When Nicolas Nova of Pasta&Vinegar blog was doing an ethnographical research about game controllers, he ran into this beauty: a redneck contraption for racing simulations!
How to turn a chair into a speedy car-simulation seat where the player seats on the back, spread the leg and pump pedals to the maximum.
A very intriguing made-up controller for car simulation that reveals how people tend to modify devices to their convenience. The creative use of duct-tape to enhance the digital experience is interesting to document as a way to find out opportunities to design both physical peripherals and digital counterparts.
http://liftlab.com/think/nova/2008/06/03/tweaked-alternative-game-controller/ - via Make
It wouldn't be a comfortable seating position since the back of the chair would force you into a backward leaning position, but with nothing to rest against. And then how can you even manage to get your legs into a position where you'd even be able to use the pedals?
I can understand if this is meant to be a joke, but if this is someone's legitimate set-up, I'd like to see a pic of them actually using it.
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Real Kirky Race seat, spare from racecar. Round bar slides inside square tubing to change length, for the shorter ppl.
It's all or nothing guys.
Or maybe I'm way off.
Redneck racially derogatory? Get a life.
let's single out an entire group of people because they're "different" and "weird!" that will raise our own status and make us look awesome in front of our friends! c'mon, gang! now we can accepted by EVERYONE!
Thanks, Woogie, you're an inspiration to all internet douche-bags.