SimLab P1-X wobbly - because of casters/integrated monitor mount?

Soulstoner · Jan 21, 2020

Does anyone else run their P1-X/P1 on caster wheels with an integrated monitor mount? If so, is it wobbly when steering left/right aggressively?

I have the integrated monitor mount with a 49" ultrawide attached, plus a 27" screen mounted above that, while the entire rig is on locking caster wheels - one in each corner. Fore and aft movements are fine, but side to side has the monitors shaking a bit.

I'm thinking of getting the adjustable feet from the P1-X upgrade kit, clamping those down while raising the wheels off the ground. But, if others with the integrated monitor mount are also seeing shakiness with these feet, then I won't bother.

I will take a video later today to show an example of what I'm seeing.

Thank you!

tapidlittle · Mar 6, 2021

Soulstoner said:
Does anyone else run their P1-X/P1 on caster wheels with an integrated monitor mount? If so, is it wobbly when steering left/right aggressively?

I have the integrated monitor mount with a 49" ultrawide attached, plus a 27" screen mounted above that, while the entire rig is on locking caster wheels - one in each corner. Fore and aft movements are fine, but side to side has the monitors shaking a bit.

I'm thinking of getting the adjustable feet from the P1-X upgrade kit, clamping those down while raising the wheels off the ground. But, if others with the integrated monitor mount are also seeing shakiness with these feet, then I won't bother.

I will take a video later today to show an example of what I'm seeing.

Thank you!

have you found a solution for that? even without a monitor stand, the caster wheels is not stable, I don't know if we can put workbench casters type? the one that we can retract while not in use?

herve45 · Mar 7, 2021

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FDFJXK5?tag=racedep-20

tapidlittle · Mar 9, 2021

I bought something similar, I will receive it this week!

R8pilot · Mar 9, 2021

Integrated monitor mounts will always wobble at least a little during hard driving.

The best solution is a completely independent (fully decoupled) monitor mount, like one on its own feet or wall-mounted.

tapidlittle · Mar 9, 2021

R8pilot said:
Integrated monitor mounts will always wobble at least a little during hard driving.

The best solution is a completely independent (fully decoupled) monitor mount, like one on its own feet or wall-mounted.

Yes I don't have monitor mounts as the OP, but the rig itself was not stable using caster wheels.

RCHeliguy · Mar 10, 2021

I'm running these retractable casters rated for 880 lbs and I've shared a Thingaverse file for the mount.

My P1 rests on the 4 x 3/4 rubber feet that came with it. I can't speak to the triple monitor situation since I run VR only, but I would imagine you could also have retractable casters on the Monitor mounts if they are separate from your rig.

DrRob · Mar 10, 2021

I had 6 caster first on my P1-X and changed to the P1-X feet. Indeed the side stability feel is much improved with the feet (as you'd expect).
But initially I was more worried about toppling over to the back while sitting down, hence I used 4 caster on the rear to stabilise the rig.
For me the integrated monitor mount didn't make any difference in this context, but I only use a single Samsung Odyssey G9, not a full triple setup.

tapidlittle · Mar 10, 2021

RCHeliguy said:
I'm running these retractable casters rated for 880 lbs and I've shared a Thingaverse file for the mount.

My P1 rests on the 4 x 3/4 rubber feet that came with it. I can't speak to the triple monitor situation since I run VR only, but I would imagine you could also have retractable casters on the Monitor mounts if they are separate from your rig.

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This is exactly what I need.
I ordered similar retractable wheels, what is a thingaverse file? like a 3d file for printers?

RCHeliguy · Mar 10, 2021

tapidlittle said:
This is exactly what I need.
I ordered similar retractable wheels, what is a thingaverse file? like a 3d file for printers?

Yes, I created this for people who aren't comfortable working with metal. Needless to say it only works for a very specific set of retractable casters because of the bolt pattern.

This is what I'm using

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FDFJXK5/

Heavy Duty Profile Caster Mount (M8 , M6 bolts) by RCHeliGuy

This mount is specifically for a profile rig with 160x40 40series frame.This will work for a P1 with 3/4 feet as is.For the P1-X using the wide feet higher off the ground you can add a couple corner braces to the bottom of your frame for each mount to gain another 40mm of height.It is also...

www.thingiverse.com