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SFX-100 New Build on GT1-Evo Rig

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by dennis johnson, Mar 25, 2020.

  1. Mike5050

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    Very nice job
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    Update: I received my shielded 6m cables, got some cable management done and now am tuning the rig. Thought I would post some pics. Really having fun learning simtools with a lot of help from the forum.

    I mounted the Thanos interface to the back of the rack with velcro.
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    I decided to mount my buttkicker amps in the rack. Everything fit very nicely.
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    Another idea that I stole from someone. I ran the actuator cables down the center of the frame and ran speaker wire down the corner holes of the extrusion. IMG_1385.jpg



    My little corner of goodness!
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    Rig is currently setup for flying
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    This has been a fun project! Now on to racing/flying and havin fun.......
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Exquisite craftsmanship :thumbs
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  4. dennis johnson

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    Thanks. That means quite a lot , coming from you!
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    Hello! very nice build you have!

    I would like to ask if the motor and motor drive work with 110V right out of the box? Or require a transformer? TIA
  6. dennis johnson

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    Yes. Scroll up to post #15 for a link on how to do it. Very simple
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    Your build looks amazing!

    I do have a question about flex on the the GT1 Evo and the SFX-100 motion platform, I'm planning on buying a rig with the wishlist of adding in the SFX-100, which may or mayn't happen but I get mixed messages about rigidity with the GT1 evo.

    So I would love to have your first hand experience.
  8. dennis johnson

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    I am very happy with the rig overall. After using it for awhile, I can say though that I can feel a slight flex in extreme movements. Mostly in flight sims. I dont notice flex when racing though. If you have the budget, go for the PX1 if this is a concern.
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    Awesome build. I've got a gt1 evo and started looking into adding sfx to it :)
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    Any chance of having some more photos of how your hotas is mounted? and what you have to do to switch between driving and flying?
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    I am always impressed how people managed to hide their cables!
    My rig is a spaghetti boal in comparison
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    It takes about 10 seconds to attach or unattach the hotas.
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    It takes time and planning. Plus stealing other peoples ideas. Lol
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    i will setup a bluetooth multiplexer ;-)
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    Awesome, thank you very much! Quick release is the pro tip :)
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    ericRacer You get old because you stop playing ! Gold Contributor

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    very nice build ! :thumbs

    @Thanos If i want to decrease the voltage of my drivers AASD-15A (220v-120v) , is it important of connecting drivers into 220v. before changing the data in the menu or it doesn't matter if i plug it to 120v while i change the numbers in the drivers.
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    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    You can connect the servo drive to 110v and you will be able to access its parameters on its panel, even if it shows alarms for voltage or missing motor etc...

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