DCS Hotas Mounting System

[Narcisus]

I think I'm now at the stage with DCS where I need to think about a proper mounting system for my desk I'm finding it uncomfortable for prolonged flying sessions with the standard base with my arm digging into the desk.

I'm using a Thrustmaster Warthog with the standard A10 stick and my newly acquired F18 stick.

Whatever I go for it will have to clamp to the desk.

I've seen tray like systems that you just put the whole throttle / joystick on so they are on your left and right but I think I would prefer to have the stick between my legs so to speak !

I know the Viper has it on the right but the majority of stuff has the more traditional position.

Anyone have any recommendations ?

[LimaDelta]

www.monster.tech stuff is very good, though it is fairly easy to knock-up a home made equivalent with a bit of timber. Especially if you are a VR user and don't have to look at it.

[Narcisus]

LimaDelta said:

www.monster.tech stuff is very good, though it is fairly easy to knock-up a home made equivalent with a bit of timber. Especially if you are a VR user and don't have to look at it.

Thanks just had a quick look at that but time limited i'm at work They look excellent. I suppose you can just move the short version so its central or would you have to buy the long version with an extender ?

I do have a Rift S but mainly fly using a Delanclip.

[LimaDelta]

There is some height adjustment on them, and most will cope with an extension. I use a 10cm for a centre mount Hornet grip which I think feels about right in terms of stick deflection. Anything bigger and you might want to look at the long version.

[Narcisus]

LimaDelta said:

There is some height adjustment on them, and most will cope with an extension. I use a 10cm for a centre mount Hornet grip which I think feels about right in terms of stick deflection. Anything bigger and you might want to look at the long version.

Sounds good to me where did you get your ( coughs ) extension from ? Did you order the mounts direct from Monster ?

[LimaDelta]

Narcisus said:

Sounds good to me where did you get your ( coughs ) extension from ? Did you order the mounts direct from Monster ?

eBay for the extension, and yes, ordered direct from MT. Ships from the EU though so there is duty to pay on top of the quoted prices.

[Narcisus]

LimaDelta said:

Narcisus said:

Sounds good to me where did you get your ( coughs ) extension from ? Did you order the mounts direct from Monster ?

eBay for the extension, and yes, ordered direct from MT. Ships from the EU though so there is duty to pay on top of the quoted prices.

Thanks for the info LD much appreciated.

[bumblebee]

A second from me for MT - have the longer mount for my TM Warthog using a 75mm stick extension (got one from Virpil - don’t know if they still do them). 75mm seemed just right as it didn’t need any springs changing in the base - just about perfect for me for flying close formation and heli flying. The MonsterTech kit is very well made and totally solid - it will outlast everything else you have.
BB

Ps All welcome on the MVP servers and Korea52 - we are running reasonably regular MP events of all sorts.

[Narcisus]

bumblebee said:

A second from me for MT - have the longer mount for my TM Warthog using a 75mm stick extension (got one from Virpil - don’t know if they still do them). 75mm seemed just right as it didn’t need any springs changing in the base - just about perfect for me for flying close formation and heli flying. The MonsterTech kit is very well made and totally solid - it will outlast everything else you have.
BB

Ps All welcome on the MVP servers and Korea52 - we are running reasonably regular MP events of all sorts.

Thanks BB don’t think I’m good enough yet to fly with others the enemy would probably welcome it

[Narcisus]

Mmmm... I'm not sure it will work now... The Mrs has pointed out that my desk has a kind of dog leg... I've mailed the guys with a pic to see what they think ..

[Narcisus]

anonymous said:

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This would not be a problem at all if I could make it out of Lego anything else we are in the realms of the 'Twilight Zone' !

[Narcisus]

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Yeah that does look like a pro job !

[bumblebee]

Narcisus said:

Thanks BB don’t think I’m good enough yet to fly with others the enemy would probably welcome it

The Aerobatics MVP servers are all free flight - non combat, with a network of more than 50 back-country airfields for warbirds/ helis / yaks…Discord links are in the multiplayer listing. All welcome !

Edited by bumblebee on Sunday 26th June 22:01

[LimaDelta]

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I priced up a custom extruded setup through an extruded AL supplier, and to be fair to MonsterTech, there wasn't much in the price difference. Not sure what their margins are but I certainly don't think they are unreasonable in their pricing.

But yes, certainly easy enough to source the materials yourself if you are that way inclined, or have a particular requirement which MT do not cater for.