X52 dimensions.

[RentAcoW]

I am building some removable platforms that will attach to the left and right arm of my chair, and I need to know the base dimensions (length and width in inches) for the X52 pro, stick and throttle.

 

I am going to buy the X52 pro and Saitek rudder pedals at the end of this month so I'll need something for them to sit on, since my desktop is too high up for a joystick.

 

Thanks!

[hitman]

Figure 9inchesX9inches each.

[RentAcoW]

Ok, thanks! It's a good thing I asked because thats bigger than I was expecting (about 5 x 5).

[hitman]

Think of it as the size of a mousepad. A standard size mousepad.

[RentAcoW]

Can you also tell me the height? I need the total height, and (for sizing) from your index finger when holding the stick to the bottom of the base.

[hitman]

between 12 and 14 inches tall for the joystick, 10 inches tall for the throttle. Dont understand on the base...the base itself is 2 1/2 inches tall...but if your referring about where the bottom of your wrist sits while flying, that is an adjust to fit your grip.

[RentAcoW]

I Just need to know how far from the very top of the stick to where your trigger finger sits, or the very bottom of the stick to your trigger finger, so the stick is in a natural position for my hand. If the stick was too high I would need to hold my arm up to reach the thumb controls.

 

why don't you hop on the 3rd's TS? or HL

[hitman]

To put it best, the joystick is better off between your thighs. The throttle is best put slightly higher than your thigh for natural arm positioning. If you want that fighterstick feel to it like the F-16, the throttle position will also apply to the joystick, except on opposite sides. You "might" want to consider a 20 degree forward lean on the joystick positioned perpendicular to you.

 

 

Heres a pic reference for you to go off of.

 

 

 

 

 

[RentAcoW]

Ok, I gotta pick up some plywood and some paint. I have a super technical drawing i made in MS paint.

[CoNa]

I am building some removable platforms that will attach to the left and right arm of my chair, and I need to know the base dimensions (length and width in inches) for the X52 pro, stick and throttle.

 

I am going to buy the X52 pro and Saitek rudder pedals at the end of this month so I'll need something for them to sit on, since my desktop is too high up for a joystick.

 

Thanks!

 

Both the stick and the throttle have a 6,5x6,5" base.

Height of the base is 2"

[RentAcoW]

Ok, I am a little confused, is the base 6.5 x 6.5 or 9 x 9?

[hitman]

Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 11 x 6.7 inches ; 8 pounds Im sure thats combined...so its closer to 7inches wide x 7inches wide.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Flight-Control-System/dp/B00030GSJY

[RentAcoW]

I finished the platforms, heres a pic.

 

 

It's the same thing on the other side. (The camera flash makes the dust more apparent, If anyone knows how to PS this out I would like to know!)

[hitman]

PS as in photoshop?

[7rooper]

is that glass what you're using?

[Kuky]

I think it's perspex (type of plastic)

[RentAcoW]

Hitman: Yes, Photoshop.

 

7rooper: It is sheet polycarbonate (I think its similar to Plexiglas but tougher) brand name Makrolon.