3DOF SCN5 motion rig

I was finally able to dedicate time to put it together.
In the next pictures, I will show the progression of the project. The first picture shows the lower base.
The next pictures show the loss of traction base, and some details.

This picture shows the front bearing(a pillow block).
The picture on the right shows one of the the rear bearings and the rear bearing support plate (UHMW).
The next one details the two sub-assemblies lower base and loss of traction base.
In the next picture, you see the pedal base and the monitor a steering supports.

More detailed view of the pedal base, with a 8" stroke linear actuator for pedal longitudinal adjustment. (It will be controlled from a control box mounted on the steering wheel support plate.)
This is the current stage of the project. I have the steering wheel plate support assembled, except for the adjustable front mount, the seat base assembled, minus the universal joint, which I had to send to a shop for welding to the top plate.

Still to do:
1: Assemble the triple monitor and Fresnel lenses housing.
2. Install the SCN5's
3. Install the seat.
4. Electrical connections
5. Button box
6. Adapt a load cell (beam type to the T300 RS brake pedal). I have the load cell and a DSD USB controller with load cell amplifier, which will also connect the button box.
7. Testing and adjustments

This project has been a lot of fun, except when you realize that you have to remove a profile already in place in order to place the special nuts in the profile groove. You learn quickly to ask yourself "did you insert the nuts?".

Link to picture of the control box (completed and tested)
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMnbJdM2kBf_TaemWzpcRtC3-IZnSRbuHv_6FFe
Finished the assembly of the steering mount. The following pictures show details of the rear and front steering mounts, the steering support frame, steering mount plate and also the seat base.





The steering position is very comfortable. The seat base is ready, I will pickup tomorrow the u-joint ( being welded to the top plate) and the three front SCN5 front plates.

Picture of the seat base.

You can see details of the pedal adjustment front mount, with the limit switch for end of travel movement. Also details of the rear linear actuator attachment.

Next you see the pedal base at maximum extension. Pedals can be moved forward approximately six inches.


Here is a picture of the seat base already attached to the u-joint. Tomorrow I will install the three SCN5's, install the pedals, after adding the load cell to the brake pedal, and I will be done with the mechanical part of the rig. I will then wire the SCN5's and build the enclosure for the monitors.

I had to take a break: my back got messed up. Better now, so I made some progress.
Inatalled the SCN5's>


Modified the pedal mount, to raise the front about a couple of inches, for more comfortable position.

The seat was installed; I might have to re-balance it by moving the u-joint back about two inches.

After the installation of the monitors, and finishing the electrical connections, including the button box, I will start testing and fine tuning. I have a feeling that the steering wheel will need to be moved about one inch forward, for more comfortable arm position. It is not bad now, but I think it can be improved.
I can't wait to try it!

mmmm Very nice. I know this post is old but your simple SCN5 cover got my attention. Did you make it yourself? I dont want ro buy the nice, long and expensive Simxperience mountings. Thanks