DD_asas Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 ~s~ just made a nice deal on a Saitek Rudder pedals (50 euros, they cost 177 euros) and i wonder how u gents hold your pedals, cause mine, keep moving everywere. another thing, i wont to ask, is the position. Should they b full horizoltal, or do can or must one lift a bit of the front side of the pedals, to form an 30º angle more or less. if u gents, have pics, please, chare, it would b helpful.... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 My CH Pro pedals are on a carpeted floor. They don't move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonar Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I put a rubber rug mat under mine on top of my hardwood floors, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Mine are on that anti skid rubber matting used to line kitchen drawers, on top of a plastic office chair mat, so I don't tear up my carpet. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/T_O_A_D/IL2%20AEP%20PF%20pics/DSC00505.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Brando Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 My CH pedals are located on an angled metal plate that forms the front section of a gaming chair, attached by large strips of Velcro tape. They don't move either. It's worth getting the correct angle for ergonomic reasons. It's also worth considering that a swivel chair can really damage your back if used in conjunction with pedals. A fixed seat is preferable. A swivel seat plus slipping pedals is a nightmare. A buddy of mine was laid up for three weeks, unable to fly because of ligament damage in his lower back If you have a wood or linoleum floor - smooth anyway - then double sided Velcro is your friend. If you're on carpet and they still slip, then you could use short pieces of carpet-gripper (of the type that carpet fitters use around the edge of a room) attached to the base of your pedals with, you've guessed it, Velcro tape. If necessary, an angled ramp can easily be built out odd scrap timber and fastened down as above. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snacko Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Mine are on a carpet so they don't slide when I push them. Also, I find that if I keep my feet on them, I am usually pushing them the wrong way because I can't tell how much I am pushing one or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfesser Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 The CH's I used to have needed a wedge for the right angle. Saitek's don't need the wedge for me. I put a big book between them and the wall but I think I'll just drive a couple of screws through mounting holes and the carpet into the floor. I push em all over the place. I have the tension to max and like Snako still lean on them too much, always skidding the wrong way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonar Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I use mine with my tip toes as well Snacko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_asas Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 very helpful, indeed, gents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannon_fodder Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I put a rubber rug mat under mine on top of my hardwood floors, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 my saitek pedals came with some double sided tape I used to stick them to my hardware floor, they don't move at all, maybe try some double-sided carpetting or moulding tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snacko Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I have CH Pedals and I don't see any way to adjust the tension on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Brando Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I have CH Pedals and I don't see any way to adjust the tension on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_asas Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 mine had the Velcro too. but i find the position very uncomfortable to my legs, specially to my knee. also i have a office chair that moves backwards , when i move. i think i might have the solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH_RitterCuda Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 me I use 20p nails though the new floor...... NOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfesser Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 So.... really you don't want to attach them to the floor, you want to attach them to your chair. Screw the pedals on to a base that is wide, wider than your chair so your feet don't get tangled. Attach some kind of cord to the base with a hook on the end, once you get settled in your chair, reach down and hook the cord on the shaft above the wheels of your chair. You can push as hard as you want and never move. Rubber would be best for a bit of give so you don't destroy the pedals. A pair of wide bungee cords would work great, they have a hole at one end to screw onto the plywood and a hook on the other. Might be awkward if the doorbell rings though. And if they ever break ..... POW. You are gonna hit the back wall at 20kph. Concussion, twisted neck from your headphones.... Explain THAT to the insurance company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Sid Posted March 8, 2009 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Did this last year. The chair legs slot into the rear of the 2 layer wooden base...ultimate test was when we changed the dining furniture!!! Moved the upper part of the base and hey presto, new chair slotted in...yeahhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonar Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Nice woodwork Sid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Sid Posted March 8, 2009 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Cheers Tonar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH_RitterCuda Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 And if they ever break ..... POW. You are gonna hit the back wall at 20kph. Concussion, twisted neck from your headphones.... Explain THAT to the insurance company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I got fed up with a twisty chair so I built a base to hold it still and fit the pedals to it ps the trackIR is now on a high self and it runs a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_asas Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 u gents, gave me a couple of great ideas.... I already have a base of wood, where i attached the pedals, similar to the one build by SID, well NOT AS GOOD AS HIS, nice work, man. I had same probs with my keyboard, cause it's too big, and with the X52, the the area in my desk is too short, so your pic, CRASH, did solve my prob. I'm gonna build the same gadget for the X52 joy, thx for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfesser Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 LOL And I thought I was going too far with the setup. I'm impressed and inspired Crash, Sid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Jeex Crash, that is freeking awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_asas Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 LOOOL .....good q, Trout. What is it, C? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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