Friday, June 3, 2016

Current Sim Cockpit setup

So finally some simulator content.  I am going to start with an overview of my current cockpit and then probably do some follow up posts on each of the sub-systems and of course updates as it changes.  I will probably eventually do some history of my setups too. Again my cockpit is more on the practical side than a 1:1 replica.  This is partly due to costs but also time and the ability to simulate different aircraft.  Since I mostly use Falcon (BMS 4.33 U1 these days), it has a F-16 focus.

My current cockpit view:














Outside visuals:
Portrait-Landscape-Portrait (PLP) setup: 32" BenQ 2560x1440 center monitor, HP 20" 1600x900 side monitors

Instrument/system monitoring monitors:
2 HP 20" monitors using MFDextractor for the instruments in Falcon, also GPUtweak and MSI Command Center for the computer monitoring.

Flight Controls:
Saitek X65F
Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals

Other input devices:
Logitech G13 as ICP and DED (not in DED mode in the picture)
Thrustmaster MFDs
Saitek Switch Panel
Saitek AV8R made into a "Franken-parsnip" for radio controls

Tactile feedback system:
SimShaker software
Dayton bass transducer pucks
KW-908 JetSeat
3rdSpace Vest

Frame:
PVC pipe and miscellaneous boards