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[Drum]

Very nice setup.  How do you like the trim box, I was looking at that a while back wondering how touchy the wheels were.

 

[ACG_Invictus]

12 hours ago, Drum said:

Very nice setup.  How do you like the trim box, I was looking at that a while back wondering how touchy the wheels were.

 

I like the GearFalcon trim box alot and use it often in IL-2 and for DCS warbirds, but not so much for DCS jets.  It's a really great controller considering the price.

[Drum]

10 hours ago, Invictus84 said:

I like the GearFalcon trim box alot and use it often in IL-2 and for DCS warbirds, but not so much for DCS jets.  It's a really great controller considering the price.

Good to hear, thanks.  Think I'll get one then, need a better trim system and looks small enough to mount were required.  ?

[JG3Steven190D9]

My 190    cockpits    

[Robi89]

On 5/10/2022 at 3:18 PM, 1Sascha said:

Wouldn't call it a cockpit, but since I uploaded the pic in another thread already, might as well post it here too ...

 

 

That's a space-age, out of this world, NACA-approved Ikea gaming-table BTW, in case anyone was wondering. ?

 

 

 

EDIT: Been working on the "cockpit"-aspect a bit. Throttle mount is here already, now I'm waiting for VKB to restock on the Stronghold mount for the NXT Evo next week. Plus I got this awesome and totally high-tech left-over wooden plank for €5 at the local HW-store (basically having to pay for, well, trash) to push those Crosswinds further away from the wall. Already ordered a gas-spring equipped, but affordable, monitor arm from amazon to be able to also quickly adjust the monitor to my new flying position.

 

I'll post an update once the VKB-mount gets here, because at the moment I can't really use the throttle on its mount with the stick still velcroed to the desk.

 

EDIT 2: Getting closer...

 

 

So much nicer already to be able to just pull the screen towards me instead of having to lean in like a dork...plus my desk looks less cluttered now and that gas-spring stand/arm was just €37 on amazon...

 

Now all I need is for VKB's current shipment to clear customs so I can order that stick-mount.

 

 

 

S.

 

I'm currently looking at that table as well, together with some Monstertech mounts. The issue I have at the moment is that I'm not sure whether the Monstertech mounts will actually fit onto that table, since it has this crossbar (see the red arrows) rather close to the front edge. Could you do me a favour and check how far back it is? According to the Monstertech website, 50mm of clearance should be enough.

[1Sascha]

17 hours ago, Robi89 said:

Could you do me a favour and check how far back it is?

Not sure what dimension you're looking for, but I think I know what you're worried about, seeing how MTs are clamped on.

 

The desk has two ways you can mount its tabletop - one side is just a straight edge, the other has a central "cutout" roughly 95 cm wide. You can kinda see it in the manual diagram you posted, in that pic the straight edge is positioned towards the user and the cutout is towards the cable channel at the rear/wall side of the desk.

 

I'm using the top with the cutout facing me and in this way, the desktop's cutout-edge sticks out about 5mm from the metal rail/brace/frame underneath.

Both the desktop and the frame-rail are just under 20mm high/thick - so the overall height/thickness from top of the desktop to bottom of the metal frame is just under 40mm (~37mm? hard to measure it precisely). I have my VKB UCM-mount set up for a desktop-thickness of 40mm (it only adjusts in steps of 10mm) and it works just fine - but it uses a different system than the MT.

The rail's/brace's/frame's depth (measuring from the chair-side towards the rear of the desk) is a tad under 40mm.

 

Since I'm not going to disassemble and re-assemble the desk to flip the top around and take measurements... ?, I'm going to assume that the portions left and right of the cutout stick out over the metal frame the same distance as the entire non-cutout side of the tabletop would:

There the desktop sticks out 35mm from the metal rail, so I guess that's what you'd get if you had mounted the straight, non cut-out edge towards the chair side.

 

This is how the VKB UCM sits on the desk and rails (it feels like it's welded to the desk, BTW):

 

 

 

 

... and this is how my TM Flying Clamp sits in its "parked" position (left clamp isn't over the rail/frame but I'd have to screw it shut until it would touch the table-top - which I rarely do when it's parked, since it's not necessary). When I actually use it, I mount it more towards the center of the desk/towards me,  and then the left clamp sits fully on the rail, while the right one contacts the rail with about 75% of its surface. That's down to the fact I'm using the cutout side facing me, but

1. the clamp still holds up no problem like this, even with my piece-of-lead WH throttle on it and 2. I'm too lazy to flip the desktop around to put the non-cutout side towards me...

 

 

You can also kinda see the difference in distance the top sticks out over the frame with the cutout-side facing the front/chair.

 

 

Good call on the desk, BTW. They did raise its price a bit since I bought mine, but it's still a good deal, IMO. Been using it since late March IIRC and it's still very sturdy with no wobble whatsoever - which isn't exactly a given with Ikea furniture... ? Height adjustment is a bit tricky when you don't have a second pair of hands around to help, but it's doable and at least you *can* adjust the height.

 

S.

 

Edited October 7, 2022 by 1Sascha

[Robi89]

26 minutes ago, 1Sascha said:

Not sure what dimension you're looking for, but I think I know what you're worried about, seeing how MTs are clamped on.

 

The desk has two ways you can mount its tabletop - one side is just a straight edge, the other has a central "cutout" roughly 95 cm wide. You can kinda see it in the manual diagram you posted, in that pic the straight edge is positioned towards the user and the cutout is towards the cable channel at the rear/wall side of the desk.

 

I'm using the top with the cutout facing me and in this way, the desktop's cutout-edge sticks out about 5mm from the metal rail/brace/frame underneath.

Both the desktop and the frame-rail are just under 20mm high/thick - so the overall height/thickness from top of the desktop to bottom of the metal frame is just under 40mm (~37mm? hard to measure it precisely). I have my VKB UCM-mount set up for a desktop-thickness of 40mm (it only adjusts in steps of 10mm) and it works just fine - but it uses a different system than the MT.

The rail's/brace's/frame's depth (measuring from the chair-side towards the rear of the desk) is a tad under 40mm.

 

Since I'm not going to disassemble and re-assemble the desk to flip the top around and take measurements... ?, I'm going to assume that the portions left and right of the cutout stick out over the metal frame the same distance as the entire non-cutout side of the tabletop would:

There the desktop sticks out 35mm from the metal rail, so I guess that's what you'd get if you had mounted the straight, non cut-out edge towards the chair side.

 

This is how the VKB UCM sits on the desk and rails (it feels like it's welded to the desk, BTW):

 

 

 

 

... and this is how my TM Flying Clamp sits in its "parked" position (left clamp isn't over the rail/frame but I'd have to screw it shut until it would touch the table-top - which I rarely do when it's parked, since it's not necessary). When I actually use it, I mount it more towards the center of the desk/towards me,  and then the left clamp sits fully on the rail, while the right one contacts the rail with about 75% of its surface. That's down to the fact I'm using the cutout side facing me, but

1. the clamp still holds up no problem like this, even with my piece-of-lead WH throttle on it and 2. I'm too lazy to flip the desktop around to put the non-cutout side towards me...

 

 

You can also kinda see the difference in distance the top sticks out over the frame with the cutout-side facing the front/chair.

 

 

Good call on the desk, BTW. They did raise its price a bit since I bought mine, but it's still a good deal, IMO. Been using it since late March IIRC and it's still very sturdy with no wobble whatsoever - which isn't exactly a given with Ikea furniture... ? Height adjustment is a bit tricky when you don't have a second pair of hands around to help, but it's doable and at least you *can* adjust the height.

 

S.

 

 

Thank you very much, that's exactly the info I was looking for. This means I should be able to mount the MTs by using the spacer for the clamp, so they clamp onto the rail.

[III/JG11_Simmox]

[1Sascha]

^ That monitor is freakin' awesome!

 

What size/model is that?

 

S.

[Lusekofte]

On 10/12/2022 at 1:26 PM, 1Sascha said:

^ That monitor is freakin' awesome!

 

What size/model is that?

 

S.

I got this on my second house . It is 49" it is wide but not high. Pretty cool flying with. But two on top of eachother would be fantastic. Do IL 2 support it?

Edited October 15, 2022 by 216th_Lusekofte

[1Sascha]

1 hour ago, 216th_Lusekofte said:

But two on top of eachother would be fantastic.

Come to think of it... yeah... two on top of each other would probably be better for flying.. ?

 

And no... I've no idea if IL-2 would support that.

 

S.

[Capt_Hook]

Just get an Odyssey Ark.  Problem solved, except for your wallet.

[1Sascha]

12 hours ago, Capt_Hook said:

Problem solved, except for your wallet.

Holy crap... you could say that... lol!

 

Nice one.

 

 

S.

[Lorena_Scout]

My diy 50mm PVC cockpit + 2 bass shakers

 

 

 

Also i did a step by step to share

https://forum.adrenaline.com.br/threads/cockpit-de-pvc-banco-de-carro.676948/

[1Sascha]

Well... after literally months of waiting time, VKB EU finally managed to put up stand-alone adapter plates for their UCM mounts on their store. I had the Gladiator version initially, and ordered another UCM-S when I went Gunfighter, but that second GF-mount was then useless to me, since I would've needed the right adapter-plate to put my WH throttle onto the mount.

 

Ordered the plate once it came into stock and it finally arrived a few days ago. So I got to retire my TM Flying Clamp for a more unified look:

 

 

The mount really shows how stable and sturdy it is with that super-heavy throttle sitting on it... no flex, wobble or anything like that. Feels just as welded to the desk as the stick-mount. Due to the construction of my desk however, I will still need a small block of wood so that I can move the thing to the left edge of the desk into a "parked" position. Oh well... small, first world problems I guess, plus the setup looks much nicer now (I think) with dual UCMs instead of the mix-and-match look I had going on before.

 

 

S.

 

[CosmiC10R]

still working away at making it modular for yokes and sticks but pretty excited to be getting these to incorporate into the build.

 

Not sure how I will use them yet but it will be cool to have real IL2 parts built in...

 

 

[Volans]

Hmmm.... what should I wear tonight? Choices, choices... ?

[Cricri]

Here is my complete special WW 2 Set up in all VKB sim , I stuck a magnet on the right on the central white throttle lever and a left side on the white propeller pitch lever which allows me to couple/uncouple them easily , the throttle red is wealth .

The general aviation radio module just holds with 2 screws slid into the support rail .

 

I programmed the LEDs so that they light up in red or green when the corresponding button is pressed .

 

The three wheels on the base of the Gladiator NTX serve me as trim , the left one opening/closing radiator, the middle one pitch trim, the right yaw trim .

Edited November 24, 2022 by Cricri

[Cricri]

But my favorite cockpit is this one....

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 25, 2022 by Cricri

[Volans]

Wonderful sight

Do you have a link for more pictures?

[Cricri]

I I

 

 

 

 

 

I had the chance to go to London to visit the Heritage Hangar at Biggin hill and to sit in a Spitfire 9 .....

 

 

https://bigginhillheritagehangar.co.uk/heritage-hangar-tour-video

Edited November 27, 2022 by Cricri

[Honeymonster]

My current config:

 

After getting fed up with all the aftermarket a boutique accessories having complicated software or no pulse functions I've just changed them out for some "Ebay" Macro keyboards with knobs and stuff. Far more configurable don't take up limited controller slots unless you set them as a controller. Run macros, shift configs, mouse functions and you can make them change colour with different presses. Also I got some keys you can stick labels behind and they are about 1/10th the cost of anyone else's offerings... Slightly wonky software but not a problem once you get your head around it. The software stays on the controllers so you don't have to run any background apps once you've programmed. Also you can just program them to the original game commands/keys... Nearly as cool as using stream decks but much smaller and more practical. I also have a nice 109 stick for the Orion but I generally use this F18 as it's metal and I like the extra buttons. I bought a boutique 109 throttle but was extremely disappointed with the quality of the switches, lever friction pads and general build. I have since rebuilt and improved it but grew accustomed to the Warthog throttle so haven't changed it out. My main love is WW2 and cold war birds so this setup suits me far better than the previous triple MFD. Below the lowest keypad my extrusion mount trim box now with the elevator on the left side and metal knobs. Finally a set of VKB T-Rudder MKIV double chair column mounted bass shakers and the choice of the Reverb G2 or Tobii 5. 

 

Edited December 7, 2022 by Honeymonster

[Gr3y]

@Honeymonster Nice setup and cables tied together are not that common!

 

BTW. Is the washing machine on the right used for additional shaking?

[Honeymonster]

17 minutes ago, Gr3y said:

BTW. Is the washing machine on the right used for additional shaking?

Thank you Sir, Tumble Dryer not washing machine used to simulate hot air and the rumble from the engine... ?

Wiring is tidy because it all comes off the desk with two clamps so I can use it for work or normal gaming. ? 

[Numl0k]

New to IL-2, previously only played more arcadey flight games, and some space sims. My setup is quite basic, but it's been enough to get me hooked. Currently looking to upgrade my setup, so maybe I'll look back on this in a year or two and have fond memories of the gear that got me started. And please excuse the dust, I'm long overdue for some spring cleaning. 

The mounts were custom cobbled together by me out of a couple Harbor Freight vise clamps and some angle brackets. They actually have rail brackets on the bottom of the mounts so I can attach a couple small platforms. I don't have them set up at the moment, but I used one for a mouse pad and the other for a keypad. I custom fabricated the rail system from U-Channel and flat bar and threaded holes for wing-screws to tighten down the rails. That's the nice thing about being a welder. When you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail. When you have a welder, everything looks like whatever you want it to look like  

 

And since I'm here, I'll show off my other cockpit. I'm also into iRacing. I mostly drive in the NASCAR series, but I'll hop on a road course now and then so I can thoroughly embarrass myself and remind myself why I stick to the oval tracks. This coming year I'm planning on building a stand for triple monitors. Peripheral vision is a nice thing to have when you're driving at 195 MPH with another car 4 inches from your door.

 

[duko]

My dual office / flight setup ?

MS FFB2 for warbirds and DCS helo's , i'm using it on desk , when Warthog joystick is stored away , is pretty easy to use since i can rest my arm on chair arm, still thinking how i can i mount it similar to Warthog hotas for a more ergonomic stance.

Actually i put more hours than Warthog since i got it and it works amazing on all IL-2 series out of the box ,i ordered another one from Ebay to have just in case ?, i'm afraid this device will outlast software developing for flight sims, hopefully 1C and other studios will implement FFB support in all future projects. 

Warthog with 7.5 cm extension from Sahaj for jets

VKB-SIM T-RUDDER PEDALS MK.IV - very precise and perfect for office setup, in another league than TM and Logitech plastic pedals

Edited January 12, 2023 by duko

[DragonDaddy]

I have a few joysticks but only use MS FFB2 (I also have a spare!). To me, flying without the feedback seems empty and sterile. It is unfortunate that old MS sticks are almost the only FF sticks available. I have considered trying to mod one of the FF sticks with an older VKB Gladiator grip but not sure this would improve anything. And I’m not sure how or if it can be done. 
 

Nice setup you have there!

[102nd-YU-cmirko]

On 1/12/2023 at 5:42 PM, DragonDaddy said:

And I’m not sure how or if it can be done. 
 

 

 

 

https://github.com/mabo1972/bldc-ffb-joystick-base

 

 

Edited January 14, 2023 by 102nd-YU-cmirko
edit: added github link ^^

[Smoke_]

 

 

Edited March 8, 2023 by Smoke_
removed Swastikas

[TheSNAFU]

Pretty darn cool! 

[Smoke_]

Thx, I got the prints from the Aircrops Library online and scaled them down some and maintained the shape-ish to build this P-47 pit.

It was a fun project. Its made from plywood and brown board.

[ITAF_Rani]

On 1/26/2023 at 12:04 PM, Smoke_ said:

Thx, I got the prints from the Aircrops Library online and scaled them down some and maintained the shape-ish to build this P-47 pit.

It was a fun project. Its made from plywood and brown board.

Cool project....add immersivity?

[Smoke_]

Most definitely adds immersion, with the controls set around you in the pit with a center stick a butt kicker and track IR its like being there. Well at least for my money it is. I gotta budget within reason.

 

[Miles_Vorkosigan]

 

6DoF (Surge-Sway-Yaw-Heave-Roll-Pitch) with 7 220v AC servo motors.  Set up for both flying and driving. VR only.

Edited February 8, 2023 by Miles_Vorkosigan

[Ghost666]

WOW! And that's all I'm going to say about that.

[cardboard_killer]

Nice, but where's the soul?

[Miles_Vorkosigan]

8 minutes ago, cardboard_killer said:

Nice, but where's the soul?

Now that would explain the mournful mowning and whispers of anguish from under the seat. Or it is my weight...one of those. 

[[CPT]Crunch]

I don't think I could easily climb into that one, need a lift and sling to do it.

 

[Miles_Vorkosigan]

There is a door on the other side where the Cougar and F-18 throttles, KA-50 collective and MFDs are mounted. A simple flip latch and you can step inside like a car. I am too Old Fat and Slow (OFS) to want to use a sling. 

 

Edited February 8, 2023 by Miles_Vorkosigan

[kissTheSky]

8 hours ago, Miles_Vorkosigan said:

 

6DoF (Surge-Sway-Yaw-Heave-Roll-Pitch) with 7 220v AC servo motors.  Set up for both flying and driving. VR only.

Very nice! PT actuator? Doesn’t look like RS Mega…