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

  1. ROBERTO PAGLIA

    ROBERTO PAGLIA New Member

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    good morning everyone my name is Roberto and I am a new user
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  2. Gunni

    Gunni New Member

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    Hello I am from Austria and my Interesting is Flightsimulator in VR and i have a little bit
    knowledge in electronic and my interess is 2d 3d and 6d.
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Gunni and @ROBERTO PAGLIA.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs, in particular check out the SimTools, fundamentals of motion and the design sections: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can go through existing member projects for specific ideas or inspiration: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Or search for specific types of projects using the Google Custom Search function on the Recent page: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    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, ask any questions you have there and detail your project progress: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your projects.
  4. Stan Waddell

    Stan Waddell New Member

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    Hi All,

    I am new to the forum. I found this forum after purchasing and assembling a Dofreality H3. I am having a blast driving Assetto Corsa and flying Elite Dangerous. I am really interested in getting Need For Speed Most Wanted (NFSMW) working. I have been unsuccessful as of yet. I have Live for Speed working, but no joy with NFSMW. If anyone has it working and knows some tricks I would love to hear about them.

    Happy driving!
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  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  6. Stan Waddell

    Stan Waddell New Member

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  7. blackdjai

    blackdjai New Member

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    Hi all,

    I ve found this site by searching how to make a simulator for F1 for PC game.

    I bought simtools and .... really, I ' am a newbee .... it's my cousin who wants to do that, because, he is a Great fan of F1 since years.

    Now, he decided than it's time to build his own simulator .... I help him, because, I am the "computer man" of the family :) .... and first of all, I love F1 and to make our own simulator is an exciting challenge.

    And, our second challenge, is to do the same with a PS4, but, one thing at a time.
  8. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @blackdjai.

    Sounds like between yourself and your cousin you have good backgrounds for building a motion rig.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs, in particular check out the SimTools, fundamentals of motion and the design sections: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can go through existing member projects for specific ideas or inspiration: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Or search for specific types of projects using the Google Custom Search function on the Recent page: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    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, ask any questions you have there and detail your project progress: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
  9. herve069

    herve069 Simracer

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    Hi all!
    My name is Hervé, I'm 36.
    I live in France.
    I have a simulator since about 10 years, and now it's time to convert it into dynamic!
  10. noorbeast

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    Welcome @herve069.

    It would be great to hear more about your rig.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs, in particular check out the SimTools, fundamentals of motion and the design sections: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can go through existing member projects for specific ideas or inspiration: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Or search for specific types of projects using the Google Custom Search function on the Recent page: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    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, ask any questions you have there and detail your project progress: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
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  11. MagicEdge

    MagicEdge Active Member Gold Contributor

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    herve069, post your simulator build on its own post. Everyone likes to see builds for ideas. Xsimulator family will help with any issues to get you up and running.
  12. Abram Manoge

    Abram Manoge Member

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    After watching videos of sim rigs. I decided im gonna buy one and saw the prices. So here i am hoping i can build one myself. So far i have learnt alot from this forum in the past 24hours
  13. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Abram Manoge.

    Many of us started in the same position, with a dream and lots to learn.

    Check out the FAQs, in particular check out the SimTools, fundamentals of motion and the design sections: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can go through existing member projects for specific ideas or inspiration: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Or search for specific types of projects using the Google Custom Search function on the Recent page: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    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, ask any questions you have there and detail your project progress: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
  14. Abram Manoge

    Abram Manoge Member

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    Thank you. I've ordered some parts I plan on starting with wiper motors and move to better motors as time goes
  15. Niall Dockery

    Niall Dockery New Member

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    Hi All

    I’m Niall from Ireland, I’m a complete noob to the sim (and gaming!) world, but iv been thinking about building a motion platform some time now.
    Iv recently finished building a cnc plasma table so I have a little experience with electronics, but after browsing some of the stuff on here it seems this is in an entirely different league!
    Iv been recreationally flying planes for close to 10 years now and iv always been into steel fabrication, so I thought, why not combine the two and see if can build a flight sim to use when the weather is crap!
    I’m hoping to build at least a 3 Dof rig, pitch, roll, yaw and a lot of the machines on here are incredible so I’m looking forward to pick the the brains of all you pros!
  16. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Niall Dockery.

    You actually have a great set of experiences for building a motion rig, many here started with less. Researching and clarifying your plans and proposed equipment before buying anything is a good way to go, it will save you time and money.

    Check out the FAQs, in particular check out the SimTools, fundamentals of motion and the design sections: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can go through existing member projects for specific ideas or inspiration: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Or search for specific types of projects using the Google Custom Search function on the Recent page: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    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, ask any questions you have there and detail your project progress: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
  17. Niall Dockery

    Niall Dockery New Member

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    Thank you, a lot more research is definitely required!
  18. Abram Manoge

    Abram Manoge Member

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    Ive also just began with my own project trust me you are at the right place. There are alot of helpful people here all you have to do is ask. after two days i had already felt like i know enough to get started.
    Just make sure you read through the post titled new members start here. i skipped it at first and had to go back because there is alot of info there
  19. Masterploxis

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    Hello,

    My name is Andreas, 42 yrs old. I have build my own 737 fixed base simulator since 2011. During that process I have gained a lot knowledge and technical skills. Although a fixed based simulator with original parts (original yokes and origin 737-300 Throttle quadrant) provides a good immersion - it is still limited to one aircraft type...

    To get more flexibility and increase the immersion I want to build a motion platform which can be used in a flexible Way for simulation of various types of vehicles - cars, aircraft, space Sims...using monitor or vr..

    Immersion will be a big objective - the only issue i see at the moment regarding full immersion would be noisy ball bearings of the actuators...

    Well let's see and let the journey commence.

    Cheers Andy
    Masterploxis.de
  20. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Masterploxis.

    Sounds like you have good backgrounds for building a motion rig.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs, in particular check out the SimTools, fundamentals of motion and the design sections: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can go through existing member projects for specific ideas or inspiration: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Or search for specific types of projects using the Google Custom Search function on the Recent page: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    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, ask any questions you have there and detail your project progress: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.