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  1. OrtiMai replied to the thread Showroom Budget Compact 6DOF Universal VR Flight / Racing rig - MSFS, SMC3, FlyPT, Transducers, Controls.

    @Ronan Design : If you can comment this or/and share your SMC3 motor limits, that you run on you Setup. Would be highly appreciated!

    Oct 21, 2025 at 07:01

  2. OrtiMai replied to the thread Showroom Budget Compact 6DOF Universal VR Flight / Racing rig - MSFS, SMC3, FlyPT, Transducers, Controls.

    Little Update: My answer is no. As long as all motors are set up as planned, there are many ways to realize it. FlyPT Numbers the...

    Oct 21, 2025 at 06:56

  3. Yanislasv rated Joe Cortexian's post Dislike in the thread Question Wich is best desain for 3dof motion 4 actuactor??.

    That’s a matter of opinion. I have a ujoint rig on top of a traction loss carriage. My seat top is 660mm off the floor. I have a...

    Oct 21, 2025 at 00:03

  4. noorbeast rated Gareth McGuire's post Creative in the thread Question Does anyone tried (or is trying) to build a 360° simulator.

    Yes...no slip rings I'm afraid.

    Screenshot_20250929-221443.png Oct 20, 2025 at 22:29

  5. Gareth McGuire replied to the thread Question Does anyone tried (or is trying) to build a 360° simulator.

    Just working off a 5axis joystick, nothing fancy

    Oct 20, 2025 at 21:57

  6. Gareth McGuire attached a file to the thread Question Does anyone tried (or is trying) to build a 360° simulator.

    Yes...no slip rings I'm afraid.

    Screenshot_20250929-221443.png Oct 20, 2025 at 21:54

  7. SimbaFlyer replied to the thread Compact 2 DOF using Actuators for Prepar3D Flight Simming.

    Reserved

    Oct 20, 2025 at 19:09

  8. Bogdan Balanoiu posted a new thread.

    Electricals

    Hi guys, I'm trying to setup my 6DOF stewart platform and I am very lost on the electronics side. I currently have the 80st-m02430...

    Forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ

    Oct 20, 2025 at 17:06

  9. Joe Cortexian replied to the thread Help a newbie set up a home-made 6DoF platform.

    There are varies of the sketch some included soft start. The key is to have an e-stop or kill switch. For nothing else to protect...

    Oct 20, 2025 at 13:59

  10. Geoff M replied to the thread Help a newbie set up a home-made 6DoF platform.

    I'm playing with the motors now. I can see how it can be dangerous, especially if an encoder gets knocked (ask me how I know).... I'm...

    Oct 20, 2025 at 10:31

  11. Geoff M liked Joe Cortexian's post in the thread Help a newbie set up a home-made 6DoF platform.

    That depends on the motor. Thanos works with AC pulse direction motors. Pulse direction AC servos have internal encoders and are...

    Oct 20, 2025 at 10:28

  12. Geoff M liked long16652's post in the thread Help a newbie set up a home-made 6DoF platform.

    I think you can try the Thanos controller, which uses servo motors made in China. The control effect is very good and relatively safe....

    Oct 20, 2025 at 10:28

  13. noorbeast liked Brendan's post in the thread Building 2DOF.

    I didn't think of that! I just tested and it does not have any lateral twist.

    Oct 20, 2025 at 02:44

  14. Brendan replied to the thread Building 2DOF.

    My design complexity relies on the materials I have (budget). In terms of dynamic feeling I think its hard to determine at the moment...

    Oct 20, 2025 at 01:34

  15. Brendan replied to the thread Building 2DOF.

    I didn't think of that! I just tested and it does not have any lateral twist.

    Oct 20, 2025 at 00:51
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