« previous next » Print Pages: 1 2 Author Topic: New working from home station (Read 9629 times) Scott_Racer Jr. Member Posts: 101 Karma: 9 New working from home station « on: September 27, 2020, 07:50:40 PM » I was inspired to build myself a new desk and integrate a sim racing rig for those long days when I have to work from home. All prepped up for when the Hp Reverb G2 arrives.Thought I'd share a few pics. Pretty happy with the outcome, all up with the materials and seat (all electric controls), was $650. Was hard to figure out the ergonomics though it feels bloody comfortable compared to my old setup, and the electric seat provides a lot of adjustment. Logged Scott_Racer Jr. Member Posts: 101 Karma: 9 Re: New working from home station « Reply #1 on: September 27, 2020, 07:50:58 PM » Another pic. Logged buellersdayoff RestrictedRacing Full Member Posts: 908 Karma: 31 Re: New working from home station « Reply #2 on: September 27, 2020, 08:54:19 PM » Noice! Logged rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2881 Karma: 52 Re: New working from home station « Reply #3 on: September 28, 2020, 07:55:55 AM » Perfect for a VR setup, well done. I would be too tempted to drive instead of working . Was the electric seat expensive? Logged social media is the tobacco of this century Scott_Racer Jr. Member Posts: 101 Karma: 9 Re: New working from home station « Reply #4 on: September 28, 2020, 08:38:48 AM » $160 from the wreckers mate. Out of a wrecked Hyundai Veloster. Electric forward/back, Up/down, tilt and lumbar support. I integrated an old atx power supply into the seat base to supply the 12V to it. It’s a good fit between comfort and racey. Logged Scott_Racer Jr. Member Posts: 101 Karma: 9 Re: New working from home station « Reply #5 on: September 28, 2020, 09:16:31 AM » Photo of the seat. Logged rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2881 Karma: 52 Re: New working from home station « Reply #6 on: September 28, 2020, 01:03:50 PM » Very clever, I wish I had thought of that , instead of buying a $250 seat from Autopro Logged social media is the tobacco of this century Jarmel Jr. Member Posts: 242 Karma: 11 Re: New working from home station « Reply #7 on: September 28, 2020, 02:25:01 PM » Nice Scott , i like the finish on the seat stand . Over the weekend I built myself a basic rig so i can use my new load cell pedals . The seat is from my old Honda prelude , and all the wood was from an old double bed.The space on the left hand side is for a handbrake and gears .What fabric did you use to finish of your base ? « Last Edit: September 28, 2020, 02:37:18 PM by Jarmel » Logged Scott_Racer Jr. Member Posts: 101 Karma: 9 Re: New working from home station « Reply #8 on: September 28, 2020, 05:57:10 PM » Hey Jarmel I just used some automotive carpet from Clark rubber. I think it was $44 for a 2mx1m length of it. I just contacted it on. I think Bunnings sells the same stuff for a little cheaper Logged Scott_Racer Jr. Member Posts: 101 Karma: 9 Re: New working from home station « Reply #9 on: September 28, 2020, 06:00:16 PM » Quote from: rooshooter on September 28, 2020, 01:03:50 PMVery clever, I wish I had thought of that , instead of buying a $250 seat from Autopro I considered going down that route but I didn’t want anything too uncomfortable for a longer session. No motion setup so I thought I’d get something a bit more comfortable. Leather bucket with full electrics and wasn’t too bad of an option for $160. If you go electric you just have to make sure that all the controls are at the seat (ie in a merc the controls for the seat are on the door etc). « Last Edit: September 28, 2020, 06:16:04 PM by Scott_Racer » Logged Scott_Racer Jr. Member Posts: 101 Karma: 9 Re: New working from home station « Reply #10 on: September 28, 2020, 06:07:41 PM » When I built my seat base I had the plan to carpet it from the get go though. So I built a pine frame first than sheeted it with 16mm whiteboard and ran a router over all the edges so the carpet would roll around it a bit easier. It's certainly a solid base......no creaks! Logged Scott_Racer Jr. Member Posts: 101 Karma: 9 Re: New working from home station « Reply #11 on: September 28, 2020, 06:14:43 PM » The most expensive part of the build was the benchtop itself. It's a 2440x600x30mm solid timber top. I picked it up brand new for $240 and spent about another $100 on sealers, stains and varnish to get the finish that I wanted. The racing seat $160, carpet $44 and seat box <$50 was all fairly cheap to build with leftover material I had in the shed. I would argue that it would give an off the shelf setup a run for it's money in terms of comfort and practicality. I might be a tight ar*e but I can't see the value in spending over $1000 on a 1080 rig when I could build something at home for a lot cheaper.Future upgrades will include a shifter, handbrake, and a tactile transducer (like a buttkicker).In saying that, does anyone have a buttkicker and comment on what they are like? (not a wife I have one of those). I hear they are a great addition, particularly if you're running a VR setup? Logged Phil.8 Moderator Hero Member Posts: 4158 Karma: 62 Δ8 Re: New working from home station « Reply #12 on: September 28, 2020, 09:39:33 PM » Looks very cool, cant wait to see how it all turns out Logged The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older Scott_Racer Jr. Member Posts: 101 Karma: 9 Re: New working from home station « Reply #13 on: September 28, 2020, 09:52:26 PM » Quote from: Phil.8 on September 28, 2020, 09:39:33 PMLooks very cool, cant wait to see how it all turns outFinished photos in the top post Phil. Might be a while before changing to a shifter and handbrake. Will wait for the reverb G2 and a RTX3080 to arrive before spending any more hard earned. Logged Phil.8 Moderator Hero Member Posts: 4158 Karma: 62 Δ8 Re: New working from home station « Reply #14 on: September 29, 2020, 12:04:01 AM » Sweet, looks cool, gotta be happy with it ? 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