Show us your cockpit!

[Lusekofte]

@RavenSystemHow do you get all those control boxes to work with GB?

I got the stick , sharks throttle and that throttle in my second house. Sharka is not even noticed by Gb interface. 

Edited November 30, 2023 by Lusekofte

[RavenSystem]

On 11/21/2023 at 8:11 PM, Friction said:

 

What VR headset is that?  I have the identical setup with the Reverb G2.  I am due for an upgrade of my VR, but do not want to wear the heavy toaster (Pimax) on my head!

 

It is the Valve Index headset.

 

 

34 minutes ago, Lusekofte said:

@RavenSystemHow do you get all those control boxes to work with GB?

I got the stick , sharks throttle and that throttle in my second house. Sharka is not even noticed by Gb interface. 

 

Yes, all of them work with GB. 6 Virpil devices. Maximum is 8 devices.

Edited November 30, 2023 by RavenSystem

[Youtch]

One question for the experts regarding the position of the stick, more concretly its angle compare to center line.

This is for a configuration where the stick is in the middle of the leg (not on one side of the body).

I understand that in this case, it is good to ensure that the stick is twisted toward the rigt hand with some angle for a better alignment with the arm laying on the leg.

 

I see many of you opted for giving an angle to the grip to ease grabbing it with the hand and facilitate access to button and better comfort. 

Do you know what is the recommended angle to apply?

 

I see that the angle deviation is applied almost only at grip level but not at the base level.

Wouldn t it make sense to apply to some extend an angle deviation to the base as well?

This is especially relevant for stick with 20mm as there is a bigger amplitude of movement from one side to another, and would probably flow more naturally.

 

Although it might end up bumping the stick more frequently on the left leg... which is another thing to pounder.

 

Many thanks in advance,

y.

[ciderworm]

Check out the dwg I posted back in Sept. There it says 19 degrees but anything that is comfortable presumably is what you're after. Personally I wouldn't twist the base off the centreline. If you do a perpendicular push to either side will introduce a pitch input either up or down depending which way you've angled the base.

[Youtch]

19 hours ago, ciderworm said:

If you do a perpendicular push to either side will introduce a pitch input either up or down depending which way you've angled the base

Intuitively I would have assumed that it is the opposite way around:

 

Because the elbow is not on a center line but quite displaced the right side, the natural movement for rolling as coming from the elbow cannot be in a straight perpandicular line either.

 

So without an analge on the base you would have to compensate by pushing a little when rolling to the left and pulling a little when rolling to the right, which is unatural.

 

This was my reasoning based on anotomical consideration, but I have no real experience in the matter, this is why I am asking.

 

[ciderworm]

3 hours ago, Youtch said:

Intuitively I would have assumed that it is the opposite way around:

 

Because the elbow is not on a center line but quite displaced the right side, the natural movement for rolling as coming from the elbow cannot be in a straight perpandicular line either.

 

So without an analge on the base you would have to compensate by pushing a little when rolling to the left and pulling a little when rolling to the right, which is unatural.

 

This was my reasoning based on anotomical consideration, but I have no real experience in the matter, this is why I am asking.

 

Fair point. When you're using a hand saw you're taught to get your forearm inline with the cut. Maybe this is showing a side stick is ergonomically more correct? I guess the answer is to give it a go and see which you prefer. 

 

Perhaps also, with a centre stick oriented directly fwd/aft, you're kind of using your fist to point the plane in the direction you wish to travel. With an offset stick this would be, well, offset.

Edited January 13, 2024 by ciderworm
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[GVL224]

Upgraded my pedals at FFB.

[Lusekofte]

I am going to remove the honeycomb throttle and add Virpil throttle and KA 50 panel. 

[Blooddawn1942]

Finally, after 2 Month of wait my new flight gear from VIRPIL has arrived, accompanied with a new Jetseat Force Feedback device, because my old one was really through. This puts my home cockpit somewhat unto a whole new level.

 

After 10 years it was about time to put my trusty Warthog Hotas to rest. And it really looks, as it has been in service in an actual A-10 for years ?

[Youtch]

On 3/3/2024 at 2:43 PM, Blooddawn1942 said:

accompanied with a new Jetseat Force Feedback device, because my old one was really through.

Which new model you went for and how long did the previous one surive?

[Kapteeni]

This my flight set up. A bit of messy room..man cave..

[Blooddawn1942]

2 hours ago, Youtch said:

Which new model you went for and how long did the previous one surive?

I now use this one:

https://sergio-shop.simshaker.com/en/glavnaya/22-40-simshaker-jetpad-fse-vibrating-pad.html

 

Previously this one which lasted aprox. 4 years since the first vibration Engines quit. 

https://dreamsimteam.blogspot.com/p/jetseat-ug.html

 

The new edition is more comfortable due to the thicker cussion. 

[Anarcho]

Hello everyone,

 

I am finally at a point where I am happy with my corner , I had Il2 BG on my playlist for years, only now getting serious about it!

 

[ST_Catchov]

@Anarcho That's a lovely neat little room and setup. For symmetry and visual pleasure, you need to add some WW1 crates up on that wall .... and voilà. Perfect.

 

I note you have your joystick offset to the right. How do you find flying with it in that position? I prefer having my stick in a central position. More intuitive. I have mine plonked in a pull-out drawer on my PC desk. 😄 Centrally placed of course when I need to pull some moves. Not exactly cutting edge but it works.

[Panzerlang]

Just finished my 'rebuild', still mapping stuff though.

 

[Anarcho]

16 hours ago, ST_Catchov said:

@Anarcho That's a lovely neat little room and setup. For symmetry and visual pleasure, you need to add some WW1 crates up on that wall .... and voilà. Perfect.

 

I note you have your joystick offset to the right. How do you find flying with it in that position? I prefer having my stick in a central position. More intuitive. I have mine plonked in a pull-out drawer on my PC desk. 😄 Centrally placed of course when I need to pull some moves. Not exactly cutting edge but it works.

Hey, thanks!

It is actually a Hikig2 mount, so I can swap between center or side stick! The problem with this mount is that the mounting bars are too long, so in center position it keep very close to the "danger zone" 😕 but it works great lol

[Hoss]

This is where its at now. I will blow it apart and start again on the left console. When it cools off.

[Oboe]

Some very nice builds featured here!  

 

I don't always fly the P-38, but when I do, I use this cobbled-together a pseudo-cockpit.  I combine a Honeycomb Yoke with a P-38 throttle quadrant I created by fitting a couple of Saitek Flight Throttle Quadrants into a homemade wooden cradle and mount.   I fly in VR, and having the throttle handle arrangement match what you see in VR adds to immersion.     

 

The bent stalks for throttles 1 and 2 were 3D printed and slide over the original Saitek levers, which had to be cut down a bit.

[Hoss]

7 hours ago, Oboe said:

Some very nice builds featured here!  

 

I don't always fly the P-38, but when I do, I use this cobbled-together a pseudo-cockpit.  I combine a Honeycomb Yoke with a P-38 throttle quadrant I created by fitting a couple of Saitek Flight Throttle Quadrants into a homemade wooden cradle and mount.   I fly in VR, and having the throttle handle arrangement match what you see in VR adds to immersion.     

 

The bent stalks for throttles 1 and 2 were 3D printed and slide over the original Saitek levers, which had to be cut down a bit.

Adapt and overcome....... I love it... 

[GOA_Karaya_VR]

14 hours ago, Oboe said:

Some very nice builds featured here!  

 

I don't always fly the P-38, but when I do, I use this cobbled-together a pseudo-cockpit.  I combine a Honeycomb Yoke with a P-38 throttle quadrant I created by fitting a couple of Saitek Flight Throttle Quadrants into a homemade wooden cradle and mount.   I fly in VR, and having the throttle handle arrangement match what you see in VR adds to immersion.     

 

The bent stalks for throttles 1 and 2 were 3D printed and slide over the original Saitek levers, which had to be cut down a bit.

This is amazing ... 

[GOA_Karaya_VR]

Not for IL-2,but for Xplane my GA Home Cockpit.

[Gr3y]

On 9/13/2024 at 6:08 PM, GOA_Bf109Pilot_VR said:

Not for IL-2,but for Xplane my GA Home Cockpit.

Is this your flight suit?

Edited September 20, 2024 by Gr3y

[GOA_Karaya_VR]

10 hours ago, Gr3y said:

Is this your flight suit?

 

 

It is!!

 

hahaha

 

Regards!.

 

Karaya

[Capt_Hook]

First pit upgrade in 14 years, since I bought one of the first Obutto R3volutions.  Retired it due to finally running out space on it, and the DD wheel was starting to tear it up.  Also got tired of the very poor options to switch between pedals sets for driving  / flying.  

 

Bought a Trak Racer TR160 on sale and absolutely love it.  

 

[102nd-YU-devill]

Hello all,

 

here is my little contribution to the topic... WIP!

 

 

[cardboard_killer]

Like the fan; give you the real open cockpit feeling!

[102nd-YU-devill]

9 hours ago, cardboard_killer said:

Like the fan; give you the real open cockpit feeling!

I just need to figure out how to start the fan automatically when my canopy is damaged in IL2 😄

Edited September 29, 2024 by 102nd-YU-devill

[Hoss]

I finally took it apart and rebuilt it.

 

The other version is up a few posts on this page. 

It looks cool, feels good ergonomically, but there's just to much shiznit. I want my clean office back........ so I'm selling everything!.......... 

Yeah, right. I'm going to take the next step with NLR set-up.... down here in the den where I started in this house. 

[WWBiker_]

[Varibraun]

Hi @WWBiker_ - What do you have installed next to the front struts on your H3 (dampeners?)

[Panzerlang]

5 hours ago, Varibraun said:

Hi @WWBiker_ - What do you have installed next to the front struts on your H3 (dampeners?)

I'm pretty sure those are motorbike steering dampers.

[WWBiker_]

20 hours ago, Varibraun said:

Hi @WWBiker_ - What do you have installed next to the front struts on your H3 (dampeners?)

Yes they are keeps action smoother

[Varibraun]

6 hours ago, WWBiker_ said:

Yes they are keeps action smoother

 

Thank you for the response,

 

Do you have the SFUs with encoders on the motors?  If so, I am intrigued since I occasionally still get a minor "shift" on the ball joint on the struts during more extreme maneuvers and might be interested in trying them out if you think they might help.  Do you mind sharing where you purchased them and if there are installation instructions anywhere?

[Panzerlang]

 

[Varibraun]

Thanks @Panzerlang - The video is the older "lever" motors without the SFUs, which supposedly remedied the need for dampeners.  I am interested to see which motors @WWBiker_ has on his rig to see if he is still using them with the SFUs. 

 

FYI - My "shift" issue is a very minor one with the SFU and is related to the necessary play in the ball and socket on the front struts.  Not a big factor, but I might be willing to try dampeners if someone thinks they may still help some even with SFUs.

Edited December 11, 2024 by Varibraun

[WWBiker_]

@Varibraun

My rig is the same as video driving and flying are two different animals I like the roughness when driving so I set them on 1 but the little drops now and then flying was not realistic IMO for flying unless it is turbulence. So I crank them up a bit. I ordered them from DOF when I made the purchase 

I would like to upgrade to SFU and have contacted them about it but haven’t dropped the $600 CAD on them yet, probably wear these out a bit more first.

[Varibraun]

47 minutes ago, WWBiker_ said:

My rig is the same as video driving and flying are two different animals I like the roughness when driving so I set them on 1 but the little drops now and then flying was not realistic IMO for flying unless it is turbulence. So I crank them up a bit. I ordered them from DOF when I made the purchase 

I would like to upgrade to SFU and have contacted them about it but haven’t dropped the $600 CAD on them yet, probably wear these out a bit more first.

 

Thank you - very helpful!  If I recall correctly, I think DoFR says that the dampers are not recommended with the SFUs, and I don't even think they are offered on the website now.  It is nice that you have the ability to tune between driving and flying with them, so that definitely makes sense to wait.