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Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by fermevc, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. Nick Moxley

    Nick Moxley Well-Known Member

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    Welcome, there's lots of knowledgeable member's here and if you have questions, just ask.
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  2. hartsa90

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    Hi

    New member here. Hopefully motion sim racer early next year...
    Currently I am using a static rig which I would like to rebuild to a 3dof seat mover.
    Have been searching information on other threads and would like to build a seat mover with at least 180 degrees of traction loss. Based on RacingMat's 4dof and 1 pin direction code. So the rig would be placed on wheels.

    Already bought Arduino Uno and three Pololu G2 24v21 motor drivers.
    Motors will be 24v 6a worm gear nidec motors (46:1). Two for the seat mover and one for the traction loss wheel. Three PSU's 24v 200w. I will start a thread in a month or two when all parts are sourced.

    All assistance will be appreciated...
  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @hartsa90.

    I will look forward to following your thread and project.

    You can ask members for further comments when you create your project thread but 180 degrees is not really necessary or even useful for traction loss speed wise, see here for some details on other members builds: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/traction-loss.174/

    Good luck with your project.
  4. Intruder

    Intruder Member

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    Hi there, i am new here, ok i registrated a few years ago, but now it gets serious! I will Start with a 2dof Plattform for DCS and rift.

    Greets from Germany
    Johannes
  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Intruder, I am glad you got to the project stage.

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduinos and Motor Monsters and more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    If something sounds odd then look it up in the glossary: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your 2DOF project.
  6. Fabiosb

    Fabiosb New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Hello! My name is Fábio and I am from Brazil, my english is not soo good, sry... :blush

    I already build a 2DOF simulator last year with Arduino and Pololu drivers, is working fine, but with X-Sim software.
    Now Im having some instability with X-Sim and only today I discovery XSimulador :p

    So, Im wanna try XSimulator and see if work better for me. ;)

    I posted my project on X-Sim forum, later I will post here too :)

    Thanks!
  7. NjMotion

    NjMotion Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Welcome Fabiosb!
    Show us your sim! :thumbs
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  8. Fabiosb

    Fabiosb New Member

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    Thanks merchan-e!
    It's posted on projects area ;)
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  9. wasyl00

    wasyl00 New Member

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    Hello all! Greetings from London.
  10. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  11. Raquzi

    Raquzi New Member

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    hello

    My name is Raoul 22 years old from the Netherlands. I'm studying Engineering.
    I also love to gaming and i have one loose car seat, from audi a3 sline.
    so i want to make a playseat and was googling for it and joined this page.

    I hope to get some assistance and infromation from here, and i will upload my progression of it.

    Greatings
  12. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Raquzi.

    Have a look at existing member builds, that may help you refine your own project: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduinos and Motor Monsters and more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    We have a glossary for all those acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Feel free to ask questions, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.
  13. choclo

    choclo Member

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    Hi all,
    Looking for a new Arduino project, i found this 2DOFs Sims hier and just felt in love with.
    I thought „Why not starting moving real big motors“ :)

    Now is time to study all the stuff here and convince my wife, that we need another room :)

    Cheers
    Choclo
  14. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @choclo.

    You have come to the right place, there is a really active community here who freely give of their time and expertise.

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduinos and Motor Monsters and more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    If something sounds odd then look it up in the glossary: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck convincing your wife and with your 2DOF project.
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  15. Freakspoon

    Freakspoon New Member

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    Hello!

    I am a part of a non profit organisation that primarily is in to flight simulators and more specific full cockpit jet-fighters. Our simulator is the Swedish SAAB J35A Draken.

    A while back we got hold of a 3DOF motion platform and our idea is to make a racing-simulator with VR, first of for Dirt Rally and later on perhaps Asseto Corsa, iRacing and Project Cars. We also have an idea that we should be able to change the "top" to either aircraft- or helicopter setup.

    I´m looking forward to take a deep jump in to this lake of knowledge. :thumbs
  16. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Freakspoon.

    We will need to know more about your 3DOF simulator.

    If your 3DOF is a commercial product then start a thread here and provide details of the sim, like model, control boards and some pictures: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/commercial-simulators-and-peripherie.52/

    If it is a DIY simulator then start a thread here and post as many details as possible on your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
    Last edited: Sep 29, 2016
  17. Tamas Tenke

    Tamas Tenke New Member

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    Hi!
    Thanks for welcome guys!
  18. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  19. Memotronik

    Memotronik New Member

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    Hi from Turkey :)
    Sorry, because of my English.
    I am working on a flight simulator. I'm glad to be a member of this community.
  20. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Memotronik.

    You can duel post in your native language on the main thread as long as you include and English translation.

    We have bi-lingual speakers from many different language groups so if Google Translate really messes it up they can help clarify what was intended.

    Have a look at existing member builds, that may help you refine your own project: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find the FAQ section covers many detailed build related topics: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    We have a glossary for all those acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Feel free to ask questions, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.