Thinking of making my own stand need some advice and help :)

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I have some bit's of leftover aluminum profiles after another diy project. Bought 3 Bicycle seat quick releases. I am thinking doing a similar stand as the wheelstand pro but I wanted to have the pedals angled and wanted to know what is the recommended angle for the pedals?

Also if someone would be so kind as to fill in the red lines with measurements

I have a DFGT wheel and also I wanted to later have a added ps-eye, keyboard and cupholder :)
 
For the angling of the pedals, I got this tip last year:
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I recommend setting up the pedals so they are at about 35 degree angle. Depending on your foot size, put tem slightly off-centre towards your left. This will allow you to brake using your entire left foot, and modulating the throttle with the tip of you right foot (large toe, and the one near it).
That angling also allows for a sense of it being less soft (as keeping them flat on the ground offers no resistance at all).
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- Sadly I don't think I'm able to help with more than that :p.
 
Sit in the chair you're going to be using and mock up your pedal position using blocks or books or something, at the end of the day it just has to be comfortable for you. 30-35 degrees seems safe, but you might like them a little more upright, or maybe even a little flatter...
 
Oh, and my Fanatec stand is 25 long, 17 wide and about 24 - 36 tall, depending on adjustments of course.
 
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Oh, and my Fanatec stand is 25 long, 17 wide and about 24 - 36 tall, depending on adjustments of course.
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Awesome thanks, did you measure the height from the wheel or the base of the stand (where the wheel mounts onto)?
 
From the floor to the deck. The actual "outer pole" was maybe 21 inches, then the bracket and deck atop the "inner pole" added a few more.

If you're not making yours adjustable I'd suggest once again, mock it up with a rod or 2x4 or something, but keep in mind lower = more stable.
 
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From the floor to the deck. The actual "outer pole" was maybe 21 inches, then the bracket and deck atop the "inner pole" added a few more.

If you're not making yours adjustable I'd suggest once again, mock it up with a rod or 2x4 or something, but keep in mind lower = more stable.
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Im gonna make it adjustable, I need to be able to move it around, and to pack it up to store it.
 
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