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Posted by Richie Speed at 04:41 PM on Jul 19, 2008
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Hi lads, The title pretty much explains my question, but i'll go into a bit more depth. Basically i am going to be building a sim cockpit over the course of this summer. Problem is i have no idea what to do. So my question is how do i build a cockpit? I dont have much money but i can spend a little. I am looking for a low down, single seater enclosed type cockpit, so any ideas can be based around that. I need to know what materials, where to start, how to, etc etc. It would also have to be able to at least let the pedals move back and forth so i can adjust it. Thanks alot, Richard. |
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Posted by Dan Ortega at 05:24 PM on Jul 19, 2008
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For starters, you might consider using MDF(medium-density fiberboard) if the sides of your rig will be panels or 1x3 pine wood if your building it as a frame type construction. The frame/chassis is simpler with less cutting. You can always add panels after you've completed the basic chassis/cockpit. Start simple and then add too it if you want. That's basically what I did. Built something that would get me going, then little by little started to add/refine to add adjustability to the rig. Go here for all kinds of cockpit ideas, heck, looking just now I saw an inspiration for my wheel upgrade project! |
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Posted by Richie Speed at 07:13 PM on Jul 19, 2008
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Thanks dan! |
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Posted by Enis Dauti at 08:00 PM on Jul 19, 2008
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Cheapest thing I can think of is this: http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3764799&postcount=24 It's ABS pipe. |
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Posted by Doug Dezan at 06:36 AM on Jul 20, 2008
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Posted by Enis Dauti at 08:00 PM on Jul 19, 2008 Post #4 Cheapest thing I can think of is this: http://forum.rscnet.org/showpost.php?p=3764799&postcount=24 It's ABS pipe
This is exactly what I am thinking about doing for mine.
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Posted by Chris Chappell at 10:11 AM on Jul 20, 2008
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The pics there basically show a chronological step-by-step of how I built mine for and around my CST pedals predominantly using 2x4s, MDF and a sheet of ¾" plywood. I didn't have any plans or anything, I just kind of made it up as I went along and let it evolve. Here's the blog post I made last year when I finished it. Since then I've replaced the red Momo with a DFP and the speakers with a G51 set. Pic #1137 in the hi-res folder was taken recently. Maybe the pics will help you get a basic layout idea that will work for you, or blend in some of your own ideas. |
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Posted by Richie Speed at 01:00 PM on Jul 20, 2008
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Awesome thanks Chris! Cheers for the tip Enis, i'll probably using that ABS pipe. And cheers for the pic doug, real helpful! |
