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getting started

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by jharps, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. jharps

    jharps New Member

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    Hey all

    Looking to start a build from scratch. I'm planning on using youtube tutorials to get me under way but can anyone recommend a rough budget i should be looking at?

    Thanks in advance

    Harps
    jharps, Nov 5, 2018
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  2. foppaul

    foppaul Member

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    Haai,

    It depends, 2DOF, 6DOF. Acuators or DC motors. I think the most economic way is around 400 bucks. But you can make it as expensive as you want haha.

    Succes with your build!
    foppaul, Nov 5, 2018
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  3. jharps

    jharps New Member

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    thanks for the reply man

    I'm thinking DC motor... mostly because majority of videos I've watched, this is what they use!

    I will update for feedback once I've started

    Thanks
    jharps, Nov 5, 2018
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  4. jharps

    jharps New Member

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    Also does anyone have a decent link for all in one kits etc? would be a great help

    harps
    jharps, Nov 5, 2018
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  5. prodigy

    prodigy Burning revs

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    prodigy, Nov 5, 2018
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  6. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Doing some research and planning is time well spent, and the community here can help you out as you formulate your ideas about what you want to build and even where you can source parts from.

    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, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, control hardware options, plus heaps more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    Spend some time in the Design FAQ section, it has handy information and tools like SimCalc to help get you started and to work out some of the design Vs physics trade offs: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/design-considerations-resources.24/category

    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 on your build thread, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Nov 5, 2018
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