Designing my own DIY 8020 Racing SIM RIG!

[@Bbeavis]

Interested in my sim rig setup? I have heaps of info including free plans to make your own here: beavismotorsport.com/sim-racing/ Thanks for watching!!

[@gust334]

I enjoyed watching your video, and thanks for posting the designs (I and II) on your website. I'm curious about your experience with the simrig... now that you've had it for a couple of years, is there anything you wish you did differently? Is there any part of the design that proved to be less rigid than you expected? Are there any ergonomic changes you would (or have) made?

[@Bbeavis]

Definitely no rigidity issues - it's exceptionally sturdy and heavy. Ergonomics wise, everything is customisable along the extruded rails, so any item can be adjusted to fit.... over time I have made small tweaks to the wheel and pedal positions/angles/heights. I have added a few extra lengths of extrusion to mount a handbrake.

[@limauais1670]

Thank for the plan I already do my calculations and minus some cost for machining it totally worth it for me to build it my self

[@Bbeavis]

Great to hear!

[@oldtimerman59]

Your videos are like a breath of fresh air , and I always enjoy them , thank you !

[@Bbeavis]

Thank you, that is very kind.

[@FlameBot]

Would you agree that is a little overkill? Especially the base with 40x160? A 40x80 base would do the job as well right?

[@Bbeavis]

Oh yes, 100%, but sometimes overkill is fun.... albeit costly.

[@High.on.Life_DnB]

TY so much for this video, I want to make a DIY as well, I found a shop that supplies the profile lengths you need, but they charge over €100 for 32 of those 30x30 corner connectors, it almost costs more than the alu profile itself.

[@Bbeavis]

Thanks Kalder, sorry to hear... perhaps you can find an alternative source for the corner brackets, but here in Australia a set of 10 costs under $20 from ebay.

[@midnighteightsix6919]

You are a clever cookie Mr Beavis! Look forward to seeing this all come together.

[@Bbeavis]

Thank you sir, I'm not clever, I just spend WAYYY too long on these projects until I get it right! :-P

[@KeithB45acp]

Very nice design. Why plastic corner gussets and not aluminum?

[@Bbeavis]

The corner brackets are cast aluminium. The only thing that is plastic is the end caps.

[@ohboyotero]

Friggin' awesome! Excited to see it all come together.

[@Bbeavis]

Thanks for your ongoing support mate!

[@ThapakornTantirattanapong]

some said that anything more that 4080 is overkill, what do you think?

[@Bbeavis]

Certainly the base for this rig is definitely overkill, but it makes it super sturdy/strong. Half the size would be more logical and cheaper.

[@Phoenixfett]

may i ask where you ordered all the ali extentions from please?

[@Bbeavis]

Bolts/washers are from a local bolt shop. www.cncshop.com.au/ supply the extrusion T-nuts and brackets are from ebay.

[@NxPulse14]

hello there im interseted how u made a sequential shifter and was woundering if u sell them as i would like to buy one

[@Bbeavis]

I have detail on my shifter, and how you can make it, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l17aaY2raLGGoqc

[@gareth6121]

Haha blame Mr Broadbent LOL, Neat build so far Mr Beavis. keen to see the outcome on the project.

[@Bbeavis]

Thank you Gareth. The outcome will likely be me locked away on the rig 22 hours a day.

[@chris-graham]

I suggest adding some "wings" to the sides to give the base of the frame a wider area. I've found with higher torque wheels you can rock the rig side to side, which is rather annoying.

[@Bbeavis]

Have you found that on an 8020 rig? Because for me already in the few hours I've used this, the base is so damn heavy, there is no chance of movement. It sits super solid.

[@chris-graham]

@@Bbeavis Hey, my rig sits on an 20" base. I had to add the wings because it rocked during initial turn in. My rig sits on carpet and I noticed yours is on hardwood so there probably is much less rocking. In general though, a wider base is always better!

[@mezje]

This was a great video, downloaded MayCAD! I made a set of pedals for my final year project at uni using extrusion as the main arm and it made everything very smooth. It's great stuff. Hope you are staying sane inside.

[@Bbeavis]

Cheers mate.

[@rayc3253]

Thinking about a diy, what was your cost in material?

[@Bbeavis]

Around $1000 Australian dollars.

[@RyanRC1]

About how much did the material cost ? less the plywood/ sliders and chair :)

[@Bbeavis]

Raw material cost for the chassis itself is around $600 depending on what you want to do exactly.

[@Decoy629]

Hi Beavis, I use the maytec tool to but i cant find the 40-160 profiles??

[@Bbeavis]

Hmm, not sure, definitely seemed to work for me.

[@donfinch862]

Great project. That's a great piece of software. Funny enough, Jeff from home built and Rick Kelly have also just posted sim rig builds. Are there updated drivers to run the G25 run on Win 10? Might get mine going again!

[@Bbeavis]

Hmm, I've been having no issues with my G25 on Win10, using the native/built in drivers I think.

[@IAMJRAD]

How much did everything run you?

[@Bbeavis]

The total for the rig chassis (minus the peripherals/wheel etc) was $1,017 Aussie dollars, or in some other common currencies: USD $671, EUR €590, GBP £508

[@jamesmay9754]

It might be bc I’m on my phone but did you post a cut list for the 8020? Great video as always

[@Bbeavis]

Hi Mr May, yep a link for all the finer details is in the description including the quantities and lengths, but here's a direct link just for you sir: beavismotorsport.com/sim-racing/

[@Bmxfelix57]

Hey bro how is your rig holding up I’m interested to build one and I just found theirs a 8020 shop just up the road where I am in Sydney if I can save on a decent frame then I can use that extra to upgrade some components as I’m basically a newbie

[@Bbeavis]

How's it holding up? I mean, it's huge heavy strong metal, so it's still like brand new.

[@none34449]

hey, i really like your configuration and your rig, what is your wheel base? its incredibly small for a direct drive base

[@Bbeavis]

Hi I mention that at about 3:45. Ricmotech aka Accuforce.

[@Bbeavis]

I think it looks small because they didn't wrap it in a fancy plastic case like many of the higher tier brands out there.

[@meanroy1]

Where did you find the corner brackets? Nice rig, In the process of buying everything to build my own.

[@Bbeavis]

Easy to find online/ebay.

[@ngcars7102]

For What « 8020 » ? What is the website for buy this aluminium profiles ?

[@Bbeavis]

There are many places to find 8020 profile. In Australia, I got mine from www.cncshop.com.au

[@kynanschilling2744]

Really cool project, do you have a rough cost for the aluminium frame parts?

[@Bbeavis]

The total for the rig chassis (minus the peripherals/wheel etc) was $1,017 Aussie dollars, or in some other common currencies: USD $671, EUR €590, GBP £508

[@shanghaijinlv5918]

hi i am from China factory of the aluminium profiles, we can offer you the profiles and accessories, also we do cut or other service, we will sent to you from china and it's save cost. [e-mail]

[@TheBinklemNetwork]

Frame Designer opened once but never again... MayCAD works well

[@Bbeavis]

Hmm, sorry to hear about Frame Designer, I can't say I'm an expert with the software but it worked well for me, glad you found an alternative.

[@TheBinklemNetwork]

@@Bbeavis no need to apologize, it was fun! The other option you provided works like a charm!

[@Germaingazm]

Where did you buy all the hardware and 8020 from mate? Im in melb too

[@Bbeavis]

Bolts/washers are from a local bolt shop, www.cncshop.com.au/ supply the extrusion, T-nuts and brackets are from ebay.

[@Dobuya]

Cool rig. What other materials could you have used to make this?

[@Bbeavis]

Hardware store 2x4 pine would be cheap and easy, not as sturdy/solid and not as easily customisable, but certainly cost effective. A person with welding skills could also make it with steel box tube and weld it all up, still fairly cheap of an option, and stronger than timber.

[@EddoWagt]

I keep seeing your Reddit posts, all looking great. Good luck!

[@Bbeavis]

Haha, anything to spread the Sim racing love! :-) Thanks Edgar!

[@EddoWagt]

@@Bbeavis You're going to host a session in Assetto when you're done with everything, right? :p

[@Bbeavis]

@@EddoWagt I'm honestly not up to the skill of actual online racing with other real people, you'd all smash me! Actually I don't even know how to do Assetto Online yet, I suppose I'll have to look into that hey!

[@EddoWagt]

@@Bbeavis hosting a server is a bit tideous, but totally doable. Should be about fun instead of competition ;)

[@martyf4539]

is there a parts list

[@Bbeavis]

See the download link for the design that lists all the parts.

[@fasterrs4209]

Hi how wide is the base?

[@Bbeavis]

Hello, all the specs and model with sizes can be found in the link in the description. It is 560mm wide. See here for more: beavismotorsport.com/sim-racing/sim-rig/

[@fasterrs4209]

@@Bbeavis Thank you very much for your answer.

[@bradenmckay9576]

Very keen on sequential shifter details! Looks super well made, could even be a video of its own?

[@Bbeavis]

For others to be able to confidently build it probably would actually necessitate a video just to detail the method for physical assembly and setup of electronics. So, if there is enough interest for people to want to build one, I don't want to just throw out raw designs and leave everyone in the dark, I will have to develop instructions.

[@supercededman]

Great stuff, my friend. I can see that this video is a year old, but here I am. I currently have a Next Level Racing GT Lite, and have made it ultra stable with the addition of ratchet straps. It does NOT move, and should be okay with a couple of extra mods, for my new Fanatec DD Pro (8nm). However, your setup is superb. I wish I'd seen this video a while back, but it would have been overkill with my current G29. I think I will build something like this, from 80/20. You've inspired me! Question: you're obviously Australian, but what were the costs involved? Can you provide a breakdown, not overly detailed. Did the company cut to your specs? Do you feel the need for adjustability of angling the wheel deck, for instance? Great build. Would love to see the finished product. Steve (Melbourne)

[@Bbeavis]

Hi Steve, the cost was in the vicinity of $1000AUD, but you could probably do it for less nowadays, and you could do the bottom frame in 40x80 and save quite some cost. Everything was purchased cut to size, there are a few places around locally (in Melbourne) that will cut for you. I've used www.cncshop.com.au for pre-cut profile in the past, and I recently found a place in the western suburbs that's quite cost effective: www.ramamotors.com.au. And, certainly I made use of the angle adjustment of where the wheel is mounted. You can see the mostly complete setup here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYKpeYeqfa5pp5o, I also have a couple of videos of it in action. Thanks for watching!

[@supercededman]

@@Bbeavis What a friggin' legend. Thank you so much for your generosity!

[@SpeederSiehtAlles]

Hey mate! May i ask, how much you saved by going DIY on the 8020 instead of buying it (trak racer 160 for example = 1000$) Thanks ;D

[@Bbeavis]

I'd say around 25% cheaper than buying a pre-made kit. Not a huge saving, but also more satisfying designing and making it my own.

[@shanghaijinlv5918]

and buy from me will save much more, because i am Chinese factory produce the aluminum profile. [e-mail]

[@oktc68]

Very interesting! Thanks. How much did you spend?

[@Bbeavis]

The price can vary depending on a lot of different parts, but in the vicinity of about $600 at least for just the frame itself..

[@oktc68]

@@Bbeavis Thanks, that's helpful. It's in the ballpark of the GT Omega Prime that's just been announced. A lot to consider. Really enjoyed your film.

[@rhodrimorgan3940]

Hi, looking to build a rig, the title says 8020 and looking online that is 80mmx20mm but the parts you use are 40x160, 4080 and 4040. How is it 8020 or have I misunderstood it. Thanks

[@Bbeavis]

Yes, it is a slightly confusing naming convention given the extrusion comes in multiple sizes. But the name "8020" became the common term and is actually after a company 80/20 who manufacture/sell the product: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipPYaWiBbNWKZ8k

[@billwiley7216]

Nice rig but these days in the U.S. you can buy something like the GT Omega Prime rig without all the headaches of sourcing parts, comes with a nice thick adjustable wheel mount plate already drilled for most wheelbases and a pre drilled pedal tray for not a whole lot more of a cash outlay.

[@Bbeavis]

Thanks for sharing

[@theshawnmccown]

MayTec is no longer a free download anymore.

[@Bbeavis]

Download link here seems to work ok for me: www.framexpert.com/products/framedesigner/download/

[@theshawnmccown]

@@Bbeavis Yep. I stumbled across that about an hour after trying to get it from the original site.

[@HonorKilling]

There is no need for all the gussets. The standard connector from Maytec is much easier to assemble.

[@Bbeavis]

Yeah but they look good.

[@jdjds1]

bro the whole measurements are in Euro

[@Bbeavis]

Euro?

[@jdjds1]

@@Bbeavis please can you help me. I suck at measurements. 😞 i want to build the same thing you have out of plywood but i dont know how to measure correctly and the funny thing is that i am 26 😒. Can start out by telling me the base dimension so i can write down and take it to the wood store

[@jirikdolik8461]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Bbeavis]

:-)

[@MikeBeeTV]

3:40 I feel like I'm in an alternate universe where no one has heard of the Beatles or the word "fanatic." Why does no one properly pronounce the painfully obvious play Fanatec has made on the word fanatic? Are you all just messing with me? Are you purposely mispronouncing Fanatec as FAN-uh-tech instead of the ridiculously obvious proper pronunciation fu-NA-tech. Is this like how British people mess with Americans by purposely mispronouncing almost every English words? Like herb or basil or aluminum or schedule? (Hint: Herb is a dude that grows 'erb and sells it by the quarter ounce.)

[@Bbeavis]

Yes, you are correct, English people speak the English language wrong, and Americans do it right.

[@xStaySkilledx]

Any way you could post a build sheet with all part numbers and lengths of each piece from 8020.net

[@Bbeavis]

The link in the description includes a 3d model file you can open and review sizes. Or, all the lengths are detailed here: beavismotorsport.com/sim-racing/

[@davejay6855]

Does not look anything like 20mm. Clickbait BS, just another 40mm video,

[@Bbeavis]

Well done on liking your own comment like a true internet ranger.

[@buikhan]

Is the software free?

[@Bbeavis]

Yes.

[@donfinch862]

Great project. That's a great piece of software. Funny enough, Jeff from home built and Rick Kelly have also just posted sim rig builds. Are there updated drivers to run the G25 run on Win 10? Might get mine going again!

[@Bbeavis]

Thanks Don, it's funny how the world has changed this last month or so... coincidentally I've been working on this for ~6 months, it just takes me that long to get these things done and edited and uploaded!