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Can anyone tell me which is best for driving/racing? 3dof or 4dof?

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by Mpmo, Oct 16, 2017.

  1. Mpmo

    Mpmo Member

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    i found a website that sells a 3dof motion sim for only $1900, dofreality.
    is 3dof better than 4dof? or is 4dof better than 3dof for racing AND for driving?
    cause if 4dof is better, i'll have to search more and try to find a 4dof ready made motion sim rather than a 3dof.

    2-what is traction loss and heave? anywhere where i can read about these things and understand them?

    3- do you think "gekosystem" is better than a 3dof or a 4dof? it's a G chair
    Mpmo, Oct 16, 2017
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Spend some time researching, as there are lots of options: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/what-kind-of-simulator-for-me.214/

    Have a look at existing member builds, that may help you refine your own project ideas: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduino code and Motor Monsters, plus heaps more: 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/
    noorbeast, Oct 16, 2017
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  3. Blame73

    Blame73 Well-Known Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino, Motion platform
    For 'only' $1900 you could build yourself 3/4 rigs...
    Do yourself a favour, follow the links noorbeast posted and enjoy building your motion sim.
    Who knows... you could end up building a 2dof, that I tell you is great for racing
    Blame73, Oct 17, 2017
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