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Question SimXperience GS4 seat. Can SimTools run this hardware?

Discussion in 'Commercial Simulators and Peripherie' started by MAYAman, Jan 15, 2019.

  1. MAYAman

    MAYAman New Member

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    Firstly apologies for the noob question but I have been asking other sim racing friends and no one knows. I have a GS4 seat and would like to experiment adding more motors and paddles of different sizes. I’ve moved all the hardware to a proper racing seat but want to explore adding more.

    Is there a way I can use the GS4 motors/power supply/circuit board with Xsim? What would I need to do to add more panels? I’m a total virgin with X-Sim so please be gentle. :)
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    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/simtools-and-simxperience-gs-4.7050/
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    I don't have a GS-4, but I am sure there was several members here who would like to see photos of your mod :)
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    T R Para i make stuff up

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    My Motion Simulator:
    AC motor, 6DOF
    I am not 100% sure what you are trying to do. But I have built a DIY type GS-4 using a Arduino board and high power 24volt servos.
    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/g-seat-where-to-start.12770/

    If you are just needing to add additional servos (HS-805) you can simply use a heavy duty Y connector. Many vendors sell them here is an example. You will need heavy duty which means 22 gauge wire.

    https://www.ebay.com/i/192079411463?chn=ps
    If you want to use x sim you will have to ditch the Simexperience control box.
    Then use a $10 arduino uno to control the servos. The meanwell power supply is reusable. The drawback is the mass of wires / rewire you will need.

    more than willing to help:cheers
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    ^^^That is exactly what I needed. Thanks! When I’m done I’ll post pics.
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    The servo control center board does not allow more than 16 servos Will as far as i know.
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    Thanks Henk,

    Do you know of better motors? I know you upgraded your seat. Could you PM me?