@9:35 The roof is cleverly done. Clean look. In the future I would hang blacked out curtains on the aluminum bars holding the monitors up to block the light from the bottom, just feel eve mor enclosed, connect it the same way you did the race net, something to that effect. I’m definitely gonna try that roof idea. 👍🏾
Love the idea of a two part rig…. The amount of time I spend lying upside down squeezing myself like a ventriloquists doll to hook something up or move something!
Rig goals right here... this is amazing. Fantastic setup. I love the cable management... and that roof would take the immersion level up so high. One day.
Like the setup, have a similar setup, also made a roof just also a rollcage look to it on the inside, Roof is 100% worth doing, the immersion is amazing, cant recommend that project enough.
The only thing I would do with that roof is put it on a hinge so you can lift it up so you don’t have to crane your neck like that to get in. But from an immersion stand point that’s awesome
I agree…and it is hinged. But it’s pretty heavy so I wanted to put some gas struts on it for a nice glide but just didn’t get around to it. But I like your thinking!
I'm not sure if I'm mostly inspired or jealous. I must get back on making use of my Ender 3 Pro, because being able to just print bits and bobs that would be a pain to procure otherwise is absolutely the way to go. Cool rig you built yourself there with some great unique touches, a man after my own heart. Why buy something off the rack when you can spend 5 - 10 times as much reinventing the wheel because ideas! The only saving grace is that when something does finally get finished it's often well worth all the down sides. Nicely done, young man!
This roof is on fire! 🥳💪 well, you get me! 😉 Rob, this is what I really like so much about our hobby, the ideas the community comes up with. This build, both parts, looks amazing! 👏 well done, Sir! I’m surely inspired and will take some good thoughts with me after watching this. Thx for the detailed insights! 👍
I did something similar with blackout curtain over a lightweight structure for the roof - it also covers straight down to the floor. Really increases immersion when you block out all light
Great setup. I debated something this intense but purchase the Reverb G2 VR and called it a day. I saved the money I would have spent on Triple monitors and upgraded all my Hardware and added motion. Will never go back after using VR.
I agree…much easier setup, and much less space etc in VR. But I just couldn’t get comfy with the lack of resolution/frame rate. VR is so cool and immersive for sure. But…my hobby is building stuff. So subjective. No right path.
Not sure what you mean by Support Dolby but the real kick ass sound setup is that seven speaker Logitech setup. But even 2 sets of cheap speakers like I have give you surround within iracing. You hear cars coming up behind/beside you.
This is so awesome! I would love to build something similar. Your video was super detailed which was wonderful. Im curious as to what your hardware specs are for the sim as well as the PC. Im still trying to figure out the perfect screen size and fov for maximum immersion. The main event of this rig has got to be that roof though! My god how did you plan it so well to have such clean cable management while including 4 speakers and an LED light. Not to mention the immersion factor which is the biggest thing I like. You definitely inspired me to go for it and do my own after thinking about it for a long time. Would love to see more!
Computer has an 11th gen cpu, 3080ti, 2 1TB Samsung HD, 32 GB ram. Minus the GPU it’s not super silly over the top. Screen size comes down to budget. 27 or 32. 1080 or 1440. I use the latter. FOV is forever a conversation point for all of us sim racers, but my triple 32’s give me about 180 degrees. But you don’t need that.
@@robelliot3511 Thank you so much for the info! I got my hands on a 3090 so im considering 1440p or maybe 4k but that maybe be much even for a 3090. In terms of screen size I got myself 3 x 1080p 32-inch monitors to try out and they look kind of small and yours look huge. That's why i think ur roof is such a good idea. It covers the top of the screen creating a dark area on top to lock your view on the screens. I think I will stay at 32inches and upgrade to 1440p. Thank you for posting that video, Im going to be trying out the roof idea 💡 💯
@@robelliot3511 I'll definitely take some photos and share on reddit or something. Thanks again for the inspiration! You are awesome! 👍 Please post updates on your set up if you change anything. 🙏
This is really nice and clean, especially love the roof idea! Just a few quick questions if I may? 1. Did you just screw the 2x4 wood into the brackets where it pivots? (Hard to tell; if so - very clean and smooth paint job on the 2x4!) 2. You're the first person I've seen use the PCPanel volume control box. I use one for my primary gaming PC and just bought one for the rig I'm building but haven't thought out what I'll assign to each knob and/or push button action. What are you specifically using yours to control? Do you control the bass shakers with it as well or just game sound vs. windows, etc? Overall, fantastic job and excellent walk through!
You may! 1) Yes, the wood brackets are tightly bolted to a metal plate that acts as the hinge. I think it is around the 8 min mark. I didn't buy the brackets especially for this, they were just bracket pieces I had for a 4th monitor add on I had (Which I stopped using becuase when I looked up I crashed) 2) I used it for Windows volume, discord volume, spotify volume. I used rotary encoders on my dash programed for iracing volume up down, voice chat up down, and they were push button types that I programmed for muste driver, and mute all drivers. I didnt end up using the pc panel as much as I thought I would.
Thanks for your service. Power draw? No idea. But it’s all just on a regular wall outlet. 1 computer, 3 monitors, and a bunch of sim rig stuff that doesn’t draw much.
Underrated video, not even sure how you don't have more subs, great video 10/10, awesome rig really gave me some inspiration with the roof and. Speaker setup
You inspired me, I started to build mine, but I have a question about your Logitech z207 Bluetooth speakers, you have 2 pairs of speakers, how do you connect both pairs of speakers to the PC, so it can work simultaneously? Thanks. I forgot, could you please share the 3D printing cups for the speakers.
Great Job.....Nicely Done !! Will you be getting a Direct Drive Wheel to finish it off and put the cherry on-top ??? Also, If you don't mind.....How much did everything cost (roughly) and what games do you usually play on it ???
DD…maybe? But hesitant to drop the bucks and trying to be happy with what I have. Cost? Too much…lol. I am on iracing almost 100%. A little flight sim but really it is iRacing that drives the passion and the hobby.
@@robelliot3511 I think you’d enjoy the DD, but as long as you’re happy, that’s what counts! And I’m sure it wasn’t cheap, but I bet it was cheaper than the horse hobby I spotted in the background 😆 Nice setup!
Clearly a lot of money invested in the rest of the setup it’s honestly surprising and strange that he’s concerned about spending 500 bucks on a dd base.
I’d set up my drivers position for each car. Mostly just up down etc so that I could see the dash. The only right left I need to tinker with is in the lmp2. iRacing used pretty much exclusively.
Hey ! very cool - please tell me what amplifiers do you use for mini lfe? can you give a link or the name of the model - please, I just can’t get them to work as they should (((thank you
Love the rig and podcast. I'm currently getting my ducks in a row to Jump into the iracing world. I'd be really interested in joining your discord if you'll have me
You have way to much free time and wwaaaaayyyyy to much money. Really nicely done job. Nice work. I am impressed. I’ve got a 3 screen rig with independent seat and controls but not nearly that nice……yet :) I am thinking about what it would take add a roof to my rig? I’ve got a Next Level Racing stand for the screens, both side screens are supported by legs. I’m thinking I can mount a roof on them similar to how you did along with the 2 legs supporting the center screen. They are curved 32” Sceptre’s. Love em. Now ya got me spending money again! Thanks for the inspiration.
I make sim rigs for my buddies, yours looks great. Im curious as to why you have a handbrake and no clutch. With rally or drifting you would use a clutch, no? Handclutch? Also what make model headset do you use? We have big sound systems and are thinking of buying good quality "open back" headsets
Do you have locks on the wheels and how much does it move around after locking them? I'm procrastinating on putting wheels on mine cause I'm worried about it creeping around while driving. Cool set up.
I just kind of have a visual Mark as to how deep to roll it under the monitors. And then I make sure the Centre line of my monitor is over my wheel base.
My keyboard is a piece of crap wired dell thingy that came with another computer at some point. My nice aluminum Logitech that I purchased used, locally…frigging fell off the shelf , dented and buttons wouldn’t work. Tried to repair with a hammer but didn’t work. Hence the magnet idea.
@@robelliot3511 Sorry to hear about your old keyboard. Yes, you mentioned that in the vid. I was thinking the dark environment might require a backlit keyboard. Logitech do make some good ones that are nice, as you say, and aren't too expensive. Some of those fancy gaming ones cost an arm and a leg. You can also find cheaper backlit keyboards on amazon that do actually work, but they kinda suck. I'm using Logitech MX Keys, and it works really well. Love the rig; you've done a gr8 job, especially the cable work. You could go into production with that thing.
Totally loved it. Pained me to drill holes in it for buttkickers. Ha! I also layered different parts of the seat (under the Velcro sections) with foam for more padding etc.
@@robelliot3511 i was looking for ars-r seat for a while, might buy it in january. i tried Champ-R from OMP also and it was great but i dont like velour. very hot in velour... is it hot in their fabric or is it more cool on touch as they describe that its very breathable?
Just couldnt get used to the reduction in refresh rate and clarity. But….VR is definitely cool and immersive. Plus, I wouldn’t need to build a roof…which is cool. Lol
the roof is genious, immersion + cable management
this did a lot more than a little inspire me
@9:35 The roof is cleverly done. Clean look. In the future I would hang blacked out curtains on the aluminum bars holding the monitors up to block the light from the bottom, just feel eve mor enclosed, connect it the same way you did the race net, something to that effect. I’m definitely gonna try that roof idea. 👍🏾
This is amazing. Im 22 with just a wheel on an old desk and a jerry rigged mount for my pedals, I will make this when I’m this dudes age.
I don’t feel a day over 26. Lol
Love the idea of a two part rig…. The amount of time I spend lying upside down squeezing myself like a ventriloquists doll to hook something up or move something!
Exactly! Less chiropractor bills. That’s how I justified it. Lol
Rig goals right here... this is amazing. Fantastic setup.
I love the cable management... and that roof would take the immersion level up so high.
One day.
Hey thanks! Yes, the cable management is a big satisfaction!
Very nice setup. 👍Im in tears. please post more videos.🎞
Nicely thought out rig Rob - thanks for the video
I like it all, but my favourite is the shelf on the front of your rig for power supply and other bits. Genius. Thanks for the vid.
You are welcome! Thanks for the pat on the back!
I love how well thought out this rig is!
looks good Sir. One day will do this once I have a bigger space. Right now rocking a next level rig with single monitor
The magnet on the back of the keyboard is genius. Great setup!
Hey Rob, This just coming in now ..... you win.
This is so awesome!
Love this build! Goals! 🙂
Sweet. A host from one of my favorite iRacing podcasts has a channel. Great setup Rob.
That is so clean Rob, nicely done!
Like the setup, have a similar setup, also made a roof just also a rollcage look to it on the inside, Roof is 100% worth doing, the immersion is amazing, cant recommend that project enough.
Nice Work
Very nice!
Awesome. Lots of planning and time went into this build.
Looks great and nice tour too
Love the setup, inspired to make something similar in the future.
The only thing I would do with that roof is put it on a hinge so you can lift it up so you don’t have to crane your neck like that to get in. But from an immersion stand point that’s awesome
I agree…and it is hinged. But it’s pretty heavy so I wanted to put some gas struts on it for a nice glide but just didn’t get around to it. But I like your thinking!
Awesome setup!
I'm not sure if I'm mostly inspired or jealous. I must get back on making use of my Ender 3 Pro, because being able to just print bits and bobs that would be a pain to procure otherwise is absolutely the way to go. Cool rig you built yourself there with some great unique touches, a man after my own heart. Why buy something off the rack when you can spend 5 - 10 times as much reinventing the wheel because ideas! The only saving grace is that when something does finally get finished it's often well worth all the down sides. Nicely done, young man!
Hey big thanks for all that! I especially like the “young man”. Lol
This roof is on fire! 🥳💪 well, you get me! 😉 Rob, this is what I really like so much about our hobby, the ideas the community comes up with. This build, both parts, looks amazing! 👏 well done, Sir! I’m surely inspired and will take some good thoughts with me after watching this. Thx for the detailed insights! 👍
Looks amazing Rob - great job!
That looks great.
We need more of all this!
Ha! Thanks!
Dude, this is awesome. You’ve inspired me, definitely going to add a roof to my rig at some point!
Hats off to you Rob! Amazing job
Such a cool built rig! Thanks for sharing
This is such a clean setup! Lets see some more sim racing content from you! Subscribed!
Very nice Rig.Good Job.👍
Very nice! It has given me a few ideas to add to my rig.
Wow that is a very inspiring rig, so so clean.
I did something similar with blackout curtain over a lightweight structure for the roof - it also covers straight down to the floor. Really increases immersion when you block out all light
Great setup. I debated something this intense but purchase the Reverb G2 VR and called it a day. I saved the money I would have spent on Triple monitors and upgraded all my Hardware and added motion. Will never go back after using VR.
I agree…much easier setup, and much less space etc in VR. But I just couldn’t get comfy with the lack of resolution/frame rate. VR is so cool and immersive for sure. But…my hobby is building stuff. So subjective. No right path.
Oh ya….motion….now that would be a game changer!
Funny going from VR to triples. It's too dam hot in the summer in VR 😅
That roof is too cool
One day I hope to have something as sick as this haha
Very nice. I am going to use your roof and cable management ideas as inspiration
Some gameplay next and we be jamin.
Very very nice, well thought out.
That roof is the next step in the evolution of a proper sim rig. It's multifaceted functionality is inspiring. Do any sims support Dolby Atmos?
Not sure what you mean by Support Dolby but the real kick ass sound setup is that seven speaker Logitech setup. But even 2 sets of cheap speakers like I have give you surround within iracing. You hear cars coming up behind/beside you.
Man, that's a sweet setup you have there. Are you thinking on doing some videos with racing?
Awesome
very impressive workmanship nice job!
This is so awesome! I would love to build something similar. Your video was super detailed which was wonderful. Im curious as to what your hardware specs are for the sim as well as the PC. Im still trying to figure out the perfect screen size and fov for maximum immersion. The main event of this rig has got to be that roof though! My god how did you plan it so well to have such clean cable management while including 4 speakers and an LED light. Not to mention the immersion factor which is the biggest thing I like. You definitely inspired me to go for it and do my own after thinking about it for a long time. Would love to see more!
Computer has an 11th gen cpu, 3080ti, 2 1TB Samsung HD, 32 GB ram. Minus the GPU it’s not super silly over the top. Screen size comes down to budget. 27 or 32. 1080 or 1440. I use the latter. FOV is forever a conversation point for all of us sim racers, but my triple 32’s give me about 180 degrees. But you don’t need that.
@@robelliot3511 Thank you so much for the info! I got my hands on a 3090 so im considering 1440p or maybe 4k but that maybe be much even for a 3090. In terms of screen size I got myself 3 x 1080p 32-inch monitors to try out and they look kind of small and yours look huge. That's why i think ur roof is such a good idea. It covers the top of the screen creating a dark area on top to lock your view on the screens. I think I will stay at 32inches and upgrade to 1440p. Thank you for posting that video, Im going to be trying out the roof idea 💡 💯
I was thinking about 40 or 48inch tvs (with HDMI 2.1 and high refresh rate) but that might be too big and they only come in 4k.
@@snake1478963 Be sure to share some progress photos! Go for the roof!
@@robelliot3511 I'll definitely take some photos and share on reddit or something. Thanks again for the inspiration! You are awesome! 👍 Please post updates on your set up if you change anything. 🙏
Real Nice setup sir👍
This is really nice and clean, especially love the roof idea!
Just a few quick questions if I may?
1. Did you just screw the 2x4 wood into the brackets where it pivots? (Hard to tell; if so - very clean and smooth paint job on the 2x4!)
2. You're the first person I've seen use the PCPanel volume control box. I use one for my primary gaming PC and just bought one for the rig I'm building but haven't thought out what I'll assign to each knob and/or push button action.
What are you specifically using yours to control? Do you control the bass shakers with it as well or just game sound vs. windows, etc?
Overall, fantastic job and excellent walk through!
You may!
1) Yes, the wood brackets are tightly bolted to a metal plate that acts as the hinge. I think it is around the 8 min mark. I didn't buy the brackets especially for this, they were just bracket pieces I had for a 4th monitor add on I had (Which I stopped using becuase when I looked up I crashed)
2) I used it for Windows volume, discord volume, spotify volume. I used rotary encoders on my dash programed for iracing volume up down, voice chat up down, and they were push button types that I programmed for muste driver, and mute all drivers. I didnt end up using the pc panel as much as I thought I would.
Outstanding project! What's the total power draw?
Fair winds and following seas to all.
Thanks for your service.
Power draw? No idea. But it’s all just on a regular wall outlet. 1 computer, 3 monitors, and a bunch of sim rig stuff that doesn’t draw much.
@@robelliot3511 A pleasure to serve. Thanks for the response.
Amazing!!!!!
epic rig!!!
Looks realy nice. The roof is wow.
Nice rig. I have been listening to your podcast. Subbed. 👍🏼
Loved it, this is inspirational!
Mission accomplished then!
You covering your entire left monitor with the safety net? You can see the safety net on your monitor
Yup. Really only used it for nascar and for a fun immersion effect at times.
Underrated video, not even sure how you don't have more subs, great video 10/10, awesome rig really gave me some inspiration with the roof and. Speaker setup
Go for it!
You inspired me, I started to build mine, but I have a question about your Logitech z207 Bluetooth speakers, you have 2 pairs of speakers, how do you connect both pairs of speakers to the PC, so it can work simultaneously? Thanks. I forgot, could you please share the 3D printing cups for the speakers.
You're using buttkickers through RCA cables instead of USB? I have been back and forth with Guitammer about the haptics not working right.
Great job bro! Simracing lover
Great Job.....Nicely Done !!
Will you be getting a Direct Drive Wheel to finish it off and put the cherry on-top ???
Also, If you don't mind.....How much did everything cost (roughly) and what games do you usually play on it ???
DD…maybe? But hesitant to drop the bucks and trying to be happy with what I have. Cost? Too much…lol. I am on iracing almost 100%. A little flight sim but really it is iRacing that drives the passion and the hobby.
@@robelliot3511 mate that's awesome👍
@@robelliot3511 I think you’d enjoy the DD, but as long as you’re happy, that’s what counts! And I’m sure it wasn’t cheap, but I bet it was cheaper than the horse hobby I spotted in the background 😆 Nice setup!
Clearly a lot of money invested in the rest of the setup it’s honestly surprising and strange that he’s concerned about spending 500 bucks on a dd base.
At least 4k not including the TV.
This makes my little rig look like a joke XD
Nice rig and love the podcast, what type of horses?
Cool setup! Did you modify the game PoV to shift the cockpit view towards the right so you're facing the left side driver's position?
I’d set up my drivers position for each car. Mostly just up down etc so that I could see the dash. The only right left I need to tinker with is in the lmp2. iRacing used pretty much exclusively.
Hey ! very cool - please tell me what amplifiers do you use for mini lfe? can you give a link or the name of the model - please, I just can’t get them to work as they should (((thank you
Wait no surge protector on the plugs? I think you need an APC UPS for your set up.
What’s an APC UPS?
What USB hubs are you using? I find the ones I have used to not have great response and have latency issues.
Love the rig and podcast. I'm currently getting my ducks in a row to Jump into the iracing world. I'd be really interested in joining your discord if you'll have me
Anytime.
You have way to much free time and wwaaaaayyyyy to much money. Really nicely done job. Nice work. I am impressed. I’ve got a 3 screen rig with independent seat and controls but not nearly that nice……yet :)
I am thinking about what it would take add a roof to my rig? I’ve got a Next Level Racing stand for the screens, both side screens are supported by legs. I’m thinking I can mount a roof on them similar to how you did along with the 2 legs supporting the center screen. They are curved 32” Sceptre’s. Love em.
Now ya got me spending money again! Thanks for the inspiration.
I don’t watch Netflix. There’s the time gained.
I make sim rigs for my buddies, yours looks great. Im curious as to why you have a handbrake and no clutch. With rally or drifting you would use a clutch, no? Handclutch? Also what make model headset do you use? We have big sound systems and are thinking of buying good quality "open back" headsets
Do you have locks on the wheels and how much does it move around after locking them?
I'm procrastinating on putting wheels on mine cause I'm worried about it creeping around while driving.
Cool set up.
Doesn’t creep at all…at least on mine.
nice
Amazing rig! One question, how do you align the two modules perfectly?
I just kind of have a visual
Mark as to how deep to roll it under the monitors. And then I make sure the Centre line of my monitor is over my wheel base.
Very nice🤑🇨🇦
Is the keyboard backlit?
My keyboard is a piece of crap wired dell thingy that came with another computer at some point. My nice aluminum Logitech that I purchased used, locally…frigging fell off the shelf , dented and buttons wouldn’t work. Tried to repair with a hammer but didn’t work. Hence the magnet idea.
@@robelliot3511 Sorry to hear about your old keyboard. Yes, you mentioned that in the vid. I was thinking the dark environment might require a backlit keyboard. Logitech do make some good ones that are nice, as you say, and aren't too expensive. Some of those fancy gaming ones cost an arm and a leg. You can also find cheaper backlit keyboards on amazon that do actually work, but they kinda suck. I'm using Logitech MX Keys, and it works really well.
Love the rig; you've done a gr8 job, especially the cable work. You could go into production with that thing.
What wireless headphones do you use?
Steel series arctic pro.
steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-pro-wireless
Happens to be the one I bought 😊
how do you like your OMP seat?
Totally loved it. Pained me to drill holes in it for buttkickers. Ha! I also layered different parts of the seat (under the Velcro sections) with foam for more padding etc.
@@robelliot3511 i was looking for ars-r seat for a while, might buy it in january. i tried Champ-R from OMP also and it was great but i dont like velour. very hot in velour... is it hot in their fabric or is it more cool on touch as they describe that its very breathable?
I don’t know about cool….As breathable as a fiberglass shell can be I guess. Just a good excuse for a wind sim. 😅
@@robelliot3511stop! :D i have that in my wishlist also....its getting out of hand so fast
Why don't you drive in VR?
Just couldnt get used to the reduction in refresh rate and clarity. But….VR is definitely cool and immersive. Plus, I wouldn’t need to build a roof…which is cool. Lol
I find driving in VR more tiring - oddly not on tripples