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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: timeisnotlinear on July 28, 2021, 05:59:28 PM
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I've got a Saitek X52, but I'm getting a new desk that is wood. Before I just used the suction cups on an aluminum desk, but that's not going to work this time. Anyone come up with a mounting solution like you would find with a drop down mouse tray? I've seen a few solutions that are made for HOTAS, but they're all spendy.
OUTATIME
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Ever try velcro tape?
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Ever try velcro tape?
Looking for a solution that won't destroy the desk.
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Looking for a solution that won't destroy the desk.
Duct tape?
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I jerry rigged a mount under the top of the desk that the throttle and stick sit on.
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I jerry rigged a mount under the top of the desk that the throttle and stick sit on.
What did you come up with? Pic?
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I built mine too. I built the desk too so I had a plan :devil
Mine stow under the desk so I can use the desk/computer for other things (first picture) Using 2 sets of hinges I could split the arms to fold back. Second picture shows the setup half open. Last picture shows it in the up/ready position. The slide locks hold it up. The plates the controllers are screwed to have changed as I have changed controllers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/C54tkp45/controls-stowed.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhmyWZK2/controls-halfopen.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6h2w0zK/controls-up.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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I've got a Saitek X52, but I'm getting a new desk that is wood. Before I just used the suction cups on an aluminum desk, but that's not going to work this time. Anyone come up with a mounting solution like you would find with a drop down mouse tray? I've seen a few solutions that are made for HOTAS, but they're all spendy.
OUTATIME
I just hold my throttle and stick down with blu-tack. It does require you to fly with a light touch, but that really does improve your flying.
Kind regards
Badboy
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I built mine too. I built the desk too so I had a plan :devil
First thing I want to say is, that is a glorious masterpiece. Second thing is, that is WAY more than I want to build. But I want to reiterate, that is a glorious masterpiece. :aok
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I just hold my throttle and stick down with blu-tack. It does require you to fly with a light touch, but that really does improve your flying.
Kind regards
Badboy
I hear ya', but it's gonna be an expensive desk. I was looking for some sort of pressure mount and a drop down something or other.
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Non-slip mat works pretty well if you remember to wash it regularly to keep it tacky. Instead of dedicated small mats buy a trunk mat at the automotive store. Same price, plenty more of the same stuff.
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I bought the Monster desk mounts for my controllers. Great product.
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This isn't going anywhere! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210729/f7ee63b63946b611a7145e238e39d7b4.jpg)
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Consider the chair! You can mount the controllers to the arms of a chair and it wont mess with your new desk. You can fab some mounts out of plywood and fasten them to the arms of the chair,then mount the controllers to the plywood.
:salute
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I put the throttle and keyboard on the desk, and mount the joystick on a sheet metal bracket that positions it in my lap. The bracket is attached to the bottom of the desktop and is slotted so it can be easily removed.
https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,403470.0.html
(Didn't know how to add images here.)
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First thing I want to say is, that is a glorious masterpiece. Second thing is, that is WAY more than I want to build. But I want to reiterate, that is a glorious masterpiece. :aok
LOL! Thanks, it looks more impressive than it really is. Only took a couple hours to whip it up.
I was going to suggest the same as Ack Ack. There are a few companies out there that build different type of stands or brackets that may work out for you.
Thanks again.
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Fugitive that desk looks fantastic. The curved, bevelled front edge is killer.
I made a poor man's version of Monster's HOTAS mounts using a couple of inline clamps I bought, some 1"x1/4" aluminum flat bar, and 4 garage door track right angle mounting brackets and some wood scrap I had laying around.
(https://i.imgur.com/SFxbXD1.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/JfWgJWZ.jpg)
The inline clamps are available from Amazon: Bessey Inline clamp (https://www.amazon.com/Bessey-STC-IHH25-Horizontal-Auto-Adjust-Clamping/dp/B0057PUFMG/ref=asc_df_B0057PUFMG?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79920803409825&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583520382420578&psc=1)
My shop skills aren't enviable, but these things work very well and clamp tight and solid with no play. They remove easily with just a flick of the clamp levers, and I can easily switch from center mount joystick to side mount. I found the key to keeping the brackets from sliding on the desk surface was to glue open cell foam pads on the inside of the bracket where it contacts the desk surface.
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What did you come up with? Pic?
Like what fugitive did, but not as glorious. Mine is pretty much pieces of plywood cobbled together
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I built mine too. I built the desk too so I had a plan :devil
Mine stow under the desk so I can use the desk/computer for other things (first picture) Using 2 sets of hinges I could split the arms to fold back. Second picture shows the setup half open. Last picture shows it in the up/ready position. The slide locks hold it up. The plates the controllers are screwed to have changed as I have changed controllers.
(https://i.postimg.cc/C54tkp45/controls-stowed.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhmyWZK2/controls-halfopen.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/y6h2w0zK/controls-up.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Look at all those snack crumbs under the desk :D :D :D
You need a cordless handheld vacuum :rofl
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Fugitive that desk looks fantastic. The curved, bevelled front edge is killer.
I made a poor man's version of Monster's HOTAS mounts using a couple of inline clamps I bought, some 1"x1/4" aluminum flat bar, and 4 garage door track right angle mounting brackets and some wood scrap I had laying around.
(https://i.imgur.com/SFxbXD1.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/JfWgJWZ.jpg)
The inline clamps are available from Amazon: Bessey Inline clamp (https://www.amazon.com/Bessey-STC-IHH25-Horizontal-Auto-Adjust-Clamping/dp/B0057PUFMG/ref=asc_df_B0057PUFMG?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79920803409825&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583520382420578&psc=1)
My shop skills aren't enviable, but these things work very well and clamp tight and solid with no play. They remove easily with just a flick of the clamp levers, and I can easily switch from center mount joystick to side mount. I found the key to keeping the brackets from sliding on the desk surface was to glue open cell foam pads on the inside of the bracket where it contacts the desk surface.
The only problem with coming up with something that looks good is now the wife wants me to build one for her sewing machine!
Look at all those snack crumbs under the desk :D :D :D
You need a cordless handheld vacuum :rofl
:salute
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That is ridiculous.. I would not be able to play with that set up.... your area is waaaayyyy to tidy for my liking I would find it so distracting
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HA! I just tidied up for the photo, rest assured its already messy again.
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I bought the Monster desk mounts for my controllers. Great product.
I was looking at those. Didn't think they had a x52 version one, but it looks like they do. Probably will end up going this route.