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  1. Zed

    Zed VR Simming w/Reverb Gold Contributor

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    Robert here. Newb as well and exploring all the resources. Finally decided it was time to go motion and just a matter of deciding what to start with to make that happen. Software and electronics experience but limited shop access. The extruded stuff is looking good because of that but it's a second choice though much more practical than... Would love to have the equipment to bend and weld large diameter tubing but that's just a pipe dream me thinks. We have a local powder coating place that could turn something like that into a work of art. Lots of decisions ahead. :eek:
    Zed, Apr 6, 2017
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Zed.

    It pays to spend some time reading through all the available information.

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

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs: 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/

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Apr 7, 2017
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  3. Zed

    Zed VR Simming w/Reverb Gold Contributor

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    Thanks, Noorbeast! Definitely won't be turning a wrench until I've had the time to really learn what I'm doing. I just ordered a wind simulator kit to start down this path of no return, though. It should pair nicely with my simple seat shaker and VR. Really looking forward to all of this. Thanks for the links!
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    Zed, Apr 7, 2017
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  4. SpiT

    SpiT New Member

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    Hi all,

    I'm Eric, SIMracer for many years.
    I picked up the hobby again 2 years ago after a period where I was mainly into RC.
    Started to design my own rig now where I like to start with a 2 DOF seat shaker setup.
    Already read a lot of valuable information here, great forum!
    SpiT, Apr 7, 2017
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  5. adgun

    adgun Active Member

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    Ik hoop dat je er geen SpiT van gaat krijgen!
    succes Ad
    adgun, Apr 7, 2017
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  6. SpiT

    SpiT New Member

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    Die nickname heb ik al 30 jaar, en nog zo soepel als een aal Ad :grin
    SpiT, Apr 7, 2017
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  7. adgun

    adgun Active Member

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    Ik draag mijn naam 53 jaar en begin langzaam te kraken:thumbs
    adgun, Apr 7, 2017
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  8. Anod

    Anod hello Gold Contributor

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    Hello Every body!
    I'm Anod I'm 32 years older.and i wish to made a 2dof simulator.
    I 'm fine to be here .
    Anod, Apr 11, 2017
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  9. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Anod, @adgun and @SpiT.

    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/

    Feel free to ask questions, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise. You can dual language post, but please include an English translation via Google Translate.

    Good luck with your various projects.
    noorbeast, Apr 11, 2017
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  10. hzly

    hzly New Member

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    Hello everyone
    hzly, Apr 18, 2017
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  11. dviejo

    dviejo New Member

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    Hi there,
    I'm DViejo from Spain. I'm interested in building a DIY Driving wheel. Just started to find out some information about it and found this page that contains an overwhelming amount of information. So, now, step by step, I'll be gathering all this info and starting a new proyect.
    Cheers!
    dviejo, Apr 18, 2017
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  12. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @dviejo and @hzly.

    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 with your projects.
    • Informative Informative x 1
    noorbeast, Apr 18, 2017
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  13. CFreeborn

    CFreeborn New Member

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    Hello!
    This is my first exploration into motion simulation.
    I'm a furniture maker and would like to design a simulator that can emulate the feeling of a boat gently rocking, or a train in motion. Maximum travel would be less than 2 inches and would use 4 individual cylinders - either hydraulic or pneumatic (which ever is the quietest )
    I've done a little bit with Arduino's so if that was a suitable processor that would be good.
    Any direction on where I should apply my limited time and resources would be great.
    Many thanks,
    -Charles
    CFreeborn, Apr 22, 2017
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  14. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @CFreeborn.

    DC motors would be the easiest, cheapest and quietest way to go to power you intended rocking sim.

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs: 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/

    Feel free to ask questions, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise. You can dual language post, but please include an English translation via Google Translate.

    Good luck with your project.
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    noorbeast, Apr 23, 2017
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  15. James Farrar

    James Farrar Member

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    Hello everyone, I'm James Farrar and I'm from Dallas Texas. I am interested in building a 2 dof motion platform based on the joyrider design. I don't have any sort of back ground in engineering or tinkering with electronics except outside putting together my own PC.
    James Farrar, Apr 23, 2017
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  16. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @James Farrar.

    Have no fear, most of us started our motion sim journey with just a dream. Thankfully the community members give freely of their time and expertise.

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs: 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 project.
    noorbeast, Apr 23, 2017
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  17. Fluke

    Fluke Member

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    I had just finished my Sim Pit build when I stumbled across this site. I wish I hadn't, because now I know I definitely still have work to do. Some of the stuff you guys have built is amazing.

    I now need to look at getting a 6 DOF rig, my problem is going to be welding stuff, as its something I have never done before; anyhow here is my current set up.

    Thermaltake Core P5
    Intel 6700k processor
    MSI Z170A Gaming Motherboard
    32Gb Vengence memory
    MSI FE GTX1080ti graphics card
    3x 500gb Intel SSD drives
    1x 1Tb Intel SSD drive
    950 Pro 512GB M.2 PCI-e 3.0 x 4 NVMe SSD

    EK waterblocks for motherboard, processor, memory and GPU with a 420mm Monster rad, TT fans and Mayhems 16mm glass tubing.

    Predator X34A super wide screen monitor
    Acoustic Energy Aego 3 Soundbar and sub
    Oculus Rift.
    Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS.
    Thrustmaster T300 Racing Wheel Ferrari Alcantara Edition.
    Thrustmaster T3PA-Pro Add-On Pedal Set.

    The sim pit is a Obutto Revolution with a customised seat that has vibration motors from a KW 908 -jet seat built into it. I also attached a trackless keyboard and mouse tray that folds up out of the way, but is easily lowered for FPS games or general web browsing.

    I am seeing temps of 41ºc under full load with my GPU running at 2100Mhz and my processor at 4.2Ghz, so not bad.

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    Managed to squeeze it all into a little 6 x 9ft box bed room.
    Fluke, Apr 24, 2017
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  18. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Fluke.

    I love your PC rig, it is really slick.

    Unfortunately the video you posted has restricted playback because of UMG content.

    While you could take a very deep swan dive into a 6DOF it is a costly and somewhat complex first time project. Just a thought, you could consider modifying your existing Obutto Revolution as a first stage, to dip your toe in the motion sim water, then re-purpose the parts for a future 6DOF when you have a bit of experience. Here are some nice examples:

    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/obutto-revolution-2dof-traction-loss.9224/

    https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...on-revolution-2dof-simulator-conversion.5914/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/
    noorbeast, Apr 24, 2017
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  19. ZKILLA

    ZKILLA Member

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    Hi there,
    I'm building my first seat now, I use SCN6 cylinders and tried several software to drive it but not good. I'm here to seeking for solutions, learn from the experience guys and then help others as well. Cheers.
    ZKILLA, Apr 26, 2017
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  20. Titobial

    Titobial Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, AC motor, Arduino, Motion platform
    [CITA = "ZKILLA, mensaje: 131.357, miembro de: 25057"] Hola,
    Estoy construyendo mi primer asiento ahora, utilizo cilindros SCN6 y probado varios software para conducirlo pero no es bueno. Estoy aquí a la búsqueda de soluciones, aprender de los chicos de experiencia y luego ayudar a otros también. Saludos. [/ QUOTE]

    Hi zkilla! Upload photos of your project. Have you created your own thread? The truth is that I can not help you much at the moment ... I'm also asking for help and advice here, that there are very nice people.
    I use 24V motors, arduino, I do not know what software would be better for your SCN6 actuators. Good luck and you're already telling us !!
    Titobial, Apr 26, 2017
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