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My OpenSimWheel project begins, parts in hand

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by shannonb1, Mar 25, 2015.

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  1. shannonb1

    shannonb1 Well-Known Member

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    So today the last of the required bits showed up when the Argon arrived

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    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    Good luck :thumbs
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    Looking forward to seeing this come together @shannonb1 and the eventual video.
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    noorbeast, Mar 25, 2015
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    @shannonb1 : merry christmas! :)

    you mean the mandatory video?! :D
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    RacingMat, Mar 25, 2015
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    Looking good, you're not gonna regret this....:)
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    I will be following this closely. Good luck shannon.

    Curious whats your total outta pocket so far ? maybe even a break down in what you paid each piece, You being in the US, myself Canada will be essentially the same +/- shipping differences.
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  7. shannonb1

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    I would say greater then 1500 at this point.

    Servo and parts from Granite alone were 647$ - Servo, USB, 4x Cooling blocks and the Big Resistor
    Motor Delivered from Chine the smaller Mige was 381$
    NRG Quick Release was 82$
    Discovery board and the breakout board from the guy on the forums, sorry i can remember his name was 75$
    Wires that I forgot to order from Mige and China were 45$ - ask for these when you order the motor , they are 15$ but shipping was another 30$
    The motor mount was 101$ delivered
    The case was 87$ delivered
    Hub for the motor to connect to my 3d printed coupler between the quick release was 12$
    ----I did however buy a CTC 3D Printer for the cause, that was another 600+....will use this for other things as well such as potentiometer boxes with an arm from the motor gear blocks we are all starting to use it seems.
    Small power supply for the Argon was around 15$
    other odds and ends were prob another 50 to 100

    I already had a wheel when I started so I didnt need to order that but figure 50$ on up, use your immagination.
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    You forgot to factor in medical insurance for this potential wrist breaker ;)

    Seriously though while it is not cheap I suspect it would not only perform realistically but would also last for ages.
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    I am very interested in your project!
    I also think a fare next year
    I will follow the progress of your project meadows
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    Went ahead and bout a xt280 from radio shack, only paid 45$ for that sucker. I will do my best to record it all.
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  11. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    Great! This is something I will do on the Seat shaker that I will build after the completion of the current unit. I will watch this space with earnest I can assure you. Thank you so much for sharing your project! :)
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    Made some progress this weekend. Drilled out some of the holes and started adding in parts. Had a few times where the 3d printer came in handy. Made a custome washer on the e-stop because I bored a hole too large. Made a bolt down clamp of the power supply. Made a fitting for the usb ports.

    [​IMG]
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    Nice work there @shannonb1, I am really enjoying seeing your wheel come together :thumbs
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    Man o man I could only imagine the little unique parts and brackets you can make with a printer on hand, I've often think of building one.....maybe one day. :think
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    Super !!

    The 3D printer is great, but you need a little son to be precise
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    Is that supposed to be a complete sentence? Oh the irony..lol... I didn't have the size that I needed. Have 12 hole saws. Wasn't buying another.
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    I do not speak English, it is the google translation, sorry

    I mean, to be precise with a 3D printer, you have to adjust the advance of plastic and have a son not too thick

    I do not know if this new sentence with google translation will be better lol
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    I'm not sure what you mean. I made my parts to 3mm thickness with intention.
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    @RacingMat tu va jouer les interprètes :grin

    Je disais faire des pièces avec une imprimante 3D c'est bien et économique , mais il y a pleins de réglages pour être précis comme le diamètre du fils ( filament ) et l'avance de celui ci

    Un collègue a fabriqué sa propre imprimante 3D, elle est très précise maintenant (précise pour une imprante 3D hein ;) ), mais au début entre le diamètre du fil et l'avance de celui ci, c'était pas ça ;)
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