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Showroom DIY 2DOF simulator

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Erwan960, Sep 27, 2013.

  1. Erwan960

    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Some changes with the upgrade to an aluminum structure :

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    Just have to build the mobile platform for this new rig...
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  3. Blame73

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    :cheersjust... WOW!!!
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  4. Erwan960

    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Thanks.

    These are the pieces making the connection between the motor and the "rod" (I don't know how to translate the french word "bielle" or "biellette" in english).
    The steel was laser cut.

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  5. Erwan960

    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Here is a diagram of the rod-crank system with the above machined piece :

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  6. prodigy

    prodigy Burning revs

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    @Erwan960 - How much did the laser cutting cost you?
  7. Erwan960

    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

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    14 € each excluding taxes
  8. rundmg

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    @Erwan960 very very nice as always! Random question for you, what amp are you using for your Buttkicker mini LFE? Im getting tired of waiting for the gamer v2 to come back in stock
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    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

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    POWER ACOUSTICS - ST 300 (approx. 160 €)
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    Looking awesome @Erwan960 What monitor mounts are you using on those speaker stand poles? I have two laying in my garage and want to put them to use. :)
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  11. noorbeast

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  12. Radstandard

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    Great job, the attention to detail is impressive:thumbs
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  13. fry82

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    Absolutely love this rig..... nothing short of amazing.
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  14. Erwan960

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    Thank you for your encouragements ! ;)

    I received the brackets that will allow me to set my rods on the aluminum structure ...
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    ... and black plastic covers to hide the various cables.
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    hi erwan

    where do you buy your structure aluminium?

    i like frex style, it s professional look
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    Very nice.
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    Progress of work :
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    - Using of cable cover
    - Use of a new headquarters following the sale of the old cockpit

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    Coming soon :
    - Installation of two additional mini LFE SE ButtKickers to use chassis mode : a vibrator per wheel
    - Installation of a DSD panel on the left side of the steering wheel
    - Implementation of personalized dynamic structure for the aluminum frame
    - And many more !
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  18. fry82

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    Wow.... wow.... wow...... beyond words mate.
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  19. Erwan960

    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

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    The cockpit seems to please so I share with you another picture :)

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    Very nice looking gear you made, respect!:thumbs
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