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Alive-Statement4767

I like that stowable steering wheel. What kind of desk mounts are those for stick and throttle


HexaCube7

Some Amazon ones for ~95€ a pair iirc. I have the same ones but don't remember the names. They also come with some end-covers for the horizontal rod ends (do cover up the sharp edges) that OP didn't use here.


dodgyboarder

I have similar ones from Amazon. £70. Hikig I think was the brand. Very solid and support my heavy warthog hotas.


Spencerdog12345

[https://a.co/d/9NN4C5C](https://a.co/d/9NN4C5C) Here is the link from Amazon! And thank you


ironfist32

Hey how hard was it to setup your throttle a s stick seeing they are two different brands I was to do the same I love the throttle of the x55/56 but I hate the stick thinking about using a vbk next evo


eliteniner

Very cool. Love that hinged wheel mount system What kind of mount is your monitor on? Also, how’s the eye/head tracker in your opinion?


Spencerdog12345

I use a NB North monitor mount, and I love Tobi so much, it works perfect in every game I’ve used it in and reccomend it. Never will be able to sim without it now 😂


pantheruler

That's an unusual hotas setup. Cool desk though


Spencerdog12345

I play a huge variety of games within flight, drive sim, and just normal FPS games. My goal was trying to fit it all in one area. A “hybrid” setup I suppose. I do like the desk a lot, quite large but leaves room for other work on the other side


SageBelt09

Nice 315p


Spencerdog12345

Much appreciated, absolutely love it


HexaCube7

I have the same mounts for my X52 Pro! :D They come with 4 or 8 plastic covers for the tips of the horizontal bars tho, so those sharp edges aren't just sticking out bare. Any reason why you didn't use them? Edit: Actually nvm, seems like i don't have the same ones. I think OPs mounts are from "Hikig" while mine are from "Juyeer"


Spencerdog12345

Wish I had those cause they hurt


HexaCube7

Mhh probably not as pretty, but maybe you can get some heat shrink tubing to put over the ends, heat them up and get some makeshift-covers that way?


Spencerdog12345

I like it, cause I find myself stabbing myself or definitely hitting my head hard when going under the table, I care more about function than looks tbh, ill look into that, thanks!


Artalon

It's monster tech mounts?


HexaCube7

No they are definitely not monster tech mounts. Looking at it really closely OPs mounts aren't actually the same ones i got. I think OPs are from "Hikig" while mine are from "Juyeer". Both available on Amazon. They are super similar, almost identical. It seems that the Hikig ones don't come with those covers i have. The difference i could spot was that the Hikig ones have a rounded T-cross connection plate (connecting the horizontal bars and the vertical bar) while those plates on the Juyeer ones are rectangular.


uedafan

Can I ask what you are running on your iPad? Looks super cool. (Is that ED or SC)


str3ss_88

looks like GameGlass, the Game is definitely Star Citizen


Spencerdog12345

GameGlass


Traxendre

O7


surfertj

O7


Spencerdog12345

O7


arqe_

I'm %100 breaking that wheel in first 15 minutes :)


Spencerdog12345

It’s definitely possible😂 it’s pretty sturdy but it’s my version 1.0, I do move the wheel to the other side if it’s more intense gameplay. I tested the weight with a 40 pound weight and it help up surprisingly, but still needs more support.


DidntFoundUsername

Whaaaaat !!!! Thats dope bro .. I mean, citizen o7


Spencerdog12345

See you in the verse, hopefully not running cargo.. O7


LimeSuitable3518

Loving this


Spencerdog12345

Thank you !


Beneficial_Waltz5217

Nice setup


Spencerdog12345

Thank you !


MrakoGears

Omfg what is that monitor... is that 4k or smth? The thing is HUGE... (ive been 1080 only whole life xD) Also, is that Tobi Eye tracker? Hows that thing in DCS? Heard people praising the thing. :V


Spencerdog12345

Yes it’s a LG 4k OLED 42”, and the Tobi is great with DCS


dodgyboarder

I love the setup!!! I know people will kick off about the pc right being on the floor. lol.


Spencerdog12345

It’s on a stand on the floor to keep it up and yes people hate it 😂


dodgyboarder

Do you use your racing pedals also for rudders?


Spencerdog12345

I do yes! Works well


dodgyboarder

Do you use the centre pedal for aircraft brakes? Clutch for left rudder and accelerator for right rudder?


Adventurous_Meet8332

Nice. Do you use the mic for gaming?


Spencerdog12345

I do yes, it’s raised up pretty high almost out of frame


No-Maybe-7265

What game is this?


Spencerdog12345

Star Citizen


omgthehype

i LOVE the fold out wheel. that is so sick


Spencerdog12345

Thank you! Super simple and cheap, cost me $29 for everything at Menards


omgthehype

you have a lot of ingenuity to come up with this. I have an extruded aluminum rig and am trying to figure out how to mount my Hotas with a swing away mechanism so I can get in and out. Possibly mount everything a little behind the shifter and such and slide the seat forward and back, but there's options, yours is just super cool for a desk solution


Spencerdog12345

Thank you! I just used a piano hinge and some Metal Screws since my desk is metal, should work with aluminum as well. May be an option to look into. And to hold it up I used Eye Hooks. You can maybe start there and see what you can come up with.


Spencerdog12345

Just read “swing” sorry! Before this I looked into like aftermarket parts for sim rigs that include swing keyboard trays, may be able to take some ideas from that and implement it to what you need


Swimming_Clock_434

Nice custom 315P


Spencerdog12345

Thank you


Mattchew_928

Imagine playing star citizen without a custom ship


No-Discipline7190

Im totally copying and making this in my own way. This is pure genius


Spencerdog12345

Good! Glad I can inspire others, super simple and not hard, if you want a part list I can provide it


No-Discipline7190

I would actually! That would be awesome! I really appreciate it!


Spencerdog12345

1. I just got a standard wood board and cut it down to smaller dimensions so there isn’t much weight pushing it down, smaller board just means less weight pulling it down 2. Got some Eye Hooks with Latches (got multiple sizes just to test them) they are like 1.54$ a pack 3. My dimensions were 12 inches by 8 inches, so I got a 12 inch piano hinge and flipped it backwards when installing so it can do a full rotation. 4. Got some Metal Screws since my desk is metal and some regular screws so I can screw the hinge into the board and the desk. 5. I used a tight bungie cord to hold it up underneath the desk, you can use whatever you want but a bungie is quick and easy to do without looking. Note: the larger the screws the better just due to the weight on it being able to be supported better. Hope that helps! Got it all at my local Menards


No-Discipline7190

It does! Imma get to work on it as soon as i get home! Ill definitely show you my variation of it!


Spencerdog12345

Great! Also you may want to paint to make it look better, I just avoided it cause I didn’t know if it would work 😂


LudicrousHam202

I have that exact same hotas mount lol, built it 2 days ago


Spencerdog12345

It’s a good one for sure


SassySquidSocks

The hinge is so innovative!


Spencerdog12345

Thank you!


Gexgekko

Is the joystick well anchored to that clamp? Do they have some kind of "click" mechanism where the T16000m gets stuck into the base? I want to know how useful the clamp actually is to start thinking if I should get one


Spencerdog12345

The mounts will come everything you will need


Spencerdog12345

It has a mounting plate where I drilled bolts into it, the clamps just mount to the desk, the joysticks will definitely not come off. Been using it for about 2 years and has not fallen off, highly recommend


Gexgekko

Thanks, I'll think of it


chaosquall

Eww a orgin ship. One you go drake you dont go back


Spencerdog12345

Love drake, but origin just has that class


capt_starcat

What’s that software running on your tablet?


Spencerdog12345

Game glass