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What are you guys doing to lock your motion rig from moving?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by WedgeSD, Apr 15, 2022.

  1. WedgeSD

    WedgeSD New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    So my SFX-150 rig runs great, but after 20 or so minutes of racing I find the rig has walked itself half way across the room! I have a small rug with a rubber base under the rig, and have tried putting some rubber feat meant for furniture under each actuator, but it still likes to take itself for a walk!

    I am going to weld up a frame to put the rig on and maybe print out some cups to capture the actuators, I'm hoping the increased surface area of the frame will eliminate the rig translation during operation.

    What are you guys doing to mitigate this movement?

    IMG_3314.jpg
    WedgeSD, Apr 15, 2022
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  2. Thanos

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

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    This fellow used bungee cords... but you can see why!!!

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    Thanos, Apr 19, 2022
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  3. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Haha, I had to detune my sway (PT Actuator {copy} dual linear sway actuators) after taking off in a Huey in DCS resulted in my entire simpit sliding two feet to the right. Anyone that has flown DCS Hueys knows how violent they are on engine startup. I need to rethink my own setup o_O
    Historiker, Apr 19, 2022
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  4. Mechatronik

    Mechatronik Member

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    Hi, I'm building 3dof motion rig and I don-t have motion yet. To test my diy ffb steering wheel and seat position I have to lock it tight. To do it I use transport belt.
    Mechatronik, Jun 14, 2022
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  5. Mechatronik

    Mechatronik Member

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    Something like that IMG_20220613_154655.jpg
    Mechatronik, Jun 14, 2022
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