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Question [Newbie] DIY 6dof joints help

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by rthorntn, Mar 30, 2026 at 11:23.

  1. rthorntn

    rthorntn New Member

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    Hi,

    What joints are people using, I'm planning DIY actuators with 300mm stroke and a 65° actuator angle, is that a u-joint and a high-misalignment rose joint or two u-joints, what are Aussies using for off the shelf joints?

    Thanks.
    Richard
    rthorntn, Mar 30, 2026 at 11:23
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  2. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino, 6DOF
    rotary or linear actuators ?

    look at ball joints / rose joints and UV joints
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    Gadget999, Mar 30, 2026 at 14:15
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  3. rthorntn

    rthorntn New Member

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    Thanks.

    Linear.
    rthorntn, Mar 30, 2026 at 23:55
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