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Showroom 2DOF Prototype, Arduino uno, MM, wipermotors

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by BitPull, Sep 28, 2019.

  1. BitPull

    BitPull Experimenter Gold Contributor

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    Hello everybody. I will show my prototype of a 2DOF Racing Rig.
    Only Prototype because i have to test the motor strength. And in the future i will replace the U-joint with a metal one and some things like suspensions and motors will be stronger. And wood will be replaced by metal. But this are future plans. I have two small twin girls and i'm playing in a Hardrock Band. So time for building is very rare!
    I'm working with:
    (2x) now updated to 4x 12V wipermotors
    2x Dell 7000236-0000 Server Powersuply
    2x SparkFun Monster Moto Shield used each used as a single driver.
    1x Arduino Uno (SMC3)
    G25 Wheel, pedals and shifter.

    I habe just a view picks while growing but i think most things are
    self explanatory. If not, ask!!!

    Wooden frame for seat, wheel and pedals.
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    Electronic parts while testing motors and
    potentiometers.
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    Married Rig and motion.
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    Fully assembled and tested.
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    More detailed pics will come tomorrow.
    Now i need to test the motion. Centering and holding position is working well.
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  3. BitPull

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    The u-joint will be replaced asap because the bearings are not that good and frame will twist a little bit.
    I also have to stiffen and support the base plate. I thought it's stiff enough but it begins to jump on fast movement. :D

    The motors feeling strong enough i think. For testing i had to reduce the speed because it was faster than expacted.

    The motors aren't ground isolated because with a wooden frame it's not necessary. But if i will swap to a metal frame, off course it has to be isolated.

    Here are two more pics:

    Not that professional but working well.
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    Front and back cooling of the MM.
    Used two aluminium blocks and an old CPU cooler with copper plate, heatpipes and fan. I use thermal pads between them.
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  4. BitPull

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    Next days i will get this one to replace the weakest point of the Rig. Hopefully i can remove the middle part and have a very compact u-jount with good mounting possibilitys.
    Meanwhile i can stiffen the baseplate. I have a good idea which will also upgrade the look.
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  5. BrianWoods

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    Interesting to see what you are working at. Is there a video coming to see the construction doing its job?
  6. BitPull

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    Hopefully this weekend i will have some time to give you an update about my project.
    I've added the big u-joint, replaced some holders, stabilized the base plate and..... i've added two more wiper motors to support the existing ones because they are to weak for fast moves under load (myself :))
    I've also added a Rift-S controller holder for motion cancellation and also a Sinuslive BassPump III to simulate engine vibrations.
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    Hi nice looking idea. Can u take a Pic from an other angle how its looks? Wich cooler is it?
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    @BitPull - there is another way to stop top frame twist. It turned out my U-joint mount wasn’t resistant to twist either but I added Panhard rods to both sides of my frame and no more twisting. There is one on each side and whichever one is in tension resists the twist. The attachment to the top frame is as close to the U-joint pivot position axis as I could get it. The other end is anchored on the bottom frame as far forward as would fit. It’s extra hardware and all but this arrangement has been totally reliable. I used all-thread to make adjustment and sizing easy then covered the all thread with wire loom plastic sheathing. They are long to keep angles low as the top frame moves but I did need just a little slack in them to allow for top frame motion.

    But a well-mounted U-joint that resists twisting works well too and is probably ultimately better.

    Nice work!

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  9. BitPull

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    Here's a picture of the new U-joint and the four wiper motors mounted. This evening i will take some pictures of the complete mounted rig and if possible a video in action.

    Attached Files:

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  10. BitPull

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    The cooler is the Ryzen 5 1600x boxed cooler on top of the motor controler under the controler is a aluminium cooler plate both attached with cooler pads.
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    Ohhhh!! One year is gone. Corona is on top of everything. I've spend all my time at work and for my family.
    Now i am back here to post some news in the next days. I've installed the u-joint and added two more wipermotors for doubled movement power. It's working great but i have to modify them because there is to much uncontrolled movement caused by space between Motor and gear and axis and sleave bearings.
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    Yesterday i've installed the amplifier and BASSPUMP III and have done a small test. It's an awsome feeling with motor and road feedback on the chassis. My two little girls also tested the rig and won't leave it anymore :-D so MY testing time was very short.
    Hopefully i can record a video with the RIG in action this evening.
    Oh... and i replaced my Rift S with a HP reverb G2 (significant sharpness improvement) last month, which also had the efect now i can use motion cancelation with Project Cars 2 without any problems.
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    Today i've installed 4x 300Nm gas struds to reduce the slack and it seems to work. Also a second body shaker was installed.
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    And here, after long waiting, my first video of the Rig in action. But just a short test without any optimized axis movement. And a very bad small monitor instead of my HP reverb 2. So i'm driving somewhere but not on the track!
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