[simpits-tech] Mastercard moment...

[Gene Buckle]

1  2'x8' Sheet of plywood    - $0  (scrap stock)
1  Maroon car seat from a wrecked Corsica - $17
1  Logitec Force Feedback steering wheel w/pedals - $99
4  Hours construction time.  -$0 (we're geeks)

Playing Need for Speed: Underground until 1AM with your best friend -
_Priceless_

http://www.simpits.org/~geneb/car1.jpg
http://www.simpits.org/~geneb/car2.jpg
http://www.simpits.org/~geneb/car3.jpg
http://www.simpits.org/~geneb/car4.jpg
http://www.simpits.org/~geneb/car5.jpg
http://www.simpits.org/~geneb/car6.jpg


This is what flight simulator geeks do for fun when we're not flying.  WE
DRIVE!  (Ok, Robbi wrecks, _I_ drive. *grin*)

This is literally the most fun I've ever had playing a video game since
Doom I came out.

I _strongly_ recommend this to anyone that's got a white garage door and a
projector handy.  You cannot beat it for "hoot & holler" factor. :)

The screen image was about 8'x8' at 800x600.  The LCD projector panel I
have didn't have any trapezoid correction on it, but when you're doing
90MPH down a crowded city street, you really don't notice. :)

g.