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DC servo rig

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Elvis A. Ramírez, Aug 7, 2022.

  1. Elvis A. Ramírez

    Elvis A. Ramírez Flight simulator

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    Hello guys!, I already build my own 2Dof simulator servo model and now i want to build a real one.
    I was searching dc servos on internet to replace the microservos, and i find this that works 24 V. I want to know if two of this are enougth. Platform and an user sums 160 kg.

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    Elvis A. Ramírez, Aug 7, 2022
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    No these will not be anywhere near powerful enough.
    noorbeast, Aug 7, 2022
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  3. Elvis A. Ramírez

    Elvis A. Ramírez Flight simulator

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    Hello, thanks.
    Can you show me a forum about it? I want to use dc servos, but i don’t know what model to use. What is a recommendable torque for motors?
    Elvis A. Ramírez, Aug 8, 2022
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    For a basic 2DOF rig you can use the likes of SimCalc to get an idea of design Vs physics and what power is needed to drive such a rig at a desired level of performance: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...e-linear-speed-and-forces-of-your-design.270/

    The easiest way to use servos is to use AASD servos for which control boards exist:

    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/motion4sim-6dof-aasd15-servo-motion-controller.392/

    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/amc-aasd15a-servo-controller.351/
    noorbeast, Aug 8, 2022
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  5. SeatTime

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    I know someone tried to use these for a G seat and they did not last very long even for that. Recommend you have a look in the projects area for solutions that do work. Unfortunately nothing good comes cheap ;).
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    SeatTime, Aug 8, 2022
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  6. Elvis A. Ramírez

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    thanks guys, i have read a bit about it and i will prefer to use dc motors instead servos!
    Elvis A. Ramírez, Aug 8, 2022
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