Building a 1200€ Sim Rig: Worth the Splurge?

[@WatchMysh]

Got a discount code from Next Level Racing after the video went online! Check out the description if you want to save some money! :)

[@SenorShrimpVR]

PC, G27, Quest 2, lawn chair = Epic. After moving and setting up some old gear for a “temporary” set up while getting ready to set up the more solid/permanent rig I am reminded you don’t need much to have a great time.

[@1Skymed]

Great review.you've altered my look at this and I might just have to get one.

[@WatchMysh]

Thanks! :) Don't forget the 5% discount in the description if you choose to do so!

[@danielinokoba5655]

Will get mine soon

[@WatchMysh]

Nice! Also this model or a different style / version? I just got a discount code from next level racing. If you're in the US and didn't order, yet, check out the video description! :)

[@Snaerffer]

I’ve just cleaned out my bank account pre-ordering the Flight Sim Pro Boeing Edition (July 2024 release). I hope I can assemble it as easily as you seem to have.

[@WatchMysh]

It's not hard and the instructions are super easy to follow. Did you use the discount?

[@Snaerffer]

@@WatchMysh no, I didn’t. Your video was published about seven months ago so I don’t know if it still worked. Also, I’m in Australia so I didn’t think it’d work here. All good … I’m super excited.

[@WatchMysh]

@@Snaerffer Let me know what you think if you want once you've set everything up. :)

[@shyneus9773]

So you're telling me I could mount a FFB centre stick somehow, and quickly swap a sidestick on? And swap between a viper and hornet throttle? My god, this is temping

[@WatchMysh]

Yes, that's possible. You could buy some quick swap adapters and that's it. If you give in to your temptation check out my discount code on the description if you want. Saves you 5% and supports the channel. :)

[@TheLooking4sunset]

These plastic cable straps, please fix them so that the sharp ends are faving inside and not outside- the usb hub will be in place, but less of a chance to cut your skin🎉

[@WatchMysh]

Good point! I'll fix that. For now it's okay because it's on the other side of the rig facing the wall. Nothing and no one ever walks past there.

[@777Thibs]

I had the sloppy weld issue as well. I doublestacked washers. This solution did not work for me, as my 300lb weight caused the caster socket to bend. I ended up swapping back to the square washer and tightening it as much as possible since the damage was already done.

[@WatchMysh]

Eh that sucks. Is it holding up?

[@777Thibs]

@@WatchMysh Yeah, it is. I will probably end up swapping out the castors at some point, because I hate these. Otherwise, I am happy with my rig.

[@WatchMysh]

@@777Thibs yes, they are mid at best. Should've mentioned that in my review. I'll also swap them out eventually.

[@Spelljammer1]

Are the belts active? If they could simulate G forces in flight...

[@WatchMysh]

No, they are more or less decorative

[@BigfoxN-A-chiccenhouse]

If I were pressed to choose the flight seat or the stand which would you recommend?

[@WatchMysh]

Completely depends on the use case.

[@Phoenixfett]

I got the flight stand pro only with out the chair due to my disabilites and I can't say how unhappy I am with it. The distance between the left and right hotas mounts is 40" and that is an uncomfortable stretch. And they advertise winwing mip system on their pics and adverts only for it to not actually go on there so currently thinking about returning it which is such a shame as it looks awesome

[@WatchMysh]

That sucks. :( How about a center mounted stick?

[@Phoenixfett]

@@WatchMysh didnt fit at all with the mip

[@WatchMysh]

@@Phoenixfett damn. Thanks for sharing this here for others to see.

[@Phoenixfett]

@@WatchMysh no worries, i just hope i didnt come across as a nob lol

[@WatchMysh]

@@Phoenixfett lol all good :)

[@mohamedelkhodary8323]

Hello, Thanks for the video, what is the minimum height for flight stand top plate ? can’t find this information anywhere, I always feel this stand will be high

[@WatchMysh]

The height of the flight board is around 64cm

[@sfsrocketengineer2492]

Does the rig include the screws to mount the stick and throttle

[@WatchMysh]

For the throttle yes. I used some of the included bolts. For the stick's base I used the screws from WinWing.

[@sfsrocketengineer2492]

@@WatchMysh so the screws don't come with the stick base?

[@WatchMysh]

@@sfsrocketengineer2492 They do. I mounted it with the same screws it's fixed onto the desk plate.

[@sfsrocketengineer2492]

@@WatchMysh oh thx, I thought they needed longer screws since they said we need to prepare the screws ourselves on the manual. Anyways thx a lot

[@WatchMysh]

@@sfsrocketengineer2492 That's strange @ manual. I hope I remembered correctly but I'm quite sure... There have to be screws in the package to attach the desk plate. And I can't remember getting extra screws as I received the Orion2 kit and mounted it onto the rig.

[@kerguule]

Can you have a collective and a throttle at the same time?

[@WatchMysh]

Sure. They will register as different axes / devices. Or do you mean mounting spots?

[@tarzan2959]

What is the seat height on the flight seat pro? I can't seem to find any info about that

[@WatchMysh]

I'll go and check later :)

[@WatchMysh]

It's about 47cm

[@tarzan2959]

Thank you!@@WatchMysh

[@rwhunt99]

Always use a flat washer when installing bolts through a slot. The rig seems over built and extra heavy. You bought the front, or maybe you didn't have any options to delete it since you're flying VR. You let so much shoddy workmanship slide. So thanks for the heads up; it is hardly worth the money.

[@WatchMysh]

Thanks! Glad the video helped you. I need the front for pedals and I'll install some more stuff later. What did I let slide?

[@rwhunt99]

@@WatchMysh Thanks, i was wondering why you had that additional rig (in front) when you're doing VR. As far as letting things slide, , i was referring to al those poor quality issues that individually, you could let slide, but as they add up, there is a limit to what is acceptable. That said, you hi-lighted the bad clearly enough that it might force them to improve their quality control, as most are easily fixed.

[@WatchMysh]

@@rwhunt99 Oh, yes. Let me emphasize one thing: if I had a bought this rig as a normal consumer I would have handled things a little bit differently. I would have ordered a replacement of the right connector for example. I mean that's a solid metal sim rig and not some super sophisticated micro-electronic device. Quality control should be able to detect obvious problems like the monstrous welding seam for instance. I'd have this replaced, too. Good thing is NLR has the reputation to replace stuff without a lot of questions asked. Still it's very inconvenient for the customer... So Yeah AI hope they've improved their QA a bit.

[@notreallydaedalus]

Same observation, but with a different conclusion. It looks to me like they need to work on their QC process, but the important parts (design, materials) look great to me. The customer shouldn't have to modify anything to make it work, but a few applications of an angle grinder looks like all you need. Fixing these issues should be no problem for the manufacturer now that they've been identified. This video went up a month ago, I'd be shocked if it's not already resolved.

[@WatchMysh]

@@notreallydaedalus Hope so, too

[@doodysun]

liar you paid for it

[@WatchMysh]

@@doodysun pardon?