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wipermotors for my 2dof project.

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Lennart, Sep 29, 2019.

  1. Lennart

    Lennart New Member

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    hi. im gonna build my first 2dof simulator! looking forward to this :D
    The idea is to use wipermotors. any suggestions on what type i need to use?
    or any other type of motor that is not that expensive ?


    regard Lennart
  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  3. Lennart

    Lennart New Member

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    thanks for reply!
    is wheelchair motors a better option ?
    if it is. how many watt, torque and volt is recommend? thinking so the simulator can be fun. and not slow.
  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  5. Lennart

    Lennart New Member

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    Thanks.
    I found This with decoder/sensor.
    What do you think of This?

    https://m.alibaba.com/product/60766...B1P384DAyWBuNjy0Fpq6yssXXaP.jpg_300x300xz.jpg
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    after the ground wire and been soldered and closed, where do we ground the wire to? ive looked at the e pictures but doesn't say.