How to build a SimRig for $150

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  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2024

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  • @DouglasThompson
    @DouglasThompson  Год назад +8

    "1 click Rig"
    www.tnutz.com/cart-share/qWUM...
    Use coupon code "doug" for 5 percent off CAMMUS order.
    Cammus C5 Bundle
    cammusracing.com/product-cate...

    • @GlenGlenervo
      @GlenGlenervo Год назад +3

      link doesnt work anymore, any chance you can update?

    • @CookinBeatloaf
      @CookinBeatloaf 10 месяцев назад

      Also not working for me, but I'd be even more interested in a $250/$300 one, please

  • @clc32790
    @clc32790 Год назад +15

    Im here after building the $200 one. I just wanted to thank this dude for this simple click and done link. Def recommend. Very sturdy. Will want some caster wheel or some mounts for height. I jerry rigged my old gaming chair to it and that baby doesn't move. Using 200KG sim jack pedals and alpha mini. I did make a wooden baseplate. Drilled 4 hole for the M8 screws and done a whole complete rig for $235. I would suggest end caps or maybe those pool foam things to put on the edges to save your knees and toes. Now to work on the triple monitor stand.

    • @SleepyPantsSimRacing
      @SleepyPantsSimRacing Год назад +3

      Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!!! I'll consider the triple screen mount. ;)

    • @Spartancat02
      @Spartancat02 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@SleepyPantsSimRacing Is there a link for the 200 one? Or maybe even more expensive options?

    • @SleepyPantsSimRacing
      @SleepyPantsSimRacing 6 месяцев назад

      @@Spartancat02 ill send you the link

    • @SleepyPantsSimRacing
      @SleepyPantsSimRacing 6 месяцев назад

      ruclips.net/video/LuQJeVTMHEU/видео.htmlfeature=shared​@@Spartancat02

  • @TseleHub
    @TseleHub 11 месяцев назад +3

    I made it exactly as in the video. I would suggest you go for the $200 rig because that is not stable enough, you need thicker pillars. with 200E it works perfectly! The problem is not so much with the steering wheel, as with the shifter

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  11 месяцев назад

      This is intended for the c5 and csl dd max, what did you use on it? Also this is as barebones as I could design it for the people that requested a cheaper version than my 200.00 version. Thank you for sharing though! :)

  • @Vistralan1
    @Vistralan1 3 месяца назад +2

    built the 150 rig. I would make 1 change turn 2 17" lengths to 20" for under the seat, for 5 bucks it is way more stable if you are 200+ lbs. if you don't have a seat this isn't cheaper than a 300ish rig but customization is amazing, more solid than I had thought. the cammus C5 is getting held well, 0 flex. Thank You, 1 click is a great idea =)

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  3 месяца назад +1

      @Vistralan1 Thank you much for sharing your experience! I'm so glad these designs have helped so many people.

  • @Drift-Daddy
    @Drift-Daddy Год назад +4

    Dude! Best price in the game.
    N he just keeps going lower and lower!
    How does he do it?? Bless this man.

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад +2

      If this one is successful as well. I will attempt to build another for cheaper if possible.

    • @Drift-Daddy
      @Drift-Daddy Год назад +1

      @@DouglasThompson * faints *

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад +1

      Lol

    • @dubi127
      @dubi127 Год назад +1

      @@DouglasThompson looking at prices of components, i dont hink its possible to push the price that much lower...
      I am not in the US so i dont know prices of construction lumber and services provided by home improvement centers (lowes, home depot, harbor freight...) but where i live you can have them cut the wood to size. What i am saying is building a rig out of 2x4"s would be possibly the cheapest option

    • @dubi127
      @dubi127 Год назад +1

      @@DouglasThompson ok, i have checked some sources online, cant access official sites form my country, and it seems that you can get Lowes and Home Depot to cut the wood for you, it should even be a free service, so you can get all the materials for a simrig for about 20-25usd, downside is, it will not be easily adjustable...

  • @MCOGroupNews
    @MCOGroupNews Год назад +3

    Wow, just as I was about to bite the bullet on the $200 rig, you sir are amazing!

  • @NathanPearl07
    @NathanPearl07 Год назад +5

    This is an excellent idea! How does the $150 rig compare to the $200 rig in terms of sturdiness? Thank you for this awesome creation!

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад

      Yes indeed, the 200 dollar rig has slightly better hardware and beefier wheel uprights/junction. Otherwise they are both exactly the same.

  • @Richard-uq8jb
    @Richard-uq8jb Год назад +1

    "Beevibe"... How cool that Jean took the time to actually find that stuff... Be best!... And excellent review and price!

  • @JScott-lg4jb
    @JScott-lg4jb 4 дня назад +1

    Hello I already commented here awhile back but I was hoping you'd answer one more question I had.
    Do you have any recommendations on how to make this taller? As in, like, higher off the ground. It looks like I'll be getting this and a Fanatec CSL Seat so I am gonna be pretty low and I still want my TV (what I play on) to be high enough to see from my bed for like just watching Netflix or whatever so if you have any suggestions, that would be fantastic! Thanks so much for your help; this is pretty awesome.

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  4 дня назад

      @JScott-lg4jb you can simply add some "legs" whatever length you want, I'd recommend 6 legs at least, 4 might feel a bit flexy. That would only require 6 peices of extrusion, and 12 or 18 (depending on how solid you want it) 90 degree angle brackets with hardware.

  • @JScott-lg4jb
    @JScott-lg4jb 22 дня назад +1

    Sorry I know this is late but I think I may build this and I was curious, in your premade order, are there mounts for a chair included? Like the screw-in bits. I’m not sure what they’re called. I just need to know if I need to add those.
    I think it’s the T-nut but I’m not sure.

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  22 дня назад

      @JScott-lg4jb yes it comes with tnutz and brackets to mount the seat but you will still need the brackets the let's you angle a bucket seat.

    • @JScott-lg4jb
      @JScott-lg4jb 21 день назад

      @@DouglasThompson Sweet thanks. I figured I'll just get a seat from a jumkyard so I'll have to get that before I order.

  • @forster46
    @forster46 Год назад +1

    Awesome! Can you do an overview video showing your entire rig setup ready to race?

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад +1

      I have one for a slightly different version of this rig but I only bought this rig for the build tutorial and it is currently disassembled and I have decided to repurpose the extrusion for a monitor stand. If you would like to see the video of a very similar rig I designed for 200 dollars check this video.ruclips.net/video/JA63sDuuvII/видео.htmlsi=P80IVlb9qJ_IdysK

  • @LikuidK
    @LikuidK 10 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing, thank you for doing this!
    Should the uprights be longer? The wheelbase is very low, down by your knees in that chair

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  10 месяцев назад

      You can if you want but it's not needed.

  • @r3volt97
    @r3volt97 Год назад +5

    Bro should have started with 100k subscribers ..

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад +2

      Thanks man. Been fighting the good fight for like 10+ years on RUclips. One of these years I'll make it. Lol

    • @vedadtursum6341
      @vedadtursum6341 Год назад +1

      ​@@DouglasThompsonbest content for budget just starting to sim race, i only wish i had a link for some EU store that sells alu profiles

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад

      @vedadtursum6341 my apologies I don't yet have a global solution... :(

    • @vedadtursum6341
      @vedadtursum6341 Год назад

      @@DouglasThompson np i just copy and convert to metric, all i need is to find a company that ships EU

    • @catnipherb
      @catnipherb Год назад

      @@vedadtursum6341 Try looking at Motedis or Alux Profiles.

  • @TM-zk3os
    @TM-zk3os Год назад +2

    Thank you for this! I bought this one for a secondary setup for my old fanatec csl elite wheel and pedals along with a real car seat.
    What can I say, lightweight, super solid and rigid with infinite adjustability! 💯💪🏼👍🏻

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад +2

      Yes indeed, if ever you want to add something or aren't satisfied with something you are always a couple brackets or price of extrusion away from turning it into the perfect setup.

    • @TM-zk3os
      @TM-zk3os Год назад

      Exactly! I got two 3 hole L-brackets to have a little more length to support the wheelbase, only two bolts to fasten the wheelbase to the L-brackets which is mounted to the backside of the cross arm.
      BTW, thank you for the 1-click Tnutz cart! Easy to just purchase or edit the cart contents to your needs! 😁🤙🏼

  • @eyalarbuz5495
    @eyalarbuz5495 3 месяца назад +1

    How come the cart only has 4 screws and 2 t-nuts? Am I missing anything?

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  3 месяца назад +1

      @eyalarbuz5495 no, if you look at the brackets, they are combos that already come with screws and tnuts, I included the extra screws for seat installation.

    • @eyalarbuz5495
      @eyalarbuz5495 3 месяца назад

      @DouglasThompson ahh OK I understand, thanks a lot, great job.

  • @Lewis_214
    @Lewis_214 Год назад +1

    Great video dude, do you know the full sie dimensions of this rig?

  • @technicallypoo3057
    @technicallypoo3057 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hello, I have another question so I’ve just watch the 200$ and the 150$ but I want to know if the 200$ one is worth the extra 50$?

    • @technicallypoo3057
      @technicallypoo3057 11 месяцев назад +2

      And also for the 150$ it say there are only 4 screws, is that correct?

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  11 месяцев назад +2

      The extra 50 makes for a much more solid feeling wheel mounting. And the cart is correct it will come with all necessary hardware.

  • @rynosraceroom66
    @rynosraceroom66 11 месяцев назад +1

    I live in Nashville & I'm having the hardest time trying to find aluminum profile here . Got any profile you want to sell ? I'm wanting thicker pieces other than the square tubes . Will pay almost factory prices for convenience , lmk .

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  11 месяцев назад

      If you follow the link in my description you will find some decent prices for extrusion. I have some extra but I don't want to let it go since I'm always building something.

  • @ypka228
    @ypka228 Год назад +1

    Can I buy it on Canary Islands and how much cost me the shipping

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад +1

      I'm sure you could I don't know how much shipping would be though. Try clicking the link it will show you if it can ship.

    • @ypka228
      @ypka228 Год назад

      @@DouglasThompson okey thank you very much I like yours videos amazing Man U was first person who made fanatec fan I was dead when I see it

  • @mbolanos214
    @mbolanos214 Месяц назад +1

    How will this handle a Moza R9 ??

  • @kinghellion7692
    @kinghellion7692 Год назад +1

    Would this rig be sturdy enough for the 15nm cammus?

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад

      It might be a bit flexy but I'm sure it would work out.

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад +1

      If you felt the need you could double up on the upright brackets to be sure.

    • @kinghellion7692
      @kinghellion7692 Год назад

      @@DouglasThompson awesome. Thanks for your help! Your vids are really helping me build a sim

  • @AndrewTSq
    @AndrewTSq Год назад +1

    only fault with this is that its not availble in europe (so I would have to pay high taxes when it arrives here) :D really nice anyway.

  • @Racernumbersix
    @Racernumbersix Год назад

    Wow, did you want it to wobble? This inverted T shape that the whole world thinks is good enough is piss poor. Even large companies seem to think that massive base beams and uprights bolted together at 90 degrees is a good idea….. it is not. Use your brains people!

    • @DouglasThompson
      @DouglasThompson  Год назад

      Lol it's more than solid enough. :)

    • @nativerezmedia
      @nativerezmedia 11 месяцев назад +1

      What do you plan on using it for? Holding up a house? It's for a 5-15lb wheelbase @ 5-8nm max. It will due just fine.

    • @Racernumbersix
      @Racernumbersix 11 месяцев назад

      Any wobble, front to back or more importantly side to side will lessen the feed back you receive from the wheel. Add in a belt driven wheel and you have the perfect recipe for disappointment.

    • @Racernumbersix
      @Racernumbersix 11 месяцев назад

      Any wobble, front to back or more importantly side to side will lessen the feed back you receive from the wheel. Add in a belt driven wheel and you have the perfect recipe for disappointment.

    • @nativerezmedia
      @nativerezmedia 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@Racernumbersix they sell the single side wheel stands that wobble more than this will for just as much money. This clearly is not for an expensive setup for someone with deep pockets. This is for someone who is getting into the hobby and wants to build a fairly inexpensive rig that could get them through a year or two.