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Collapsible Gaming Cockpit

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I wanted a racing cockpit but didn't have the space. I searched the internet and couldn't find any cheap collapsible gaming cockpits besides the wheelstand pro, so I decided to build my own.

Pros:
This cockpit can be opened and closed within moments
Collapses to only 10cm high (easily fits under my bed or in a cupboard)
Very lightweight and very sturdy (pedals or wheels don't move a bit and there is no distortion to the frame during even the roughest race)

Cons:
Have to detach wheel and pedals when storing the cockpit

I will gladly answer any questions and post an instructable if there are any requests.
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11 comments

Apr 30, 2012. 1:40 AMmeff1091 says:

great, simply great!!!

Mar 24, 2012. 3:30 AMblukkie says:

Just made this yesterday in an hour or two and I love it!

Clean and simple design, stored under the couch it makes the misses happy ;)

Mar 25, 2012. 4:18 AM

eyefail (author) says:

Thanks mate, Glad you like it :)

Aug 24, 2011. 6:50 AMmarora2 says:

it is great u r so intellegent

Jun 24, 2011. 1:29 PMalexandrelandim says:

Nice cockpit! Ugly, simple to do, and simple to use, hehehehe. It does it´s function.
Would you please send the wood you used and the dimensions?

Jun 24, 2011. 5:00 PM

eyefail (author) says:

Thanks mate,

The timber is just slats of pine (19mm X 42mm)
The main frame is 1200mm X 540mm but most of the measurements will need to changed to accomodate you.
If you click on the litte i on the second last and last images you can view the original image fileto see all the dimensions i've used.

Good luck building and feel free to ask anymore questions.

Mar 16, 2011. 5:15 PMsiafulinux says:

Brilliant!

Mar 17, 2011. 11:39 PM

eyefail (author) says:

Thanks

Dec 29, 2010. 2:12 PMspire_mk says:

Ok, this is awesome! I will definitely embark on making this over the next couple days. Looks fairly self-explanatory, however measurements would rule. Looks like a bunch of 1x2"s and 1x4" were used. However, width, wheel height, and additional foot pedal details would great.

Photos are fine, you can email me if you wish.

Thanks and nice work.
-Michael

Dec 30, 2010. 12:07 AM

eyefail (author) says:

Thanks you for the comment. I have added two pictures that explain most things. They may be a little hard to read so just click on the pics and click on the link underneath to view original size.

Dec 30, 2010. 8:22 AMspire_mk says:

That's great. Thanks for the additional details.