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100mm movement enough for traction loss?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by superwhitewish, Oct 24, 2022.

  1. superwhitewish

    superwhitewish Member

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    Hi,

    I have a couple of worm gear motors from my old motion sim that I do not use anymore. So I decided to build a traction loss platform for my new sim.
    Traction Loss Platform.jpg
    The motor arm is only 50mm. I'm not sure if 50mm travel to either side is sufficient for traction loss motion. That would be about 2.5 - 3 degree of angle either way for traction loss. 5 degree for yaw.

    I hope not to have to extend the arms because these motor are not that strong and can get really hot.
    superwhitewish, Oct 24, 2022
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  2. Design89

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    I've been in a F1 sim with limited traction loss, about 15-20 cm. I did not really feel it. Building my own now with 70 cm traction loss. Still building it though.
    Design89, Jan 9, 2023
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  3. superwhitewish

    superwhitewish Member

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    I've already built traction loss with 180mm range. I think it's adequate for me. Maybe because I'm using vr.
    superwhitewish, Jan 12, 2023
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