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Don't know what you consider simple, but that looks very complicated to me.
Also when you invert the pedals, you have the clutch on the right and the throttle on the left. On PC you can set it to be right, but on PS3 I don't think so.
 
PaMu1337
Don't know what you consider simple, but that looks very complicated to me.
Also when you invert the pedals, you have the clutch on the right and the throttle on the left. On PC you can set it to be right, but on PS3 I don't think so.
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It may look complicated, but it's only fooling your eyes. When the only thing you need is a saw and a drilling machine, it can't be that complicated. :sly: Also it's really not that easy to do all those adjustments possible.. believe me, at some point, it was complicated.

The inverted pedal setup is for G25 pedals, where you can change the positions if you like. (by opening the case) I know those look more like DFP, but didn't have proper colours available.. :dopey:

And of course, this design is trying to give you all of the possibilities. It's very easy to come down from there and just drop a feature or two that you don't need. But now there is a way to adjust the rig anyway you want. I know one person only needs to adjust the rig once, but while I did do this for me also I kept in mind all the other people out there. Now there is no need to do new drawings & measures for every different lenght of people. One size fits all, as they say.. from a child to a basketball player. And even if your not counting the runners from the seat ;)
 
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The design of your rig looks great Timo :cheers:

It sounds like it should be fairly simple to put together as well.
Have you thought about patenting this design?

From the looks of it, it seems like it would be something that could
be marketed for sim racers and do quite well. Just put the plywood,
bolts, and metal sliders in a "do-it yourself" type package.
If you could find a decent seat to include at a reasonable price,
it would be an awesome setup. Just a thought 👍
 
cpp214
The design of your rig looks great Timo

It sounds like it should be fairly simple to put together as well.
Have you thought about patenting this design? From the looks of it, it seems like it would be something that could be marketed for sim racers and do quite well.
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Cheers :cheers: But patenting? Of course, I did think if I should try to make some money out of it, but that's not why I made it afterall. It's just a little something for the community. Or at least for those who find it good enough to try. I really don't think there's much to patent anyway.. would be too easy to go around. The design is too simple (I've seen this same thing happen in my real job too). But hey, if some commercial company finds there something worth copying, maybe I need to apply for a new job? :D

But I do hope that many sim racers would find it useful.. I'm absolutely sure I will, and I dare to say that I have high standards when it comes to racing rigs.


Just put the plywood, bolts, and metal sliders in a "do-it yourself" type package. If you could find a decent seat to include at a reasonable price,
it would be an awesome setup. Just a thought
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That's exactly what it is, a DIY. And I think the price is reasonable too... :D Now you have the freedom to choose your preferred seat though, whatever the price that will be. I have one ready just waiting to get bolted on.. (just be sure to get the right measures for the seat stand, width for example)
 
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Timppaq
But patenting? Of course, I did think if I should try to make some money out of it, but that's not why I made it afterall. It's just a little something for the community.
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👍 You did a really nice job. :sly:
 
Looks just like your times mate....of a very high standard.👍


I too think, being as adjustable as possible, is a very good idea.
 
zed300
Looks just like your times mate....of a very high standard.👍


I too think, being as adjustable as possible, is a very good idea.
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Thanks :cheers:

..and I maybe only just now realized how massive this thing will be (went to town to buy the bolts etc.) ... :D I might need to give the first proto to my dad, as the rig can't never be too strong in his use. :lol:

I guess I'll need to make it a little bit less overkill. Just by using 70x45 (instead of 90x45) and M8 bolts, the result would be much more human. :embarrassed: (and cheaper too)
 
Little details still bugging me, so made some minor changes mainly to the seat platform. The angle adjustment is no longer done with threaded bars, as it seemed a little bit too complicated.. now done little simpler.

Adjustment range from -2deg to +8deg (at 0deg in the pics). With one degree steps. (and of course you can always just drill a new hole just to the point you want.. those are just the "pre-setups" :) )

I will update the drawings only after I've done the first proto, unless someone urgently needs it to be done sooner.

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little update with the whole thing painted black :sly: :


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Thanks, I'm currently trying to get all the needed materials so I can get to work :cheers: I presume that by the end of next month the rig is ready for GT5 ;)
 
Wow.

What an amazing difference simply changing the cheap furniture wood grain pattern for black makes.

Looks great.




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Awesome work man! I used to be a cabinet maker before the econimy took a dump so I have all the materials in my garage already, was just waiting for the right setup to come along. I am going to get started right away to build it and when I am done I will post how long it took if your interested.
 
That sounds very good. 👍 I'm starting the build soon too. I can pm you the drawings that are not totally finished yet (will make those public after done the first proto), but will surely make your work a little easier, if you like.
 
Great-looking design! 👍

I can also see provisions incorporated for a center-mounted joystick and left side-mounted throttle for flight simmers.
 
Aeropush
Great-looking design! 👍

I can also see provisions incorporated for a center-mounted joystick and left side-mounted throttle for flight simmers.
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You can? :lol: ..the cut outs are just to get the G25 cables disconnected easily from the wheel (--> removable for storing) & to get the wheel for right angle. But if it works like that too, it's only a good thing :D :cheers:
 
Thank you Timpaq. The build, like I said went off smooth as could be. All my flatstock was black melimine with edge banding and so for the solid wood I used Alder and painted/laquered it black as well, because it matches all the bookshelves and furniture in my race room. I know that the melimine makes it really heavy but it will never be moved in my case as I have a room dedicated for it, it must weigh around 170 or 190 lbs, but like I said I do not have to ever move it. My son borrowed my camera and broke it so until I replace it there wont be any pics, sorry. It only took 12 hours to cut, edge band,drill,paint, and assemble. It helped alot that I already had all the hardwood plained and sanded down to size from a previous job and I have an hvlp (high volume low pressure) spray booth set up in a shed out back. It looks awesome sitting in my game room, I can't wait to get my race seat this weekend from my buddie's house. OH, I also added a drink holder to the right of the seat so that when I get thirsty I dont even have to take my eyes off the road. If I did not have a dedicated room for it I definately would have used lighter flat stock, maybe three core paint grade plywood or something like that, a painted/laquered surface is not as durable as melimine though. I imagine if you had to start from scratch with all materiels it would take considerably longer to complete the build, maybe 18 or 20 hours to do.
 
cletus 669
Thank you Timpaq. The build, like I said went off smooth as could be. All my flatstock was black melimine with edge banding and so for the solid wood I used Alder and painted/laquered it black as well, because it matches all the bookshelves and furniture in my race room. I know that the melimine makes it really heavy but it will never be moved in my case as I have a room dedicated for it, it must weigh around 170 or 190 lbs, but like I said I do not have to ever move it. My son borrowed my camera and broke it so until I replace it there wont be any pics, sorry. It only took 12 hours to cut, edge band,drill,paint, and assemble. It helped alot that I already had all the hardwood plained and sanded down to size from a previous job and I have an hvlp (high volume low pressure) spray booth set up in a shed out back. It looks awesome sitting in my game room, I can't wait to get my race seat this weekend from my buddie's house. OH, I also added a drink holder to the right of the seat so that when I get thirsty I dont even have to take my eyes off the road. If I did not have a dedicated room for it I definately would have used lighter flat stock, maybe three core paint grade plywood or something like that, a painted/laquered surface is not as durable as melimine though. I imagine if you had to start from scratch with all materiels it would take considerably longer to complete the build, maybe 18 or 20 hours to do.
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Very impressive man. Can't wait to see the pics.
 
Thanks cletus for the write up & for being the pioneer and testing it all out. 👍 I'm happy it all went well. Hope to hear more of your thoughts later on, when you have had the chance to spend some wheel time with it. :)

I will also start my own build this week, and that cup holder sounds like a nice feature to add. :cheers: Won't be able to do it on one go though, but by the end of this month I believe to have mine ready.

As Pharaoah said, can't wait to see the pics 👍
 

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