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1st Timer! What to do?

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by hairyspheers, Dec 18, 2010.

  1. hairyspheers

    hairyspheers New Member

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    Hello everyone! I just saw a few videos on youtube on motion simlulators. They were all homemade and I never thought something like this could be build at home. What a cool thing to have to play games with. If you guys can give me some suggestion on were to start, especially with the eletroncics, it would be great. I would like to do it on a small scale fisrt so i can understand the concepts in hardware and electronics to make such a things. :uups:
    hairyspheers, Dec 18, 2010
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  2. bvillersjr

    bvillersjr Active Member

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    These forums are currently experiencing technical difficulty. The search feature is not working so I cannot post links to the threads that might help you.

    When the search feature starts working, you can try searching for:

    -Resources for Building an SCN5 Based Simulator - building-a-proper-motion-seat-base-for-scn5-s-t2216.html

    -Building a Proper Motion Base For SCN5's - building-a-proper-motion-seat-base-for-scn5-s-t2216.html

    -SCN5 Hardware Thread - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1083

    or if you are wanting to build a wiper motor sim, you can search for:

    -Tronic AMC
    -Pololu

    UPDATE: Search is working for the moment, so I added in the links I couldn't find earlier
    bvillersjr, Dec 18, 2010
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  3. kubing

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    Just prepare your time..1-2 month. not 2 or 3 days project i think..
    kubing, Dec 19, 2010
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    Read, read, read. I would take at least 1 if not 2 weeks of reading the forums to figure out first how many degrees of freedom you want. It will be referred to as 2DOF, 3DOF, etc. The next step would be to settle on a design that not only fits your taste but fits the space you have to put it in. After you have read and re-read all there is to find on these forums about the style you want ask the questions. It is only after your research that you questions will be narrowed down to a point that someone can really help you.

    Orion
    Orion, Dec 19, 2010
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    Thank you all for giving me some information to start with. I have lots of reading to do.

    I used google to search the site. So I think i want to do something similar to the Thanos full cockpit. It is very impressive. Is it 2DOF?

    I also saw a thread from Frakk about the Pololu 12v12. I am looking for off the shelf electronics and I will probably run a dedicated old PC for X-sim. The Pololu motor controller is required for each motor. Is there any controller for multiple motors? I am planning on use wipermotors to start with since I have serveral laying around.

    As for space, I have an open 800sqft basement ready to be turned into a fun zone :D
    hairyspheers, Dec 19, 2010
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  6. tronicgr

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    You lucky guy!!!! :highfive:
    tronicgr, Dec 19, 2010
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