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First Build: SFX-100 - Total N00b

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by raphpunk, Oct 14, 2020.

  1. raphpunk

    raphpunk New Member

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    Hey all,

    Been researching for a couple of months now and I'm looking to build the SFX-100 I believe. I have found some parts lists but as I am not the most technical and these are a bit dated, I was wondering if anyone has found a slightly cheaper solution for the motors for the actuator build.
    Any help is greatly appreciated.
  2. Thanos

    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    My Motion Simulator:
    AC motor, Motion platform, 4DOF, 6DOF
    This kit includes everything, even the servomotors:

    https://eracing-lab.com/collections/diy-projects/products/diy-mega

    No need to 3D print parts or anything, just follow the instructions (ikea style) to assemble them all in just about 2-3 hours...

    Thanks
    Thanos
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  3. Marc Engels

    Marc Engels New Member

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    this sounds brilliant! So if I understood right, you only need this kit + the Alu Profiles and you are done??? Really???

    Do they also have some addon kit for surge and TL?
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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, 3DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    Make sure you take these apart and check everything if you go for these though. There has been some concerns (but not many that i can see) raised on the quality of the parts and factory assembly. But like i said, check these thoroughly before you use them.
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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Make sure you take these apart and check everything if you go for these though. There has been some concerns (but not many that i can see) raised on the quality of the parts and factory assembly.
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  6. Marc Engels

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    Yes thanks, I was told before. I wrote with eracing lab now and it seems they changed the process and are now sending photos of the assembly process and what’s inside... no blue tape anymore...

    And tbh, I am sure they will do it better than me with my two left hands...