Foot Plate Transducer Isolator

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Edit: 6/12/21 Added a shorter left and right plate support that can be used when vertical clearance is an issue for the taller supports This is an isolation system that allows a sim racing foot plate to move well isolated from the rest of the rig. This captures the Sorbothane so it doesn't squeeze out and holds the plate in place. The two rubber washers help hold the silicone tube in place, but may not be absolutely necessary. This solution assumes a 1/4" thick aluminum plate and bottom mounted transducer(s). It requires 11mm holes to fit the silicone tubing through to keep the 8mm bolt from rubbing against the plate. This is the layout. M8 x 55mm Socket head bolt ---3D Printed Cover ------Sorbothane Vibration Isolation Washer 30 Duro (0.5" ID - 1.5" OD - 0.5" Thick) -----------Rubber Washer, 3/8 x 1-1/4", Black, 8 ---------------Silicone Tubing 8mm ID X 11mm OD Silicone Rubber ---------------1/4 Aluminum Plate -----------Rubber Washer, 3/8 x 1-1/4", Black, 8 -------Sorbothane Vibration Isolation Washer 50 or 70 Duro (0.5" ID - 1.5" OD - 0.5" Thick) ---3D Printed Base ---Metric M8-1.25 Hex Nut 2x M8x16mm socket head bolts and T-nuts Sorbothane rings https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009M9627U Rubber washers https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L1IUQHW I've run my 2 x Aura's mounted to my foot plate well past their rated capacity with an NX4-6000 and these mounts are silent and hold the plate in place horizontally very well. There is a second version of the covers that I consider more aesthetically pleasing.