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Actuator Help

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Toplsvette, Sep 14, 2016.

  1. Toplsvette

    Toplsvette first race rig

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    Hello all,
    I have a question for the experts. I picked up a couple of IAI actuators that are basicly just like the scn5's. Since there is no plug ins for these actuators and i am not smart enough to write my own I am looking to use something already x-sim compatible. I wud like to know what you wud do in this situation. These actuators are fast and strong. I am thinking of making some kind of bracket to mount a pot and using jrk's. My best case scenario wud be to find some pcb's from scn5 actuators and incorporate them to these actuators. These actuators are 24v the same as scn5. Any advise wud be greatly appreciated.

    Eddie
    Toplsvette, Sep 14, 2016
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    noorbeast, Sep 14, 2016
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  3. Toplsvette

    Toplsvette first race rig

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    Toplsvette, Sep 14, 2016
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  4. Toplsvette

    Toplsvette first race rig

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    This is the best thing i could find. It list all actuators and mine is the RSA series. The controller is at the bottom of the page.. Let me know if I can provide anything else and thanks for your time..

    http://www.intelligentactuator.com/pdf/RCP_Catalog.pdf.
    Toplsvette, Sep 15, 2016
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  5. Toplsvette

    Toplsvette first race rig

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    maybe these will help...

    Attached Files:

    Toplsvette, Sep 17, 2016
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  6. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    noorbeast, Sep 17, 2016
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  7. Toplsvette

    Toplsvette first race rig

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    My Motion Simulator:
    SCN5
    I just realized i should have uploaded them as images....
    I understand how pots and things work. I would like to try and use the feedback from the actuators if I can. I will look over the wiring of the scn5 actuators and see if I can find the same wires on the Robo Cylinders and maybe come up with something.. If not make my own pot and control for the stepper motors. I seen where someone made stepper motors work without a pot... Mite be another option... I am new to this sim stuff but not to electronics.. I scratch built my own 3d printer, I will figure it out.. BUT any advise from the experts is greatly appreciated..
    Toplsvette, Sep 17, 2016
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  8. Toplsvette

    Toplsvette first race rig

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    My Motion Simulator:
    SCN5
    thanks for the link... just what i was looking for....
    Toplsvette, Sep 17, 2016
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