My hide-away VR cockpit.

Hans,

You can easily see the MFDs (not the screen because DisplayLink and VR don't play nice) and button boxes through the bridge of the goggle.

Thanks hansangb :thumbup:

Cheers

Hans

 

 

The Idea

My wife and I recently moved into a medium size apartment which obviously doesn't support home cockpit builds very well. So before moving, I needed to design a compact cockpit that was functional, moveable and respectively looked like a piece of furniture (as per wife's request). After 3 months of design, input from previous builds, and a year's worth of building, this is the final result. See the whole presentation here!

 

Please note I am in no way a carpenter nor have I ever taken on such a large woodworking project. My tools were cheap and there are certainly noticeable imperfections. Tips and advice are always welcome.

 

Specs

• 54”L x 24”W x 26"H; Can comfortably support a 6’6” occupant
  
• Weight: 120lbs
  
• Cost: $400-500 for build; excludes TM Warthog and main monitor
  

 

Features

• Scratch resistant Alkyd enamel paint
  
• Laminate paneling in recesses
  
• Adjustable MFD display
  
• Drink holder
  
• Custom paint scheme for grab / no hold areas.
  
• TM Warthog w/ custom 7” extension
  
• Locking swing-out monitor for 2D cockpit experience.
  

 

Future Ideas

• MAVERICK flight helmet and O2 mask with custom Oculus HMD mount
  
• Red/white cockpit light for night use
  
• Rumble seat speaker system
  
• Improved locking mechanism for swing monitor
  
• Adjustable joystick position via sliding track lock system
  
• Improved lid locking mechanisms for added support
  

 

That is AWESOME !! Good jog bud!

I love your simpit!!

Here's mine. It converts into a bed bench. Slightly smaller than yours, I think? I made it pre-VR, and may build a new one, based on lessons learned, and your pit, which have some really neat solutions.

What's wrong with you people? I just tell my wife how it's going to be and that's THAT!

Oh wait, here she comes.../* ALT-TAB to excel, pretending to work */ :)

Awesome solutions, all around!

I love your simpit!!

 

Here's mine. It converts into a bed bench. Slightly smaller than yours, I think? I made it pre-VR, and may build a new one, based on lessons learned, and your pit, which have some really neat solutions.

I like the "bench" function, and it looks very cool too.

But it seems that you have more "pre-flight" assembly work to do ?

Awesome idea, very well done!

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But it seems that you have more "pre-flight" assembly work to do ?

True.

Like I said, I built it before I got hooked on VR flying. It had to support a 34" curved, ultrawide screen.

Here's a early timelapse of the build. As you can see, I have made several design changes.

One thing I would like to have is easier and faster setup. So, I will probably make a new one, stealing some ideas in this thread ;)

That's a 23" screen in the vid. Here's a pic with the 34"

holy crap.. you've built what I have been trying to design for the last 6 months...

Don't suppose you have any plans? How did you do the seat? I'm looking at using a back seat from a Hyundai Santa Fe from a car wrecker/breaker, looks like you have a DIY version there, looks awesome.

Z...

I love your simpit!!

 

Here's mine. It converts into a bed bench. Slightly smaller than yours, I think? I made it pre-VR, and may build a new one, based on lessons learned, and your pit, which have some really neat solutions.

Ooohh.. That's very clever too... Quite like that...

Z...

Wow. This is freaking awesome Maverick! It is really impressive and perfectly executed. Again, wow.

Boy! Sure would love it if you would post some plans for this. Or more pics maybe. It's just what I need. Great job.