CHEAP Cockpit Alternatives ONLY

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I have a question: Is there any chance to plug the usb cable in from my wheel into the pc and ps3 at the same time? I'm looking for something like a usb "doubler".. any advices?
Thanks in advance
 
HKS racer
I have a question: Is there any chance to plug the usb cable in from my wheel into the pc and ps3 at the same time? I'm looking for something like a usb "doubler".. any advices?
Thanks in advance
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Why?
 
UK-Gamer
Why?
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Hmmm, at first I was going to ask why you had to ask that but on second thought it's not a bad question. Why would you need your wheel hooked up to a PC and playstation at the same time. You would have to be playing the same game on both machines at exactly the same time for it to have any meaning.
 
UK-Gamer
Why?
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Because I'm playing GTR2 and GT5p in these days so it would be cool have the chance to keep the wheel's usb cable just somewhere instead of continuosly swich it from pc to ps3. Any advice?
 
Something like this?

And here is a manual switch without the need of software.
 
PASM
Something like this?

And here is a manual switch without the need of software.
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Yes exactly, Thanks! I'll look in my local store if I will find something similar, go reading the manual now :D
 
I think I have arrived at the final concept of how my DYI wheelstand is going to be like:



Hopefully I will be able to get it done before GT5 releases :scared:.

It's very inspired by the Wheel Stand Pro but with square pipes instead of round since I think they are easier to work with, with the welding and such.

The biggest unknowm IMO is if the joint to adjust the angle of the vertical pipe will be able to hold it tight enough to not move when using the wheel.
 
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Remember, adding more weight will not hurt. The heavier the base, the better. Looks like a good redesign of the WSP lol.
 
Made another cockpit. This time for my Ikea seat which is much more comfortable than my PC chair.

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PureAwesomeness
Made another cockpit. This time for my Ikea seat which is much more comfortable than my PC chair.

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Simple, comfortable and looking good. One word: PureAwesomeness! :p

...but how do you get in and out of the chair? Do you always have to use that black clamp thing?
 
kikie
Simple, comfortable and looking good. One word: PureAwesomeness! :p

...but how do you get in and out of the chair? Do you always have to use that black clamp thing?
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The clamps are so I don't ruin the chair by drilling holes in it. You have to pull a Starsky and Hutch maneuver to get in the chair!
 
kikie
Look, I made some progress.

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Is this dashboard working with GT5 prologue ?

How do you ''plugged'' it to have it work ?

I'm dreaming of having this on my cockpit when playing Grand Turismo...
 
kikie
Nope, only pc (certain games only).
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:(

Still trying to find out how to do something with the informations we have on the screen...
 
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Saw this on Overclockers Australia via Kotaku.com. It's a really impressive, compact cockpit built into an ottoman. It looks attractive when stowed.

Ottoman Racing Cockpit
 
12thgear
Saw this on Overclockers Australia via Kotaku.com. It's a really impressive, compact cockpit built into an ottoman. It looks attractive when stowed.

Ottoman Racing Cockpit
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Wow! That is really some cleverly awsome thinking there!
 
Wow.... You would feel like an F1 driver with that kinda seating position. It would make a lot of women happy since when you close it up it just looks like a storage container.
 
It reminds me of a coffin a bit though. I would feel like Dracula sitting in that thing!
 
PureAwesomeness
It reminds me of a coffin a bit though. I would feel like Dracula sitting in that thing!
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"I vant to drive your racecar. BLEAH!!!:yuck::D"

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Hey all :)

In preparation for GT5 I bought the Logitech Driving Force GT, and because I don't have the money for a playseat I just decided to use my pc chair and slap together a simple desk to mount the wheel to. Had some wood lying around in the garage so it didn't cost me anything, only some time :sly:

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Works well 👍
 
Armoured
More pictures, decided to take the table off.

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Greatest $17 I've ever spent!!! No need for a $150 wheelstand, this is perfect!
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I figure this guy isn't around anymore, so I'll ask the population at large. Has anyone ever had a setup like this and found the column in the middle to be in the way? I'm liking this in terms of cost and stability, but I want to be certain about it.
 
tried it at a friends house. once u get driving it will not hold up a dfgt so i would forget a g25/g27. you would have to attach a board of some sorts to the bottom and placing the pedals on it. this way, you would add stability from the unit being entirely connected and having your feet on the pedals would make it more like a Rennsport or WPS.
 
Studentdriver
I figure this guy isn't around anymore, so I'll ask the population at large. Has anyone ever had a setup like this and found the column in the middle to be in the way? I'm liking this in terms of cost and stability, but I want to be certain about it.
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Ive got the same stand, the rail isnt the problem really, u gotta put some weight on the thing to keep it steady. Im still trying to figure out how to mount my wheel too, i might use the tray from the stand to do that - just havnt done it yet
 
Studentdriver
Has anyone ever had a setup like this and found the column in the middle to be in the way?
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The pole in the middle is no problem.
Have a look at the ones in my signature under the LAN link.
 
Thanks guys. I got a look at one of those today and was surprised at how light it was. I'll be keeping my eye out for other options.
 
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