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Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by fermevc, Jun 20, 2009.

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  1. jose bravo

    jose bravo New Member Gold Contributor

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    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    Hi. I am José, from Ecuador. I am newbee in this world. I was looking for in the web a good software to simulator. All people says Xsimulator is the best, but I can not understand how install and work properly software.
    What do I need to install this software? I payed for a premium package, but the software is only a demo, and I can not patch any game. Do I need to pay anything else to work it normal?
    Please, helpme.
    Cheers.
    jose bravo, Jan 15, 2017
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Welcome @jose bravo

    Site membership and SimTools licenses are two different things.

    Site membership gives you access to all plugins.

    SimTools licenses allow you to unlock SimTools 2.0: https://simtools.us/license/

    If you meet the eligibility criteria of being a member here, having a suitable build thread and not using a commercial kit then you can apply for a discount coupon that makes SimTools free for DIY builders: https://www.xsimulator.net/request-diy-key-simtools/
    noorbeast, Jan 15, 2017
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  3. Kronikdj

    Kronikdj New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    Motion platform
    Hi guys, I'm just stepping out of the shadows after a little bit from my subscription, it's Andrea here and i'm stepping into the world of motion, i always was amused by motion simulators at the arcades and so i decided that i want to create something mine, basically i have an amazing idea and build capability with no programming knowledge (Sad). anyway there will be time to talk about this!
    For the moment a big Cheers to everyone.
    Kronikdj, Jan 16, 2017
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Welcome @Kronikdj, it is great to have you leave the shadows behind.

    You have come to the right place, there is a really active community here who freely give of their time and expertise.

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduinos and Motor Monsters and more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    If something sounds odd then look it up in the glossary: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Jan 16, 2017
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  5. Valerio Di Marino

    Valerio Di Marino New Member

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    Hi all, let introduce me..

    I'm Valerio. My son led me here..
    I just tried succesfuly with a couple of crazy friends to set up a very simple 2dof simulator made in wood using monster motor and arduino.
    Thanks to all of you.. this is a wonder new world to explore.
    I will publish our project in the future, the next prototype.
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    Valerio Di Marino, Jan 18, 2017
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  6. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Valerio Di Marino.

    I look forward to hearing about your project.

    If you are seeking information to get you started, then look in the FAQs: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    We have a glossary for all those acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/
    noorbeast, Jan 18, 2017
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  7. Mjike1964

    Mjike1964 New Member

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    Hi guys,

    it's Mjike. It's my first time here and i am deeply impressed what you guys are working on. My plan is to create a 2 DOF seat simulator soon after installing the simulator software.

    Will start a build thread than:)

    Many greetings from Netherlands
    Mjike1964, Jan 19, 2017
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  8. Pit

    Pit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
    DC motor, Arduino, 6DOF
    Hi Welcome to our community. Wish you success with your project mate. Anyway don't you mean it goes better when you build the simulator at the first place and then install the software? ;)
    Pit, Jan 19, 2017
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  9. mkneeds

    mkneeds New Member

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    Hey guys how ya doing, I just posted my first post of my cockpit in peripherals section. Im a DIY freak, using arduino more and more everyday.. button box, wind simulator, shiftlight with leds for undershift and overshift. Im on this site everyday doing research into 2 and 3 dof rigs, Im a high rise window washer and have a shop with plenty of tools to utilize into the creation of my rig. Just waiting and watching until I decide to take the plunge. I think im heading in the right direction though, the ol lady hates me thats for sure. Id like to eventually become a good enough member to receive simtools. If anyone wants to collaborate or give me a hard time feel free to hit me up. I love learning new things so dont hesitate.3
    mkneeds, Jan 21, 2017
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  10. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Welcome @mkneeds.

    You will find a wealth of information here and community members who freely give of their time and expertise.

    So people will help out with advice and guidance for any project, be it small or complex.
    noorbeast, Jan 21, 2017
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  11. mkneeds

    mkneeds New Member

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    Thanks bud, yeah ive done a boatload of research on 2dof rigs. already got 2 wiper motors, arduino chip, chassis is ready. Also found 2 dell server 600w power supplies at the shop so power is taken care of. Found three cloth racing seats here in kc for 20 bucks each. Only thing im iffy about is whether i wanna go mm route or jrk route. I think I have the intelligence to go mm but im not cool with the bad chips blowing up. but man, 100 bucks a jrk is dang pricey
    mkneeds, Jan 21, 2017
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  12. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    When you are ready please start your own project thread here and add those details, members will chip in with their views and advice: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your 2DOF project.
    noorbeast, Jan 21, 2017
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  13. BlackVeneno

    BlackVeneno New Member Gold Contributor

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    Hey guys, Im pretty new so I might be in the wrong place? But I'm just introducing myself to the forum and what I'm thinking of getting up to. I am (hopefully) planing on constructing a DIY GS-4 G seat out of a Jamex race car seat ( my dads previous seat in his race car) and 4 metal panels that will press againt your two quads and 2 sides of your back ( same as a GS-4). I have ran some arduino testing and been able to make the motor move with simtools V1.3. Hopefully I will be able to get 2.0 up and running amd this new project!
    BlackVeneno, Jan 23, 2017
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  14. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @BlackVeneno.

    I look forward to hearing about your G-seat project plans.

    If you are seeking build, hardware and software information to get you started, then look in the FAQs: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    The G-Seat FAQ section is here: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/gseat.20/category

    We have a glossary for all those acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Jan 23, 2017
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  15. BlackVeneno

    BlackVeneno New Member Gold Contributor

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    Thanks man. Hopefully I can get this project running as soon as possible!
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    BlackVeneno, Jan 23, 2017
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  16. Allerweill

    Allerweill New Member Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, SCN6, Motion platform
    I want to introduce to you properbly via Talpatalk but the login with tapatalk doesnt work. Maybe i have to write 1 post first.
    Allerweill, Jan 27, 2017
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  17. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    noorbeast, Jan 28, 2017
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  18. manc0ntr0

    manc0ntr0 New Member

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    Hello everybody.
    New here as I'm new in Arduino and DIY projects. Arrived here because user told me about you, I'm trying to get running a TM1638 display and I have no previous idea, so I need to read, test and learn a lot.

    Best regards!
    manc0ntr0, Jan 29, 2017
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  19. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @manc0ntr0.

    You will find some useful information and code for the TM1638 in the Game Dash FAQ section: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/diy-dashboards-and-gauges-tutorials.140/

    You have arrived during a moment of transition between SimTools 1.3 and SimTools 2.0, with the latter just released a few weeks ago.

    Game Dash for SimTools 2.0 has not yet been released and when it is will be covered under the SimTools Pro license: https://simtools.us/license/

    The legacy SimTools 1.3 can still be obtained but be aware it will be phased out in a year: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/download-the-old-version-of-simtools-1-3-and-plugins.264/
    noorbeast, Jan 30, 2017
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  20. manc0ntr0

    manc0ntr0 New Member

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    Thanks @noorbeast, I already have been reading some projects and taking some ideas for my Arduino's code
    manc0ntr0, Jan 30, 2017
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