cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/3508656 . I made some modifications since the last rig post, thought I’d cross post here too.

I don’t have a lot of space where my desk is but wanted a combo space combat and racing rig that was fully rigid except for the seat.

The chair sits in a wheel trough with some 3d printed wheel chalks that fit the wheels exactly so it doesn’t really move much at all when braking.

Everything is running on Linux using a lot of SDL and input device spoofing hacks to get it all recognized correctly in games. I mostly play DirtRally2.0, BeamNG, AMS2, and Overload. Trying to get into Elite Dangerous but it’s not really my type of game. Maybe it will be some day though. Also play a little RBR but not all that much.

List of gear:

T300rs with a R383 Mod wheel - tmff2 driver. I designed a “quick” release ring so it’s not a pain to take the wheel off for flight.

Heusinkveld Ultimate+ pedals - protopedal or xboxdrv depending on the game

TH8A shifter - heavily modified to fit in the small space I had and with a 3d printed short throw plate that I designed. It’s not ideal, but works for occasional use.

Some ebay handbrake - I use xboxdrv for this sometimes if necessary but most games can find it. I also modified it to be mounted under the plate for a bit more space on top.

Gladiator NXT EVO Omni Throttle (Left and Right hand models) - These are a pain in most games. I use a winehid hack where I adjust the registry values HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE System CurrentControlSet Enum WINEBUS VID_231D&PID_{200,201} {Service, CompatibleIds} from xinput to winehid. This works but depends on the bus the device is currently connected to. Looking for a better SDL env var alternative but haven’t got it working yet.

Acer Nitro 37.5" QHD+ 3840 x 1600 curved display

NextLevelRacing “Wheel Stand 2.0” - I made some steel parts for it on the mill to increase rigidity, 3d printed spacers for the adjustable arms to tighten them up a bit since the stock ones are a bit sloppy, and made some extra plates for mounting the sticks and other stuff out of 10mm aluminum plate.

VKB UCM-S drop mount brackets for the sticks. I modified these as well to fit under the aluminum plates. The left one is hinged so that it can be folded upwards to get in and out of the chair when the chair wheels are fixed in place.

annnd… yes I know the shifter and handbrake are reversed… I like it that way.