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Hi all new to this

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by Vdub180, Jan 21, 2016.

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    Hi all new to this so wanted to start off by saying hi and I hope to start my simple diy motion sim electronics in post just stuck on wiper motors or actuators ordered my steel tubing, moto monster, anduro and potentiometers just gonna start from there
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    So do you have a design sketch of what you plan to build?
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    To be honest I'm just gonna make it up as I go along to start with probably use wood then once working I will make it with metal never done anything like this before so I'm just gonna see how it works out I'm sure I'll be bk on here very soon :)
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    Welcome to the club. There's plenty of info in the FAQs with everything you need.
    I pretty much made it up as I went along and I'm only a couple of steps away from finishing my frames and hardware. I just need to wire up and mount all the electronics and I'll be almost there. Don't underestimate how much work it takes to build a sim. There's a hell of a lot of factors to think about, right down to how to the pots are mounted to the motor shafts, how to balance the rig, how to make the pedals adjustable and much more.

    Good luck.
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    I'm only going for a very basic build as it's my first motion sim I've got this at the moment but would like a bit more feel
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    I have mk4 golf/bora wiper motors in my garage but decided not to use them. As far as I could tell they're slow and fairly weak but i think with the correct levers you might be able to make them work. I just saved up for the crab pot pulling motors from the canadian ebay. They worked out at around £250 for a set of 3 so I have 2dof and traction loss. I'll use a wiper motor for a belt tensioning system at some stage in the future.
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    I'll get 2 and see how it goes as there cheep as chips
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    True. You can get them for about £10 - £15 from most breakers. Make sure you read the guide on ground isolating them.
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    Anduro and moto monster have come gonna get soldering tomorrow is there a way of testing I've done it right with out any motors also to get the games to work do I have to become a member to download the plugins like project cars and dirt rally
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    @SeatTime advises that you could test with an oscilloscope but bench testing with a motor would likely be more convenient : http://www.xsimulator.net/community...otors-mms-and-arduinos.6948/page-8#post-81280

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    Thanks I really appreciate it hoofully over the next few weeks I should have somthing operating thanks again
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    Just a little update I have now soldered my anduro and my moto monster installed sim tools and ordered x2 mk4 golf wipers but still waiting for my potentiometers to come then hopefully I be able to see somthing moving
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    Can I download some software to help me build my frame for my sim
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    If you are talking about Simtools and plugins you have enough coins to buy a download package and download them. If you are talking about games you can download the live for speed demo. The plugins for live for speed is included in Simtools.
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    You can use any 3d modelling software but sketchup is handiest to get. I just used a few pics off the build threads on here and made it up as I went along. Started off welding the basic frame shapes and then made brackets for mounts and pivot points etc as I went.
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    Thanks I'll try that now
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    Frame built now just a bit more tinkering thanks all so far so good I think

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    You have a limited amount of leverage with the motors mounted so close to the seat and with the rods attached so low.

    Keep an eye on the motors when loaded, as I expect they will get pretty hot fairly fast and may struggle with the load.
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