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Felsir:

After some research (also in this thread: http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=20166 - I started this new thread because that thread seemed like a good start for sitdown cab dimension resource), I started sketching my sitdown cab design. See attached picture.
Basically the cab comes in 3 pieces (base- with steeringwheel and pedals, monitor cover,  chair) . The chair can move underneath the base for a few reasons: first to make it fun for both short and tall players, second it saves space when I'm not using the cab.
Please, let me know what you think!

ps. I do not yet have the exact dimensions, still tinkering with that one (my wife keeps laughing when I'm sitting on boxes and keep moving those around as prototype).


pcdoctor:

Seems like a great design so far.
It will look even better once you have the real stuff!

GGKoul:

Looks Good!

Do you have any formal plans that you could share?  As I'm interested in creating a Driving Cab as well.

Let me know.

-GGKoul

Felsir:

As soon as I have the dimensions figured out, I'll share the plans. These are just doodles of what the cab will probably look like.
I will most likely stick to this design (unless there are good idea's mentiones here that advise otherwise).


Lilwolf:

I don't know if these are in perspective.

but it seems like the gas pedal is a little high.  

You might consider changing the sliding mechanism to be a little smaller (just a single board with some slats on the bottom to make sure it slides straight) should be enough.

What system/s are you going to put in it?  Dreamcast has some really nice driving games and hacks well into a true arcade monitor.  I don't believe there is a ps2 or xbox -> arcade monitor hack yet (is there)?  Or  just a PC?



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