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My new project - 'Transformer' Standup/Sit down driver cab
Cretster:
Ongoing audio problems with it today alas, but on the plus side, the boy has just enjoyed some Outrun, Turbo Outrun, and Chase HQ - so we can call it a success.
I've managed to add in a slide out keyboard that rests on the lap when extended (perfect for flight sims I guess), and also get the 360 installed and get a quick lap of Forza in, using the built in wheel & pedals.
Not a lot more to be done really other than the audio fixing, then onto ergonomics and cosmetics.......
BadMouth:
I'm impressed. Even without the automation...if you had to fold everything up by hand, I'd be impressed.
Cretster:
Thanks mate. Few things to refine before I start cosmetics, changing the sound system is one. Putting padding on the seat is priority though - realise how sore my arse is after days of just sitting on a bare piece of wood while working on it!!! Need something that's thin but fairly firm to then cover over with vinyl or something. Also, would love to automate the door as the whole sequence could then be programmable effectively.
Cretster:
Ok, I've added some basic seat padding and lumbar support and BOY what a difference it makes to comfort!!!
Ordered a Logitech Z506 sound system for it too, which should be a huge improvement.
Now I'm still fighting with what set of flight controls to buy (like a used X45 for £50 or something, or a rhino for £220!!!) - this will continue but in the meantime I have more issues f ergonomics to address.
I've found that when playing racers that the wheel is in the wrong position for me. I.e. if I sit back against the seat properly for comfort, my legs are fine for the pedals, but the wheel is almost out of reach, so I can't get suitable comfort.
What I'm considering as a solution is to change 2 things.
1) The existing lift actuator moves 13" vertically. I can get an 18" actuator for about £50, which would enable more variance on upper & lower height limits, which would be better for neck angle to the screen, but what I'm planning is for the 18" actuator to move the monitor/control panel/wheel section DIAGONALLY down & forwards. It'd give extra travel downwards where needed for the kids, but also if it's moving at an angle would bring the wheel closer, most importantly.
2) Secondly, this would free up the existing 13" actuator which can then be used to open & close the main front panel, meaning the whole process (beside the seat folding up) is then powered.
Will be a ballache when I just got it all working nicely, but it has to be comfortable or I won't want to play it for more than 10 minutes at a time, so doesn't seem much worse to do. I have to figure out if it would cause problems for other areas of the build.
Might not be so easy to rebuild so it moves at an angle or it might be easy - not sure yet....
Thoughts?
Or other means of extending the wheel I'm not sure about but it basically needs doing.
Cretster:
Here's a vague idea what I mean, so instead of the top half moving vertically it would come down at an angle.
The only thing I'm not 100% sure about would be the stability of the top half without some sort of additional guides or rails beside the actuator itself and the drawer sliders on each side....
Could try it and see I guess.....
I suppose you'd want the actuator more toward the front of the cab (central ish) to balance the weight load and make it smoother on the drawer rails instead of them twisting. But this could cause issues with the door closing etc....
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