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the100thmonkey

the100thmonkey
I hate Rubik's cubes. I just can't get my head around them for some reason.

Anyway, I just changed my HOTAS mounts. Basically, I went to the Japanese equivalent of B&Q.

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BACKER #-4112

BACKER #-4112
the100thmonkey said:
I hate Rubik's cubes. I just can't get my head around them for some reason.

Anyway, I just changed my HOTAS mounts. Basically, I went to the Japanese equivalent of B&Q.

http://i.imgur.com/jNZUHEZ.jpg
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Yeah, we kind of went off topic with that cube thing...
I couldn't help laughing at the amount of G-Clamps and the makeshift brackets, it looks like there are more sharp edges there
than a cheese grater. But I suppose it serves it's purpose and since I am looking for a similar solution for my problem, +1 for posting this.
I am looking for ideas on how to save real estate on my desktop when I use the X-55.
Not only it takes up space, but it just isn't at the right height. It gets pretty uncomfortable on long sessions.
Looking at what you did there, wish I could do the same except my desk is L-shaped. (I am sure I have enough G-Clamps to replicate this.)
I am considering making brackets for the chair, to have the stick and throttle beside me, then of course there is the issue of cable length.
I welcome any suggestions anyone might know of, seen a thread, site with brackets or a pic of what I am after, I would appreciate it.
 
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the100thmonkey

the100thmonkey
BACKER #-4112 said:
Yeah, we kind of went off topic with that cube thing...
I couldn't help laughing at the amount of G-Clamps and the makeshift brackets, it looks like there are more sharp edges there
than a cheese grater. But I suppose it serves it's purpose and since I am looking for a similar solution for my problem, +1 for posting this.
I am looking for ideas on how to save real estate on my desktop when I use the X-55.
Not only it takes up space, but it just isn't at the right height. It gets pretty uncomfortable on long sessions.
Looking at what you did there, wish I could do the same except my desk is L-shaped. (I am sure I have enough G-Clamps to replicate this.)
I am considering making brackets for the chair, to have the stick and throttle beside me, then of course there is the issue of cable length.
I welcome any suggestions anyone might know of, seen a thread, site with brackets or a pic of what I am after, I would appreciate it.
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Actually, all the brackets are machined and rounded. I've given myself some pretty nasty scrapes before and learned that lesson!

I'm thinking about how to enclose the clamps now into something less clearly a bodge.

I do need to smooth the edges on the wood though - there are some pointy bits.

I have a couple of panels that I mount to the chair when playing on my projector - there are pictures earlier in the thread here.
 
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Cataclysm274 said:
Cable length should not be an issue if you get a few of these USB extender cables. Or add a powered hub closer to the seat.
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In that case, I should be right, because I have both of those.
By the way, well done on that simpit you built, I followed the build before I was even registered here. It is quite impressive, I wish I had the time to
construct something like that, even though I am still thinking of doing it. Most of all I am impressed with the electrical side of it.
the100thmonkey said:
<snip>I have a couple of panels that I mount to the chair when playing on my projector - there are pictures earlier in the thread here.
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I thought of doing that, but I should have mentioned I am sitting on an office chair that's on wheels and has armrests. I am thinking of ditching the armrests and bending up some plates
and bolting them to where the armrests are bolted to. Then again, one of these days I might just get myself a projector and then just cut some panels to suit my armchair.
 

Cataclysm72

Cataclysm72
BACKER #-4112 said:
In that case, I should be right, because I have both of those.
By the way, well done on that simpit you built, I followed the build before I was even registered here. It is quite impressive, I wish I had the time to
construct something like that, even though I am still thinking of doing it. Most of all I am impressed with the electrical side of it.
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thank you! It s a very rewarding job. just a quick warning: build hours are deducted from play time, but the play time after completion is much improved. And, wether you succeed or not, you *will* have learned a few things along the way.
 

CMDR MAIN SEQUENCE

CMDR MAIN SEQUENCE
vrod said:
Just to keep things flowing....I added a 2.8" LCD screen (left side of panel-above MFD), a LCD character display (right side of panel-above MFD), and 8 RGB LEDs (4 above each of the previously mentioned displays). Everything is hooked up and functional. Still have room for a few more buttons and lights!
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Love it! And well done for keeping this thread alive. Sadly the excellent http://elitecockpits.tumblr.com/ doesn't seem to be getting much love lately.
 

PANTHER STARFORCE

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vrod said:
Just to keep things flowing....I added a 2.8" LCD screen (left side of panel-above MFD), a LCD character display (right side of panel-above MFD), and 8 RGB LEDs (4 above each of the previously mentioned displays). Everything is hooked up and functional. Still have room for a few more buttons and lights!http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t392/vrod_2000/cockpit/20160525_212704_zpsef2wazzg.jpg
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Just stunning... Love this build! Keep it up CMDR.

-EJIRO

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Love it! And well done for keeping this thread alive. Sadly the excellent http://elitecockpits.tumblr.com/ doesn't seem to be getting much love lately.
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Wow! I was not aware of this tumblr. Thanks for sharing the link CMDR.
 

Rav3n

Rav3n
This thread still open? :D Don't mind if I post! Haha.

Sturfs:
RCA 1080p 32" flatscreen (4k enabled, whatever THAT is supposed to mean.)
Razer Blackwidow Ultimate KB
SteelSeries Rival mouse
Saitek X52Pro (My normal x52 gave up last week, the joystick will shut off for a moment and come back on.. which makes the game ignore it thereafter.)

PC:
Cybertron "Custom"
MSI mobo (Don't remember the #s, it's red with a dragon on it :D)
AMD FX4130 @3.8GHz I know.. I need a better proc. And money!
20GB Patriot 1600MHz RAM
Nvidia Geforce GTX-750Ti (PNY Overclock)
Western Digital 4TB 7200rpm HDD
Green case lights. :D
Turtlebeach X12 (First gen, you know.. the black ones.)
7.2 Surround simulation!

Not the best PC ever made, but it runs elite at 1080p with gfx maxed @ 60+ :D
 
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