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Motion Simulator Community

  1. Real World of Racing

    Post everything here related to real racing stuff

    1. Ready, set, go - Start your engines

      Discussions:
      188
      Messages:
      2,025
      Latest: How to expand a 3DOF to a 4DOF using x 2 Arduino Uno R3's and 4 IBT-2 H bridges using SMC3? RESOLVED Kevinski, Feb 26, 2025
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  2. Support Forum for SimTools Customers (Beta)

    Access to this forum needs a valid license key

  3. News and Information

    Technology and XSimulator news, Online Racing Leage, Off topic stuff, fun and more

    1. News

      News and everything related to the Sim (Motion) world.
      Discussions:
      206
      Messages:
      2,951
      Latest: SimTools Free DIY license program CHQCK, Apr 11, 2025
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    2. New users start here - FAQ

      Qestions and answers - how to start - where to start. New members introduce here!
      Discussions:
      1,081
      Messages:
      13,413
      Latest: Motion in SimTools V3 testing but not in game noorbeast, Apr 28, 2025 at 00:41
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    3. Forum and Website

      Do you have any questions how to use this forum, or have any special feature request? Than post here!
      No simulator related stuff!
      Discussions:
      312
      Messages:
      2,414
      Latest: Motion platform using pneumatics Harry Hayes, Mar 5, 2025
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    4. Marketspace - Marktplatz

      Find and offer Software, motion simulators and individual parts. Only non commercial allowed here. Commercial offers will be removed.
      Discussions:
      630
      Messages:
      2,914
      Latest: I'm giving away my Logitech G Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System Klaus Schmidinger, Apr 12, 2025
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    5. Off Topic - All other stuff here

      Interesting stuff, Fun and Information | Not motion simulator related
      Discussions:
      990
      Messages:
      6,404
      Latest: Minimum PC requirements james wheeler, Apr 21, 2025
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    6. Virtual Racing League

      Racers wanted! Get in your car and race with us here. Top Driver-Wall and Trophies are coming soon. Join the XSimulator Racing Team now!
      Discussions:
      62
      Messages:
      961
      Latest: Iracing test drive juani, Jun 12, 2024
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  4. Motion Simulator Projects

    Your Motion Simulator project here | Ideas, Tutorials, Instructions

    1. DIY Motion Simulator Projects

      DIY motion simulator projects. Share your projects with reproduction hints and learn from others.
      Discussions:
      3,004
      Messages:
      72,390
      Latest: Lets build a legit 6DOF Motion Rig for less than $800 USD! Misanthrop, Apr 29, 2025 at 03:07
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    2. DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ

      Generic questions and suggestions about DIY motion simulator building.
      Discussions:
      1,946
      Messages:
      18,463
      Latest: Can I change motor direction in FlyPT for one Linear Actuator? Tim Herschbach, Apr 29, 2025 at 21:20
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    3. Commercial Simulators and Peripherie

      You can post non-DIY simulator hard- and software here. This can be complete simulators or peripheries like wheels and shifters.

       

      We reserve the right to delete articles that contains intrusive advertising or publishing of copyright protected material. Make sure that you have the permission to post certain images or other resources from commercial simulator equipment.

       

      We may also delete posts that are in direct competition to the SimTools software or that does not fit our guidelines. If you are unsure ask us first.

       

      Any commercial affiliation, interest or intent must be disclosed, including as they pertain to DIY prototypes, and to protect all parties it is a requirement that any posting must be in the Commercial Simulators and Prototypes section.

       

      If you are a company and want to have your posting glued to the top of this page check out our advertisement plans: https://www.xsimulator.net/advertise-xsimulator-net/
      Discussions:
      817
      Messages:
      9,819
      Latest: Motion4Sim Mk3 motion platform kit Nemeske88, Apr 30, 2025 at 17:03
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    4. 3D Printing

      Share your projects, files, tips, techniques and other related subjects
      Discussions:
      108
      Messages:
      1,225
      Latest: Quest 3 controller mount for sim rig Heli4Lyfe, Mar 23, 2025
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    5. VR Headsets and Sim Gaming - Virtual Reality

      Post here anything that is related to virtual reality gaming with a 3D VR Headset. It should be related to motion simulation gaming. Please post all other VR stuff to the off topic section.
      Discussions:
      453
      Messages:
      6,409
      Latest: OpenXR Motion Compensation Heli4Lyfe, Apr 8, 2025
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  5. Motion Simulator Software

    SimTools, Game Manager, Game Engine, modules and plugins

    1. SimTools Support Forum

      GameEngine | GameManager | Plugins
      Discussions:
      1,413
      Messages:
      30,034

      1. Tutorials and Tips by the Developer

      2. SimTools Pro & Entertainment Version

      3. SimTools DIY Version

      4. SimTools Plugins

      Latest: Elite Dangerous Horizons/Odyssey Plugin (XML edition) Wagnard, Apr 30, 2025 at 15:28

    2. Share your SimTools presets

      Presets for Interfaces and Axes can be shared here. Applicable to SimTools Game Engine
      Discussions:
      59
      Messages:
      577

      1. Game Engine Interface presets

      2. Game Engine axes presets

      Latest: Setting interface output Sim Tool v3 Zhang, Mar 14, 2025

    3. Official Companion Apps

      Support forum automatically created by the download section of SimTools Companion Apps.
      Discussions:
      44
      Messages:
      1,516
      Latest: SimTools v2 - Video Ride Recorder peter stolmeier, Apr 29, 2025 at 01:30
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    4. SimTools for commercial purposes

      Discuss here all questions related to the use of SimTools with commercial equipment and simulators.
      Discussions:
      16
      Messages:
      95
      Latest: how to sent data? yobuddy, Sep 25, 2024
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  6. Motion simulator Hardware

    1. SimTools compatible interfaces

      Interfaces, assembly, installation, tutorials
      Discussions:
      713
      Messages:
      20,153

      1. FlyPt Mover

      Latest: SPS - Sabertooth Packet Serial PID motor driver sketch w/SoftStart Kevinski, Apr 24, 2025 at 20:30
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    2. Motor actuators and drivers

      Motors and drivers, linear actuators, magnetic actators etc...
      Discussions:
      583
      Messages:
      7,122
      Latest: (I'm working on a 2DOF) The motor is only moving in one direction. Please help Attyla.pl, Apr 30, 2025 at 17:31
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    3. DIY peripherals

      Simulatoren Peripherie wie z.b. Tachos, Displays, Lenkräder etc. - Simulator peripherals like gauges, displays, wheels etc.
      Discussions:
      628
      Messages:
      10,037
      Latest: 4DOF Motion Simulator Seat Belt tensioner under $100 Misanthrop, Apr 29, 2025 at 03:14
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    4. Electronic and hardware generally

      Topics related to all kind of electronic like soldering, doing pcb prototypes, measuring, electronic fundamentals and tutorials.
      Discussions:
      292
      Messages:
      2,679
      Latest: Troubleshooting Intermittent Connection Issues in Custom PCB Designs Derek Theler, Apr 4, 2025
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    5. Direct Drive Wheels

      Discussions:
      136
      Messages:
      2,251
      Latest: DD-Wheel with Hoverboard Motor Dav_Daddy, Apr 24, 2025 at 06:48
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    6. Archive

      This category contains outdated and no longer relevant motion simulator hardware projects
      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      27

      1. SimAxe Motion Controller

      Latest: win-7 not talking to win 10 yobuddy, Dec 18, 2023

  7. Programmers corner

    Projects in C / C++, C# Java, .NET and other languages can be discussed here

    1. Miscellaneous

      General software and microcontroller programming and tutorials
      Discussions:
      140
      Messages:
      1,022
      Latest: "Request for Development Assistance" yobuddy, Apr 9, 2025
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  8. Racing Simulation Games

    Talk about specific games like project cars, Assetto Corsa, Raceroom Racing Experience, LFS, Dirt and more

    1. Project Cars

      Discussions:
      50
      Messages:
      411
      Latest: Project car No dash data safsadffff, Nov 6, 2023
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    2. Assetto Corsa

      Discussions:
      68
      Messages:
      767
      Latest: Assetto Corsa Evo Kenshiro27, Mar 10, 2025
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    3. iRacing

      Discussions:
      37
      Messages:
      296
      Latest: Motion Profile per car ? noorbeast, Sep 25, 2024
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    4. Raceroom

      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      23
      Latest: RaceRoom Traction Loss moves on every turn? Michael Jeffries, Jan 23, 2020
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    5. rFactor

      Discussions:
      21
      Messages:
      123
      Latest: Simtools v3 RF2 plugin Bradabong, May 26, 2024
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    6. LFS - Live For Speed

      Discussions:
      13
      Messages:
      104
      Latest: LFS not outputing data Jodino, Jan 24, 2025
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    7. Race Series

      Discussions:
      1
      Messages:
      4
      Latest: Car race game for Sim Tools noorbeast, Nov 12, 2021
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    8. Dirt Series

      Discussions:
      50
      Messages:
      333
      Latest: Multiplayer passenger mode cfischer, Jul 2, 2024
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    9. Other Racing Games

      We can not list all available games separated by name so feel free to talk about other games in this forum.
      Discussions:
      85
      Messages:
      669
      Latest: RBR plugin estanislaolopez, Apr 28, 2025 at 00:17
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  9. Flight Simulation Games

    Flight Simulator Cockpits, hardware and electronic, Addons and extensionpacks, flight movies, performance settings and much more for Flight Simulator, XPlane and Prepar3d

    1. Flight Simulator 2020 - FS2020

      Discussions:
      32
      Messages:
      352
      Latest: MSFS 2024 Plugin Arianus One, Apr 24, 2025 at 01:21
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    2. Flight Simulator X

      Discussions:
      23
      Messages:
      367
      Latest: FSX Gerardo Rivera, Feb 8, 2024
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    3. X-Plane

      A forum for X-Plane advanced flight simulator. The most popular flight simulator available for all platforms Mac, Windows, and Linux.
      Discussions:
      34
      Messages:
      178
      Latest: X-Plane used more that MSFS for motion? Airbas72, Sep 24, 2023
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    4. Prepar3D

      The Prepar3d Forum is a forum for Lockheed's Prepar3d simulation software and add-ons. Its an application based on Microsoft® ESP™, a visual simulation platform that brings immersive games-based technology.
      Discussions:
      29
      Messages:
      261
      Latest: Lag input to the motion simulator Gerardo Rivera, Jul 29, 2023
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    5. Digital Combat Simulators (DCS)

      Discussions:
      73
      Messages:
      946
      Latest: DCS limited pitch noorbeast, Mar 24, 2025
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    6. Other Flight Simulation Games

      Discussions:
      49
      Messages:
      341
      Latest: Elite Dangerous Appreciation Thread peter stolmeier, Feb 26, 2025
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