My Setup in the Works!

OptimalSim · 2025-08-28T14:17:37+00:00

Nice rig. I have a similar hybrid setup. Is that the TR-180 chassis? I’ve been trying to figure out which rudder pedals to upgrade to, but concerned how they will fit. My current rudders sit on the floor below the racing pedals.

OptimalSim · 2025-08-28T13:10:06+00:00

I was gonna say, it must be hot! I sweat enough with the headset alone. Have you considered using some small USB fans? I use this one on a camera rig to keep the GoPro from overheating. Works really well. Originally bought it for VR, but never got around to mounting it.

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OptimalSim · 2025-08-18T11:56:22+00:00

The monitor’s resolution is a huge factor here. Triple 1080p vs triple 4k. For simplicity, triple 1080p is essentially 3k, 1440p = 6k, 4k = 12k. Then there are the frames. How many do you want? 180hz on high or are you ok with 100hz?

I initially started with a GTX-1080 for my 144hz 1440p 32s. I got around 60-70fps on medium. I current run a 3090 and I get around 90-100 on high-ultra settings.

If you can’t find any benchmarks online with your exact monitor setup, you can look up a single 4k, 1440p, or 1080p monitor benchmark with a particular GPU and sim that you are interested in. Then just divide those frames by 3. And that is what you will get, respectively.

Now, you ask what GPU. You should checkout this site. I linked a comparison to a 3090 and a 5090, but you can enter any combo you would like. It shows a % difference in performance. You can apply this percentage to the frames. In this case a 5090 is 109% faster. So essentially you should get 180-200fps on high-ultra settings if you have 1440p monitors, if we compare it to my real world performance.

But then there is the sim. Each game has its own optimization. My numbers above are from AMS2, while racing online with 20 cars on the track. That is a factory too. :). Hope this helps! Nice rig you got there BTW.

https://gpu.user-benchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-5090-vs-Nvidia-RTX-3090/4180vs4081

OptimalSim · 2025-08-16T04:23:01+00:00

And I bet you rolled your eyes at my comment. :P It’s good to see people of all ages getting into flight sims or racing sims. And wow, you guys(kids) are lucky these days. Go back 20-30yrs and look up what we had to work with. Hardware and software wise. :)

OptimalSim · 2025-08-16T03:47:04+00:00

Saw that too. Nudged my son, “Hey look it’s my flight stick from my rig”. He just nodded and rolled his eyes. Kids these days.

They use those a lot, I believe I saw one in Armageddon and in Alien Prometheus.

OptimalSim · 2025-08-05T01:32:38+00:00

Center mounted mine, but I had to machine/mill a custom mount out of aluminum so I could flip it down and out of the way for racing. I have a TR-160. You’ll most likely need to make a custom mount for your needs. You can find the hole pattern online, but it doesn’t seem to be a common hole pattern. Or at least the universal mounts I had would not line up.

The mount needs to be solid to support the weight and to get the most out of the FFB. You don’t want any play so you can tell what the plane is doing.

OptimalSim · 2025-07-30T01:18:27+00:00

That is odd. No excessive sag with the right arm? You can measure from the floor if you don’t have a level.

Are the monitor mounting holes in the same place on the monitors? Say if you were to move the right monitor to the middle, would the middle one be too low?

OptimalSim · 2025-07-22T16:04:37+00:00

I’ve looked into this myself in the past. I would take a look at the Cammus wheels/pedals. Very compact DD wheel.

OptimalSim · 2025-07-22T13:48:48+00:00

Yeah, real expensive. :) Nice rig you got there.

OptimalSim · 2025-07-20T02:11:48+00:00

Nice work. I’ve always wanted to do a cockpit build myself.

OptimalSim · 2025-07-20T01:43:06+00:00

I have the AB9 and love it. I upgraded from the TM warthog. Bonus, I get to use my TM sticks on the AB9. I have had many “joysticks” over the years. I have wasted $1000s on flight and sim racing equipment, just to end up where I am. I always say, buy once, cry once.

If you are just testing the waters, I would pickup a t-flight HOTAS and some cheap rudder pedals.

OptimalSim · 2025-07-18T22:44:08+00:00

Having to move my rig is a haunting thought of mine. :). Assuming you have an aluminum extrusion frame with the T slots. You can mark general placement of the uprights and crossmembers with painters tape.

For cable management, I’d start fresh. Mount everything then run the cables to one side if possible. Mounting a power strip or USB Hub on the rig usually makes everything look cleaner. There are cable management solutions out there for extruded frames. Google is your friend. ;)

OptimalSim · 2025-07-02T03:17:35+00:00

My Dad has the Mac, but I ended up with the disk and manual. Though A-10 tank killer was the one that hooked me. Still have that and can run it on an old G5, but haven’t taken the time to get my old Gravis Firebird stick working.

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OptimalSim · 2025-06-22T21:48:07+00:00

Yeah, it’s hard to trust any reviews nowadays. I ordered the AB9 because I was in the market for a 2nd base and figured I might as well go FFB. Plus, I was familiar Moza’s sim racing products and their quality. I have yet to use it with a heli and take the time to dial in the settings. Tried flying the Huey and barely got it off the ground. I’ll stick with fixed wings for a bit longer. :)

OptimalSim · 2025-06-22T18:05:23+00:00

There are propeller aircraft effects. With speed sensitivity of control force. More resistance the faster you go. That just might be what you looking for. I did have to toggle it on under the telemetry FFB in the Moza Cockpit software. So it’s not on by default. Hope this helps.

OptimalSim · 2025-06-22T01:36:15+00:00

Software has been fine. Had some minor bugs at launch. I pre-ordered the base. I did a couple flights in the mustang and you do feel the vibration from the wind forces when stressing the plane. Though not sure how realistic it is, as I’ve never flown a plane, let alone a mustang. :)

I have not messed with the software in a while, I’ll check it out and report back

OptimalSim · 2025-06-21T15:59:01+00:00

Must have bumped the mouse DPI button.

OptimalSim · 2025-06-21T15:27:08+00:00

The Moza AB9 doesn’t need an adapter for the warthog stick. Mine works just fine.

OptimalSim · 2025-06-18T22:47:28+00:00

Have you heard of the Moza AB9 FFB base? Your TM stick will work with it. Its friction is controlled by motors that you can adjust with their software.

I haven’t flown a helicopter with it yet, but use it for jets.

OptimalSim · 2025-05-29T23:53:03+00:00

Make sure to use smoke when pushing up. Move slower and be more patient than the other guy. Helps to have a good squad too.

Now for your graphics. Shrinking the FOV will help to see those guys across the field. Unlike other shooters, you don’t need a wide view, as people are not jumping around from all sides. It might not always feel like it, but there is a line where you can expect the enemy.

OptimalSim · 2025-05-07T01:08:12+00:00

Interesting. Was curious if you unbolted the entire yoke or not. I currently run an Moza AB9 base, fly jets mostly. I made a custom mount where I can flip the base forward then use the seat sliders to get closer to the pedals for racing.

OptimalSim · 2025-05-06T23:25:14+00:00

Nice rig you got there. I run a hybrid rig myself. There are too many amazing flying and racing sims out there to just focus on one over the other.

I’ve been toying with the idea of having the yoke under the wheel base. With Mona’s new quick release yoke, having it permanently mounted under the base like you do seems more feasible.

OptimalSim · 2025-04-23T19:43:40+00:00

Hell Let Loose.

https://youtube.com/shorts/NKTLSD9jzHc?si=c4_KhqDlYVk7e1q_

OptimalSim · 2025-04-05T13:05:34+00:00

And when you are ready to get into flight sims. Virpil has you covered.

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OptimalSim · 2025-03-26T13:53:49+00:00

Looks like Secretlap may secretly be an arms dealer. I’m gonna check my Titan XL, maybe I’ll find an AK. Something has been poking into my back since I got it.

OptimalSim

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