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My new project - 'Transformer' Standup/Sit down driver cab
Cretster:
A terrible thing happened last night while doing the tedious job of cable tidying/arranging. My glue gun broke.
We've spent many good years today but all good things must come to an end I suppose. Will have to get another on the way home to continue the tidying process tonight.
I did get a little bit of Elite tutorial practise in though last night and it really is nice to place with this arrangement and the warthog. Need to improve the comfort of the seat a little though for longer periods 'in the saddle', which will require checking how much space I've got etc.
One day, if I can be arsed, I want to rebuild this cabinet, but slightly wider and deeper, so the space constraints aren't quite so tight, and it can be ergonomically a bit nicer.
Cretster:
Well I've ordered a bundle of little lever roller switches to put in various places which will control flow of power to various parts of the machine, so will prevent any motors running if the front panel is closed, or will not allow the monitor section to descend unless the steering wheel is extended out etc etc.
Should avoid any errors of concentration which end in broken parts. It already has a master flip switch for the power to the motors for safety.
I've also bought some electro magnets (3x 25kg hold each) so that I can use 2 of them (one either side of the wheel) to keep it held tightly in position, as it's prone to a bit pf wobbling around when raised in position. I think 50kg of holding force should be enough to keep it solid until it's time to fold back down.
Really need to find a better means of stabilising the stick mechanism though to keep it locked in one position. Not sure how as it's heavy and has a lot of leverage but we'll think on that...
Cretster:
So, upright mode for 'normal' games:
Wheel raised up, monitor lowered (note height difference against set of drawers), and front door folded down:
Seat folded up into position, and warthog throttle raised:
Slightly ropey quality player's eye view with Elite running:
Cretster:
Still waiting for some bits.
Need to tidy up the room a bit now before I get divorced.
Want to add a USB hub into the seat base, with an holder/charger for phone and another for ipad, specifically so the latter can be positioned to be useful for referring to instructions etc.
Anyone know if an ipad can be used as a touch keyboard input for a PC somehow??!! Would be useful if it's possible.
bfauska:
I like the choice of movie on the first pic. I think that's a couple minutes before he kills your avatar right?
It looks like the cabinet has come to a really good proof of concept/prototype stage, it could be pretty awesome with a clean new finish.
I don't remember the the app but it is certainly possible to use an iPad as a touchpad and keyboard for a PC. I used to do it for my HTPC until I got a wireless keyboard that has honestly been a much better solution.
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