Buckeye Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) This is a "catch all" thread to outline the evolution of my VR Cockpit from a simple desktop setup, to a Wheel Stand Pro setup with top tier flight sim controls, to (eventually) a full scale 1:1 cockpit. Tales of my research, part procurement, and pit building follow... Edited January 22, 2019 by =Buckeye= 1 Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 very nice rig there buddy! looking good! 1 MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Burns Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Nice tidy setup, puts me to shame. I like that wall though, post a bigger picture of the room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Nice tidy setup, puts me to shame. I like that wall though, post a bigger picture of the room! Thanks, man! I'll get a bigger pic of the whole room ASAP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Nice! :thumbup: i7-9700K @ 5.0 l MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Plus MB l 32GB DDR4 2400 Ram l Sabrent Rocket Q 1TB M.2 l EVGA 3080 FTW l Win10 Pro l WarBRD/Warthog Hotas l VKB MkIV rudder Pedals l Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Took a saw to the center joystick post to shorten it about 2-3" so it rests lower in my lap area, and repositioned the throttle a little bit for a more realistic/ergonomic set up. I'll have to get some updated pics up soon, along with the full room shots for Mr Burns! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JallieFR Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) is it rigid enough ? ... for hard flight combat ;) Edited August 22, 2017 by JallieFR Clevo Sager - i7 6700-K 4.0Ghz OC@4.4Ghz - RAM 32GB DDR4 - VIDEO Nvidia 980 GTX 8Go - XFi SoundBlaster VR with Oculus Rift - KGB Gunfighter-Pro + Cougar Gaz + Simped + volant T300 + pédalier LeoBodnar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 is it rigid enough ? ... for hard flight combat ;) The WSP is built like a tank! I was blown away when it arrived to see how heavy it was and then to see how well made it was when I was putting it together. Really pleased with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) Here is an updated shot showing the new set up since I've sawed off a few inches of the WSP joystick post, so that my Warthog +15cm extension sits in a lower, more realistic and comfortable position when seated. Since my last photos I've also added a microphone boom arm to help assist with clear voice comms using VAICOM 2.0 and VoiceAttack. Next steps: Add my aviation decorations to the walls I just ordered new pedals from Baur, more specifically the BRD F2 Su-35 style combat pedals (with damper) to replace my Saitek's, so I will need to make some modifications to the WSP foot plate so that I can mount these...but I've got a few months before taking delivery, so more to come on that later! Edited February 14, 2018 by =Buckeye= Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_soupdragon Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 You call that a mess......LOL My computer area looks like an explosion in a computer shop LOL Nice setup BTW. SWD [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thanks, soupdragon. Also, one update to my previous update: I have cancelled my order of the BRD F2 pedals in favor of the Slaw Device RX Viper pedals, seen below. The wait for production and delivery will be a few (painful) months, but I am pumped to get these added to my pit! Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 You call that a mess......LOL My computer area looks like an explosion in a computer shop LOL Nice setup BTW. SWD Me too! mine looks like an errant grenade helped with the arrangement. ;) MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Took delivery of this beast today...a Steelcase Leap V2, Black with a Platinum Frame: On the bright side, the chair is incredibly comfortable. I have a Herman Miller Aeron in my office at work and this thing blows it out of the water IMO. I teetered back and forth for quite a while on 1) buying a racing/gaming chair, 2) buying an old actual fighter jet seat, or 3) fabricating a jet seat myself. At the end of the day, I wanted a chair that was well made, comfortable and ergonomic...I found it and unfortunately it was very expensive, but it should last me quite a while and I think my back will thank for me it during long periods of flying (and in the future). On the down side, once I put the seat in my home office (i.e. flight sim room), I realized that my Slaw RX Viper pedals that are on order would look MUCH better if they were in the silver model (pictured below), rather than the all black ones that I ordered back in September. My all black pedals were slated to ship to me from Slaw next week, but today I decided to chang my order with Slaw. As a result, my pedals will now be delayed until the second half of January...hopefully received sometime in early February. This is very unfortunate (especially when I was SO close to having them after 3 months of waiting), but when spending $700+ on pedals and $1000+ on a chair, I wanted to be 100% certain that I am 100% happy with my decisions. I will get pics of the setup with the new chair up sometime in the near future. Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansangb Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I have the same chair (just all black). And when I fly, I use this: Just pick up the chair and seat it in. The black plastic is from homedepot. A gasket that I cut in half. It helps when using the rudder as your chair will stay put. hsb HW Spec in Spoiler --- i7-10700K Direct-To-Die/OC'ed to 5.1GHz, MSI Z490 MB, 32GB DDR4 3200MHz, EVGA 2080 Ti FTW3, NVMe+SSD, Win 10 x64 Pro, MFG, Warthog, TM MFDs, Komodo Huey set, Rverbe G1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlawal2 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 You call that a mess......LOL My computer area looks like an explosion in a computer shop LOL Nice setup BTW. SWD My setup looks like that overhead view of NEO in Matrix.. LOL "Pride is a poor substitute for intelligence." RAMBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansangb Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 That is a nice setup Stang. I considered it but I switch joysticks from Warthog and Komodo. So I have to have a center mounted solution. And since it's 90% work chair and 10% DCS, I opted for a solution independent of the chair. Folding shelf for the collective/throttle etc. If I had the space, I would definitely have gone for a custom solution like yours! (very nice!) hsb HW Spec in Spoiler --- i7-10700K Direct-To-Die/OC'ed to 5.1GHz, MSI Z490 MB, 32GB DDR4 3200MHz, EVGA 2080 Ti FTW3, NVMe+SSD, Win 10 x64 Pro, MFG, Warthog, TM MFDs, Komodo Huey set, Rverbe G1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 stang, now that is cool man! I wouldn't mind making a setup like that. MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 (edited) VR Cockpit Latest and greatest, office is still a mess but let's be real -- that isn't going to change any time soon. Whenever I actually have a few free minutes away from life/my fiancée, I always chose to fly rather than to finish organizing the room Really loving the adjustable arms on my new chair...it's really nice to rotate the right chair arm in (as pictured) to hold my stick arm up. Makes long flights a lot more comfortable. Next up: Waiting for my Slaw pedals to get here (now with a self imposed 1.5 month delay, so 4.5 months total, due to a last minute order change). Also will be adding a JetSeat SE in short order as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited December 17, 2017 by =Buckeye= Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansangb Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Make sure you get the jetseat with the velcro straps. The ones I got from Gametrix has buckles which is a pain in the ass for the chair you have. hsb HW Spec in Spoiler --- i7-10700K Direct-To-Die/OC'ed to 5.1GHz, MSI Z490 MB, 32GB DDR4 3200MHz, EVGA 2080 Ti FTW3, NVMe+SSD, Win 10 x64 Pro, MFG, Warthog, TM MFDs, Komodo Huey set, Rverbe G1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 Make sure you get the jetseat with the velcro straps. The ones I got from Gametrix has buckles which is a pain in the ass for the chair you have. Roger that, thanks for the tip brother! :thumbup: Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 ....office is still a mess but let's be real -- that isn't going to change any time soon. You call that a mess?! man, my rig looks like a tornado went through it. Looking good Bro!:thumbup: MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 You call that a mess?! man, my rig looks like a tornado went through it. Looking good Bro!:thumbup: a lot of the true mess was cropped out of the photos haha. Messes drive me nuts but organizing the office loses every time in the battle of "Do I want to organize the room or do I want to fly?" Thanks for the props. I can't wait for my new pedals to get here, then I just need VKB to release some throttle photos so I can decide if I'm going with VKB or VPC... In the interim, not sure if I have posted it in here previously or not...but I sanded the Warthog gimbal down, applied some Nyogel 767A damping grease, and installed a new teflon PTFE ring. All of that paired with the extension and custom spring, it's about the most I can get out of the crappy WH...still, I'm ready for something new (Gunfighter or MT-50). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Well, the Slaw RX Vipers arrived and I finally had a chance to set them up very early this morning before I headed in to the office. Damper is installed and they are bolted on to my pedal plate on the WSP. (again, sorry for the shitty iPhone pics) Next up: Custom JetSeat SE from Andre, I received the message from him yesterday that it was finished being made and that he will be shipping it to me shortly. I should have it here in the states within a few weeks. My sketch (made-to-measure to fit my Steelcase Leap V2): His final product: Also currently working with rrohde at VKB NA to coordinate an order/pre-order of a VKB Gunfighter Pro with the 20cm extension. Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Made-to-measure JetSeat SE is now here and installed on my Steelcase Leap V2...it fits and looks absolutely perfect. And it adds so much to the VR experience, it's really pretty incredible. Definitely an A+ addition to my VR cockpit. Pics from after the install: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Rig: SimLab P1X Chassis | Tianhang Base PRO + Tianhang F-16 Grip w/ OTTO Buttons | Custom Throttletek F/A-18C Throttle w/ Hall Sensors + OTTO switches and buttons | Slaw Device RX Viper Pedals w/ Damper Tactile: G-Belt | 2x BK LFE + 1x BK Concert | 2x TST-429 | 1x BST-300EX | 2x BST-1 | 6x 40W Exciters | 2x NX3000D | 2x EPQ304 PC/VR: Somnium VR1 Visionary | 4090 | 12700K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thick8 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 What did you do with the Saitek pedals? Asus ROG C6H | AMD Ryzen 3600 @ 4.2Ghz | Gigabyte Aorus Waterforce WB 1080ti | 32Gb Crucial DDR4/3600 | 2Tb Intel NVMe drive | Samsung Odyssey+ VR | Thrustmaster Warthog | Saitek pedals | Custom geothermal cooling loop with a homemade 40' copper heat exchanger 35' in the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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