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  • 24-03-2017 1:39am
    #1
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭


    Would love to see other peoples rigs and also DIY projects on here, from the most humble to the most luxurious.


    Today I finally made a detachable wooden base for the Toyota Celica bucket seat I bought a few weeks ago for €20.
    I used prepared 2x4 wood.

    An angle grinder would have made cutting the steel rails much easier but instead i used a junior hacksaw and 10.8v drill and lots of elbow grease.
    I shaped the wood around the bits sticking out of the rails.


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    And finally here it is with PSVR on the seat:

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    The result is a cheap and very comfortable seat.


    Next up is I'll be adding a second shifter mount on the left for RHD cars, and using a DB9 extension cable so i can easily plug in each shifter without having to remove the wheel.


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  • #2
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,065 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Nicely done Doge. :)

    Does the seat not slide backwards a bit when breaking though? Carpet on a wooden floor I'm thinking.


  • #3
    c0rn3y
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭c0rn3y


    Here is mine.

    https://youtu.be/IUM62NoWMbM


  • #4
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    Nicely done Doge. :)

    Does the seat not slide backwards a bit when breaking though? Carpet on a wooden floor I'm thinking.

    I never even thought about that actually! Given the weight of the chair, the weight of the wooden base and the weight of me on top of it all, it doesnt budge an inch!

    The wooden floors may not be as slidly as some of the cheaper paler wooden ones though, but id imagine theres enough weight still to keep it put even on those.

    I have to say, its extremely comfortable and supports your back really well. Certainly the best way of doing a low budget chair.



    c0rn3y wrote: »
    Here is mine.

    https://youtu.be/IUM62NoWMbM


    Excellent stuff again, cant see anyone beating that for a luxurious rig!

    Whats the red button with the yellow box behind it?

    It looks like the stop buttons you see for escalators or for factory conveyer belts!


  • #5
    ScumLord
    Registered Users Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    Doge wrote: »
    The wooden floors may not be as slidly as some of the cheaper paler wooden ones though, but id imagine theres enough weight still to keep it put even on those.
    My rig is on a tile floor, I use cut up yoga mat but it's not working as well on the rig as it did on the arm chair.

    The rig doesn't move like the chair did though, it only becomes an issue when the rig separates in the middle because I'm pushing the brake to hard.

    I'm still clearing out boxes and setting up, I'll try and post a video soon. It's a pretty crappy setup at the moment, I have it pulled up to the kitchen table.


  • #6
    c0rn3y
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭c0rn3y


    That button is a emergency stop button, this is because the OSW is so strong that you need to be able to switch it off quickly if something happens, it would rip your hands off otherwise hehe.


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  • #7
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    c0rn3y wrote: »
    That button is a emergency stop button, this is because the OSW is so strong that you need to be able to switch it off quickly if something happens, it would rip your hands off otherwise hehe.

    Jeez!

    If you crash the car in Dirt Rally do you have to release your hands from the wheel immediately just like a rally driver would?


  • #8
    c0rn3y
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭c0rn3y


    Well either you hold on really hard or let go but most of time you let go because it can get violent when holding on :)


  • #9
    TeflonRon
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭TeflonRon


    Hey guys, wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction, I'm looking for a setup with either a Wheel stand pro or GT omega or something similar, does anyone know a cheap website to buy off, tried adverts and donedeal but couldn't find anything suitable :(

    Any help appreciated


  • #10
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    TeflonRon wrote: »
    Hey guys, wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction, I'm looking for a setup with either a Wheel stand pro or GT omega or something similar, does anyone know a cheap website to buy off, tried adverts and donedeal but couldn't find anything suitable :(

    Any help appreciated

    If you're buying new Amazon is the cheapest for the GT Omega Racing Wheel Stand.

    The shipping cost is far less expensive than buying direct on their website.

    If you wanted to go second hand then eBay UK would be good, but you'd need to use something like DPD parcel Wizard to get it from Northern Ireland to the UK.

    You also risk missing parts.


  • #11
    EoinHef
    Registered Users Posts: 5,569 ✭✭✭EoinHef


    I bought the wheel stand pro v2 deluxe recently off their uk supplier,ordered on a saturday had it the followning thursday.

    Was €113 including delivery


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  • #12
    willciviceg5
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭willciviceg5


    This is my budget rig. Logitech G29 with shifter, Gameracer Pro seat and frame, custom seat riser kit, Buttkicker Gamer with custom mount, Playseat Gearshift Holder Pro.
    All in i think it cost €500.00.
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  • #13
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,823 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Sorry for hijacking,

    I've parked my wheel in the attic cause of no room and I had a homemade rig which was just to big.
    Only just seen the rigs you can buy which seem to fold right down so I'm going to get it back down and set it up in the kids playroom.

    What is the best rig to go for, I think my wheel is a Logitech g25 if that makes sense. Well it's deffo a Logitech, just thing g25 rings a bell till I get up in the loft.

    Also are there rigs which would be interchangable to put a flight deck control set up? I have a saitec setup.


  • #14
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    Seve OB wrote: »
    Sorry for hijacking,

    I've parked my wheel in the attic cause of no room and I had a homemade rig which was just to big.
    Only just seen the rigs you can buy which seem to fold right down so I'm going to get it back down and set it up in the kids playroom.

    What is the best rig to go for, I think my wheel is a Logitech g25 if that makes sense. Well it's deffo a Logitech, just thing g25 rings a bell till I get up in the loft.

    Also are there rigs which would be interchangable to put a flight deck control set up? I have a saitec setup.

    I like the GT Omega Steering Wheel Stand. You can see it in the first post in this thread.

    What I prefer about it to other stands is that it doesnt have a bar between your legs.

    You can fold it and stand it vertically also.

    Buy it on amazon since the shipping is cheaper I think.

    There's 2 shifter mounts the v1 and v2, the v2 is what I'm using as its a bit neater.

    There's a good unboxing and review here, he shows it folded up and standing vertically.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG0paLf8zWE


  • #15
    Colinoh
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭Colinoh


    I set myself a task, to build my rig, using only what I have lying around the shed. Mostly because I work awkward hours and can't get the time to buy proper materials.

    There isnt a straight cut or a square corner on the whole thing but it works damnit!!
    The pictures are crap and I wish I'd tae more during the "design" process.
    Just a few pictures I took while making it showing my balancing act trying to figure out the perfect angle for the pedals.

    The frame is made from 2x3 scraps with a few different thickness sheets of mdf and ply.
    The seat is from a wrecked Imprezza STI and it's in mint condition, just needed a hoover.

    EDIT:
    Ok the image links arent working so here is a link to the google folder
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TAAR44LtluTU1p364lRGCmgP-K33GtAt


  • #16
    thurlesdrunk
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭thurlesdrunk


    Colinoh wrote:
    I set myself a task, to build my rig, using only what I have lying around the shed. Mostly because I work awkward hours and can't get the time to buy proper materials.

    Colinoh wrote:
    There isnt a straight cut or a square corner on the whole thing but it works damnit!! The pictures are crap and I wish I'd tae more during the "design" process. Just a few pictures I took while making it showing my balancing act trying to figure out the perfect angle for the pedals.

    Colinoh wrote:
    The frame is made from 2x3 scraps with a few different thickness sheets of mdf and ply. The seat is from a wrecked Imprezza STI and it's in mint condition, just needed a hoover.

    Look great, nice work! Love the inverted pedals ðŸ‘


  • #17
    .G.
    Registered Users Posts: 5,415 ✭✭✭.G.


    Great Job, Love the booster seat :D


  • #18
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    superg wrote: »
    Great Job, Love the booster seat :D

    Haha was going to say the exact same thing!


  • #19
    Colinoh
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭Colinoh


    superg wrote: »
    Great Job, Love the booster seat :D

    Haha ya. My daughter plays minecraft and uses that to see over the wheel.


  • #20
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    A while back I mentioned I wanted to build the amstudio analog handbrake for my rig.
    Not only did I finish it finally this week but I built 2 of them to go with my 2 shifters.
    One side for Left Hand Drive Cars and the other for Right Hand Drive cars, for maximum immersion in VR.

    I bought the 3D printed parts from Arcade And Retro regular Stevex2.
    Absolutely delighted with his service, he always goes the extra mile.

    Sliding potentiometer installed:
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    All the mechanical bits installed:
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    Here's a video of me demonstrating how I use the switch boxes to switch between each side:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrJ6qgaRIjc


    If you're interested in building one or need 3d parts printed you should have a look at Stevex2's thread here, it does say Arcade and Retro prints only but I'm sure he can accomodate you as his service is underused.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057513983


  • #21
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,823 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    What I want to know is how have you got whatsapp on your PC?


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  • #22
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    Seve OB wrote: »
    What I want to know is how have you got whatsapp on your PC?

    :pac:

    Download the Client for Windows here.

    https://www.whatsapp.com/download/

    Then you need to scan a QRCode that comes up on your PC's screen using the App on your smart phone.
    When you open the whatsapp app on your smartphone hit the 3 dots up the top right corner, and tap WhatsApp Web. Then hit the + in the top right corner and that brings up the QR code scanner.

    Your phone needs to be connected to the net to use it I think.


  • #23
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,823 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Doge wrote: »
    :pac:

    Download the Client for Windows here.

    https://www.whatsapp.com/download/

    Then you need to scan a QRCode that comes up on your PC's screen using the App on your smart phone.
    When you open the whatsapp app on your smartphone hit the 3 dots up the top right corner, and tap WhatsApp Web. Then hit the + in the top right corner and that brings up the QR code scanner.

    Your phone needs to be connected to the net to use it I think.

    So will that just mirror your whatsapp which is on your phone? Pretty handy if so


  • #24
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    Seve OB wrote: »
    So will that just mirror your whatsapp which is on your phone? Pretty handy if so

    Pretty much yeah!


  • #25
    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,823 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Must muck around with that so :)

    An back on topic...... I did end up buying that right off Amazon. Used it a bit and it's great. Just don't have the room to keep it out all the time, so it's under the stairs.... Out of sight, out of mind :( Think I will be getting it out though this week as a result of the thread bump :)


  • #26
    Titzon Toast
    Registered Users Posts: 2,486 ✭✭✭Titzon Toast


    Couple of recent upgrades here. I'm very happy with this setup.


  • #27
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,682 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Getting back into simracing a lot lately, upgrading from G27 and desk setup to this helps a good bit.
    Not quite a full cockpit job or anywhere near top of line hardware but its rock solid and has increased my enjoyment tenfold, loving the new wheel.
    Maybe someday i can justify a direct drive wheel but i doubt it :)

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  • #28
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    Dcully wrote: »
    Getting back into simracing a lot lately, upgrading from G27 and desk setup to this helps a good bit.
    Not quite a full cockpit job or anywhere near top of line hardware but its rock solid and has increased my enjoyment tenfold, loving the new wheel.
    Maybe someday i can justify a direct drive wheel but i doubt it :)

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    Do you have it mounted without the top plate that comes with the GT Omega Wheel Stand?


  • #29
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,682 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Yeah its hard mounted to the omega top plate.

    Only thing is ive noticed one of the mounting screws felt loose ,upon investigation the housing on the base of the wheel that takes the threaded bolt has slipped into the wheel itself and can hear it rattling around the base if i shake it.
    Im sure its fine but its bad form especially as the pedal connector that connects to the base doesnt click in place as its intended.
    I noticed this upon first day of use as i kept losing pedal inputs.
    A small bit of bluetac kept it in place but it wasnt ideal.

    Thrustmaster dont seem to want to know and told me to contact the seller so i contacted overclockers where i bought it and they are offering a replacement or a refund.

    While im loving the wheel these issues and countless more im hearing about the T300 failing i think ill go the refund route.

    I might just buy a G29 at this stage, not as good but bomb proof reliability, kinda sorry i sold the G27 now lol.


  • #30
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    Thrustmaster support is as much use as tits on a fish.

    I wonder if Logitech will release a direct drive wheel soon, thats what the survey was hinting at.

    Unfortunately due to an error in communication i didnt make it out there.


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  • #31
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,682 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    I think ill hold onto it for now.
    Its working fine, its a joy to use infact with very smooth FFB, aesthetically its great too.
    Some people are saying the newer T300`s dont really have the issues of old ie motor overheating.
    To be on the safe side i use the option for always on cooling fan.
    If it does develop a serious issue ill be sending it back for sure.

    If logitech did do a DD wheel i wonder will it be as expensive as the competition.
    You really can send what you like on sim gear.

    You simracing much yourself these days Doge?


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