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Kermit Kong's 6DOF Project

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by kermitkong, Jun 15, 2016.

  1. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  2. kermitkong

    kermitkong Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Hi guys,

    My 6DOF motion seat build is done since one year about. Everything is still running no issues at all. I play ‘elite dangerous’ with VR and it’s a perfect combination.
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  3. Zwodog

    Zwodog New Member

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    Hello Kermit
    Congratulation! As I am still working on clearing out some space for "the man cave". I hope I have not missed that info in your thread, that I have studied quite offen.... May I ask for the footprint of your 6 dof base, height of racing seat base and maximum lateral, anterior/posterior and vertical travel during setup and operation for orientation concerning minimal space requirement.
  4. kermitkong

    kermitkong Active Member Gold Contributor

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    hi @Zwodog


    please have a look to the PDF, which shows the footprint of the motion seat.
    bottom_frame.pdf

    for all the other documents please checkout the project folder:

    https://1drv.ms/f/s!AmCwooBbjonBvUZAY8u_qfKTertc

    the whole motion seat height is about 1.75m (TOP of the mounted seat on the assembled plattform)


    Best,
    Kermit

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  5. Zwodog

    Zwodog New Member

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    Thank you very much! I completely missed that information in that folder!!! As i have focused only on the linear actuator build. May I ask another question, I hope I can make myself clear...
    Can you give me an rough estimate on how much elevation the seat has and how much movement to the side. I mean how much additional space to the base platforms do you need to the left and right for maximum lateral travel?
    Thanks for your help and support and time and the great information already provided.
  6. Zwodog

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  7. Runconcept

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    Bonjour, t'es un pro pour monter les simulateur.
    J'habite à l'île de la Réunion est je vais monter mon 1er simulateur rallye et avion chasse en 6dof.
    Jai besoin d'un coup de main, concernant les mesures de la structure les moteurs utilisés et un schéma électrique car je vais utiliser arduino mega.

    Mervi
  8. kermitkong

    kermitkong Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Hi @Runconcept

    Sorry cannot understand French

    If you want to have a look to my projects in detail pls check the project Pages:

    Project linear actuator build:
    https://1drv.ms/f/s!AmCwooBbjonByhqoqaRkCaglHnqk

    Project Servo actuator build:
    https://1drv.ms/f/s!AmCwooBbjonBvUZAY8u_qfKTertc

    Best,
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    Please be aware that you can dual language post but it is part of the Forum Rules that you also include English, doing so via Google Translate is fine: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/forum-rules.9527/

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    The “Regeneration Energy Buffer” and “24V Power System” are very encouraging. I copied the circuit diagram and learned it, and I will do the same. thank you very much.
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  11. kermitkong

    kermitkong Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Build your own 6DOF motion seat now !

    found a Perfect Motor plus gear for only 24,95 euro each.

    please have a look at www.pollin.de

    search for:
    DC-Getriebemotor, VE 31-F-B-2, 64 U/min, 24V

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    Why are they so cheap? the motor is included or it is only the gearbox?
    I'm trying to buy them unfortunately they only ship to Germany, do you think there is a way to buy them from Italy? thanks a lot
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    Ciao,
    great project!
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    great very good [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
    and you can give me about drawing hall effect pot.. thank you

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  15. kermitkong

    kermitkong Active Member Gold Contributor

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    don’t know exact what you mean.
    But all Mechanical and electrical drawings of the complete project are free and available on request.

    best,
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    Hi, I am new here, which Ardurino Code did you use ?
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    Hey @kermitkong can you tell me what it is you have to search for to find these rods? I am new to this, and I know I need tire rod ends, but I am not sure what I am looking for when search for the rods to connect them.
    Thank you!