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DC-motors-shopping-list update

Discussion in 'Motor actuators and drivers' started by Xesc, Apr 9, 2020.

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  1. Xesc

    Xesc New Member

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    Hello,

    After doing a 6dof stewart platform using RC servos, I am thinking in doing my first low cost motion simulator; I have reviewed proposed DC motor shopping list but some of them are discounted (or not available in EU) so it would be very useful if DC motor shopping list was updated...Can someone support??
    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/dc-motors-shopping-list.32/

    Many thanks in advance...
    Xesc, Apr 9, 2020
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    The list can be updated if members PM myself or any admins motor supplier recommendations, it is pretty much unmaintainable if they don't, given how many possible sources there are, plus regional options.

    Motion Dynamics and pgsaw have been long standing options, but shipping costs can be significant.
    noorbeast, Apr 10, 2020
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    Thanks for tour feedback.

    I understand it is difficult. It would be possible to add a brief summary of main minimum DC motor characteristics requiered in that shopping list thread? It would be easy to consult for beginners like me :)

    Thanks in advance
    Xesc, Apr 10, 2020
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    A minimum depends on design parameters and desired performance, and they vary a lot. You can get away with wiper motors on a rig with lots of design leverage, like a shoulder mount, but the Motion Dynamic or pgsaw motors are more powerful and better suited, even for that design.

    Have a play with SimCal to get an idea of physics Vs design trade offs: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...e-linear-speed-and-forces-of-your-design.270/
    noorbeast, Apr 10, 2020
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    Thanks for the list. Are Chinese motors reliable?
    Renaudeau, May 4, 2020
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