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2DOF Race simulator for school

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Kay Poland, Feb 3, 2020.

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  1. Kay Poland

    Kay Poland New Member

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    I'm building a 2DOF race simulator for school.
    It's a project for my final exam.

    Inspired by other race simulators that were on xsimimulator I started sketching.
    At first i wanted to use a racing chair as seat but these are expensive and carseats are heavy.
    So i maked my own chair with wood and foam.
    Here are my sketches.
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    I used the last skets for my frame.
    Then it was time to start building.

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    I have purchased a right-hand drive axle from a Toyota hi-ace and I got 2 Volkswagon MK2 wiper motors.
    I'm gonna use an arduino leonardo with 2 IBT-2s and 2 LED powersuplies that deliver 12V DC and 5A.
    The wiper motors are 12V and with some testing and I think they where pretty strong and fast but I didn't check the speed with load.
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    My grandfader did have some metal tubes.
    I used a angle grinder to cut them in the right lengts.
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    my uncle has welded the frame together
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    Tonight I am going to upload photos that show that it is completely finished except for the software part.

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    Kay Poland, Feb 3, 2020
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Looking forward to the seeing the final rig, when you get a chance to upload the photos.
    noorbeast, Feb 5, 2020
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  3. Rifly

    Rifly Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Me too, I liked your approach with sketches, I've been doing all on eye, time to fix it
    Rifly, Mar 22, 2020
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  4. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    good work :)
    Gadget999, Mar 22, 2020
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