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eBay Crab Pot Motors

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by dave w, Dec 26, 2014.

  1. dave w

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    I am located in the US, have been watching the "crab pot" motors on ebay, similar to motion dynamics worm gears. Now that Christmas is over I have been looking to start buying some more pieces and can not locate them. Anybody know of a US of CAN source for these motors

    Thanks
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    dave w, Dec 26, 2014
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    That's them, thanks for the link, put on my watch list
    dave w, Dec 26, 2014
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    anyone have an opinion on gear ratio thinking 25:1, I only weigh 160 pounds (72.5kg) even with seat and if I decide to mount controls to platform should have enough torque to move if everything is well balanced and light enough (ie aluminum structure)
    dave w, Dec 27, 2014
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    Im 150lbs and run 25:1's My motor's have also wiggled around a buddy who's nearing 300 lbs on a couple occasions, So IMO 25's are more than enough unless your a big guy.
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    Shoulder mount at rear, yes, full frame ok, but as @noorbeast and @Nick Moxley are running the fanatec gear which is heavy, long term maybe consider this. With lighter stuff like G27, thats fine to use 25:1 boxes, just a lever of 45mm CTC would do it.
    If you decide to move it like Noorbeasts rig, then 60:1 boxes with 40mm CTC lever for sure.
    Oh and leave the screen off ideally.
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    Do these motors come with an earth ground like regular wiper motors do?
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    Thought so, that makes it easy,. thanks
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    Man these things are going to take till Feb 9th to get here from Canada. Im in the US. Ordered on Tuesaday, he shipped them Friday of last week. 3 weeks is crazy.
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    You're lucky @shannonb1, mine took 8 weeks to the UK from Canada. Man, those camels are slow.

    Mike :thumbs
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    I think its actually tracking quickly...just checked it and it said it had departed Canada so were already past customs so Im willing to bet I have this thing at my door by the weekend.
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