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Simulator Parts

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by mgill4bu, Oct 22, 2015.

  1. mgill4bu

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    Hey everyone, I'm looking for some new parts for a sim. I'd like to get some new motors, but the last site I used was terrible. Any recommendations (FYI I'm in the US)? Also I'm looking for a racing seat if you have any good site for that too would be great. Thanks Again for the help guys!
    mgill4bu, Oct 22, 2015
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    Barry, Oct 22, 2015
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    racing seat look at ebayclassifieds, craigslist
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    What are you considering for control boards?
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  7. Nick Moxley

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    This reminded me I need to get flex couplers for my Pots but I haven't fitted shafts to the motors yet so I need to decide what size they will be first.

    My Pots are Bourns 6639S-1-502 which have a 6.35mm shaft.
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    good to know, thanks. For our first sim we just hard mounted the Pot right to a rotating point on the frame.. not the prettiest mount but it worked fine
    mgill4bu, Oct 23, 2015
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    True that it works, but Given enough time, Pending the quality of the pot, your more likely to see a failure on a Hard mounted Pot versus a Flex coupler mounted Pot. Coupler's are 2-3$ each come in a variety of sizes to match Any project and are worth every penny.
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    Nick Moxley, Oct 24, 2015
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  11. Evan Rowlands

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    they have 50:1 motors also same price they will have them in stock next month
    Evan Rowlands, Mar 11, 2017
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    Who Pgsaw ?
    Nick Moxley, Mar 11, 2017
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  13. Evan Rowlands

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    Yes i have an Email from them today $101.39 each to me here in Australia
    Evan Rowlands, Mar 11, 2017
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  14. Evan Rowlands

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    i used a 5mm bolt then the flex cuplink so 5mm to 6.35mm i think they were $8 AUD on ebay
    Evan Rowlands, Mar 11, 2017
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