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DIY Rudder pedals

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Jesse05James, Feb 22, 2015.

  1. Jesse05James

    Jesse05James New Member

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    I had a look around and found commercial rudder system way, way, way, omg.. to expensive for this fiscally challenged slave to society. I happened upon a smallish exercise step machine.. looked at it and rushed home with my well gotten goods, about $2 worth.

    got some springs and two rubber dampening/centering straps, destroyed a Madcatz steering wheel set up one of its turn pots with literally a piece of wool I had lying around (still there), replaced the massive foot pedals with two g-clamps.. bang!.. works a charm.. do have to adjust the pot now and then... but it works brilliantly. P1030034.JPG P1030038.JPG
    I am building another for the joyrider, thinking of implementing the centering with a heave effect on the whole machine... maybe.. I'm hoping to get the entire rear if the machine to heave so to speak, weight pending.

    Anyway it was a cheap solution to an expensive problem, enjoy.
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    Jesse05James, Feb 22, 2015
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Nice solution @Jesse05James.

    Could you possibly add some close up photos?

    Is that War Thunder or Wings of Prey running on the screen?
    noorbeast, Feb 22, 2015
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  3. Jesse05James

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    Its War Thunder.. and yes... P1030039.JPG

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    Jesse05James, Feb 22, 2015
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