{"authorId":"","cover":"/content/images/2016/08/IMG_7487.jpg","heroes":{"7a23b4fc9f63f7327ef52913289d4327":"/content/images/2017/12/20171201-4K4X9516.jpg","8060d348c89d6a36c962a8c289b54bab":"/content/images/2017/03/IMG_0381.JPG","b01eb4606f4cb32b2290a4b05a68a2f9":"/content/images/2016/08/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg","bfd1ec8875b9ff5807a23c1e5275e668":"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1248.jpg","c33f00d0f4aaed2a66175fdd9743c8f8":"/content/images/2016/08/tumblr_o5ogjsu6w51rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg"},"kind":"tag","logo":"/content/images/2016/08/projectable-me-4.png","nav":[{"id":"62e854d471683dea63488bcbca5c6188","label":"Home","url":"/","sortOrder":0},{"id":"1bc84fb15620acd635df7735a0b8ddd8","label":"Raspberry Pi","url":"/tag/raspberry-pi/","sortOrder":1},{"id":"3207e2fec51d66d2a5b3d8d04feb9dd8","label":"Sim Racing","url":"/tag/sim-racing/","sortOrder":2},{"id":"59115afd52e59a74faa4b386e00ae3fa","label":"About","url":"/about-me/","sortOrder":3}],"page":1,"perPage":10,"posts":[{"id":"7a23b4fc9f63f7327ef52913289d4327","siteId":"projectable","slug":"sim-racing-motion-rig-v2-updates","title":"Sim racing motion rig v2 updates","markdown":"With the rekindled interest in Dirt Rally that my [Car-cade](http://projectable.me/my-dirt-rally-tabletop-car-cade-game/) has given me I had a bit of a yearning to get Dirt Rally working nicely in VR on the motion rig. You can read more about my motion rig here: http://projectable.me/my-sim-racing-motion-rig-version-2/\n\n[](http://projectable.me/my-dirt-rally-tabletop-car-cade-game/)\n\n####The problems\nThe issue I had was 2 fold: #1 the motion was too violent, and #2 even with a GTX1080Ti the framerate was really inconsistent, leading to really bad motion sickness. I had put a small amount of time in to trying to figure it out, but in the end I just gave up due to feeling quite ill.\n\n\n####The Fixes\nI tackled the motion aspect first, it took some motion profile tuning inside SimXperience Sim Commander, mainly smoothing for the device and a smoothing filter on acceleration/braking/cornering g-forces. With the heavily smoothed profile things were less back-breaking.\n\nSecondly I dived in to the graphics quality, testing how each change \"felt\" and eventually ending up with a profile that was mostly medium and low settings. The only things left on high were track and car detail. Its a bit of a shame to end up with such low settings on such a high end graphics card, but thats what I ended up with after \"gut checking\" them.\n\nAfter testing and doing a few runs I was quite happy that I no longer wanted to loose my lunch. It shows just how important high FPS without any stutter is to avoid motion sickness in VR.\n\n####Some tweaking\nDuring all the testing I found that the actuator bar was hitting the back of the seat, meaning there was a LOT of flex and disconnect between the seat and the seat platform. I quickly bent up a bracket to fix this. The seat had an M8 bolt at the top that I used to mount back to the top of the seat platform. This extra rigidity helps a LOT! It's not pretty, but it works. I had to use a rubber bushing between the bracket and the seat, as without it there was a lot of actuator noise that was resinating in the seat itself.\n\n\n\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/wZdebttwHCM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\n####Final Thoughts\nSo there we have it. Small tweaks and changes to the rig to help enhance the experience, and some game settings tweaks along with motion profile changes to make Dirt Rally a playable experience in motion VR!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n####System Specifications\n\n#####PC\n- i7-5820K\n- 32G ram\n- GTX 1080Ti\n- Benq W1080ST projector projecting on the wall\n- Oculus Rift CV1\n\n#####Motion Rig\n- Custom 8020 aluminum extrusion rig\n- SimXperience DIY motion platform\n- Fanatec CSW V2\n- Fanatec CSW Pedals V3\n- Fanatec Sequential Shifter V1.5\n- Fanatec Handbrake","html":"\u003cp\u003eWith the rekindled interest in Dirt Rally that my \u003ca href=\"http://projectable.me/my-dirt-rally-tabletop-car-cade-game/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCar-cade\u003c/a\u003e has given me I had a bit of a yearning to get Dirt Rally working nicely in VR on the motion rig. You can read more about my motion rig here: \u003ca href=\"http://projectable.me/my-sim-racing-motion-rig-version-2/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://projectable.me/my-sim-racing-motion-rig-version-2/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://projectable.me/my-dirt-rally-tabletop-car-cade-game/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/12/IMG_3182.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe problems\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue I had was 2 fold: #1 the motion was too violent, and #2 even with a GTX1080Ti the framerate was really inconsistent, leading to really bad motion sickness. I had put a small amount of time in to trying to figure it out, but in the end I just gave up due to feeling quite ill.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Fixes\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI tackled the motion aspect first, it took some motion profile tuning inside SimXperience Sim Commander, mainly smoothing for the device and a smoothing filter on acceleration/braking/cornering g-forces. With the heavily smoothed profile things were less back-breaking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly I dived in to the graphics quality, testing how each change \u0026#34;felt\u0026#34; and eventually ending up with a profile that was mostly medium and low settings. The only things left on high were track and car detail. Its a bit of a shame to end up with such low settings on such a high end graphics card, but thats what I ended up with after \u0026#34;gut checking\u0026#34; them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter testing and doing a few runs I was quite happy that I no longer wanted to loose my lunch. It shows just how important high FPS without any stutter is to avoid motion sickness in VR.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSome tweaking\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring all the testing I found that the actuator bar was hitting the back of the seat, meaning there was a LOT of flex and disconnect between the seat and the seat platform. I quickly bent up a bracket to fix this. The seat had an M8 bolt at the top that I used to mount back to the top of the seat platform. This extra rigidity helps a LOT! It\u0026#39;s not pretty, but it works. I had to use a rubber bushing between the bracket and the seat, as without it there was a lot of actuator noise that was resinating in the seat itself.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/12/IMG_3346-1.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/12/IMG_3347.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/wZdebttwHCM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo there we have it. Small tweaks and changes to the rig to help enhance the experience, and some game settings tweaks along with motion profile changes to make Dirt Rally a playable experience in motion VR!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/12/IMG_3348-1.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/12/IMG_3349.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/12/IMG_3350.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSystem Specifications\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePC\u003c/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ei7-5820K\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32G ram\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGTX 1080Ti\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenq W1080ST projector projecting on the wall\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOculus Rift CV1\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMotion Rig\u003c/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom 8020 aluminum extrusion rig\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimXperience DIY motion platform\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanatec CSW V2\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanatec CSW Pedals V3\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanatec Sequential Shifter V1.5\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanatec Handbrake\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","excerpt":"","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","status":"published","featured":false,"publishedAt":"2017-12-03T02:51:45Z","authorId":"190160de54f2192bd5b8734ec8808086","authorName":"Daniel Chote","authorSlug":"daniel","heroMediaId":"5dfef4da0e8654d6e59930c9093f63ff","projectId":"","tags":[{"id":"ecaaace3f367d1a9865ae0933d53d715","name":"Sim Racing","slug":"sim-racing"},{"id":"9c4230a56ffd914aade79798824d9d23","name":"SimXperience","slug":"simxperience"},{"id":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},{"id":"bda7da089cef0417916d7e03950af340","name":"Dirt Rally","slug":"dirt-rally"}],"createdAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z"},{"id":"bfd1ec8875b9ff5807a23c1e5275e668","siteId":"projectable","slug":"my-sim-racing-motion-rig-version-2","title":"My sim racing motion rig version 2","markdown":"I have really enjoyed having a motion simulator platform for sim racing. It's fairly close to real world racing, but costs a LOT less money, and there isn't that risk of serious injury, or death ☠️\n\nI started down this path almost 3 years ago, and with the Oculus Rift bringing VR in to the picture, I am truly hooked.\n\nVersion 1 of the motion rig was thrown together using 80/20 extrusion that I already had, and it was pieced together without any real planning. One of the biggest drawbacks of version 1 was its inability to easily adjust for other drivers, especially my kids. There were a few other shortcomings: it was uncomfortable, it flexed and squeaked, the rear traction loss wasn't smooth, the rear speakers flopped around like crazy, and so on...\n\n\n\nI decided to spend a little while thinking about how to best resolve the big issues, and turned to Fusion360 to design a quick mockup of the main features.\n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\nThe new design became the basis of what I ordered from [80/20 Inc](https://8020.net): Extrusion, linear movement components for the sliding top frame, and the hinges for the steering bracket.\n\nOnce the extrusion arrived, I quickly mocked up how everything would fit together and came up with an implementation plan.\n\n\n\n\nStarting with the lower frame, I came up with a process of thread tapping, drilling, and milling to piece everything together.\n\n\n\n\nUsing a mill bit in my drill press, I was able to notch out the recesses so that the bolt heads sat flush to the edge of the extrusion.\n\n\n\n\nThis worked out nicely, although my drill press was a little too loose to provide the most accurate cutting. The drill shaft moved all over the place, leaving some of the recesses a little out of alignment.\n\nNext was building the mid frame joint. The lower and mid frames were attached together using a GM wheel hub that I picked up on eBay for $20 shipped.\n\n\n\n\nI designed this in Fusion360 and milled it using the CNC that I built.\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce that was done, I was able to thread tap the extrusion for the mid frame and pre-assemble it.\n\n\n\n\nI then attached this section of the mid frame to the lower frame. I used long threaded bolts so that I could adjust the height that the mid frame sat on the lower frame.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe top frame was then mocked up. The top frame sits on linear sliders to allow it to slide back and forward. This was the biggest improvement over version 1.\n\n\n\n\nThere was a lot of drilling and thread tapping to get all the pieces of the top frame together.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI pieced together a seat mount using 80/20, rather than using the SimXperience DIY seat kit that I had for version 1. I did this so that I could get the seat sitting lower in the frame.\n\n\n\n\nI found a great universal joint on eBay for $30. With this wing style U-Joint, I had a lot more flexibility with how I mounted things. I had to make a quick and dirty jig to get the hole spacing correct as the holes ended up being right along the edge of an extrusion.\n\n\n\n\n\nI also had to notch out part of the extrusion on the mid frame to allow the U-Joint bolts to sit down further at the extreme angles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the seat mounted, I then focused on the rear rollers for the traction loss mechanism. These rollers ultimately set the height of the mid frame from the lower frame. I designed the brackets in Fusion360 and milled them on my CNC.\n\n\n\nI used track rollers that I found on eBay. They were called LR200NPPU Track Roller Double Row Bearing Sealed 10x32x9 Track Bearings 18165. I got 4 for $20.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI then mounted them on the cross member of the mid frame.\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the mid frame leveled, I went back to the seat to mount the actuator mount bracket. This was tricky. I had to notch and drill at an angle in the extrusion (98 degrees).\n\n\n\nI then designed and fabricated some side support brackets to help relieve the 3 bolts that went into the base extrusion on the seat.\n\n\n\n\n\nI had to design and fabricate end caps for the extrusion that would allow me to thread tap for the actuators. This was the thickest aluminum stock that I had milled on my CNC at the time. Everything went ok-ish... Mid job the x-axis coupler came loose and the CNC started to dig into the piece. I was able to stop it and recover the job without any major damage.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe rear traction loss actuator needed a pair of brackets. Again, designed in Fusion360, then milled on my CNC.\n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI marked and drilled out the mounting plate for the steering wheel. This was just a piece of stock that I purchased from [80/20 Inc](https://8020.net).\n\n\n\nThen designed and milled the brackets for the steering height adjustment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMounting the shifter and handbrake was pretty straight forward. I was able to use 80/20 components for the shifter and I re-used the version 1 handbrake mount with slight modification.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe transducers mounted directly using 80/20 components.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe final finishing parts came in from [80/20 Inc](https://8020.net): some HDPE for the backend to roll on, plastic end caps, and cable management mounts. I had to make a few minor adjustments to things, but in the end it all came together nicely!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere is the first video of the new rig in action. This is me playing Assetto Corsa in VR.\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-HftO5CsJCQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\n----\n\n#### Update 6/25/2017: 4 point racing harness.\n\n\n\nI decided that I needed a racing harness to add to the realism in VR. The harness is mounted to the mid frame with some spring tensioning. When you brake, the seat moves forward, but the harness stays in place, so you feel as if you are being held back by the harness, as you would in a real car. Its a really great experience.\n\n\n\n\nI CNCed a small bracket to mount the springs to the 80/20. The other side of the springs went on to the harness rear mounts, and the harness side mounts went directly on to the seat side brackets.\n\n","html":"\u003cp\u003eI have really enjoyed having a motion simulator platform for sim racing. It\u0026#39;s fairly close to real world racing, but costs a LOT less money, and there isn\u0026#39;t that risk of serious injury, or death ☠️\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI started down this path almost 3 years ago, and with the Oculus Rift bringing VR in to the picture, I am truly hooked.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersion 1 of the motion rig was thrown together using 80/20 extrusion that I already had, and it was pieced together without any real planning. One of the biggest drawbacks of version 1 was its inability to easily adjust for other drivers, especially my kids. There were a few other shortcomings: it was uncomfortable, it flexed and squeaked, the rear traction loss wasn\u0026#39;t smooth, the rear speakers flopped around like crazy, and so on...\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0349.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI decided to spend a little while thinking about how to best resolve the big issues, and turned to Fusion360 to design a quick mockup of the main features.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0607.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new design became the basis of what I ordered from \u003ca href=\"https://8020.net\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e80/20 Inc\u003c/a\u003e: Extrusion, linear movement components for the sliding top frame, and the hinges for the steering bracket.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the extrusion arrived, I quickly mocked up how everything would fit together and came up with an implementation plan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0855.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0856.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with the lower frame, I came up with a process of thread tapping, drilling, and milling to piece everything together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0876.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0877.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a mill bit in my drill press, I was able to notch out the recesses so that the bolt heads sat flush to the edge of the extrusion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0881.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0880.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis worked out nicely, although my drill press was a little too loose to provide the most accurate cutting. The drill shaft moved all over the place, leaving some of the recesses a little out of alignment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext was building the mid frame joint. The lower and mid frames were attached together using a GM wheel hub that I picked up on eBay for $20 shipped.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0879.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0886.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI designed this in Fusion360 and milled it using the CNC that I built.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0888.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0890.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0891.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce that was done, I was able to thread tap the extrusion for the mid frame and pre-assemble it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0892.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0894.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI then attached this section of the mid frame to the lower frame. I used long threaded bolts so that I could adjust the height that the mid frame sat on the lower frame.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0895.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0897.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0900.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0902.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0903.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top frame was then mocked up. The top frame sits on linear sliders to allow it to slide back and forward. This was the biggest improvement over version 1.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0912.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0917.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was a lot of drilling and thread tapping to get all the pieces of the top frame together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0920.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0930.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0931.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0936.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI pieced together a seat mount using 80/20, rather than using the SimXperience DIY seat kit that I had for version 1. I did this so that I could get the seat sitting lower in the frame.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0941.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0946.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI found a great universal joint on eBay for $30. With this wing style U-Joint, I had a lot more flexibility with how I mounted things. I had to make a quick and dirty jig to get the hole spacing correct as the holes ended up being right along the edge of an extrusion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0944.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0947.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0949.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI also had to notch out part of the extrusion on the mid frame to allow the U-Joint bolts to sit down further at the extreme angles.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0950.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0951.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0952.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0953.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the seat mounted, I then focused on the rear rollers for the traction loss mechanism. These rollers ultimately set the height of the mid frame from the lower frame. I designed the brackets in Fusion360 and milled them on my CNC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0988.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI used track rollers that I found on eBay. They were called LR200NPPU Track Roller Double Row Bearing Sealed 10x32x9 Track Bearings 18165. I got 4 for $20.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0986.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0992.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0993.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0994.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI then mounted them on the cross member of the mid frame.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0995.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0996.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_0997.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the mid frame leveled, I went back to the seat to mount the actuator mount bracket. This was tricky. I had to notch and drill at an angle in the extrusion (98 degrees).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1007.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI then designed and fabricated some side support brackets to help relieve the 3 bolts that went into the base extrusion on the seat.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1011.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1012.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1013.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI had to design and fabricate end caps for the extrusion that would allow me to thread tap for the actuators. This was the thickest aluminum stock that I had milled on my CNC at the time. Everything went ok-ish... Mid job the x-axis coupler came loose and the CNC started to dig into the piece. I was able to stop it and recover the job without any major damage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1015.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1016.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1020.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1023.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1027.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1028.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1029.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1032.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1033.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1034.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1035.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear traction loss actuator needed a pair of brackets. Again, designed in Fusion360, then milled on my CNC.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1044.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1049.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1046.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1051.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1052.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1053.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI marked and drilled out the mounting plate for the steering wheel. This was just a piece of stock that I purchased from \u003ca href=\"https://8020.net\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e80/20 Inc\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1037.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen designed and milled the brackets for the steering height adjustment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1055.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1056.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1060.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1061.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting the shifter and handbrake was pretty straight forward. I was able to use 80/20 components for the shifter and I re-used the version 1 handbrake mount with slight modification.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1075.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1076.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1077.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1079.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transducers mounted directly using 80/20 components.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1080.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1081.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1082.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1083.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final finishing parts came in from \u003ca href=\"https://8020.net\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e80/20 Inc\u003c/a\u003e: some HDPE for the backend to roll on, plastic end caps, and cable management mounts. I had to make a few minor adjustments to things, but in the end it all came together nicely!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1135.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1136-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1137.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1138.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the first video of the new rig in action. This is me playing Assetto Corsa in VR.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-HftO5CsJCQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUpdate 6/25/2017: 4 point racing harness.\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1243.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI decided that I needed a racing harness to add to the realism in VR. The harness is mounted to the mid frame with some spring tensioning. When you brake, the seat moves forward, but the harness stays in place, so you feel as if you are being held back by the harness, as you would in a real car. Its a really great experience.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1244.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1247.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI CNCed a small bracket to mount the springs to the 80/20. The other side of the springs went on to the harness rear mounts, and the harness side mounts went directly on to the seat side brackets.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/06/IMG_1246.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e","excerpt":"","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","status":"published","featured":false,"publishedAt":"2017-06-19T17:18:00Z","authorId":"190160de54f2192bd5b8734ec8808086","authorName":"Daniel Chote","authorSlug":"daniel","heroMediaId":"11d29d0c27b5c5d2beab0028e2225574","projectId":"","tags":[{"id":"ecaaace3f367d1a9865ae0933d53d715","name":"Sim Racing","slug":"sim-racing"},{"id":"9c4230a56ffd914aade79798824d9d23","name":"SimXperience","slug":"simxperience"},{"id":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},{"id":"2a3f03a7e12b72da604fe14c788b2d6a","name":"Oculus Rift","slug":"oculus-rift"},{"id":"928d2c45771da339c0d53b265eb1000f","name":"Assetto Corsa","slug":"assetto-corsa"},{"id":"6c984eeb13d39eab0477f9c4ac9ae137","name":"Fanatec","slug":"fanatec"},{"id":"6c42680dd910bc849c96e14d4af5b659","name":"Transducer","slug":"transducer"}],"createdAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z"},{"id":"8060d348c89d6a36c962a8c289b54bab","siteId":"projectable","slug":"entry-in-to-vr-sim-racing","title":"Entry in to VR Sim Racing","markdown":"I am now starting to explore VR Sim Racing with an Oculus Rift! I went with the Rift over the HTC Vive purely out of native support in the games I play.\n\nAfter much headache in upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10, getting the Rift working on my system took quite a lot of messing with the sensors on different USB ports. This was a rather frustrating experience, as one of the two sensors would keep going in to error state, but it wasn't obvious as to which sensor that was, so I kept having to unplug both. \n\n\n\nI mounted the sensors above my speakers on the front wall, and ran 15ft active USB extensions for each sensor. \n\n\n\n\nEach sensor is connected to a different USB port group directly on the motherboard. I found that the ASMedia 3.0 ports did not work at all for any of the Rift components.\n\nI eventually got it fairly stable, one of the sensors will occasionally error out with a very unhelpful error message. But it is not a frequent thing.\n\n\n\nSo far I have only played Assetto Corsa in VR. Its amazingly immersive. Wearing the Rift headset kinda feels like wearing a helmet, and the limited FOV plays in to that helmet feel, making it feel really natural. Being seated also helps with the immersion, you don't have weird room scale issues to deal with.\n\nMy wife attempted driving in VR, she tapped out in less than 2 minutes... She got really nauseous really quickly. I on the other-hand, having the DK1 back in the day, could easily wear the CV1 all day long without any problems.\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/qby0-3SSgtc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e","html":"\u003cp\u003eI am now starting to explore VR Sim Racing with an Oculus Rift! I went with the Rift over the HTC Vive purely out of native support in the games I play.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter much headache in upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10, getting the Rift working on my system took quite a lot of messing with the sensors on different USB ports. This was a rather frustrating experience, as one of the two sensors would keep going in to error state, but it wasn\u0026#39;t obvious as to which sensor that was, so I kept having to unplug both.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/03/IMG_0374.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI mounted the sensors above my speakers on the front wall, and ran 15ft active USB extensions for each sensor.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/03/IMG_0375-1.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/03/IMG_0376.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach sensor is connected to a different USB port group directly on the motherboard. I found that the ASMedia 3.0 ports did not work at all for any of the Rift components.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI eventually got it fairly stable, one of the sensors will occasionally error out with a very unhelpful error message. But it is not a frequent thing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/content/images/2017/03/IMG_0377-1.JPG\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo far I have only played Assetto Corsa in VR. Its amazingly immersive. Wearing the Rift headset kinda feels like wearing a helmet, and the limited FOV plays in to that helmet feel, making it feel really natural. Being seated also helps with the immersion, you don\u0026#39;t have weird room scale issues to deal with.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy wife attempted driving in VR, she tapped out in less than 2 minutes... She got really nauseous really quickly. I on the other-hand, having the DK1 back in the day, could easily wear the CV1 all day long without any problems.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/qby0-3SSgtc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e","excerpt":"","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","status":"published","featured":false,"publishedAt":"2017-03-31T14:24:39Z","authorId":"190160de54f2192bd5b8734ec8808086","authorName":"Daniel Chote","authorSlug":"daniel","heroMediaId":"613df49fc3666008f399f82be61dc91c","projectId":"","tags":[{"id":"ecaaace3f367d1a9865ae0933d53d715","name":"Sim Racing","slug":"sim-racing"},{"id":"9c4230a56ffd914aade79798824d9d23","name":"SimXperience","slug":"simxperience"},{"id":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},{"id":"2a3f03a7e12b72da604fe14c788b2d6a","name":"Oculus Rift","slug":"oculus-rift"},{"id":"928d2c45771da339c0d53b265eb1000f","name":"Assetto Corsa","slug":"assetto-corsa"}],"createdAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z"},{"id":"ab2ca5d8401683d409442036006ebe55","siteId":"projectable","slug":"gaming-rig-multi-camera-test-i-got-myself-a-new","title":"Multi camera test","markdown":"####Gaming Rig Update\n\nI got myself a new gopro and head mount, and I have been playing around with a better way to take videos.\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" id=\"youtube_iframe\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1zzKLSJf2o?feature=oembed\u0026amp;enablejsapi=1\u0026amp;origin=http://safe.txmblr.com\u0026amp;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e","html":"\u003ch4\u003eGaming Rig Update\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI got myself a new gopro and head mount, and I have been playing around with a better way to take videos.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" id=\"youtube_iframe\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1zzKLSJf2o?feature=oembed\u0026amp;enablejsapi=1\u0026amp;origin=http://safe.txmblr.com\u0026amp;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e","excerpt":"","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","status":"published","featured":false,"publishedAt":"2016-06-06T14:49:17Z","authorId":"190160de54f2192bd5b8734ec8808086","authorName":"Daniel Chote","authorSlug":"daniel","heroMediaId":"","projectId":"","tags":[{"id":"9c4230a56ffd914aade79798824d9d23","name":"SimXperience","slug":"simxperience"},{"id":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},{"id":"ecaaace3f367d1a9865ae0933d53d715","name":"Sim Racing","slug":"sim-racing"}],"createdAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z"},{"id":"c33f00d0f4aaed2a66175fdd9743c8f8","siteId":"projectable","slug":"gaming-rig-pedal-location-tweak-the-location-of","title":"Pedal location tweak","markdown":"####Gaming Rig Update\n\nThe location of the pedals was never quite right, with the steering wheel in a comfortable location, lots of clutch use would leave you with a sore ankle.\n\nTo fix this I moved the pedal-set back a notch and lifted it up at the front, this adds back a little of the natural angle that the pedals have, and doesnt force you to bend your ankle as much when not depressing the clutch.\n\n\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/ef18c46c87c8d197370ea4645762d900/tumblr_o5ogjsu6w51rgpsuzo1_1280.jpg\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/ef1512f1a88e2c95e5ee7f8cc6431588/tumblr_o5ogjsu6w51rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg\"\u003e","html":"\u003ch4\u003eGaming Rig Update\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe location of the pedals was never quite right, with the steering wheel in a comfortable location, lots of clutch use would leave you with a sore ankle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fix this I moved the pedal-set back a notch and lifted it up at the front, this adds back a little of the natural angle that the pedals have, and doesnt force you to bend your ankle as much when not depressing the clutch.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/ef18c46c87c8d197370ea4645762d900/tumblr_o5ogjsu6w51rgpsuzo1_1280.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/ef1512f1a88e2c95e5ee7f8cc6431588/tumblr_o5ogjsu6w51rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg\"\u003e","excerpt":"","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","status":"published","featured":false,"publishedAt":"2016-04-15T13:38:16Z","authorId":"190160de54f2192bd5b8734ec8808086","authorName":"Daniel Chote","authorSlug":"daniel","heroMediaId":"481c049ea834984b42a21ab914719b2e","projectId":"","tags":[{"id":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},{"id":"6c984eeb13d39eab0477f9c4ac9ae137","name":"Fanatec","slug":"fanatec"},{"id":"ecaaace3f367d1a9865ae0933d53d715","name":"Sim Racing","slug":"sim-racing"}],"createdAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z"},{"id":"57e1bf22f0c5eda3c3ebec8cab204949","siteId":"projectable","slug":"gaming-rig-dirt-rally-its-pretty-damn","title":"Dirt Rally... It's pretty damn immersive!","markdown":"#####Gaming Rig Update\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" id=\"youtube_iframe\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/hWPPx4FxQqk?feature=oembed\u0026amp;enablejsapi=1\u0026amp;origin=http://safe.txmblr.com\u0026amp;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e","html":"\u003ch5\u003eGaming Rig Update\u003c/h5\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" id=\"youtube_iframe\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/hWPPx4FxQqk?feature=oembed\u0026amp;enablejsapi=1\u0026amp;origin=http://safe.txmblr.com\u0026amp;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e","excerpt":"","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","status":"published","featured":false,"publishedAt":"2016-02-11T03:32:14Z","authorId":"190160de54f2192bd5b8734ec8808086","authorName":"Daniel Chote","authorSlug":"daniel","heroMediaId":"","projectId":"","tags":[{"id":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},{"id":"bda7da089cef0417916d7e03950af340","name":"Dirt Rally","slug":"dirt-rally"},{"id":"9c4230a56ffd914aade79798824d9d23","name":"SimXperience","slug":"simxperience"},{"id":"ecaaace3f367d1a9865ae0933d53d715","name":"Sim Racing","slug":"sim-racing"}],"createdAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z"},{"id":"8f98ed9e19d05d09fd39dc583f2f438d","siteId":"projectable","slug":"gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-3-follow-up","title":"Gaming Rig - Speaker Upgrade (part 3)","markdown":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaming Rig - Speaker Upgrade (part 3)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow up from my prior posts: \u003ca href=\"http://projectable.me/post/137684124761/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-2-followup\"\u003ehttp://projectable.me/post/137684124761/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-2-followup\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http://projectable.me/post/136896495676/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-1-so-as-i\"\u003ehttp://projectable.me/post/136896495676/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-1-so-as-i\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally found a matching center channel on eBay and got it installed!  It is a Paradigm Cinema CC v.3, got it for $75 (not a steal, but not terrible).  It came in fair condition, with a bit of cleaning it is totally fine. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudibly these things are amazing, and the Z906 is doing a very good driving them, no ratable distortion or peaking.  I spent some time in windows tweaking the EQ for the soundcard to get the full range out of these things, it was a little flat compared to what it could be.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall I am really happy I spent the time and money to do this, it is a worthy upgrade, and these speakers will be great if I ever decide to drop in an actual receiver and separate sub.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/4d81df78216148325d3692481faa2fe6/tumblr_o22vm3Q4FK1rgpsuzo1_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/a1c9059bc8ea153659fa36afad74b4dd/tumblr_o22vm3Q4FK1rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://65.media.tumblr.com/1ca7a7de8f88ea0989fc4fffd6016894/tumblr_o22vm3Q4FK1rgpsuzo3_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/c1d9db5c3b4f8ce724f6aaa6ab6c0f4d/tumblr_o22vm3Q4FK1rgpsuzo4_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/262f988b86c816e9d257819021df6f77/tumblr_o22vm3Q4FK1rgpsuzo5_1280.jpg\"\u003e","html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaming Rig - Speaker Upgrade (part 3)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow up from my prior posts: \u003ca href=\"http://projectable.me/post/137684124761/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-2-followup\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://projectable.me/post/137684124761/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-2-followup\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http://projectable.me/post/136896495676/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-1-so-as-i\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://projectable.me/post/136896495676/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-1-so-as-i\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally found a matching center channel on eBay and got it installed!  It is a Paradigm Cinema CC v.3, got it for $75 (not a steal, but not terrible).  It came in fair condition, with a bit of cleaning it is totally fine. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudibly these things are amazing, and the Z906 is doing a very good driving them, no ratable distortion or peaking.  I spent some time in windows tweaking the EQ for the soundcard to get the full range out of these things, it was a little flat compared to what it could be.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall I am really happy I spent the time and money to do this, it is a worthy upgrade, and these speakers will be great if I ever decide to drop in an actual receiver and separate sub.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/4d81df78216148325d3692481faa2fe6/tumblr_o22vm3Q4FK1rgpsuzo1_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/a1c9059bc8ea153659fa36afad74b4dd/tumblr_o22vm3Q4FK1rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://65.media.tumblr.com/1ca7a7de8f88ea0989fc4fffd6016894/tumblr_o22vm3Q4FK1rgpsuzo3_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/c1d9db5c3b4f8ce724f6aaa6ab6c0f4d/tumblr_o22vm3Q4FK1rgpsuzo4_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/262f988b86c816e9d257819021df6f77/tumblr_o22vm3Q4FK1rgpsuzo5_1280.jpg\"\u003e","excerpt":"","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","status":"published","featured":false,"publishedAt":"2016-02-05T14:15:39Z","authorId":"190160de54f2192bd5b8734ec8808086","authorName":"Daniel Chote","authorSlug":"daniel","heroMediaId":"","projectId":"","tags":[{"id":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},{"id":"a04d1ca06a99a85d98d1f46101ba5a4f","name":"Paradigm","slug":"paradigm"},{"id":"ecaaace3f367d1a9865ae0933d53d715","name":"Sim Racing","slug":"sim-racing"}],"createdAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z"},{"id":"21e2740803b6fbd85d55eae67d8d476f","siteId":"projectable","slug":"gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-2-followup","title":"Gaming Rig - Speaker Upgrade (part 2)","markdown":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaming Rig - Speaker Upgrade (part 2)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowup from my post here: \u003ca href=\"http://projectable.me/post/136896495676/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-1-so-as-i\"\u003ehttp://projectable.me/post/136896495676/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-1-so-as-i\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI managed to get a pair of Paradigm Cinema 90 v.3s for $55 on eBay, an even better deal than I got for the pair of Cinema 70 v.3s I got for the rear, slightly more beat up, but still sound fantastic!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI gotta say, these things leave the Logitech satellites sounding like a pair of $5 headphones you would get for your children (the ones with a crappy pot to limit volume inline). I ran the updated right side with the logitech on the left side, the difference was quite pronounced, heavier bass, crisper everything, and well defined high end. I fully recommend everyone that wants to get a bit more out of their Z906, to go ahead and buy some 8ohm replacement satellites with separate tweeter, either look for Paradigm Cinema v.3 like I did, or go with something from Klipsch or Polk.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext up is a center channel replacement\u0026hellip; Once I find another great deal.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/1679ce78ded4636b0563c75338c95506/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo5_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/0a9c128bc22a511dec48a2ac22b131ff/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo1_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/03cdb72e96e3469074edf3359dd05d83/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/71fe09559168747ded6db0b4c9648955/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo4_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/ac72cf472a7a4f1644adbb4902d6247f/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo3_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/edcd33d7b9a1b1b9fab925c006a7dc64/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo6_1280.jpg\"\u003e","html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaming Rig - Speaker Upgrade (part 2)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowup from my post here: \u003ca href=\"http://projectable.me/post/136896495676/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-1-so-as-i\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://projectable.me/post/136896495676/gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-1-so-as-i\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI managed to get a pair of Paradigm Cinema 90 v.3s for $55 on eBay, an even better deal than I got for the pair of Cinema 70 v.3s I got for the rear, slightly more beat up, but still sound fantastic!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI gotta say, these things leave the Logitech satellites sounding like a pair of $5 headphones you would get for your children (the ones with a crappy pot to limit volume inline). I ran the updated right side with the logitech on the left side, the difference was quite pronounced, heavier bass, crisper everything, and well defined high end. I fully recommend everyone that wants to get a bit more out of their Z906, to go ahead and buy some 8ohm replacement satellites with separate tweeter, either look for Paradigm Cinema v.3 like I did, or go with something from Klipsch or Polk.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext up is a center channel replacement… Once I find another great deal.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/1679ce78ded4636b0563c75338c95506/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo5_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/0a9c128bc22a511dec48a2ac22b131ff/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo1_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/03cdb72e96e3469074edf3359dd05d83/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/71fe09559168747ded6db0b4c9648955/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo4_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/ac72cf472a7a4f1644adbb4902d6247f/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo3_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/edcd33d7b9a1b1b9fab925c006a7dc64/tumblr_o197iyE4Gn1rgpsuzo6_1280.jpg\"\u003e","excerpt":"","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","status":"published","featured":false,"publishedAt":"2016-01-20T13:44:58Z","authorId":"190160de54f2192bd5b8734ec8808086","authorName":"Daniel Chote","authorSlug":"daniel","heroMediaId":"","projectId":"","tags":[{"id":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},{"id":"ecaaace3f367d1a9865ae0933d53d715","name":"Sim Racing","slug":"sim-racing"},{"id":"a04d1ca06a99a85d98d1f46101ba5a4f","name":"Paradigm","slug":"paradigm"},{"id":"223404359a298639934cedf38a7c1444","name":"Z906","slug":"z906"},{"id":"afea1dadea595aa000eb0d5203228224","name":"Logitech","slug":"logitech"},{"id":"d3ef6449a3427f9ebc643007d793a9b5","name":"Speakers","slug":"speakers"}],"createdAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z"},{"id":"e926ea179e2c29b0ff44ab6fa7380ee9","siteId":"projectable","slug":"gaming-rig-speaker-upgrade-part-1-so-as-i","title":"Gaming Rig - Speaker Upgrade","markdown":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaming Rig - Speaker Upgrade (part 1)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, as I mentioned in my last post, Im not all that impressed by the bundled satellite speakers with the Logitech Z906.  I mean, they’re fine, especially for the price point of this 5.1 solution, but they lack range, they have no highs and no lows.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere were pieces of info scattered in various forums about people swapping out the satellites, so I decided to give it a shot. I am a huge Paradigm fan, I have an amazing 9.1 set of Paradigm Studio Series speakers for my movie room, so I found a nice pair of Paradigm Cinema 70′s on eBay for cheap ($35ea). \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a slight modification to the speaker mounts to accommodate the extra weight of these, I think they look pretty nice, and with the extra screw, the stands are a little more rigid than before.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am super stoked with the result, driving the Ferrari F40 in Assetto Corsa, I can once again hear that wonderful turbo whine (which I first heard through my movie room speakers), everything else is a lot more precise sounding, unfortunately, the fun is all in the rear! I will definitely be investing in 3 more to replace the front speakers as soon as funds permit, so I can have some fun in the front too\u0026hellip;.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/858ef1fc40db1fb58f028efbaa155629/tumblr_o0nh86uLqa1rgpsuzo3_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://65.media.tumblr.com/181ef65b386cbfb2379c0a4b7164d7e2/tumblr_o0nh86uLqa1rgpsuzo4_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/8a9ddb188e3cedb0d610d32e94a187fc/tumblr_o0nh86uLqa1rgpsuzo1_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/f236a84bd69494fbd5c75300e58b6fad/tumblr_o0nh86uLqa1rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg\"\u003e","html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaming Rig - Speaker Upgrade (part 1)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, as I mentioned in my last post, Im not all that impressed by the bundled satellite speakers with the Logitech Z906.  I mean, they’re fine, especially for the price point of this 5.1 solution, but they lack range, they have no highs and no lows.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere were pieces of info scattered in various forums about people swapping out the satellites, so I decided to give it a shot. I am a huge Paradigm fan, I have an amazing 9.1 set of Paradigm Studio Series speakers for my movie room, so I found a nice pair of Paradigm Cinema 70′s on eBay for cheap ($35ea). \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a slight modification to the speaker mounts to accommodate the extra weight of these, I think they look pretty nice, and with the extra screw, the stands are a little more rigid than before.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am super stoked with the result, driving the Ferrari F40 in Assetto Corsa, I can once again hear that wonderful turbo whine (which I first heard through my movie room speakers), everything else is a lot more precise sounding, unfortunately, the fun is all in the rear! I will definitely be investing in 3 more to replace the front speakers as soon as funds permit, so I can have some fun in the front too….\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/858ef1fc40db1fb58f028efbaa155629/tumblr_o0nh86uLqa1rgpsuzo3_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://65.media.tumblr.com/181ef65b386cbfb2379c0a4b7164d7e2/tumblr_o0nh86uLqa1rgpsuzo4_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/8a9ddb188e3cedb0d610d32e94a187fc/tumblr_o0nh86uLqa1rgpsuzo1_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/f236a84bd69494fbd5c75300e58b6fad/tumblr_o0nh86uLqa1rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg\"\u003e","excerpt":"","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","status":"published","featured":false,"publishedAt":"2016-01-08T20:07:18Z","authorId":"190160de54f2192bd5b8734ec8808086","authorName":"Daniel Chote","authorSlug":"daniel","heroMediaId":"","projectId":"","tags":[{"id":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},{"id":"ecaaace3f367d1a9865ae0933d53d715","name":"Sim Racing","slug":"sim-racing"},{"id":"a04d1ca06a99a85d98d1f46101ba5a4f","name":"Paradigm","slug":"paradigm"},{"id":"928d2c45771da339c0d53b265eb1000f","name":"Assetto Corsa","slug":"assetto-corsa"}],"createdAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z"},{"id":"b01eb4606f4cb32b2290a4b05a68a2f9","siteId":"projectable","slug":"gaming-rig-the-deets-i-have-been-getting-a-few","title":"My Sim Racing Gaming Rig","markdown":"####Gaming Rig Overview\n\nI have been getting a few questions about my rig, mainly about the projector and screen, so here are some details!\n\nThe projector is a BenQ W1080ST (short throw), it is mounted 14″ down from the ceiling and about 90″ away from the screen. The screen is just the wall, patched and smoothed, primed and then painted with Sherwin Williams paint (article \u003ca href=\"http://www.projectorcentral.com/paint_perfect_screen_%24100.htm?page=Finding-the-Perfect-Paint\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e).  The screen size measures 120″ x 67″, which is about 138″ diagonal.\n\nFor audio, I am currently running a Logitech Z906 setup, with 6 channel analog to my onboard sound. I am really not happy with the Z906 satellite speakers, they cant reproduce the turbo whine of cars very well, and I will be looking to replace them soon.\n\nThe motion platform is the DIY kit from SimXperience and a whole lot of 8020 extrusion and aluminum that I fabricated in to parts myself. SimVibe is using 2 asus pcie soundcards that feed the 2 Crown amplifiers, which in turn feed Buttkicker LFE Mini’s.  I have chassis mode for the front left+right transducers, and extensions mode for shifter and seat (hence 2 sound cards).\n\nThe controller setup is mainly Fanatec, with the CSW v2, CS Pedals v2, CS Shifter SQ v1.5 and CS Handbrake. I also have a custom “button box” powered by DSD.\n\nThe PC is pretty straight forward, i7 clocked at 4.2ghz, SLI 970s. The only interesting part is that its positive pressure (meaning all fans blow in), with the top vent being the only ‘air out’, which is then ducted directly in to my house HVAC system.  It makes a HUGE difference in room teperature.\n\nThe motion rig has a cable bundle that runs from power/pc/speakers, this keeps everything nice and clean. The power on the rig is fed via a USB controlled power strip, when the computer is turned off, the entire rig is too, computer on, everything turns on!\n\nHope that helps people with their questions. Let me know if you have any more.\n\n\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/2cd99b65c19591e156920e05cf8a646d/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo6_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/e4372637dfc076ffefc4484c664e7207/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo1_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://65.media.tumblr.com/1050780abaf04e0bf9db513f35ad7179/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo5_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/24e0c14d8d34750328676a7265c7842c/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/23ca13ffa199d410fc912bffe2425774/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo3_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/d0d38260734649c67e47719049752f74/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo4_1280.jpg\"\u003e","html":"\u003ch4\u003eGaming Rig Overview\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been getting a few questions about my rig, mainly about the projector and screen, so here are some details!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe projector is a BenQ W1080ST (short throw), it is mounted 14″ down from the ceiling and about 90″ away from the screen. The screen is just the wall, patched and smoothed, primed and then painted with Sherwin Williams paint (article \u003ca href=\"http://www.projectorcentral.com/paint_perfect_screen_%24100.htm?page=Finding-the-Perfect-Paint\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e).  The screen size measures 120″ x 67″, which is about 138″ diagonal.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor audio, I am currently running a Logitech Z906 setup, with 6 channel analog to my onboard sound. I am really not happy with the Z906 satellite speakers, they cant reproduce the turbo whine of cars very well, and I will be looking to replace them soon.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motion platform is the DIY kit from SimXperience and a whole lot of 8020 extrusion and aluminum that I fabricated in to parts myself. SimVibe is using 2 asus pcie soundcards that feed the 2 Crown amplifiers, which in turn feed Buttkicker LFE Mini’s.  I have chassis mode for the front left+right transducers, and extensions mode for shifter and seat (hence 2 sound cards).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller setup is mainly Fanatec, with the CSW v2, CS Pedals v2, CS Shifter SQ v1.5 and CS Handbrake. I also have a custom “button box” powered by DSD.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PC is pretty straight forward, i7 clocked at 4.2ghz, SLI 970s. The only interesting part is that its positive pressure (meaning all fans blow in), with the top vent being the only ‘air out’, which is then ducted directly in to my house HVAC system.  It makes a HUGE difference in room teperature.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motion rig has a cable bundle that runs from power/pc/speakers, this keeps everything nice and clean. The power on the rig is fed via a USB controlled power strip, when the computer is turned off, the entire rig is too, computer on, everything turns on!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope that helps people with their questions. Let me know if you have any more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/2cd99b65c19591e156920e05cf8a646d/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo6_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/e4372637dfc076ffefc4484c664e7207/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo1_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://65.media.tumblr.com/1050780abaf04e0bf9db513f35ad7179/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo5_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/24e0c14d8d34750328676a7265c7842c/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo2_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://66.media.tumblr.com/23ca13ffa199d410fc912bffe2425774/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo3_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http://67.media.tumblr.com/d0d38260734649c67e47719049752f74/tumblr_o0catqPO2H1rgpsuzo4_1280.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","excerpt":"","metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","status":"published","featured":true,"publishedAt":"2016-01-02T19:15:00Z","authorId":"190160de54f2192bd5b8734ec8808086","authorName":"Daniel Chote","authorSlug":"daniel","heroMediaId":"8a5e98e7632f81d846f9259f714475f3","projectId":"","tags":[{"id":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},{"id":"ecaaace3f367d1a9865ae0933d53d715","name":"Sim Racing","slug":"sim-racing"},{"id":"9c4230a56ffd914aade79798824d9d23","name":"SimXperience","slug":"simxperience"},{"id":"6c984eeb13d39eab0477f9c4ac9ae137","name":"Fanatec","slug":"fanatec"}],"createdAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-18T13:16:27Z"}],"site":{"id":"projectable","theme":"projectable","title":"Daniel Chote's Project Blog","description":"Software Development, Hardware Hacking, Sim Racing, Multirotors and Robots!","timezone":"America/New_York","postsPerPage":10,"logoMediaId":"21557257b3f2ecc4b3fa875b808097a7","coverMediaId":"25f1417193daeb2af73861aaa0dd17fd","copyright":"© Daniel Chote","twitterUrl":"https://twitter.com/dchote","linkedinUrl":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchote","googleTagId":"G-07GJBQVM38","hosts":[{"host":"new.projectable.me","canonical":false},{"host":"projectable.me","canonical":true},{"host":"www.projectable.me","canonical":false}]},"tag":{"name":"Motion Simulator","slug":"motion-simulator"},"tagId":"ab4bc19e35909615ae7bc6a344a2b50a","total":13}