1. Do not share user accounts! Any account that is shared by another person will be blocked and closed. This means: we will close not only the account that is shared, but also the main account of the user who uses another person's account. We have the ability to detect account sharing, so please do not try to cheat the system. This action will take place on 04/18/2023. Read all forum rules.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. For downloading SimTools plugins you need a Download Package. Get it with virtual coins that you receive for forum activity or Buy Download Package - We have a zero Spam tolerance so read our forum rules first.

    Buy Now a Download Plan!
  3. Do not try to cheat our system and do not post an unnecessary amount of useless posts only to earn credits here. We have a zero spam tolerance policy and this will cause a ban of your user account. Otherwise we wish you a pleasant stay here! Read the forum rules
  4. We have a few rules which you need to read and accept before posting anything here! Following these rules will keep the forum clean and your stay pleasant. Do not follow these rules can lead to permanent exclusion from this website: Read the forum rules.
    Are you a company? Read our company rules

Showroom DIY 2DOF simulator

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Erwan960, Sep 27, 2013.

  1. Nath Older

    Nath Older Member

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2014
    Messages:
    95
    Occupation:
    Laboratory Supervisor
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    Balance:
    271Coins
    Ratings:
    +29 / 1 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF
    Damn this looks good, well done :thumbs
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  2. alexis67

    alexis67 Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2015
    Messages:
    56
    Balance:
    288Coins
    Ratings:
    +38 / 1 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF
    your sim look nice !
    • Like Like x 1
  3. Atlas974

    Atlas974 old school

    Joined:
    May 25, 2015
    Messages:
    63
    Occupation:
    Physics chemestry
    Location:
    Reunion island
    Balance:
    358Coins
    Ratings:
    +39 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    Really good DIY
    Vraiment très beau!
    • Like Like x 1
  4. Martin van Hagen

    Martin van Hagen not trying brings you nothing! SimAxe Beta Tester Gold Contributor

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2013
    Messages:
    41
    Occupation:
    Instrument Engineer
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Balance:
    881Coins
    Ratings:
    +29 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    A salute to your well built rig!
    • Like Like x 1
  5. Mitchell

    Mitchell Member

    Joined:
    May 25, 2015
    Messages:
    31
    Location:
    Netherlands
    Balance:
    87Coins
    Ratings:
    +21 / 1 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    Nice sim!

    What kind of springs did u use ? around the pivot i mean.
    What kind of value do i have to look for
  6. Erwan960

    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2013
    Messages:
    137
    Balance:
    3,832Coins
    Ratings:
    +255 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, JRK
    I used to add springs but they are no needed anymore. I advise you not to use them neither.
    In fact if your structure is well balanced, they are useless.
    • Agree Agree x 1
  7. Mitchell

    Mitchell Member

    Joined:
    May 25, 2015
    Messages:
    31
    Location:
    Netherlands
    Balance:
    87Coins
    Ratings:
    +21 / 1 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    Really..

    It looks useful to me.. But ok will try without :)
  8. WowaDriver

    WowaDriver Waldemar Jost

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2014
    Messages:
    59
    Occupation:
    Bachelor of Science and Engineering
    Location:
    Hannover
    Balance:
    1,127Coins
    Ratings:
    +42 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, 3DOF, DC motor, Arduino, JRK
    Hi Erwan960,

    really, i mean really good and nice clean work you do! Wish everyone to have your skills to build professional lokking simulators like yours!!

    Best regards

    Waldemar
    • Like Like x 1
  9. townnet

    townnet New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2015
    Messages:
    13
    Location:
    Singapore
    Balance:
    400Coins
    Ratings:
    +5 / 0 / -0
    Very clean and adorable design, well done man! But make the paddle move with chair will it bring more immersion?
  10. Erwan960

    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2013
    Messages:
    137
    Balance:
    3,832Coins
    Ratings:
    +255 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, JRK
    I tested the two alternatives : move only the chair or move the whole.
    As far as I'm concerned, I REALLY prefer when the entire cockpit is moving. This observation is true as in triple screen configuration as with the oculus.
    I have been reproached not to feel "small" effects. But it is not true because they are simulated by the platform as well as with the four buttkickers installed at the ends of the frame.

    When the engine is off and you have to switch on the ignition before you press the power button engine, the seat starts to feel the rhythm of the engine vombrissement. When I put two wheels off the track in the grass or gravel, and the frame will vibrate or jump by the speed at which all this takes place. When in contact with a vehicle in front, behind or on the side ...
    • Agree Agree x 1
  11. Erwan960

    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2013
    Messages:
    137
    Balance:
    3,832Coins
    Ratings:
    +255 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, JRK
    I have been asked to post some pictures of the mounting system of motors and potentiometers as well as the control box. It's done !

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    • Like Like x 7
    • Winner Winner x 1
  12. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Messages:
    20,460
    Occupation:
    Innovative tech specialist for NGOs
    Location:
    St Helens, Tasmania, Australia
    Balance:
    144,596Coins
    Ratings:
    +10,741 / 52 / -2
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Beautiful workmanship :thumbs
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  13. RacingMat

    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2013
    Messages:
    2,233
    Location:
    Marseille - FRANCE
    Balance:
    20,875Coins
    Ratings:
    +2,079 / 21 / -2
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    • Like Like x 1
  14. stamer57

    stamer57 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2015
    Messages:
    33
    Location:
    France
    Balance:
    963Coins
    Ratings:
    +27 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF
    Vraiment très bien

    Very good
    • Like Like x 1
  15. Erwan960

    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2013
    Messages:
    137
    Balance:
    3,832Coins
    Ratings:
    +255 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Yes, all parts were laser cut.
    • Like Like x 2
  16. Claudemir

    Claudemir Member Gold Contributor

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2012
    Messages:
    168
    Balance:
    49Coins
    Ratings:
    +33 / 1 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino, Motion platform
    pretty! simulator
    • Like Like x 1
  17. muxximess

    muxximess New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2015
    Messages:
    16
    Location:
    Australia
    Balance:
    327Coins
    Ratings:
    +4 / 0 / -0
    Hi Erwan960,

    I wanted to say that your build is exceptional, quality of workmanship and attention to detail is remarkable.

    I'm tossing up whether to build just a seat mover or cockpit mover like yours. Please excuse my ignorance if you've already mentioned this previously in your thread, but I couldn't seem to find the answer. Out of curiosity, would you mind telling me approximately how heavy your cockpit is including the seat, wheel etc. My cockpit will weigh approximately 55 kg's after seat, wheel etc and I was wanting to get a gauge of whether it would be viable to create a a cockpit mover with such a heavy starting point?

    Thanks!
    • Agree Agree x 1
  18. hunter03

    hunter03 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2014
    Messages:
    6
    Balance:
    472Coins
    Ratings:
    +5 / 0 / -0
    Very good work
    • Like Like x 1
  19. Archie

    Archie Eternal tinkerer

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2014
    Messages:
    1,081
    Location:
    Wollongong, NSW, AU
    Balance:
    3,795Coins
    Ratings:
    +1,379 / 4 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, JRK
    The sheer beauty of symmetry in design never gets old. Very, very nice build!
    • Like Like x 2
    • Agree Agree x 1
  20. Erwan960

    Erwan960 Active Member Gold Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2013
    Messages:
    137
    Balance:
    3,832Coins
    Ratings:
    +255 / 0 / -0
    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, JRK
    I have no idea of the exact weight, but it must be in the same range as yours.