Author Topic: R-Pod MkII Racing Simulator: Now VR Enabled (Read 113176 times)

Richie_jones · « **Reply #360 on:** June 08, 2014, 08:28:01 am »

Amazing, top quality..

Will it be PC based only or you fitting it up with a console to?

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #361 on:** June 09, 2014, 10:49:29 am »

Thanks Richie. It will be predominantly for PC sims but I may look at hooking it up to a console at some point.

rCadeGaming · « **Reply #362 on:** June 09, 2014, 04:40:04 pm »

GRAN TURISMO!!!

Maximus · « **Reply #363 on:** June 09, 2014, 07:00:08 pm »

Absolutely exquisite!!!

Paul Olson · « **Reply #364 on:** June 09, 2014, 07:22:18 pm »

Just saw this project for the first time, and...Wow! Beautiful job! I will go back and read through it when I have more time, but this is incredible!

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #365 on:** June 10, 2014, 03:44:59 pm »

Thanks very much for the feedback

I hope this thread has proven useful for sharing some ideas. I'm just on a brief hiatus at the moment whilst I wait for the button box to arrive and will be providing more updates as I tackle the dashboard panels.

Grand Tourismo ... there's a thought. May need to move the PS3 in here at some point.

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #366 on:** June 14, 2014, 07:29:52 am »

Good progress on the wall rack:

Just need to tidy the top and bottom up, trim the hangers at the back and glue in place

Edit:

Done:

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #367 on:** June 19, 2014, 05:30:48 pm »

Button box arrived:

It will be a shame to take this apart but it needs to be done ...

Superfrog · « **Reply #368 on:** June 19, 2014, 06:24:11 pm »

YESS

Here we go again

mattgold · « **Reply #369 on:** June 19, 2014, 06:31:15 pm »

I assume that engine start button comes apart and an R-POD logo will be inserted?

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #370 on:** June 19, 2014, 07:38:06 pm »

I assume the whole thing gets gutted and built into a custom dash.

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #371 on:** June 20, 2014, 04:21:18 pm »

Cheers Superfrog

I may actually replace the start button with something else mattgold but yes, I'm always up for a bit of customising!

That's correct ChanceKJ. I'll be removing the buttons, switches, rotaries and control board to fit to the dashboard panels. It was actually pretty cost effective to buy this so I could then tear it apart

Import duty was nil also - always a bonus.

Malenko · « **Reply #372 on:** June 20, 2014, 08:38:37 pm »

I love this build (still) How much was the Derek Speare Designs P1, if you dont mind me asking.

Also, what wheel are you using? I glanced through the thread but I just kept staring at the pictures and not reading as much as I should of.

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #373 on:** June 21, 2014, 05:12:43 am »

Thanks Malenko. The P1 was $100 which includes international shipping. There was no duty to pay (because of the stated cost on the package) or handling fee so that was welcome. I was anticipating having to pay that.

The wheel is a Fanatec CSW base with interchangeable, quick release rims. The rims are made of metal with alacatra.

Base:

Formula Rim:

BMW replica Rim:

They've also recently announced a modular wheel system with 6 other rims available. Basically, you can configure the wheel to your needs (button clusters are removable/adjustable) and allow you to use a smartphone for the display (a smaller display is included with the wheel system with the smartphone attachment optional):

gbeef · « **Reply #374 on:** July 10, 2014, 05:29:28 pm »

Good god this is amazing i was once consider fantec also, how are you finding it with emulation?

Malenko · « **Reply #375 on:** July 11, 2014, 11:22:50 am »

Quote from: gbeef on July 10, 2014, 05:29:28 pm

Good god this is amazing i was once consider fantec also, how are you finding it with emulation?

I have a Fanatec CSR Forza (NOT ELITE!) and its pretty great with emulators. Love that belt driven force feedback

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #376 on:** July 12, 2014, 01:52:40 am »

Thanks gbeef

I haven't tried it with emulation yet although I will at some point soon I'm sure (too busy with Assetto Corsa!).

@Malenko, that's useful to know. Which games have you tried, I'm interested

Malenko · « **Reply #377 on:** July 12, 2014, 10:30:14 am »

well Model 2 obviously, but Ive also used it with MAME (Cruisn series, Outrun series, and Virtua Racing) Ive had really good success with PCSX2 thanks to SegaOutrun ( http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,137565.0.html )

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #378 on:** July 13, 2014, 05:50:21 am »

Thanks for the link and info Malenko

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #379 on:** July 19, 2014, 08:01:29 am »

Now that all the parts and materials have arrived, I've got myself together to make some more progress on the panels. The left panel will have 4 toggle switches, 4 rotary switches and 2 Neutrik USB ports. The right panel will have an 2 toggle switches (one with a missile switch cover), an engine start button, 4 momentary contact push buttons and 2 Neutric USB ports.

Left panel covered with carbon fibre (USB ports need to be screwed in):

Progress on the toggle / rotary switches:

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #380 on:** July 19, 2014, 06:15:23 pm »

Almost done with the wiring, only a couple of toggles left to do.

Left panel:

Right panel:

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #381 on:** July 20, 2014, 06:51:37 am »

The wiring is complete. In the process of fitting and tidying. The cables are a mess but everything is secure (hot glue all over the place

) and working. I've also done a little more work in the wheel stem - the blanking plate at the front will be re-fitted.

Full frontal:

Right panel:

Left Panel:

Close-up (glad I held out for the hex screws):

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #382 on:** July 20, 2014, 07:57:07 am »

Really pleased with how this has turned out.

Just need to wait for some retaining blocks to dry to allow me to fit the last screw in each of the panels. Also need to epoxy the blanking plate underneath the wheel.

BadMouth · « **Reply #383 on:** July 20, 2014, 10:07:08 am »

This build just keeps getting better.

How many positions do the rotary switches have and what will they be used for?

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #384 on:** July 20, 2014, 12:06:45 pm »

Thanks BadMouth

They're 16 position. I'm intending to use them for brake bias, power/turbo level (if Assetto Corsa implements support for it), seat position and possibly field of view.

On the wishlist:

3 screens
New graphics card
Buttkicker LFE (the BIG one)
Another Buttkicker BKA 1000 Amplifier
Android tablet

Better start saving ...

Generic Eric · « **Reply #385 on:** July 20, 2014, 12:15:06 pm »

Do those usb ports have specific task? Or are they there for expansion?

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #386 on:** July 20, 2014, 12:29:41 pm »

Quote from: Generic Eric on July 20, 2014, 12:15:06 pm

Do those usb ports have specific task? Or are they there for expansion?

I'm still planning on making a few peripherals - an iPhone holder to display additional info. It'll attach to the wheel base (there are bolt holes to allow extra items to be attached) and connect to one of the ports using a coiled USB cable:

Another port is being used for a wireless dongle for keyboard and mouse. I'll attach a headhphone charger to a third when necessary. The last one is for expansion, probably an android tablet.

Superfrog · « **Reply #387 on:** July 20, 2014, 06:46:53 pm »

What a MASTERPIECE

I can't wait to see it in action

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #388 on:** July 21, 2014, 01:30:41 am »

I don't know... it currently still only has ONE screen....

I'm just kidding, this build is amazing. I'd give my left nutt to be able to use this to race up Eau Rouge at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps with the formula wheel on.

emphatic · « **Reply #389 on:** July 21, 2014, 06:18:47 am »

Not too shabby.

DGP · « **Reply #390 on:** July 21, 2014, 06:48:45 am »

How soon will this be made available in Kit form?

Jason

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #391 on:** July 21, 2014, 10:26:06 am »

Quote from: DGP on July 21, 2014, 06:48:45 am

How soon will this be made available in Kit form?

Jason

AzureKnight · « **Reply #392 on:** July 21, 2014, 12:29:08 pm »

This is one beautiful, cool looking cabinet....awesome work!

rCadeGaming · « **Reply #393 on:** July 21, 2014, 05:49:35 pm »

Project complete? Where's the hydraulics!?

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #394 on:** July 21, 2014, 08:36:14 pm »

---fudgesicle--- three monitors! Three words: Driving Simulator Projectors!!!

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #395 on:** July 22, 2014, 03:14:07 pm »

Thanks very much for the comments / feedback, it's appreciated

I do plan on getting a video of this posted at some point.

Regarding kits, it'd be interesting to know what the appetite for them would be.

Speed Racer · « **Reply #396 on:** July 22, 2014, 06:16:08 pm »

Stunning work. The wheel and the dash really capture that "race car" look.

I had never really wanted to build a cab for racing games - until I saw this!

SpaceHedgehog · « **Reply #397 on:** July 23, 2014, 03:17:46 pm »

Thanks Speed Racer!

One of my objectives was to build something a little out of the ordinary when it comes to racing rigs; there are many which understandably put function before form but I wanted something a little more aesthetically pleasing.

On another note, I tried to build an iPhone holder for the wheel base last night. Not quite a disaster but not what I was after so it's back to the drawing board ...

yotsuya · « **Reply #398 on:** July 23, 2014, 03:30:49 pm »

Forget the fact that this is an arcade-related project - I'm impressed with the pure craftsmanship and design that you have on display here.

Rick · « **Reply #399 on:** July 23, 2014, 04:13:55 pm »

This is significantly bigger and badassier than my driving table. I'm significantly impressed.


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