video of my setup

[arb65912]

AJ,
As I said, the drawings are VERY elementary. They are only done in model space with a few layers. No titleblocks, Paper space, etc. This was for my own purposes and not for work, so I went a little sloppy.
I just want you to know I could have done a better drafting job if I put my mind to it!

Vince, no worries, I understand about the Acad drawings. I am going to design my station in SolidWorks ( I use it all day long anyway) and I will share my progress. It should be quite interesting.

Acad drawings will give me the starting point for the design , as far as mechanical part, I will be fine, I have some machining/assembly experience. The real challenge for me will be to select , hook up and make all working as far as the hardware used ( not the mechanical base , seat etc.) and that is why I hope I can ask you a question once in a while.

Cheers, AJ

[Daddy O]

Those thinking of building their own simulator should check out this vintage thread on the topic:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=246

[arb65912]

Thank you very much, lots of information there, will keep me busy. Cheers, AJ

[Vincent Meier]

Those thinking of building their own simulator should check out this vintage thread on the topic:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=246

Wow Daddy-O(just saying that out loud takes me back), what a great thread you produced there.
I see I have a bit or reading to do.

[Ryan B]

Awesome!

[Daddy O]

Yep, hard to surf those sites without spending anything

[Vincent Meier]

As a quick update:
I changed out my GoFlight TPM throttle quadrant with real aircraft vernier controls.
Go here to take a peek!!!

http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=65920

And here is a short video to go along with the install:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0HMkUEHeik

It was a fun little modification.