Motion Simulator Community Motion simulator building and gaming community Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:10 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:10 +0000 Motion Simulator Community https://www.xsimulator.net/community/ Starting out on my project Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:57:47 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/starting-out-on-my-project.19941/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/starting-out-on-my-project.19941/ invalid@example.com (Dicky) Dicky 6 Simtool 3 close when start the iRacing racing server Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:07:55 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/simtool-3-close-when-start-the-iracing-racing-server.19933/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/simtool-3-close-when-start-the-iracing-racing-server.19933/ invalid@example.com (Giorgio73) Giorgio73 I've been having a problem with SimTool 3 and iRacing for about a couple of weeks.

The problem is this:
When I start a race server, a practice server, or even a test drive, the SimTool application closes automatically, resulting in the dynamics system not working.
If I restart SimTool, the application starts and the movement system works properly.

In detail, what happens is this:
- I start the PC
- I start SimTool
- I start SimPro by simagic
- I start SimHub
- I start iRacing
- I...

Simtool 3 close when start the iRacing racing server]]> 4 How to write a Game Plugin for SimTools v3.0 - API documentation Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:03:01 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/how-to-write-a-game-plugin-for-simtools-v3-0-api-documentation.17019/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/how-to-write-a-game-plugin-for-simtools-v3-0-api-documentation.17019/ invalid@example.com (yobuddy) yobuddy SimTools v3 - Game Plugin API Documentation

The SimTools v3 GamePlugin API offers support for:
12 Motion Outputs (6 stated, 6 anything)
12 Vibe Outputs
112 Dash Outputs (98 stated, 14 anything)

Whenever possible, please add Roll, Pitch and Yaw in Accelerations too.
Adding Roll, Pitch and Yaw in Accelerations allows for more options for our setups!
Roll – Roll in degrees
Pitch – Pitch in degrees
Yaw...

How to write a Game Plugin for SimTools v3.0 - API documentation]]> 43 Created a online Stewart platform configurator Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:54:39 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/created-a-online-stewart-platform-configurator.18721/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/created-a-online-stewart-platform-configurator.18721/ invalid@example.com (n!tro) n!tro
I created a Hexapod configurator which allows to enter all parameters and see how the platform will behave, here is a screenshot:
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And here is the link:
https://www.opensimgear.org/calculators/stewart-platform/

Please have a look and suggest new features and improvements, I am currently planning to add:
- actuator limits: min/max
- force calculations
- support for...

Created a online Stewart platform configurator]]> 4 New OpenSimGear project! Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:46:33 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/new-opensimgear-project.18708/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/new-opensimgear-project.18708/ invalid@example.com (n!tro) n!tro I just jumped into sim racing with my first rig that hasn't even been delivered yet and after extensive research on what to purchase and what I wanted I landed into this amazing forum.

tl;dr: Jump into https://opensimgear.org

I found a lot of useful information here and on the internet but it hasn't been a walk in the park, hours and hours of research. Also I realised that being a niche Hobby it is pretty expensive if you go the commercial route, this is why...

New OpenSimGear project!]]> 6 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:56:50 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/4-feet-3dof-ethercat-system.19939/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/4-feet-3dof-ethercat-system.19939/ invalid@example.com (TLRE) TLRE
1. Reducing aggressive movement during a crash while...

4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System]]> 14 Accelid DS3 motion rig Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:36:41 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/accelid-ds3-motion-rig.19433/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/accelid-ds3-motion-rig.19433/ invalid@example.com (yuyu) yuyu
I’m Yuyu from France, a sim-racing and flight-simulation enthusiast. I recently acquired an Accelid DS3 motion rig second-hand. Unfortunately, Accelid went out of business, so this is a factory-built unit rather than a DIY project. I’m now looking to integrate it with SimTools to drive its 2-DOF axes.

Has anyone here worked with an Accelid DS3 before or knows how to set up the UDP/network interface in SimTools? Any tips or example profiles would be greatly appreciated!

I...

Accelid DS3 motion rig]]> 27 Help with P100s 75 motors and drivers with Thanos controller Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:44:50 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/help-with-p100s-75-motors-and-drivers-with-thanos-controller.19942/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/help-with-p100s-75-motors-and-drivers-with-thanos-controller.19942/ invalid@example.com (Chris Wires) Chris Wires @Thanos controller I have spent some time studying thedtawingsto geta idea on how to doitbuti think the thanosprovides5v out and the DO are 24vdc. Help is veryu h appreciated]]> Budget Compact 6DOF Universal VR Flight / Racing rig - MSFS, SMC3, FlyPT, Transducers, Controls Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:25:55 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/budget-compact-6dof-universal-vr-flight-racing-rig-msfs-smc3-flypt-transducers-controls.19053/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/budget-compact-6dof-universal-vr-flight-racing-rig-msfs-smc3-flypt-transducers-controls.19053/ invalid@example.com (Ronan Design) Ronan Design 2DOF motion simulator for 3 years, I have started building a 6DOF motion simulator. I'm also reworking the encoder/button/switch boxes. If it works out, it will be the next level of immersion, at least for me. The build will be an ultra-low budget, just like my 2DOF. I'm very happy how the wooden frame held on, so I will build the 6DOF frame...

Budget Compact 6DOF Universal VR Flight / Racing rig - MSFS, SMC3, FlyPT, Transducers, Controls]]> 243 2DoF 24V Wheelchair Build Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:23:45 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/2dof-24v-wheelchair-build.19900/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/2dof-24v-wheelchair-build.19900/ invalid@example.com (Garrett) Garrett
Bought a cheap Dardoo sim rig from Amazon. Made the front speaker support where the monitor normally goes for surround sound.

Picked up a PS VR2 a couple months ago and have enjoyed the experience.

Went to an indoor go-cart track a few weeks ago and they had professional grade 2DoF driving sims. Got looking at the construction, a quick Google and found this lovely site....

2DoF 24V Wheelchair Build]]> 24 Bonjour Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:16:33 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/bonjour.19940/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/bonjour.19940/ invalid@example.com (Brunonono) Brunonono 1 Game Plugin Requests Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:42:41 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/game-plugin-requests.5839/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/game-plugin-requests.5839/ invalid@example.com (value1) value1 desperately want to play them with motion.

Some of these additional titles are Need for Speed series , GTA, Burnout Paradise, Grand Prix Legends,...

Game Plugin Requests]]> 858 Star Wars Squadrons XML (STEAM version ONLY) Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:51:44 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/star-wars-squadrons-xml-steam-version-only.15613/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/star-wars-squadrons-xml-steam-version-only.15613/ invalid@example.com (Wagnard) Wagnard
Star Wars Squadrons XML - Star Wars Squadrons XML plugin for v1.4

Star Wars Squadrons XML (STEAM version ONLY)]]> 123 Are YOU a NEW MEMBER? Introduce HERE! Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:30:43 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/are-you-a-new-member-introduce-here.1737/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/are-you-a-new-member-introduce-here.1737/ invalid@example.com (fermevc) fermevc After joining and spending whole working week looking at posts, reading and trying to get a whole picture, I`ve decided to make a topic for new members.
Maybe I`ve missed existing thread about this so moderators please correct me if I`m wrong (off topic is not good place).
My conclusion is that too many people are joining and their first post is ...thanks for your work, how to do this....
IMO this is somehow rude,...

Are YOU a NEW MEMBER? Introduce HERE!]]> 5765 Star Racing Sim Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:51:47 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/star-racing-sim.19938/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/star-racing-sim.19938/ invalid@example.com (Slider) Slider
https://www.vrstarspace.com/vr-star-space-vr-arcade-game-simulator-star-racing-simulator/]]> 2 Build Plans? Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:02:12 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/build-plans.19936/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/build-plans.19936/ invalid@example.com (spikie_FPV) spikie_FPV 1 6DOF Stewart AC Servo Motion Helicopter Simulator Build Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:42:58 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/6dof-stewart-ac-servo-motion-helicopter-simulator-build.18709/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/6dof-stewart-ac-servo-motion-helicopter-simulator-build.18709/ invalid@example.com (GettinBetter) GettinBetter
Its based on Knaufinators' build originally, and decided that as a lifelong workshop machinist the metalwork was pretty much a done deal, and if I managed to get the PC linked up to the Servos with some resemblance of sensible output, then I was as good as there. I chose Chris' design as it is open source, with enough info to make the whole thing, parts lists, program code, circuit board...

6DOF Stewart AC Servo Motion Helicopter Simulator Build]]> 107 my alternative concept of motion Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:41:21 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/my-alternative-concept-of-motion.19777/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/my-alternative-concept-of-motion.19777/ invalid@example.com (wingert) wingert I want to show another concept of realizing a racing car simulation. The idea was not primarily build a common position system, than a system that reflected various driving conditions, as the suspension feeling,the cornering, the acceleration, the braking and additional speed for open cars.
All actuators are based on SFX 100 project modified for push pull, the motion software is FlyPt, the controller are arduino mega with 4 DOF controller code and Simhub for wind, great thanks to all...

my alternative concept of motion]]> 15 Playseat Revolution to 2DOF Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:24:05 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/playseat-revolution-to-2dof.10142/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/playseat-revolution-to-2dof.10142/ invalid@example.com (dr.feelgood) dr.feelgood
I got cheap playseat and decided to make it rumble. First idea was to only add some strength and needed supports, but it was too weak to keep nothing but adjustable pedal base and the seat itself (it is light in my opinion).

First I thought that full frame with monitors in it will be moving, but I got wiser while reading this forum :)

So I will be full frame w/o monitors.

List of components I have:
- 2 cheapest wiper motors from local autopartsdealer, power only 30w (to make POC)
-...

Playseat Revolution to 2DOF]]> 48 Nailson Roveta's DIY head motion system Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:55:20 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/nailson-rovetas-diy-head-motion-system.19931/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/nailson-rovetas-diy-head-motion-system.19931/ invalid@example.com (Nailson Roveta) Nailson Roveta Nailson Roveta's DIY head motion system]]> 5