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dumb sfx 100 actuator question?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Theodore X Toth, Jan 29, 2026 at 20:35.

  1. Theodore X Toth

    Theodore X Toth New Member

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    I'm just learning about building a DIY sim platform and have what some may think is a dumb question but as the saying goes the only dumb question is the one you don't ask. So can't one just buy something like https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...700.details.popular_products.2.5bb6671fp4yaE0 instead of building them yourself? This company says you can customize the design and maybe that cost extra but they sell for $90 each doesn't making your own cost a lot more?
    Theodore X Toth, Jan 29, 2026 at 20:35
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  2. accelero

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    actually you can find SFX 100 like set of 4 actuators for about 2400 euros , with drivers and cable, and plug and play . They are provided by companies that have delivered hundreds . Those you show seem much cheaper but, it might be those with the lowest performances. Sure that if the quality is the same than for those I mentioned, it ' s a great deal...........
    accelero, Jan 29, 2026 at 22:34
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  3. Misanthrop

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    The low price is due to the minimum purchase quantity! Have fun with 500 actuators.

    In addition, this is a starting price with the cheapest actuator, without cables, without drivers, without shipping, without taxes.
    Misanthrop, Jan 30, 2026 at 02:59
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