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#4050312 - 12/14/14 08:48 AM Desk HOTAS Mounting Solutions  
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When it comes to us flight and space simmers we have been pretty much left out in the cold the last decade or so.

Most companies have gone the console or racing sim/game route when it comes to accessories.

Came across this because for over two years I have been looking for an alternative to the now defunct Joylock Clamp system.

https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/151681/joystick-or-hotas-desk-mounting-hardware

http://www.fanatec.com/us-en/shifter-accessories/clubsport-shifter-table-clamp-us.html

29.95 USD, not sure how much they charge for shipping, but looks like it holds some promise.

The L-bracket is 21.95.

http://www.altrider.com/rotopax-l-bracket/pid/398 and sold by a different company.

Before I got my current desk, the Ikea Fredde, I used of metal braces and L-shaped brackets to make a mount for my X65 HOTAS system.

The brackets worked; but the system was fixed, the corners were sharp and dangerous, and it required drilling into the desk to mount it.

Not sure what the shipping would be for the above clamps and for those in North America/The Americas, I believe these objects ship from Europe or the UK (not sure).

More information and examples of use can be found on the Roberts Space Industries form (link above).


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#4050315 - 12/14/14 09:09 AM Re: Desk HOTAS Mounting Solutions [Re: Ironroad]  
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Good find, thanks! I still don't want my stick on the desk though, it's just too high. With a center mount I find I need to move away from the desk too much (can't reach keyboard) or have the stick so low that it goes clear of the desk. Neither is great and I'm staying with the side mounted stick for now.

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#4050423 - 12/14/14 04:29 PM Re: Desk HOTAS Mounting Solutions [Re: Ironroad]  
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#4050430 - 12/14/14 04:43 PM Re: Desk HOTAS Mounting Solutions [Re: Ironroad]  
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I put in a 2nd slide out shelf above the keyboard shelf and drilled it out for my G27. You can buy those knobs cheap online, good for quick removal.
http://jwwinco.com/products/section8/en5337.2a/index.html
M6x1 for G27, I went 30mm length. $1.66/ea.
Same for mounting pedals to a board and in the desk footwell.


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#4448977 - 11/16/18 12:54 AM Re: Desk HOTAS Mounting Solutions [Re: Ironroad]  
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