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Project : Sim racing

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Benjamin oh, Feb 20, 2016.

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  1. piorck

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    thanks for the person to move the sim !!
    piorck, Aug 4, 2016
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  2. Benjamin oh

    Benjamin oh Member Gold Contributor

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    '
    Hahahhahaha....

    I was moving it with my feet!=)
    Benjamin oh, Aug 4, 2016
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  3. Benjamin oh

    Benjamin oh Member Gold Contributor

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    Date : 04 Aug 2016

    Change in Screen Stand design
    I will probably build a cabinet using the screen stand structure to store Steering wheels and extra sim racing equipment.

    [​IMG]
    Benjamin oh, Aug 4, 2016
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    keep it coming with update..:thumbs

    what is your motor gearbox?
    DonCorleonez, Aug 5, 2016
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  5. Benjamin oh

    Benjamin oh Member Gold Contributor

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    Yea Sure..

    I am using motion Dynamic 200w 25:1 worm drive motor
    Benjamin oh, Aug 5, 2016
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  6. Benjamin oh

    Benjamin oh Member Gold Contributor

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    Anyone here can advise me?
    Will 3D printer motor Mount work?
    I am on the verge of pre-ordering a 3d printer
    Benjamin oh, Aug 5, 2016
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  7. Nick Moxley

    Nick Moxley Well-Known Member

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    No a 3d printed motor mount would likely be too weak, Unless you make it Crazy thick or beefy in places where as a simple steel mount would work just fine.

    3d printer's have their part, but super structural/needs to be strong stuff not soo much. At least within the reasonable priced printer range.
    • Agree Agree x 1
    Nick Moxley, Aug 6, 2016
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  8. Benjamin oh

    Benjamin oh Member Gold Contributor

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    Okay Got it.... I will probably get my local workshop to fabricate a pair =)
    I will put the 3D Printer on hold first.
    Benjamin oh, Aug 6, 2016
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  9. Benjamin oh

    Benjamin oh Member Gold Contributor

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    Date : 15th Aug 2016

    Custom Wheel plate to hardmount my T500rs

    Will probably use this till I save enough money for an Open Sim Wheel Kit.
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]


    By Any chance can you guys suggest locations to Mount 5x of my Aura Bass shaker?
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    Benjamin oh, Aug 14, 2016
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  10. Benjamin oh

    Benjamin oh Member Gold Contributor

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    anyone can recommend me what I should I use for rod?

    1. Carbon fiber ?
    2. Aluminium ?

    Any suggestion on how can I attach a rod end on to these rods?
    Benjamin oh, Sep 10, 2016
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  11. noorbeast

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    Most use a metal tube with a nut welded wither end.

    @SeatTime used carbon fiber for his DIY actuator arms.

    I used solid aluminum rod for the short rods on my compact sim, which I tapped either end.

    Some have used profile aluminum bars.

    So I guess it depends on what material you prefer and are comfortable to work with, as all can be made to work.
    noorbeast, Sep 10, 2016
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  12. Benjamin oh

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    Thank you @noorbeast.
    I think I will work with carbon fiber rod.
    I believe I need to machine out a pair of rod ends for each rod. By any chance does anyone know if interference fitting be able to secure the rods?
    Benjamin oh, Sep 10, 2016
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  14. Benjamin oh

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  15. Benjamin oh

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    Some updates, will post more tonight



    [​IMG]

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    [​IMG]
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    Benjamin oh, Feb 26, 2017
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    Quality craftsmanship :thumbs
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    noorbeast, Feb 26, 2017
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  17. Benjamin oh

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    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
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  18. Benjamin oh

    Benjamin oh Member Gold Contributor

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    Video of it working :




    Well since 2 D.O.F is done , I am looking forward to start building a 6 DOF Simulator
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    Benjamin oh, Feb 26, 2017
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  19. noorbeast

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    Great to see it all come together :thumbs
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  20. Benjamin oh

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    Thanks =)

    After reading up some 6 DOF Sim racing thread in this forum, I decided to start building my own Linear actuators. I have concluded that DIY linear actuators are the way to go for my apartment.Firstly my apartment have a maximum power output of 240V AC 13 AMP Per Room ( 312oW) and a maximum weight limit of 150kg/m^2 .

    These are my findings :

    [​IMG]

    and Ball screws :

    [​IMG]



    I am planning to use Saber-tooth board with a 24V Motor listed above (6000RPM and 0.6Nm of torque).

    Can you guys correct me if I am wrong :

    Linear speed = Pitch x RPM
    Power = Velocity x force

    If I were to use SFU 1604-4 (from above) I will have linear actuation speed of :
    4 x (6000/60) = 400mm/s?
    350 w = 0.4 m/s * Force
    Force = 875N

    and If Were to use SFU 1605-4I will have linear actuation speed of :
    5 x (6000/60) = 500mm/s?
    350 w = 0.5 m/s * Force
    Force = 700 N
    Benjamin oh, Feb 27, 2017
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