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Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by BADAIR, Dec 30, 2014.

  1. BADAIR

    BADAIR New Member

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    Hi,
    Would appreciate any idea's as to where you start when building a motion platform
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    You start from square one.
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    I know. But sometimes the problem is where is square one.
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    Just jump in and build your rig, but first of all read some post on this forum they give you a direction.:nerd