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Alternative G-seat mechanism?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by MCage, Feb 1, 2019.

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  1. MCage

    MCage New Member

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    Anyone tried the concept of a g-seat using something like this?

    https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...alleryofferlist.normalList.379.13c167eaOv0GE4

    Wonder what the reaction speed would be and if it'll be controllable by an arduino.. would be a cheap alternative it it would work and easier to integrate for me.
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    Something similar has definitely been at least attempted: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...imulator-dof-reality.8570/page-38#post-163816

    The couple pictures on that alibaba listing show 4-6 control wires. There's definitely something there to control, but I would guess that they already have a microcontroller in the main box, since there are more pneumatic pads than control wires - so it might end up being a pretty exhaustive gut and replace. About the only way to really check would be to buy one.
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    Thanks Human Dude,

    Been thinking of a G-seat for months now and following all DIY threats here by the letter.. But since I have a Playseat Challange and portability is key for me, the proposed builds never really suited me. That made me think about something like a pneumatic version. Never seen the link you provided before, much appreciated.

    Now when I did a search just this evening after reading your link, I stumbled to this:
    https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=230690

    Low and behold.. its the exact same setup (except the flying part lol) I got so very keen on following the project and see the material list and more detailed instructions by the builder.
    It looks like a promissing low cost portable solution with potential!
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