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Where have you mounted your sim computer?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Barry, Oct 29, 2015.

  1. Barry

    Barry Active Member

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    Lets have a thread showing where everyone has mounted their PCs, laptops, keyboards etc.

    It's a big part of a sim when we need a keyboard and mouse close to us to start games, make settings changes etc. Where have you mounted yours? Do you need a mouse and keyboard? do you use a laptop or a PC? Is your set-up wireless or wired? Is it set on the floor beside the sim or is it mounted as part of it? Do you use a standard case or a custom case?

    Lets see what everyone has.
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  3. tombo

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    I have build my platform on 4 wheels. At the side there are 4 cables coming out. One for 230V supply, Audio, Video and usb. If i want to play, I roll my sim over to my living room, where my pc is (netxt to Tv, because connected together).
    Plug the 4 cables in and take my wireless mouse. The mouse I can put on the plate that holds my wheel and use it as a mousepad.
    I don't really need keyboard.
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    Heres what I did in the "desk racers"
    I glued foam underneath the cut down case to help absorb shock and vibration, more in transit of the sims that in use.
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    I used wireless keyboard and mouser to control him
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  5. speedy

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    Manufactured a separate fiberglass unit for all the computer, keyboard and mouse, main monitor and the AC unit for VFDs .


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  6. speedy

    speedy Well-Known Member

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    This time under the seat ...

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