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Alviomsim's little project

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Alviomsim, May 16, 2009.

  1. Alviomsim

    Alviomsim New Member

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    I am a member of the forum, and have been observing all the interesting things that so many invent. I want to thank the creator this incredible software, X-SIM. I also would like to take a moment to say that Thanos work has been an inspiration, he is obviously an expert. I would like to humbly post a few pics of my beginning stages of my flight simulator :blush: . I will continue documenting my progress as I go. Any suggestion for improvement is welcome, I am new at this. Regards to all. :hi:
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    Re: Alvionsim's little proyect

    looks very solid :thbup:

    Do you have an idea about the motors already? I guess you will need much power to move your construction.

    Btw, I have moved your thread into the matching forum section.

    regards
    Christian
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    Re: Alvionsim's little proyect

    I am very curious about the continue.
    :hi:
    You have a drawn plan from this, at which we could look ?

    Regards
  4. Alviomsim

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    Re: Alvionsim's little proyect

    Do you have an idea about the motors already? I guess you will need much power to move your construction.

    Thanks for looking at my post, and moving my thread to the appropriate forum section.
    I plan on using pneumatics to move the beast:
    80 mm Festo cylinder
    3/8 mid-closed valves (for pitch)
    50 mm Festo cylinder
    1/4 mid-closed valves (for roll)

    I have done some preliminary tests, and the pitch moves at 2 bars very easily.

    I want to take this opportunity to thank my friend, Jesus (TXUS) whom I met on this forum. Without his help, I wouldn't be where I am with my project.
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    Re: Alvionsim's little proyect

    Hi Aviomsim.
    I have just seen the photo's of your Sim and noticed the angle the rams are mounted on in relation to the main pivot point. With the angles so close it makes it very hard for the rams to move the weight of the Sim, because there is no mechanical advantage, so if it is having trouble moving the Sim once all the extra weight of the seat, controls and the Driver are fitted you will have to move the bottom mountings of the rams out from the centre of the Sim so they are more at right angles to the main pivot point
    Ram Angles.jpg

    Regards Senetor.
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    Re: Alvionsim's little proyect

    Hi,

    I was going to ask the same question as Egoexpress... but you seem to answer it already.

    Ok, here are some new questions: Aren't you interested in precise positioning? or in fast response motion that will synchronize to the motion cues given from the game? Isn't going to be a little unrealistic to have motion with single speed?


    Regards, Thanos


    PS. I'm honored that my work was inspiration for you to get into the motion simulator's world!
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  8. Alviomsim

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    Re: Alvionsim's little project

    Yes it's a copy of that design. I tried To contact the creators on multiple occasions, because they said they were willing to share the design plans. Needless to say, I never heard from them. I liked this design so much, I consulted with mechanical engineers, to recreate it for myself. I would never have duplicated this plan, if for one moment i thought they would mined. This sim will be used for personal use only. I hope that although I used the same design, I may improve the efficiency. My sim will be used exclusively to recreate a combat aircraft experience. In the future I'd like to build a sim with servomotor like thanos's system. I commend you on how knowledgeable you are with what is already out there! :thbup:

    Note : These pictures will show more detail's regards to everyone :cheers:
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    Re: Alvionsim's little project

    good work! :thbup:
  10. Alviomsim

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    Re: Alvionsim's little project

    they are more at right angles to the main pivot point

    Your configuration is correct ....but Im my design the cylinders are so powerful, I can move the all structure with 2BAR...Thank you for take look ...... :highfive:
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    Re: Alvionsim's little project

    Hi,
    very nice setup, please go on, and let us know your progress :) I`m still searching right project for me and this is good inspiration.
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    Re: Alvionsim's little project

    Good job.
    Don't minimise what you have done, this is not a 'little' project, this is a very good one. :clap:
    Keep going.
    Cheers.
    OscarH
  13. Alviomsim

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    Re: Alvionsim's little project

    Thank you Oscar, I try do my best i got almost 1 year working on it ...of course i publishing my progress here is some pictures about the computers ....Regards to everyone :cheers:
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    Re: Alvionsim's little project

    More Progress
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    Re: Alvionsim's little project

    Hi

    without doubt the best simulator of the forum, an extraordinary job. the result of a very good preparation. the end result is going to beat many people in the face



    Best Regards
  16. Alviomsim

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    Alviom's Simulator

    thank you My brother Jesus (TXUS ) :blush: ......Here More Progress.....air lines connection and roll actuator.. i hope this pictures will be useful in the forum because , I want to share some ideas in the community this is my purpose, with the pictures ...Regards to everyone :cheers:
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    Re: Alviom's Simulator

    Hello,
    The selected attachment does not exist anymore :-(
    EDIT: now it`s ok...thx.
  18. Alviomsim

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    Re: Alviom's Simulator

    More Progress...... :yes:
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    Re: Alviom's Simulator

    Wow looks realy accurate and precise :clap:
  20. RaceRay

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    Re: Alviom's Simulator

    As i see you opened a second thread for you project, i merge both. Please use only one project blog for one project :)