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Crowgasm

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  • Birthday 02/14/1976

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  • Flight Simulators
    DCS
    IL-2
    IL Cliffs of Dover/Tobruk
    Falcon 4.0
    Flying Circus
    Rise of Flight
    MSFS X
    MSFS 2020
    X-Plane 11
    Wings of Prey
    Take on Helicopters
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  1. There is, albeit hardly cheap. In something like an Obutto R3evolution cockpit, you can purchase duplicates of the side mounting panels and easily swap them out, so I have a couple of Virpil sticks hard mounted to one, and another VKB stick that I don't use to often on another, a VKB throttle on another and a custom build throttle/control box on yet another. With space for at least 3 mounts on each side and one central, I can swap them as well as move from left side to center or right mount really pretty quickly - maybe 30 seconds per unit. They're locked in with big hand bolts so no tools required, and rock solid as a result. I also convert to a racing sim setup sometimes so I have another couple for gear-shifter and handbrake. I just ordered another one for this Virpil collective controller, for my sins. I know - not cheap, given they're 40-50 bucks each, US, but they're either pre-drilled to fit Virpil/VKB (among others) or easy enough to drill to fit, as a one-time DIY tweak. It does at least fit the 'easy/fast' part. I would guess if you build your own, it would be possible to accommodate a similar concept. It may not be the best (or cheapest) cockpit in the world, but it is rock steady and the modularity is nice. Just FYI, in case useful. If your significant other reads this and does the math on costs, you're on your own.
  2. @MetalInwood... With the 80/20 system, am I correct in thinking I'd need to design the pit layout and build from scratch? I haven't had time to look at it in detail yet but the http://www.8020.net site seems to have all the various adaptable parts but no pre-built configurations? Do you know of any good resources where someone had put together plans for cockpits for racing/flight sims that I might use as a starting point? Trying to get a sense of what the cost is on this versus RSEAT and Monster Tech.
  3. Thanks all for the suggestions. I now have too many choices. Putting together builds in each to compare features and costs.
  4. Potentially stupid question - it looks like that sim rig does not come with the actual seat part, just the frame. Was that your experience? If so, what did you add to it?
  5. Rogue, Thanks for the recommendation. That looks like a nice setup. How would you rate it versus the Obutto R3volution? Is it easy to adapt? It looks like it has relatively smooth adjustments built in. Any problems with the pedal tray angling or other issues you'd like to see improved? The cost isn't too bad/off-putting. I'd rather pay a bit more for a long term solution I can get just right and leave alone.
  6. Hi Chaps, I currently have an Obutto R3volution racing/flight cockpit [https://www.obutto.com/gaming-cockpits/] and all in all, I'm quite impressed with it. While it's great for sim racing (very stable, lots of configuration flexibility) the one problem I have with it is it's a pain to convert from racing with a Fanatec wheel/pedals/shifter set to setting up my VKB or Virpil rudders and stick sets. Between the way the R3volution is built, cable routing, bolt access, it's a headache. The pedals in particular are a real pain to swap out. Given I'd ideally use both very regularly, I'm looking for a more permanent solution that's super convenient (yes, lazy). I'm also moving house relatively soon so have a good opportunity to rework my setup. At $1300 it's also pushing the envelope a bit to add a whole second Obutto unit. I'm curious if people might have some experience-based recommendations for a flight cockpit that also functions as a racing cockpit with an easy way to swap out controllers, or as a plan b, recommendations on a flight only cockpit that will hard mount pedals, stick, throttle, etc. I have space for two dedicated cockpits but in an ideal world would love to find something that works well for both. Any ideas?
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