Simviation Forum - positioning equipment

Jan 6^th, 2013 at 12:59pm

Demious Offline
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Until now I've been using a joystick/throttle combo, which were placed left and right of my keyboard, but I bought a yoke/throttle system and two control panels, on the side.
So now the middle position of my desk is taken by the yoke and throttle quadrant, left and right of I got the two switchpanels, but now my keyboard lies behind the yoke and is hardly reachable, especially when sitting back with my hands on the yoke.

I cant make a drawer under the desk because of the screw from the yoke and throttle, I cant place it on a seperate desk on the right, becuase my printer and all my computer stuff as books and CDroms are there, I cant put a desk to my left, because I would lock myself in. And anyways, when I would place my keyboard to my left or right, its totaly not practicle for writing, photo editing, playing WoW and a lot more, so basically it has to be in center position in front of the monitors.
So... Right now I'm typing, half standing, bend over my yoke, my arms kept up by the two panels... This is most uncomfortable!

How have other people positioned their equipment, so everything is properly usable? I can do with some inspiration, here. Wink

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Reply #1 - Jan 6^th, 2013 at 4:57pm

Steve M Offline
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I don't have a fix for you but I have my keyboard to the left all the time. After a while I just got used to it and prefer it that way now.

Flying with twins is a lot of fun..

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Reply #2 - Jan 8^th, 2013 at 7:21pm

Jared Offline
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I solved the age old position question by starting to build a simulator pit a few months ago...

http://jspeergraphics.zenfolio.com/cessna172simulation

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Reply #3 - Jan 8^th, 2013 at 7:31pm

Fozzer Offline
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Personally, I position my equipment on the right.
I find it is most comfortable that way.
Posh circles in England, in the Gentlemen's clothing trade, refer to it as; "Dressing on the right"

Paul... Wink

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Reply #4 - Jan 8^th, 2013 at 11:34pm

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What about a wireless keyboard and a lap desk?

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Reply #5 - Jan 11^th, 2013 at 6:14am

Demious Offline
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@Fozzer LMAO, I'll keep that in mind Grin

@Viperpilot I already tried to steal my girlfriend's wireless, but she took it back... It would be an option for FSX itself, but when working with other programs, like photoshop or when playing WoW, its not very practical.

@Jared I promissed my girlfriend I wouldnt make too much of a circus out of it, since my desk is in the livingroom, but looking at your pictures, I get inspired.
If I'd build a panel like yours, with a 'quick-fix'-mount on the desk, I could leave the main keyboard on its original place on the desk(behind the panel) and use Viperpilots idea to place a second wireless on the bottom right of the panel. Everything wired to a simple USB-hub on the back and with just two actions I can change my desk into a cockpit with everything in reach.

Thanks guys Cheesy

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Reply #6 - Jan 11^th, 2013 at 6:37am

Fozzer Offline
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Me?....

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...I just make a mess in my Living Room, with all my "Stuff"....

..Sorted!... Smiley

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Paul... Grin

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@Demious...I had to re-arrange my equipment after putting my trousers on this morning... Wink

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Reply #7 - Jan 11^th, 2013 at 2:12pm

expat Offline
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I have a nice neat solution to equipment positioning. Having had my desk taken over my a wife and two boys, my "equipment" was to be found here and then there and then "has anyone seen"........
So I came up with this;

Tidy.
Always in the same place.
Portable.

Add to it FsMovMap App for my smart phone and am ready to hit the skies in seconds Cool

Matt

PETA People Eating Tasty Animals.

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Reply #8 - Jan 11^th, 2013 at 2:36pm

Fozzer Offline
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When I saw the case, on the mat, in the first pic, I thought that the Missus had given you your marching orders!.... Shocked

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Paul... Grin

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Reply #9 - Jan 11^th, 2013 at 2:40pm