How to Build a MODULAR Flight / Space Sim Cockpit? (Plans Included)

This video is the whole build process of my new modular cockpit (home cockpit / simulation cockpit / simpit) for space and flight simulators, like Star Citizen and DCS.
If you’re interested in details, each section of this video has a corresponding full video for you to check out.
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You can download my cockpit's 3D model to build your own: www.undeadparrot.com/simpit-3...
Sections:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Building the base plate • Starting a NEW Home Co...
02:57 Building front panels • Building the Cockpit F...
04:40 Building side cabinets • Hardest Part of the Bu...
09:01 Finalizing front panels • Dashboard Display & Fi...
11:38 Finalizing side cabinets • Finalizing the Cockpit...
15:45 Painting the cockpit • Painting the Cockpit F...
18:31 Lighting and lighting panel • Adding Power and Light...
20:40 Assembly and details • Assembling the New Coc...
25:00 Star Citizen power panel • 3D Printed Star Citize...
26:20 Drop-in mouse tray • Enabling Mouse Gamepla...
26:43 Adding touch screens • Adding TOUCH SCREEN(S)...
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🔹 Simpit overviews and presentations: • General simulation coc...
🔹 Do-it-yourself projects: • DiY projects
🔹 New cockpit build project: • Building a new virtul ...
🔹 Star Citizen gameplay videos: • Star Citizen gameplay ...
🔹 DCS F/A-18C Hornet gameplay videos: • DCS F/A-18C Hornet gam...

[@UndeadParrot]

The 3D model of this setup if available on my website: www.undeadparrot.com/simpit-3d-model-star-citizen-dcs/ and I just recently upgraded the setup with 180 degree curved screen, so check that one out too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5epdHWIg5asns0

[@fredericbecker7965]

Mind blowing…you did put so much work in this, but the result is …wow

[@UndeadParrot]

Thanks!

[@manolismavrelis5854]

a lot of work with a lot of skill ! 👍

[@aariuswins]

Fantastic. You have skills and the tools.

[@Aloha_XERO]

This video is great… i always see cool elaborate cockpit and my love of playing Star Citizen with only mouse and keyboard, this video motivates me more to step up my immersion. Thanks

[@shadetrehomesim]

Just impressive...great build

[@TheSportflyer]

Very talented, skilled and creative person

[@stevo905]

awesome!

[@RileyEntropy]

Super impressive work! I'm pretty sure this is the only video that is in both my cabinetry and flight sim playlist XD

[@williamlewis1805]

Wowzer my dude

[@Applecompuser]

Amazing, You are very skilled. Thank you for sharing this.

[@UndeadParrot]

Thanks!

[@pidginmac]

Sweet man. 🎉❤

[@ohms139]

Looks amazing

[@UndeadParrot]

Thanks!

[@helicopterovirtual-msfs6254]

Fantástico.

[@JohnSmith-xq1pz]

I wish I had the space for a simpit for my vintage space combat games... and the money to hire someone like you to do the wood/electronics work.

[@michaelanthony3776]

Nice job!

[@UndeadParrot]

Thanks!

[@theVRpilot]

Your work is amazing! I was inspired by you to get the Yellow/black tape.The steel plate is awesome. I think my next step is to buy a 3D printer lol.

[@UndeadParrot]

Thanks! I can recommend 3D printer, especially if you're willing to learn a bit 3d modelling too (Fusion 360 has a free license for personal use).

[@Koheniscool]

I kinda need one of these because I’m gonna build a rocket

[@LostMyName15]

Stumbled on your videos by accident. I am starting to build my cheap/ghetto cockpit for SC/ED/FS/VTOL etc.. I also happen to have slat ceiling. I think it's a sign XD.

[@UndeadParrot]

Absolutely! :D

[@AncalimeNL]

Kiitos man...! However I doubt if I will ever find the courage to make this for myself. I think I need to fly you in to the Netherlands

[@UndeadParrot]

I usually encourage people to hire a local woodworker to build them a cockpit based on my plans. Would probably be much nicer also, most of the time I have no idea what I'm doing. :D

[@jonneymendoza]

im planning to build one that can also house a racing sim . You can build something similar with 8040 aluminium profiles which offers a lot of flexibity and mounts

[@UndeadParrot]

Yeah, I used it to build table mounts for joysticks before this. I just enjoy woodworking, was quite fun project.

[@jonneymendoza]

@@UndeadParrot yea this is brilliant and tbh, it's more DIY to use wood then aluminium as you can cut wood with basic tools where aluminium is a bit tricky

[@MarcJMusic]

I want to do this so bad but I'm not a very handy guy! lol

[@whiterose7055]

Wow, that cockpit is a LOT more finished with the game. Maybe someday the game will be as ready as your hardware set up !

[@jadams5311]

Do you have a cut list? or did you build one from the 3d model? if so what tool did you use?

[@UndeadParrot]

I have my 3D model available here: www.undeadparrot.com/simpit-3d-model-star-citizen-dcs/

[@jadams5311]

@@UndeadParrot yes I saw your pinned comment. I was asking if you have a cutlist or how you turned your model into a cutlist. What tool did you use?

[@UndeadParrot]

@@jadams5311 Basically just took note of the pieces I had on Fusion 360 and started cutting, hoping I had enough plywood.

Can you please tell me the dimensions of the cockpit?

[@UndeadParrot]

I think it's something around 200 x 140 cm.

[@Bumpierbags]

What was the total build time and price

[@UndeadParrot]

Built this over 6 months (I have two small kids so no unlimited time). Cost, excluding PC and peripherals, so for the DIY parts, was around 800€.

[@godlugner5327]

Class D[IY] Simulator

[@carlthelongshoreman1979]

I can build this, best part most of the wood I need I can get for free!!!

[@michaelh9667]

dude, buy a dust extractor and a cyclone!