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Showroom Building 2dof (+ traction loss) from zero

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by diegocom, Nov 6, 2018.

  1. diegocom

    diegocom New Member

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    Hi all,
    I'm quite new in this world and now, after reading a lots of threads, I'm starting to build my personal 2dof + traction loss.

    Choice of design:

    A draft of my design is this:
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    Initially I'll work only on 2dof and then I'll upgrade it with the traction loss movement. I'll put the motors from pitch and roll in front of my sim

    Choice of motors:
    I have bought two 24V 55rpm motors from ebay and I have modified they to get a completely isolation from each other.
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    Choice of power supply:
    I have chosen a simple and economic power supply from ebay. In my case 24V/30 A
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    UPDATING..
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  2. diegocom

    diegocom New Member

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    I use a 10k single-turn potentiometer for motor position feedback connected with two 3d printed gears for motor reduction.
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    diegocom New Member

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    Motor driver board:
    I'll use a custom driver board designed only to control dynamic simulators, with 2 channel and Arduino Uno as controller
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  4. diegocom

    diegocom New Member

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    Construction of the structure:
    I have just complete my rough structure. I'll start with tests and regulations as soon as possible.
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  5. diegocom

    diegocom New Member

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    Testing phase:
    I'm starting with first tests of my sim! Initially without levers to avoid accidents and damage :D
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  6. Haraguchi

    Haraguchi Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, Arduino
    Good job here!
    I will follow your project.
    Good luck !
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  7. Halloween2go

    Halloween2go Active Member Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Hi Diego, I did the same thing for the front bearing for traction loss - kept it simple! I was going to use similar motors to what I am seeing in your build but decided against it and ordered bigger 50:1 motors. Once you get the weight of the seat, and the weight of yourself etc on the motors post a test video if you can. A lot of us would like to see how those motors take the additional weight. My rig is set up differently but I am planning on building a compact rig some day.:)
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    ferslash Active Member

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    and... what custom motor driver are you using? :D

    fer
  9. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    @diegocom has not been around for about a year, so it could be a while before you get a response.
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  10. Halloween2go

    Halloween2go Active Member Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Well, that's the way it goes I guess. Either way, I will answer the question as It applies to my rig.
    Ferslash, I use the IBT-2 motor controllers. I have three and a 6 inch computer fan blowing on them when the Rig is turned on. Hope that helps. H2go
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  11. djjac

    djjac New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    nice project! may i ask how did you made the levers.