throttle assembly, but they're not movable. I'm planning on putting them on rails so you can move them forward and backwards, and in and out. I'm not sure how to handle height yet. Maybe I'll use some type of tension spring system. I also planned to have them fold down into a protective box when not in use, but as I said, I had the plans in my head and it didn't quite turn out that way. lol
I also plan to implement a keyboard arm that places the keyboard in front of you and between the HOTAS, and easy to move out of the way when not in use.. The current mount doesn't have one, so I keep a wireless keyboard in my lap. It keeps falling. x.x There is a mouse platform, however, to the right of the stick that feels like the perfect place for it.
To make it more elite, I plan to add foot rests and mounts for touch panels to the forward left and right of the HOTAS. I just wish FD would allow us to render panels (system, communication, role, and navigation) on external hardware. That would be so cool! Are you hearing me Sammarco?!
I could experiment with creating holograms, but that might be a bit much. lol
I don't plan to have monitor mounts on this thing. Monitors are kinda heavy and would have to have support on the floor. Plus it might get a little unwieldy when you try to move them out of the way. Unless I motorize the whole thing... Nah!
So, what do you think? Would you guys want to see something like this built and have the plans to build it yourself?
