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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: miraj on December 26, 2007, 10:17:21 AM
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It seems that more of these are popping up , and I am always looking for ideas for improvement .
So please , if you have one , post some pics.I would love to see what others are up to.
If you know of a really nice one , share the images.
I'll start with mine , built last Feb. , the only changes have been minor adjustments in the seat position , and a cupholder.Mine is located in my study , so it does not interfere with daily life around the house, but is still considered a nice piece of furniture.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/222.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/111.jpg)
Here is a nice one I found , it looks like it used for driving more than flying. Cool!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/pit6.jpg)
Another , with a cat , very cozy.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/pit3.jpg)
Here is a nice one , great gauges, needs a larger monitor.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/pit.jpg)
Whoa! this cant be home made , but it is neat.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/pit2.jpg)
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Not mine :cry but biggest and best I know of.
Probably been posted many times before but for those that may of missed it.
http://www.hyway.com.au/747/
...-Gixer
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An old picture of mine (before the canopy frame was completed)...
http://www.edbert.net/images/simpit/simpit-2002%20(1).JPG
Several more pictures can be found here:
http://www.edbert/net/109pit.htm
If anyone lives in Texas and would like to give this pit a good home contact me, using edbert at gmail and we'll talk :D
(yeah I'm getting too old and lazy to climb in and out, guess the thing needs a relief tube too)
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Originally posted by miraj
I'll start with mine , built last Feb. , the only changes have been minor adjustments in the seat position , and a cupholder.Mine is located in my study , so it does not interfere with daily life around the house, but is still considered a nice piece of furniture.
Nice woodwork!
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WOW! I had NO idea people got so involved with this stuff. Thanks for sharing! I found this link which may be of interest:
http://www.hanskrohn.com/
:aok
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Originally posted by panzerr
WOW! I had NO idea people got so involved with this stuff. Thanks for sharing! I found this link which may be of interest:
Visit AVSIM and the home cockpit support forum, say it's been a while since some of those guys have been laid.
Then there is this guy building his own U-Boat room. :O
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=724230
...-Gixer
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Everyone has seen mine, but I'll post the link again (http://airmafia.com/mafia/md_simpit/index.htm)
(http://airmafia.com/mafia/md_simpit/finish.jpg)
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Check out this link.
http://www.simcockpitsystem.com/
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Here are a few more.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/pit9.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/pit8.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/pit7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/pit6-1.jpg)
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Originally posted by Gixer
Then there is this guy building his own U-Boat room. :O
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=724230
That is not ok.
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I am finishing off mine today with the arrival of my projector! (10 foot screen here I come!)
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Originally posted by The Fugitive
Everyone has seen mine, but I'll post the link again (http://airmafia.com/mafia/md_simpit/index.htm)
(http://airmafia.com/mafia/md_simpit/finish.jpg)
LA on home page...dweeb
:aok :rofl
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I built up an "open cockpit" a few years back for to allow for the use of projector instead of a monitor:
(http://m.b5z.net/i/u/6137676/i/llama_cockpit_sideview_ezr.jpg)
(http://m.b5z.net/i/u/6137676/i/llama_cockpit_controls_ezr.jpg)
(http://m.b5z.net/i/u/6137676/i/llama_projector_view_ezr.jpg)
It's comfortable, converts to driving and flying games, and it breaks down into components with just an allen wrench for easy transport.
Yeah, it's ugly homemade furniture, says my wife, but at least it made the "furniture" classification!
-Llama
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Originally posted by Stratocaster
I am finishing off mine today with the arrival of my projector! (10 foot screen here I come!)
Did you say A 10 FOOT SCREEN !!?? That will be amazing!
Please post some pics asap.
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Originally posted by miraj
Did you say A 10 FOOT SCREEN !!?? That will be amazing!
Please post some pics asap.
Look in the post above this one. I have a (poor) photo of a projected 8 foot wide image.
-Llama
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What size projection would give a true 1:1 life size image?
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I have a 62 inch rear projection TV that will soon be obsolite for the family entertainment center (going with either LCD or plasma)
Will I be able to use the rear projection TV?
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Originally posted by clerick
What size projection would give a true 1:1 life size image?
Probably less than 4 foot monitor, corner to corner. Projectors will definetly oversize it.
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After seeing these pictures I am at a loss for words. So I will use my wife's ... "NO"
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Originally posted by zilla
After seeing these pictures I am at a loss for words. So I will use my wife's ... "NO"
time for a new wife !
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Originally posted by Jaxxon
I have a 62 inch rear projection TV that will soon be obsolite for the family entertainment center (going with either LCD or plasma)
Will I be able to use the rear projection TV?
Well, it depends on how you feel about large pixels.
Most older rear projection TVs (and I have one) can display 640x480 very sharply but with HUGE blocky pixels, or 800x600 with a little fuzzyness but smaller pixels that aren't so blocky.
So, what you'd need is a video card that output s-video (best) and a tv that accepts s-video inputs. Then you'd want to set the video driver to use the highest anti-aliasing mode possible, and set the resolution to whatever your TV would support. Set the refresh rate to 60 or so.
You might find the text buffer or gauges hard to read, but maybe you'd find it acceptable.
But it definitely can be done.
-Llama
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Thanks Llama.
The S video connection is there on the TV. At present I have a XFX 7900 GT 256 video card that doesn't have an S video but I hope to upgrade that this spring.
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Or just get a projector that can do 1280X1024 or better, like this (only a 72" screen):
(http://www.edbert.net/images/2005/72inch.jpg)
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Wow
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And some people call us geeks... they may be right
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Originally posted by Jaxxon
Thanks Llama.
The S video connection is there on the TV. At present I have a XFX 7900 GT 256 video card that doesn't have an S video but I hope to upgrade that this spring.
Component would be best, but I am not sure what the DIP switch is for and it says it only works with listed ATI cards-
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=1041901&p_id=2398&seq=1&format=2
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040113&p_id=2509&seq=1&format=2
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Originally posted by zilla
After seeing these pictures I am at a loss for words. So I will use my wife's ... "NO"
Silly man.
So you chuckle at her responce then build one anyway.
whats the worst shes going ot do to you? Not put out?
If your like most married men.
shes stopped doing that anyway.
So what are you really loosing?
Next worst thing is she leaves.
Now I ask you.
Is this really a bad thing?
Are you really going to miss the wife ack which always seems to come when your in the middle of the best fights?
The only other thing she can do is stop talking to you.
Again this is a win for you. No more wife ack.
Anyway you slice it. Its a win for you.
I say go for it.
Actually Im thinking of making one with a canopy that closes and I can lock from the inside.
Put my headphones on and Ill be impervious to anything but the house catching on fire.
:aok
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Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Actually Im thinking of making one with a canopy that closes and I can lock from the inside.
Put my headphones on and Ill be impervious to anything but the house catching on fire.
:aok
Unless, of course, in retaliation for the cockpit, *she's* the one who locks the cockpit canopy from the *outside* and then lights the house on fire. ;-)
-Llama
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Originally posted by llama
Unless, of course, in retaliation for the cockpit, *she's* the one who locks the cockpit canopy from the *outside* and then lights the house on fire. ;-)
-Llama
Ever been married?
Being roasted alive might be considered and act of mercy.
And wives arent particularly noted for being merciful. LOL
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Originally posted by llama
Unless, of course, in retaliation for the cockpit, *she's* the one who locks the cockpit canopy from the *outside* and then lights the house on fire. ;-)
-Llama
Sounds like my typical sunday evening.:D
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Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Silly man.
Actually Im thinking of making one with a canopy that closes and I can lock from the inside.
Put my headphones on and Ill be impervious to anything but the house catching on fire.
:aok
Same reason like my tractor, only has one seat and I can get few hours of peace.
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I'd love to have one but I want to get laid again.
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you guys are absolutely crazy............I love it:) Told the wife I am building one in my office.She states I need to get my head examined,that I am spending way to much time on this game,that I must be nuts........I stated "What's your point???":D :D
I am now waiting for her move,hopefully ,it won't be to expensive:lol
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Originally posted by RUMBLEBee
I'd love to have one but I want to get laid again.
Some day. Right? LOL
Originally posted by 2ligit
you guys are absolutely crazy............I love it:) Told the wife I am building one in my office.She states I need to get my head examined,that I am spending way to much time on this game,that I must be nuts........I stated "What's your point???":D :D
I am now waiting for her move,hopefully ,it won't be to expensive:lol
To the both of you I wish good luck on both counts
LMAO
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Originally posted by miraj
Here are a few more.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/pit6-1.jpg)
atleast u coulda gave me credits for pic of my chair :D
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i hav recently bought a piece off of an amusement ride that resembles the cockpit of a plane.... so dentistry will be on the back burner for now lol.
will keep ya's posted :D
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Originally posted by Edbert
Or just get a projector that can do 1280X1024 or better, like this (only a 72" screen):
(http://www.edbert.net/images/2005/72inch.jpg)
lala f@g
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Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Some day. Right? LOL
lol one day it shall happen, but not if I have to explain that this weird box is not a masturbationstation, and I'm playing my internet world war 2 flight sim in it.
that dentist chair is gonna give me nightmares.
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Originally posted by splitatom
lala f@g
Well, at least you spelled it right.
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Originally posted by splitatom
lala f@g
thets see what you got buddy:o
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I quote:
"I'd let you do something like that (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/alizinat/222.jpg) but not that dentist chair looking thing, at least not in turquoise."
So, does that constitute official agreement and therefore the construction can begin?
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It would in my house....lol.......if only I could be let loose with power tools......I'm the type of person to nail my hand to something with a plain hammer, could really have fun with power tools......:D
*and Yeah, I'd like something like that above (with the screen closer obviously)*
Wurzel
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Originally posted by 2ligit
you guys are absolutely crazy............I love it:) Told the wife I am building one in my office.She states I need to get my head examined,that I am spending way to much time on this game,that I must be nuts........I stated "What's your point???":D :D
I am now waiting for her move,hopefully ,it won't be to expensive:lol
--Steps on Spouse Approval ---
1. Tell her you will actually spend LESS time playing the game , because the experience is more fullfilling and complete.
a. All this is done in the name of efficiency and time managment.:aok
b. This equals more time to spend with her.
2. You could also find a game she likes , or that the kids like.
a. "Honey we can also play Playstation in my cockpit."
b. Mine uses a massage chair , good for your back and hers.
3. It is actually less expensive than most other hobbies.
a. cheaper than a red sportscar/motorcycle/bass boat.
b. If you can drive it-fly it-or fu#* it , simulate it!
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After seeing that dentists chair my brain wouldn't shut off and I just kept thinking about it and how I would do something like that. Down to the point where I was looking for chairs like that on ebay or anywhere else I could think of but with little success and those I did find were to expencive for the little extra cash I have. Then it hit me, the front seats in my 89 suburban would make a perfect chair for something like this. Comfortable, high back and fully adjustable. (not that I plan on ripping the seat out of my suburban)
I started trying to draw up plans on paper but it looked like something my kids could have done and then I remembered I have a 3D modleing program and this is what has poped out of my head so far.
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n259/Flaydone/combatseat1.jpg)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n259/Flaydone/combatchair3.jpg)
Every thing would be mounted to a thin platform allowing for all wires to be routed from the tower by the seat, through it and out of sight. The monitor would be mounted on a sliding tray allowing for smaller monitors to be pulled closer to the seat. the stick and throttle would be mounted much like I have them now but with extra space on each side for the mouse and a cup holder. :) And of course the 4 speaker towers and the sub under the seat. I havn't quite figured out how I want to mount my keyboard yet so I can move it in and out of position but I have a couple ideas.
I thought about adding more shelvs to it as this would replace my desk and I would need places to stow all the junk on it.:D But for now I just worked on the bare minimum to save on how much this would cost. I probably could get more elaberate but at this time I'm just thinking of comfort and usability.
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flayed...when can I pick mine up?
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Saw this on TV the other night. Here is the llink to the website:http://www.immersivedisplayinc.com/index.html (http://)
I got that gleam in my eye...my wife told me she would leave. I'm gonna miss her for at least 30 seconds!
EDIT:
I can't get the link to work. Just copy and paste it you lazy bastages!
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Clicky (http://www.immersivedisplayinc.com/index.html)
There ya go.
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Many thanks
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Mine has a seat from a Chrysler Cordoba, with 8 way power (yes the power functions work) :D
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Originally posted by Flayed1
After seeing that dentists chair my brain wouldn't shut off and I just kept thinking about it and how I would do something like that. Down to the point where I was looking for chairs like that on ebay or anywhere else I could think of but with little success and those I did find were to expencive for the little extra cash I have. Then it hit me, the front seats in my 89 suburban would make a perfect chair for something like this. Comfortable, high back and fully adjustable. (not that I plan on ripping the seat out of my suburban)
I started trying to draw up plans on paper but it looked like something my kids could have done and then I remembered I have a 3D modleing program and this is what has poped out of my head so far.
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n259/Flaydone/combatseat1.jpg)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n259/Flaydone/combatchair3.jpg)
Every thing would be mounted to a thin platform allowing for all wires to be routed from the tower by the seat, through it and out of sight. The monitor would be mounted on a sliding tray allowing for smaller monitors to be pulled closer to the seat. the stick and throttle would be mounted much like I have them now but with extra space on each side for the mouse and a cup holder. :) And of course the 4 speaker towers and the sub under the seat. I havn't quite figured out how I want to mount my keyboard yet so I can move it in and out of position but I have a couple ideas.
I thought about adding more shelvs to it as this would replace my desk and I would need places to stow all the junk on it.:D But for now I just worked on the bare minimum to save on how much this would cost. I probably could get more elaberate but at this time I'm just thinking of comfort and usability.
The problem with that design is two-fold: 1. the weight of the architecture and 2. the footprint. Also, might have some rigidity issues with the floor platform, depending on thickness of the material.
I would suggest lightweight tubing in a cage design acting as a mounting frame, instead of a flat platform.
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Ill show you my Cockpit:O
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I have always wanted to build a cockpit for sim flying. Nice work guys!
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Originally posted by zilla
After seeing these pictures I am at a loss for words. So I will use my wife's ... "NO"
Yep showed the wife and she said I dont do enough due to this game. She said after a divorce and then I would be able to afford the $15.
JUGMAN
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Originally posted by SteffK
Check out this link.
http://www.simcockpitsystem.com/
I have that setup with the optional seat but minus the big screens. I reviewed it on a post about a month ago(forums/Hardware/Flight Sim Desk). Wasn't very pleased. Still modifying it to make it workable. Will post a picture of mods soon as I complete it. :furious
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Originally posted by GFShill
The problem with that design is two-fold: 1. the weight of the architecture and 2. the footprint. Also, might have some rigidity issues with the floor platform, depending on thickness of the material.
I would suggest lightweight tubing in a cage design acting as a mounting frame, instead of a flat platform.
I don't exactly see what the problems are... I don't mind something heavy at all so thats not a problem... And whats that about a footprint? Size?
I guess just a general calrification of what you think these issues are would be nice.
Also as far as the flat platform I figure if there are any issues with it I'll just screw it to the floor.. No risk of damaging my wood floor there, My wife does it all the time being almost 300 pounds and crushing all my platform chairs into the floor then draging them across it scraping off the nice finish I just put on them and down into the wood.
When I can get rid of her then I'll worry about the condition of my floor. :D
Oh and Jolly if and when I manage to get one built and it turnes out looking good Ill send you some pics and let you know how much it cost :)
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Originally posted by Coshy
Clicky (http://www.immersivedisplayinc.com/index.html)
There ya go.
Wow.
No prices listed.
That means expensive. Very.
The flightsim cockpits look good tho.
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LOL no wonder I can't survive for more than 30 seconds. Whenever I get shot down I just think "That's ok he's probably HOTAS" but these have completely blown that excuse out of the water, now I get to think "Thats ok he's got his own cockpit". Oh and can you please tell your wifes to start moaning when I come within icon range?:D :D
Cheers
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