Zimmerdylan Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 When I first started flying sims, I was clueless as to what I was getting into. I just thought that they were like any other PC video game. Put em' in, load em', and play. I remember the frustration I felt when I had to go out and buy a better video card. And then.....a joystick! And then a better joystick because the one I had needed dead zones after a while, and wore out after several months. It wasn't until a few years into DCS when I really felt the need for rudder pedals. And the relief they brought upon my wrist and flying was a very welcome addition. But I was very reluctant to purchase a set of pedals to begin with. The price had kept me away. So one day, I started to thinking that the inner workings of a rudder pedal setup must not be all that different from a joystick. My mind started reeling about this. So I got an old Logitech Attack stick the I bought at Goodwill for $3 out of the closet, went out to my woodshop, and set about building a prototype rudder setup. I wasn't out to design something that was all out realistic. All I wanted was a set of pedals to demonstrate how much easier (if at all) a rudder pedal made flying. The following is what I came up with. And all I can say is that it is a little unorthodox, but I fell in love with it. So much so that I can afford a Saitek setup, but I don't feel the need because I am very comfortable with this rig. I liked it so much that I never really did anything else to it and it's been 3 years since I built it. So if you are on a budget and don't think you can afford rudder pedals, This setup cost me around $20. It works, and it has lasted 3 problem free years. If you ever feel the need to make one, just pm me and I'll get you some illustrations. And no.....I'm not going to charge for em. I learned from this experience.....Everyone who sims, needs a rudder pedal. Oh....just because I have a woodshop, does not mean that you cannot make these if you don't. I used a ban saw and a table saw. But a circular saw and jig saw work just as well.
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