The Future, Plans And
Links
The Future
What's in store for the
future? Anything's possible, but there are a couple of definites.
- BRD Speed7 wheel
- BRD H-shifter
I'd like a larger display of
some sort, but my game room is too small for a projector. I wouldn't be
able to move the projector far enough from the screen to get a
good-sized image. An LCD display might be a possibility sometime, but
right now, it's hard to beat a CRT for image quality, and 3D glasses
don't work well with LCD displays.
Plans
I have put together a set of
plans
for my race frame. A parts list and list of suppliers is included. The
plans do not include the inverted pedal mount, as this adds a great
deal of cost and is rather difficult to draw. The keyboard stand and
throttle stand (for flight simming) are included. Special thanks to
eRacer Garage for converting the plans to a PDF file. The plans are
also hosted there.
Race frame plans (PDF)
Plasma-Lite
button box parts list
(Excel file)
Links
Below are some links to
pertinent
sites for suppliers, retailers, etc.
Digi-Key
A good source of electronic parts
Mouser
Another good source of electronic parts
McMaster-Carr
Everything mechanical, plus raw materials (metals, rubber, etc.)
Spee-D-Metals
Raw metals (some stuff cheaper than McMaster-Carr)
Hollaender Manufacturing
Pipe connectors and other fittings
Parts Express
Audio, video and related electronics
Corbeau
Seats and belts
BRD
Wheels, pedals and frames
Beta Innovations
Digital and analog input and output modules, maker of
Plasma-Lite V2
eRacer Garage
A simracing hardware and DIY site, and a great source of information
Ryuuji's
Cockpit Gallery A great gallery of cockpits from
around the world, put together by my Japanese friend Ryuuji
Logitech G15 Forums
Teardown guide for the
Logitech G15
keyboard with LCD panel (in the FAQ section)
RaceSimCentral
One of the best simracing sites on the web!
Initial launch: January 15, 2006
Updates:
June 29, 2006 (added info on 5th and 6th bass
shakers;
added Logitech G15 LCD Panel page)
September 20, 2006 (added info on larger button box
for Logitech G15 LCD panel; added info on TrackIR; added Plasma-Lite
Button Box page)