Rudder Pedal Mounting

[Rusty_M]

I have recently joined the illustrious group of us who have rudder pedals. The Saitek combat rudder pedals, as it happens, and they seem pretty good. I do have a problem. I game on a sofa. I also have a hardwood floor. When using the rudders, they slip on the floor. I've seen the instructions for the CH products rudder pedals "staythere", but I don't really think it's suitable for me. Does anyone have any experience or ideas of ways to keep them still, whilst still being able to move them and clear them away instantly should I need to? I'm having some trouble getting it just right.:helpsmilie:

[PeterP]

Maybe you can apply something like this to your rudders -

(putting the vid in just for reference -... because others don't know it)

and use some stripes/lines instead of a cardboard...

or use some "sticky-pads" made out of silicone - the things you have in car shops -that will prevent that your Mobil-phone will slide on your car-console...

and BTW:

how to Remove the (annoying) centre detent from Saitek Pro Flight-

and Combat- Rudder Pedals

Edited September 23, 2011 by PeterP

[Rusty_M]

Currently I'm experimenting with a bathmat. The pedals don't seem to slip against the rubber of the bathmat. Just need to get the suction cups to stick to the floor.

[cichlidfan]

I have sort of the opposite situation. I have my pedals braced against the wall but my chair is on wheels so I bought a small rug with very thick pile to keep the chair from rolling and I put this mat underneath to keep the rug in place. It is designed specifically to keep rugs from sliding but it, or something like it, might work under the pedals as well. This link is from a the hardware chain that I knew would have a pic but you can find it in what they call "Dollar Stores" in the US as well.

 

http://www.lowes.com/pd_286952-1818-146433L_4294856540__?productId=3439188&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Rug%2BPads%2Band%2BAccessories_4294856540__%3FNs%3Dp_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr%7C0%7C%7Cp_product_qty_sales_dollar%7C1&facetInfo=

[PeterP]

Currently I'm experimenting with a bathmat. The pedals don't seem to slip against the rubber of the bathmat. Just need to get the suction cups to stick to the floor.

Bath mat?!

If it really has to be a Bathmat -

this is the kind of bathmat you need to glue under your rudders (instead of the sticky-pads):

 

this kind will not do the work! :

Edited September 24, 2011 by PeterP

[ZQuickSilverZ]

I have hardwood floors also. I used one of those rubber mats that you would place at the front door. I have not had any issues.

 

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_03775873000P?sid=IDx20070921x00003h&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=21-167088747-2

 

http://www.cobaeurope.com/product.aspx/54/COBAscrape

 

http://www.commercialmatsandrubber.com/c6/Superfoam-Foam-Anti-Fatigue-Matting-p712.html

 

http://www.rubberflooringinc.com/mats/straight-cut-mat.html

 

Here are some examples.

Personally I like option 3.

 

Or you could try wal-mart.

 

By the way that bloody footprint bathmat is nasty...... Why would you want that in your house? Seriously?

Edited September 24, 2011 by ZQuickSilverZ

[cichlidfan]

:megalol:

Having seen pics of the "Frankenstein" throttle that Peter built, I was thinking that was just real blood.:megalol:

 

Actually, I would use that in my home but I am not a reliable reference for taste or style!:D

[PeterP]

wwhhaat ?!

do you mean/want to say .....

?

my so called ""Frankenstein throttle" :A picture Tale: "Dual Thrust" or "What I did in my Easter Holiday"

 

The bathmat:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/b9b2/

 

Aye! What have these in common? Ahrrr!?

Edited September 24, 2011 by PeterP

[PeterP]

Sorry cichlidfan,

now I got it - I over-reacted just a little bit...

 

now I know that you are just sick ! :D

 

- go to a doctor! (maybe we will meet there...)

:P

[cichlidfan]

ThinkGeek, I should have known. I have their catalog here somewhere. Their office is about a 20 min drive from me.

 

I appologize for implying that you would have injured yourself repeatedly during the creation of your masterpiece!:D

 

You know I am kidding right!

 

EDIT: Deal, meet you there!

[Rusty_M]

As a temporary measure, I've currently got the PC and a coffee table blocking the movement of the pedals. The bathmat I have is the kind you put in the bath to stop you slipping, not the kind you put on the floor. I'll figure something out eventually.

[cichlidfan]

Lead Bricks.

 

http://www.maycoindustries.com/lead_brick_ballast.htm

 

I have never tried to buy any but there has to be a surplus/used market out there somewhere. When I was young an uncle of mine had some in the trunk of his car for winter driving. He had access through work though.

 

With a rubber pad under them they should work well, though I am not sure how much weight you would actually need. Depending on what I am flying I can push mine pretty hard.

 

Just a thought, and an appology for derailing your thread a bit.;)

[Rusty_M]

It's all good. Thanks very much for the suggestions. To be honest, moving the coffee table a few feet and the PC about half a foot worked perfectly. No impedance of pedal movement, but no movement of the unit on the floor with minimal living room disruption.

[PeterP]

Just a thought, and an apology for derailing your thread a bit.;)

At the point it happened there was already everything said - so I don't think you(We) derailed it.

and it was quite entertaining at least!:)

 

Abaut the lead bricks - I don't think its very healty (in the long term) to have a brick of lead (painted or not) in your living room... and depleted uranium would be also no good alternative...:D

[Fuzzysham]

I was having the same problem. Found a temporary fix, it is not ideal but useable. I used some weights I had to block the movement of the pedal and had to raise the pedals using an Amazon box. I'm short (5'6") so I have to have my chair high to reach the desk comfortably thus having to raise the pedals. Now I need a way to mount the stick and I have no freakin clue how to do that. I am usually MacGyver like with this stuff but the TM Warthog is proving impossible for me to find a solution to without building something.

[ZQuickSilverZ]

You paid a whole $19.99 for that (:))?

[PeterP]

Now I need a way to mount the stick and I have no freakin clue how to do that. I am usually MacGyver like with this stuff but the TM Warthog is proving impossible for me to find a solution to without building something.

I don't know what kind of chair you are using -

Maybe this clever idea from Agent_Archer will give you some inspiration how to mount the stick in a clean and easy/cheap way:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=79384

Edited September 27, 2011 by PeterP

[Succellus]

Sgow us your seat and will think of sumthing...(guaranteed not to be nice:music_whistling: but usefull)

[Rusty_M]

That is cool but I won't be doing that to my sofa! Table mount for me. Think I'm gonna order the HOTAS warthog tonight. Very excited.

[PeterP]

Sgow us your seat and will think of sumthing...(guaranteed not to be nice:music_whistling: but usefull)

Haha - don't temper me to show waht you are thinking....

BTW: Do you taped your fingers...? or are you simply drunk?!

[Fuzzysham]

I don't know what kind of chair you are using -

Maybe this clever idea from Agent_Archer will give you some inspiration how to mount the stick in a clean and easy/cheap way:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=79384

 

That chair is awesome. I need to find a chair with large platforms on each side. That would work perfect. Don't want to center mount mine because it'll be irritating getting in and out of the chair. I also need wheels on the chair. Some sort of wrap around desk would work. I definitely don't build things unless it comes with a manual.

 

Anyways, thanks. I won't derail the thread anymore.

Edited September 27, 2011 by Fuzzysham

[PeterP]

That chair is awesome. I need to find a chair with large platforms on each side. That would work perfect. Don't want to center mount mine because it'll be irritating getting in and out of the chair. I also need wheels on the chair. Some sort of wrap around desk would work. I definitely don't build things unless it comes with a manual.

 

Anyways, thanks. I won't derail the thread anymore.

 

Sorry :D - But read your posting again...

what you are asking for (...I definitely don't build things unless it comes with a manual..)

is a Wheelchair!!! - prefer a electrical :

It has armrests and the joystick already build in.. :D

-sorry- you asked for this answer ;)

 

 

P.S.:

dear reader ,

you can read my posting as it is - and make your own judgement

... or...

do it as I wrote it - with a ironical smile on the face... its up to you

[Fuzzysham]

Sorry :D - But read your posting again...

what you are asking for (...I definitely don't build things unless it comes with a manual..)

is a Wheelchair!!! - prefer a electrical :

It has armrests and the joystick already build in.. :D

-sorry- you asked for this answer ;)

 

 

P.S.:

dear reader ,

you can read my posting as it is - and make your own judgement

... or...

do it as I wrote it - with a ironical smile on the face... its up to you

 

Hahaha, that's hilarious. Definitely see how that would make sense based on what I described. I was thinking more along the lines of this http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=63908

 

This setup is perfect, just need a cheaper version. That desk and a similar chair. Something under $500 is my target. I will find something eventually...I hope.

 

 

[PeterP]

Hahhah - buhaha-- (wiping tears out of the eyes..)

So much about:

Anyways, thanks. I won't derail the thread anymore.

sorry... (I'm still lying on the floor..)

- Yes Callsign.Vega has a nice - clean set-up!!

Edited September 27, 2011 by PeterP

[Succellus]

Anyways, thanks. I won't derail the thread anymore.

 

Tooo late, brainzzz.