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  1. Sebastian2 posted a new thread.

    Question Issues with multiple DIY arduino driven button boxes

    Hi, I've build two button boxes with different sets of buttons, switches etc.. Each one is driven by an arduino pro micro. Codewise, I...

    Forum: DIY peripherals

    Mar 10, 2026 at 07:18

  2. noorbeast replied to the thread Greetings from Sunny Phoenix.

    As an introduction have a look at the threads for: Video Ride Recorder:...

    Mar 9, 2026 at 22:37

  3. Wagnard replied to the thread FlyPT Mover 3.7.0.19.

    Just wondering if Elite dangerous is now seeking pointers online ? cause it does not seems to work currently.

    Mar 9, 2026 at 22:37

  4. noorbeast liked Vasilii's post in the thread Rotary servo 3DOF platform.

    I assembled the controller board and will be testing it soon.

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  5. Enterfrize replied to the thread Elite Dangerous Horizons/Odyssey Plugin (XML edition).

    @Wagnard I've been having a lot of success creating custom effects in Simhub for the HF8. (8 motor haptics pad). I've already...

    Mar 9, 2026 at 21:51

  6. GrandpaG posted a new thread.

    Greetings from Sunny Phoenix

    I am trying to help a colleague understand how motion simulators work. I know all about things like actuators, servos, feedback sensor,...

    Forum: New users start here - FAQ

    Mar 9, 2026 at 18:11

  7. Vasilii attached a file to the thread Rotary servo 3DOF platform.

    I assembled the controller board and will be testing it soon.

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  8. evgenymcp replied to the thread My finished 2DOF project (VideoTutorial).

    You shouldn't use motor reducers with a high number of revolutions. Even 75 revolutions per minute seem excessive to me. Using motor...

    Mar 9, 2026 at 12:36

  9. Gadget999 rated Silas's post Agree in the thread Question 350W vs 750W Motors — What Am I Missing?.

    Most 2DOF builds work fine with 350–400W motors because gearing boosts torque and real motion loads are lower than theoretical....

    Mar 9, 2026 at 10:38

  10. Gadget999 rated noorbeast's post Agree in the thread Question 350W vs 750W Motors — What Am I Missing?.

    Additionally a 2DOf top frame is traditionally mounted on a pivot, substantially reducing what torque is required to drive it.

    Mar 9, 2026 at 10:38

  11. Gadget999 replied to the thread Question Sourcing actuators and power electronics.

    linear actuators with enough power and speed are not cheap to buy - it's cheaper to make your own

    Mar 9, 2026 at 10:38

  12. Gadget999 rated Aerosmith's post Agree in the thread Question Sourcing actuators and power electronics.

    How much travel you need depends mainly on how the actuators are placed relative to the seat and how far away from the center they are....

    bank.jpg Mar 9, 2026 at 10:37

  13. Aerosmith attached a file to the thread Question Sourcing actuators and power electronics.

    How much travel you need depends mainly on how the actuators are placed relative to the seat and how far away from the center they are....

    bank.jpg Mar 9, 2026 at 09:46

  14. Harry90 replied to the thread My finished 2DOF project (VideoTutorial).

    first of all thanks alot for sharing in details im trying to make 2DOF as you shared but i have a question about motor. does it have to...

    Mar 9, 2026 at 08:36
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