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2DOF compact seat mover

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by pipis2015, Mar 14, 2015.

  1. pipis2015

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    thanks for taking the time to watch the video.

    Well, since its a seat mover i thought it was better to start with forces (sway and surge) and then move to angles (Pitch or Roll).

    As far as the heave issue, i can well understand what you say about the vertical forces, but i don't feel confident messing with it at the time.
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    It takes time to Know what your doing and how to adjust particular area's of motion, No worries. You'll get it all figured out in due time.
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    LOL u like that Noorbeast, 2 rating in 1 post. :cheers
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    It moves pretty good, considering wipers and the narrow motor position / rod connections, usually people set motors wider and connect to corners of the seat base. Are you running those wipers at 24V or 12V?
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    12volt
    Pwm 215 to 255 depending on distance... the more distance the bigger pwm.

    My weight: 63kg.
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    This is a test run @ nordschleife endurance with formula abarth(AC). #2



    [​IMG]
    DOF used are (picture above explains ratio):
    sway:30%(10% smoothing)
    surge:60%
    roll:15%(10% smoothing)
    pitch:30%(10% smoothing)

    Tuning center settings:
    Roll:10
    Pitch:10
    Heave:1.5 (not used)
    Yaw:180 (not used)
    Sway:2
    Surge:2.5


    As i have already said, tilt is maxed at 3.5 degrees.
    The simulator seems to give quite detailed info of the track and motion while being "comfortable" enough for me to keep me playing for hours.

    One thing has changed ... the whole experience is not a game at all any more.
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    Last edited: Mar 25, 2015
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    Great work @pipis2015! I have the same Gameracer seat, and I love the fact that you've made it reversible back to static sim if you need it to be! Very well planned build and great documentation! Thanks for sharing!
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    Why may i ask aren't you running any heave ?

    IMO your missing out BIG time..... the actual Detail in the track, The humps and bumps....I HIGHLY suggest turning it on and using it.
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    Its an ard and wiper sim. Remember Nick we had this brought up before by a member who could not get bumps out of AC, but Pit who runs winches and ard and yo and me who run big motors and JRKS could.
    The wiper motor guy had to get faster motors
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    Likely design would be a factor in how well or otherwise a wiper motor sim could do heave. It is certainly worth turning on and finding out.
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    OK, thx all for the nice comments.
    Next test I ll give heave a try to see the result and give you some feedback.
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    I got 2 HP model DPS-600PB power supplies today off eBay for $20 Canadian plus $20 to ship http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Lot-of-2-DPS...805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2edefe1bb5. I'm very excited!
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    Going to use one for each 180watt motor I got
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    Hello going to purchase the Arduino Uno R3 and the Pololu Dual VNH5019 motor driver shield for Arduino were did you get the firm ware for this im just trying to do my home work and figger this stuff out
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    (took me some time and effort to tune it to my taste...but... i have to say...)

    ...so true...

    i cant thank you (and @noorbeast) enough for insisting to add heave to the setup.
    ...tarmac became so detailed and live...
    ...heave adds a whole new level to the experience...

    thanks again
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    No problem pipis, glad your enjoying it. Now lets see an updated video. :thumbs
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    Heave turns tracks to another level. The smile on my face when it bumps on the finish line at Imola, the straight at Nordschleife, a curb that makes you take off... I love heave
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    Very well done like the video and its compact setup you can not fault , you could have one in the office and play a sneaky lap or two and nobody would know :) cool
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    I want to see and up dated video with heave.