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2 man flight sim platform build. AC motors

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by mitchellmoxo, Feb 5, 2014.

  1. mitchellmoxo

    mitchellmoxo New Member

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    Hello,

    I wish to build a motion platform similar to the CKAS t5 (450kg 2 person).

    I plan to use AC motors for the build as they can handle the weight on the platform.

    The design of the frame is no problem as I have dimensions of the CKAS platform & the knowledge + tools to fabricate it.

    The bit that stumbles me is the electrics!!! Can anyone reccomend a setup that can deal with AC motors? I have only come accross DC wiring diagrams unfortunately.



    Many thanks
    mitchellmoxo, Feb 5, 2014
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  2. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    AC stuff is on the way, it will be here before you are done with your sim.
    yobuddy
    yobuddy, Feb 5, 2014
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  3. mitchellmoxo

    mitchellmoxo New Member

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    Hi Yobuddy,

    was reading another thread and saw you sent the guy building the 3dof AC platform some diagrams so thought you would be the guy to help!

    Ill sit tight then :)

    Do you have any idea how long it will be?

    Rgds
    mitchellmoxo, Feb 5, 2014
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  4. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    I don't have a date or anything, but my ac stuff is built and needs tested (it will work with a ard, simaxe, amc etc)
    But I also know of a all in one PCB that will be out soon also.
    Good times ahead my friends!
    yobuddy
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  5. cthiggin

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    Hi Mitchell & yobuddy,
    I'm the "guy" you sent the diagram too.
    I'll be in touch as I will be ready to start electronics in about 3 weeks. Yes, I am excited - and I'm appreciative of you, yobuddy, for getting the fire built with you're AC wiring diagram.
    Guys, have a blessed one.
    Tom
    cthiggin, Feb 5, 2014
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  6. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    My AC knowledge and resulting electronics is only possible because of @abdo_tahan!
    All credit goes to abdo_tahan (aka Speedy!)

    Thanks buddy!! :thumbs
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  7. cthiggin

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    yobuddy,
    Yes, I know about Speedy. He's just great with the AC format. Has helped me several weeks ago... it's great to have so many talented folks here....especially the electronically minded.
    Tom
    cthiggin, Feb 6, 2014
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