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Question Are DIY FFB wheels worth it?

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Veslisnajps, May 16, 2021.

  1. Veslisnajps

    Veslisnajps New Member

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    Hello,

    I have been reading all the posts on this forum, and i just need to ask a simple question.

    Are diy ffb wheels better or as good as something from Logitech?

    I have a Logitech DFP and its ok, but the gears in it drive me crazy. But from what i can read on the forum the main problems are the firmwares. So also ai-wave and emc or mmos?

    Any reply will be much appreciated.
    Veslisnajps, May 16, 2021
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    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino, 6DOF
    Gadget999, May 16, 2021
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    It depends. Do you have a right tools and skill to do it? If yes then go for it!

    EMC got my vote here! two month now (daily basis) and more to come :)
    Personally i don't go back to Logitech ever again.

    Building and testing is fun! :grin
    Adder, Jun 11, 2021
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    Veslisnajps New Member

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    Are you using the free version or the paid one? Cant find info on how to buy the full version.
    And wich motor did you go for?

    I have a 3d printer, and made a f1 rim with magnetic shifters and recently load cell pedals. So yeah i have the skills to do it.
    Veslisnajps, Jun 11, 2021
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    https://www.facebook.com/EMCDeveloper/ Just send PM. Cost under 20usd

    Motor: my1016 24v 350w
    Cytron 30A 5-30V Single Brushed DC Motor Driver
    E6B2CWZ6C OMRON Rotary Encoder E6B2-CWZ6C 1000pr
    Pulleys, belt etc..

    Pretty much same here but i used acetal plastic.
    Adder, Jun 11, 2021
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    Veslisnajps New Member

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    The shipping for that motor is more than the motor in Serbia. My plan was to use two 12v drill motors or car (wippers, sun roof) motors, because i have 12v 500w PSU. And over time upgrade to stronger motors. I think that just haveing a better encoder ( then Logitech) will improve my driving.
    Veslisnajps, Jun 11, 2021
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