Interesting stuff, Fun and Information | Not motion simulator related Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:57:25 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:57:25 +0000 Motion Simulator Community https://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/off-topic-all-other-stuff-here.5/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:18:04 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/how-to-choose-the-right-nema-17-motor-for-an-electric-focuser.19899/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/how-to-choose-the-right-nema-17-motor-for-an-electric-focuser.19899/ invalid@example.com (George202) George202 1. What is a suitable holding torque for a focuser? Is around 40 N·cm sufficient, or is a higher recommended?
2. Is it necessary to choose a NEMA 17 with a gearbox, or can microstepping drive meet the accuracy requirements?
3. Is there a significant difference in focusing accuracy between a step angle of 1.8° and 0.9°?
4....

How to Choose the Right NEMA 17 Motor for an Electric Focuser?]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:22:00 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/solution-wen-patching-path-is-not-valid.18198/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/solution-wen-patching-path-is-not-valid.18198/ invalid@example.com (HAK KIM) HAK KIM
After about a year of searching for the solution. I finally found it. So I want to share my experiences for those facing similar problems like me.

#1.
To use Simtools for certain simulation, you have to Patch...

Solution wen Patching path is not valid]]> 5 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:38:46 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/simtools-or-srs-for-msfs-and-dcs.19859/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/simtools-or-srs-for-msfs-and-dcs.19859/ invalid@example.com (Moe Colontonio) Moe Colontonio
I didn't know that SRS was even used for flight sims. So is it worth the time to learn SRS for flight sims? I know this forum is mostly ST users, and I've always been happy with ST. Should I try something new?

I do occasionally race, but 99% is MSFS and DCS.]]> 1 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:25:17 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/horse-dof-simulator.19214/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/horse-dof-simulator.19214/ invalid@example.com (Tom Bia) Tom Bia 12 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:18:29 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/stepper-motor-issue.19337/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/stepper-motor-issue.19337/ invalid@example.com (Wesley) Wesley My Z-axis motor sometimes fails to rise. When I turn the printer on, I can do a "Z-axis homing" and it homes just fine. Then, after moving it up and down a bit in "slow control", it suddenly stops rising and just goes down, just making noises. This happens both under Pronterface and S3D.
Apparently, this happens due to the motor heating up during use. This is a genuine Z-axis stepper motor from the 12/19V series M2, which is known to get very hot, so maybe it just reached the end of...

Stepper Motor Issue]]> 1 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:10:20 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/how-realistic-are-modern-virtual-shooting-simulators-for-training.19708/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/how-realistic-are-modern-virtual-shooting-simulators-for-training.19708/ invalid@example.com (neyox) neyox
I’ve recently been exploring different options for immersive firearm training tools and came across the virtual shooting simulator concept. These systems claim to replicate real world shooting conditions with impressive accuracy using VR headsets and motion tracking technology.

I’m curious to know from those with experience how realistic are these simulators in terms of weapon handling, recoil, and target response? Do they truly help improve aim, reaction time, and...

How Realistic Are Modern Virtual Shooting Simulators for Training?]]> 2 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:44:03 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/video-ride.19528/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/video-ride.19528/ invalid@example.com (knightsy) knightsy Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:08:53 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/my-3dof-orphosis.19492/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/my-3dof-orphosis.19492/ invalid@example.com (shankar sarkar) shankar sarkar
Trying to make a drawing of it in 3d..can anyone suggest a free lite software i could get to work on.

One psu i ordered on line was received today. Now i m going to test it. Its a 12v 360watt psu. I dont know whether that will suffice.. Meanwhile i m looking at e bike motors with gear box for the pitch &roll

Cheers]]> 8 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:54:11 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/hall-effect-position-sensor-potentiometer.19333/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/hall-effect-position-sensor-potentiometer.19333/ invalid@example.com (irayspot) irayspot I came here to this forum and make some search "Hall Effect", "potentiometer"...
I could not find what I had seen before.
When I first came here and found interesting information going from one post to another and not taking notes.
There is so mush post with so mush page to look at.
I am not complaining, just trying to explain.

So I am doing this post to gather the information about Hall effect.
I invite you to...

Hall Effect position sensor - potentiometer]]> 7 Thu, 22 May 2025 06:50:03 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/i-was-just-wonder-what-was-the-vr-object-and-come-to-real-life.19466/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/i-was-just-wonder-what-was-the-vr-object-and-come-to-real-life.19466/ invalid@example.com (marlon) marlon 3 Fri, 16 May 2025 21:14:20 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/simtools-patch-issue-with-nolimits-2.19460/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/simtools-patch-issue-with-nolimits-2.19460/ invalid@example.com (Fresh Eye) Fresh Eye 1 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:47:54 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/hello-from-jordan.19459/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/hello-from-jordan.19459/ invalid@example.com (Fresh Eye) Fresh Eye Mon, 12 May 2025 13:19:36 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/the-ferrari-formula-one-simulator-at-the-museo-ferrari-in-maranello-it.19445/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/the-ferrari-formula-one-simulator-at-the-museo-ferrari-in-maranello-it.19445/ invalid@example.com (Michael Mariacher) Michael Mariacher
at my last Italy vacation trip, I also went to Maranello. (Guess why?)

After visiting the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, I’d had to take a test ride with the F1 simulator too.
To be honest, if you never drove one before, it might be impressive. But it isn’t really that great.
It does have some movement and a belt tensioner to simulate braking force which is nice, but not spectacular at all.
But the worst thing is the missing force feedback, which made me struggle...

The Ferrari Formula One Simulator at the Museo Ferrari in Maranello, IT.]]> 2 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:26:01 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/minimum-pc-requirements.19259/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/minimum-pc-requirements.19259/ invalid@example.com (irayspot) irayspot This would be for test purpose.
I will by a more powerful PC in time.
But I would like to get a PC, or laptop for testing the motor and jig motor.

So what is the minimum PC requirements?
What is needed Windows, port, video card, ram?]]> 16 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:49:31 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/ibt2-aka-bts7960-single-h-bridge.19342/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/ibt2-aka-bts7960-single-h-bridge.19342/ invalid@example.com (irayspot) irayspot
I went to the store today to by IBT2 Motor driver and...

IBT2, Aka BTS7960 Single H-Bridge]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:36:57 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/my-static-versatile-game-rig.17357/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/my-static-versatile-game-rig.17357/ invalid@example.com (Kenny Snipe) Kenny Snipe So I, like many of you I beleive, used home furniture with provisional clamp on mountings for joysticks and steering wheels. When changing game one had to spend some time also rebuilding the "cockpit".
After adding also the Oculus Rift to the equipment, the need for available buttons when being "blind" was a fact. Then I began to build my static game rig and it was finalized in 2017.

It's a wood...

My static versatile game rig.]]> 7 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 22:10:41 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/2024-year-in-review-and-seasons-greetings.19176/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/2024-year-in-review-and-seasons-greetings.19176/ invalid@example.com (noorbeast) noorbeast http://www.noradsanta.org/...

2024 Year in Review and Seasons Greetings]]> 2 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:27:14 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/scn5-strip-n-clean.9041/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/scn5-strip-n-clean.9041/ invalid@example.com (f1iceman) f1iceman these are quite olde now at least 4/5 years old at least i nbought them used so it could be more.
i feel they was getting louder so off they it came and the task was started.

tools you will need are....

allen keys
phillips screw driver
small brush
grease
thermal paste
solderong iron
solder
wrags
brake cleaner or cleaning fluid of some kind
allow about 2hrs in time each...

scn5 strip n clean]]> 14 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:48:47 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/gift-for-my-brother-your-ideas-are-well-appreciated.19085/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/gift-for-my-brother-your-ideas-are-well-appreciated.19085/ invalid@example.com (azm) azm
My brother is having birthday soon and I would like to gift him something unique and useful for his hobby - rally sim rig.

A little bit of what he already has:

• 3dof with linear actuators
• Sim motion controller (I think Thanos)
• Custom made handbrake
• Custom made pedals
• G29 logitech wheel with H-shifter
• And then some wires connected to a USB box. I think he is trying to connect some Segment Displays etc

I unfortunately cannot provide pictures...

Gift for my brother - your ideas are well appreciated]]> 2 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 23:38:42 +0000 https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/looking-for-guidance-on-constructing-a-homemade-motion-simulator-for-video-games.18986/ https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/looking-for-guidance-on-constructing-a-homemade-motion-simulator-for-video-games.18986/ invalid@example.com (smith_john) smith_john
I'm eager to get started creating my own DIY setup for racing games like Assetto Corsa and iRacing as I'm fresh to the realm of motion simulators. I've been reading a lot of material and have found a lot of knowledge, but the sheer number of possibilities and technical intricacies is overwhelming. I'm hoping that the knowledgeable people here can point me in the correct direction with their recommendations and opinions.

My...

Looking for Guidance on Constructing a Homemade Motion Simulator for Video Games]]> 1