SteveS 1,391 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Last year someone else asked for F1 sim rig plans, so I developed this concept for fun because I enjoy woodworking and design challenges. The sim racer who asked wanted to build a sim rig with very basic woodworking tools from a sheet of MDF & some construction grade timber. The second design constraint was the sim rig needed to be easy to get in and out and cheap to produce. I always meant to post just in case it inspired someone else. This week I noticed two people looking this week. The wheel deck is slotted for adjustment back and forth. Tools required, Jigsaw, cut off saw & router. I used the F1 cut away drawing to get the correct ergonomics. I can give you full scale drawing plans and happy to make adjustment if someone wants to build this very simple F1 rig. 1 10 sebj, Kevin Jowett, B20PV and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F1fanatic21 65 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Wow Steve, you are a Godsend! Thanks 1 SteveS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stone775 173 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Man, This is something else! If I wasn't so 0ld I'd build this one for sure This should help a couple of people from just today to get started in their rig build alone. This I feel will be a great starter rig for so many people, Steve you been holding back, huh? Just kidding on that part. G00d Day! 1 SteveS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveS 1,391 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Thank you Stone. Sorry I was not holding back just forgot to post... I searched the forum tonight and could not find it! I always wanted to build one for a local sim racer, and do a full build thread. It's not super stylish like the hyperstim but a lot better looking than some sim rigs, plus it has integrated seat to keep the cost low. When I get some time I will make plans for my own version of the hyperstim! 3 AussieStig, stone775 and F1fanatic21 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stone775 173 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 I think this rig has so much potential to be made in a very fancy rig also. Just think, how well some 0l' buttkicker's would work on it and the feeling from them, Man-a-live! And, a Custom cover to sit on. It could be carried all the way from the headrest to your ankles IF you wanted it to. And, a Custom Console on one side with all the goodies in and on it W0W! Good-Goo-A-moo-ma, I can see it Now Thanks, for posting this for all to see. It's sure to get A Lot of people started to make some kind of a version of it, Steve. Also, I know you wasn't holding back I was just kidding ya! G00d Day! 2 F1fanatic21 and SteveS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krassi 692 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Great looking and light F1 Rig. I will take the plans. Looks light and easy to make and the postion is same as F1 car. Bravo, Steve! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveS 1,391 Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Hi Stone, I knew you were kidding. I think this design has lots of potential for something cool. Add some nice upholstery padding, then add some side panels to give it a cool shape. I hope this provides sim racers with inspiration to build something cool, then my effort was worth it. F1Fanatic21 provided some dimensions last night, so I made a few small adjustments. Full-scale plans are complete, but please be aware I have not built one, so builders may need modify for comfort. I used the F1 real car cross section and Henry Dreyfuss ergonomic model data, so the design should be pretty close. I took one liberty to make the seat easier to enter & exit, by reducing the slope of the calf area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slinky 1 Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Ok i want to build this. how can i get the plans for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveS 1,391 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 @Slinky, Send me email [email protected], I will send you full scale PDF or DWG file. Then you need to find a local company who has a large format printer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UNKLE 1,429 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Once I get my workshop I've decided to make myself one of these as my first project - thanks Steve. I think it would be really cool if the wheel could flip up behind you when getting out of the rig and could be pulled down once in the rig - a bit like a roller coaster safety harness bar that comes down around you. The restrictive side support arms you'd need to add would make it "feel" like you were in a race car especially if your arms touched it while steering when using VR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveS 1,391 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Hi Mark, thank you. I always viewed this design as a good place to get started. Funny I was thinking it would be nice if the wheel base moved away from you, so it was easier to get in & out! Let me think more about your idea.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveS 1,391 Report post Posted June 5, 2015 I had a bit of fun today, and worked on another F1 concept, made from flat sheet material. The wheel plate area lifts so it's easy to get in and out. 2 Kevin Jowett and Thirsty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fucitol 18 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Steve, can you still provide the plans for people interested in building your F1 style rig? It's a lovely design and wouldn't mind trying to build one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prim4te 9 Report post Posted September 7, 2015 Hey Steve, I'm looking to build something like this to replace my Obutto. Would you be so kind to send a fellow Ontarian your plans? Email PM'd 1 SteveS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveS 1,391 Report post Posted September 8, 2015 Drawings sent Prim4te Scale drawings are free, just send me an email. Note the drawings are good enough to get you started but don't offer full construction detailing. I have also redesigned wheel stand so it rotates to make getting in easier. 5 Kevin Jowett, frapster, Kranskinator and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avelinocneto 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Can you providenciar me the plans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveS 1,391 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Hi, send me your email address Steve [email protected] Edited October 24, 2015 by SteveS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexuk 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2015 Last year someone else asked for F1 sim rig plans, so I developed this concept for fun because I enjoy woodworking and design challenges. The sim racer who asked wanted to build a sim rig with very basic woodworking tools from a sheet of MDF & some construction grade timber. The second design constraint was the sim rig needed to be easy to get in and out and cheap to produce. I always meant to post just in case it inspired someone else. This week I noticed two people looking this week. The wheel deck is slotted for adjustment back and forth. Tools required, Jigsaw, cut off saw & router. I used the F1 cut away drawing to get the correct ergonomics. I can give you full scale drawing plans and happy to make adjustment if someone wants to build this very simple F1 rig. Hi can you please send me the plans with the moving wheel cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveS 1,391 Report post Posted November 13, 2015 Hi RexUK Send me your email address and I will send you the drawings. s[email protected] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UNKLE 1,429 Report post Posted November 14, 2015 So has anyone finished work on one of your designs Steve, I'd love to see one all completed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveS 1,391 Report post Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) I have not seen a finished version yet, UNKLE... I have sent the drawings to 30+ sim racers and just asked them to post me images of the progress or finished results. A few have shown work in progress... http://www.isrtv.com/forums/topic/19158-simple-mdf-f1-rig-build/ Edited November 14, 2015 by SteveS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexuk 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 Well just finish to print and paste the template to cut, but what kind of wood recommend, must be good and cheap, the goal this cost less than a playseat challenge or even much less (hahaha) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clk3319 2 Report post Posted January 5, 2016 On 08/09/2015 at 1:57 AM, SteveS said: Drawings sent Prim4te Scale drawings are free, just send me an email. Note the drawings are good enough to get you started but don't offer full construction detailing. I have also redesigned wheel stand so it rotates to make getting in easier. Can you email me the plans for this rig please SteveS My email is [email protected] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avelinocneto 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Can you provide me the plans too ? My email is [email protected] Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winnj 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 Well after many months of looking at the plans i finally started to make progress. Need some different screws and wood glue to put the slats on. Jonathan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
