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DIY actuators, plans by Ian BFF. Shortened by me

Discussion in 'Motor actuators and drivers' started by bsft, Mar 6, 2014.

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  1. BlazinH

    BlazinH Well-Known Member

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    Hey @bsft, I was just wondering if there is anymore progress to report on this project lately? It's always looked like a good one! :cool:
    BlazinH, May 23, 2014
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  2. bsft

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    @BlazinH , I sent the parts to @eaorobbie across the other side of the country. I do not have the tools nor the skill to put them together. He is getting to them as he has time.
    maybe another few weeks they may be ready.
    bsft, May 23, 2014
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  3. tadythefish

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    SeatTime that is a wonderfull design! weight compensation that is brilliant! :)
    tadythefish, Oct 4, 2014
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  4. bsft

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    pardon? this thread doesnt have seattime design here?
    bsft, Oct 4, 2014
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    i'm sorry i was looking at the video that seattime posted....
    im looking for design ideas for my friends and my simulator. we use wiper motor but we are a bit skeptical if they will work because a few of our friends also want to ride the sim so the center of gravity will change and the load on the motors will change....
    tadythefish, Oct 4, 2014
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  6. bsft

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    that will depend on the design you have in mind, if you wish to start a new thread and post up ideas, we can help.
    Ive been through 11 designs or more so I have a reasonable idea about what works with different weight people playing.
    Dave.
    bsft, Oct 4, 2014
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    before i open a new thread i have to do some homework ;) so i'm browsing the forum for experienced members posting their ideas :) i saw the pictures of your design but i didn't really see how your actuators work. are your actuators finished?
    tadythefish, Oct 4, 2014
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  8. bsft

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    no, they are in the hands of @eaorobbie and he is going to work on them when he has time.
    bsft, Oct 4, 2014
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    moon310, Oct 5, 2014
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  10. bsft

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    you would need to buy the plans for yourself @moon310
    bsft, Oct 6, 2014
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    :) thanks
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    Woow nice.... How much should this beauties cost if you buy them from a comparable out of the shelf actuator?

    Fer
    ferslash, Oct 6, 2014
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  13. bsft

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    about 1/2 the price and more than twice the power if built on your own.
    I suspect the actuators I was given would be the ultimate, but at $2500 each genuine or $800 each less motor Chinese copy, they are still not cheap.
    983469618_actuators_122_26lo.jpg 2014-01-21 12.26.21.jpg
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    bsft, Oct 6, 2014
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