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4dof recycled built simulator

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Ryankc86, Apr 23, 2022.

  1. Ryankc86

    Ryankc86 Member Gold Contributor

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    This whole project has been built from 90% recycled metals 80% pre-owned electronics this is my go at motion simulator build I'm really looking forward to finishing it but this is all the photos of the build will update when progress is made.. enjoy and hope to inspire others

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    Great job :thumbs

    That is one serious computer and controller cabinet, I am really looking forward to hearing about your project details (including bargains and sources) and hope you can squeeze in a video of your rig in action, once you get a spare moment!
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  3. Ryankc86

    Ryankc86 Member Gold Contributor

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    I'm just now started wiring the rig up getting all my motors and sensors switchs and extras to make it come alive most definitely will post video upon farther completion of movement
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    Very very nice and tidy wiring!! I am in love with your cabinet and the neatness of the wiring.

    Also i like your idea having the sim on mobility scooter motor assemblies. Keep up the good work and looking forward for the finished sim. Respect !
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  5. Historiker

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    I am so completely jealous of your wiring skills. Mine looks like speghetti.
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  6. Ryankc86

    Ryankc86 Member Gold Contributor

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    Here is update on it... Making the wiring harnesses for the rig itself after this get done will soon get to injoy my work and thanks for looking

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    Awesome project, wiring looks hard. I just started collecting parts to build 3 dof motion platform and I wonder how it will look when I finish.
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    I love your project:thumbs.I cant wait for the day we can get rid of all these wires...lol
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  9. Ryankc86

    Ryankc86 Member Gold Contributor

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    After a wornout motherboard crashed on me and life keeping me busy still working on the rig slowly going to be adding motor stop switchs to this soon. wiring and then finally be able to tinker with motion

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  10. Ryankc86

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    It finally moved
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    Ok update guys I successfully have my front motor talking to simtools finally for pitch and working with the slider bar in testing output and excitement is growing rapidly working out the bugs in getting dirt 2.0 plug-in working properly to play with some feedbacks on one motor and learn simtools completely thanks for the information I have consumed here you guys are very creative
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  12. Ryankc86

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    Currently own a 1dof motion sim but this is only the beginning soon i have too finish connections to my other actuators but the feeling this one is giving me is unreal can't wait for others to wake up lol
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    Wow your Rig is turning out pretty good. Thank you for keeping us posted :)
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    T -Slot aluminum is awesome isn't it? Great compact design you have.
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    Oh it's a dream that t slot. The whole idea on the build is to fit it through a doorway with minimum disassemble
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    Better view of the rig operating on one motor played around with a few adjustments in simtools and happy with results only playing with pitch
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    Ran a strong 45mins of running dirt 2.0 had 3 tester with me my daughter's Temps where alot better then before with the attempt factory cooling it had previously

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    I am happy to say fare well to g29 I found a great deal on csl dd and v3 pedals so now the headache of mounting happy and sad all in one lol ran the g29 for its last time in the rig today by the way have never used any other wheel other then the Microsoft 360 one so I'm excited for this upgrade

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    alot of work involved but v3s mounted and love the outcome

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