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Scrap 2dof(licence request)

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by lesley, Jan 28, 2024.

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  1. lesley

    lesley New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    So I've built my second motion rig. This time I used no tools. Just stuff I found in the yard.

    My wiring looks messed. But ok.

    I wish I could make it look better.

    What's funny is I have all the plugins but no simtools licence lol. Anyways.

    It works good. But needs further testing.

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    lesley, Jan 28, 2024
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    It looks like you used IBTs, but what are the motors and where did you get them?

    What is used as the pivot joint?

    Out of curiosity what did you recycle from what you had laying around?
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    noorbeast, Jan 28, 2024
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  3. lesley

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    so as for the wiring. i ripped those white wires from an old casio keyboard(piano) ,
    The pivot joint is a bus prof shaft. it was hard AF to cut it. ran through 3 blades.
    the base frame is my old rigs frame.(its stable so i had to use it).
    the wood blocks and beams are ripped from my garage roof. :cool:(mom doesn't know yet lol)
    the motors are from my sisters wheelchair.( she passed on so no need for the chair is there)
    and the rest of the frame is a gym set cut up. i still gotta add the pedals and gear shift.

    i was planning on posting a video(detailed) but it was late. so i will make one later.
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    lesley, Jan 29, 2024
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  4. Kevinski

    Kevinski If it doesn't fit, hit it until it does.

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    @lesley great to see the re-use of materials and a rig made to a budget! Not sure I can condone the use of garage roofing material (normally used to hold up the roof) as this could be a bad ending for your car LOL! Great job mate.
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    Kevinski, Jan 31, 2024
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  5. lesley

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    lol thanks hey. but i'm pretty sure 4 to 5 pieces missing from the roof cant harm .Its definitely going be a bad ending at some point. It works tho. I tested it. its loud and noisy. like driving in a bantam bukkie with broken rusted suspension . hahaha
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    lesley, Feb 1, 2024
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  6. Kevinski

    Kevinski If it doesn't fit, hit it until it does.

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    @lesley if it's getting the job done, that's all that matters. A lick of paint when you get to it will make it look pretty sweet.
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    Kevinski, Feb 1, 2024
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