Question 2DOF newbie, looking for help

Hey all

As the title suggests, im a total noob in motion sims.

Been reading a bit and looking to start with a 2dof, with the ability to add at a later stage.

I understand I need the following
2 x motors

Sabertooth motor controller

Server Power Supply

2 x potentiometers for feedback

Is there anything else. other than the usual metal rods, plates, bolts etc.

I currently have my setup in a gtxtreme v2 cockpit frame.
and would like to keep the unit as compact as possible, as i do need to slide this in and out of a corner to the computer desk.
Would it be possible to have a setup with a metal frame underneath this current rig, with all motion parts on that frame. and then have this current rig on top of a uni-joint, theoretically making the entire frame a motion frame, instead of just the seat.

I weigh 120kgs, would my weight, plus the weight of the frame, wheel, pedals, shifter be too much for the 2 motors specified earlier.

What is the cheapest way possible of getting this done, sourcing parts either locally or online, from australia. I dont mind using second hand parts, but im not sure where to even look for these, or is new the way to go.

Please help

Cheers.

Couldn't post links, but looking at the motors from motion dynamics
motiondynamics(dotcomdotau)/worm-drive-motor-12v-24v-200w-180-rpm-20nm-torque.html
sabertooth from robot gear
robotgear(dotcomdotau)/Product.aspx/Details/903-Sabertooth-2x32-Dual-Motor-Driver
server power supply like the following
ebay(dotcomdotau)/itm/HP-Power-Supply-379123-001-1000W-for-HP-DL380-G5-370-350-G5/123048031293?epid=1717652425&hash=item1ca63bf43d:g:qhcAAOSwQPtavISK
and the frame is this one
pagnianimports(dotcomdotau)/next-level-gtxtreme-v2-racing-simulator-cockpit-chair-694.html

thanks for that. I was also looking to modify the current frame, and have 2 longer rails mounted to a metal frame up near the shoulders, that way the leverage is easier on the motors, I would need to find the balance in the centre of the entire current rig to get the balance correct though first i assume.

has anyone had luck using car windscreen wiper motors, Ive seen this mentioned a few times. But not sure if they would be cheaper, or just as good as the linked motors from motion dynamics

Thanks very much for that.
Yes the mass would probably be the biggest thing, as im quite hefty myself. Although I already have the rig frame, and would rather use it as it would link the pedals, and seat together,

hola amigo, te recomiendo que uses limpiaparabrisas 24v ya que son más potentes, estoy haciendo mi proyecto con estos motores ya que mi peso es de 110 kg, para eso tienes que usar dos fuentes de alimentación y conectarlas en serie para obtener el 24 v

Thanks for the suggestion

I can probably just power them from a 24v power source though couldn't i.

If i used 24v wiper motors, what motor controllers would I use?

[Quote = "Christopher Hemmings, mensaje: 154.937, miembro de: 29674"] Gracias por la sugerencia

Puedo probablemente sólo alimentar desde una fuente de alimentación de 24V aunque no pude.

Si usara motores de limpiaparabrisas 24v, lo que los controladores del motor debería utilizar? [/ Quote]

Voy a utilizar el IBT-2, ya que pueden trabajar con voltajes que van de 6v a 27v. En cuanto a la fuente de alimentación se puede utilizar una sola fuente de 24v con 700 vatios, que en mi caso voy a utilizar dos fuentes de servidor de 12V a 700 vatios y conectarlos en serie para obtener el 24v