Building a dual VKB Gladiator cockpit
A layout-oriented starting point for an upright right-hand stick and a left Omni Throttle in six-degree-of-freedom space sims.
Control geometry
Put both controllers near the sides of your seated position, with comfortable elbow bends and neutral shoulders. The angled left-hand grip changes how the hand approaches the controller, so test clearance through the full travel before tightening mounts.
Mount selection
Confirm the exact mounting plate fits the Gladiator NXT EVO base. Avoid assuming a bracket for a different VKB base shares the same holes. Check desk supports and the Omni Throttle’s lateral clearance.
Keyboard and mouse access
If the desk is shared with other games, use removable mounts or define a parking location. Keep keyboard and mouse reachable without leaning around the sticks.
Software and bindings
Save a controller profile before changing bindings. Keep a per-game control map for Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous and X4, because axes and modifier systems differ. Do not assume that a profile file transfers directly between games.
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