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dc wiper motor question

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by boutrous, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. boutrous

    boutrous New Member

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    I have 2 non-motion cockpits setup for myself and son to race.

    Now after watching the action here the past couple of years I finally have time to work on my project.
    I have been collecting various parts. 80/20, seats, spare pc's. I am now setup to burn the circuits as supplied by thanos; so motors are next....

    http://www.3rivers.net/~cmac/gearmotors/ast-7631-5.htm

    I can get 12/24volt wiper motors as above for $40 us. How do these compare to those used by thanos or yobuddy.



    http://www.hangsleben.com
    boutrous, Aug 24, 2008
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  2. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Hi boutrous, :hi:

    They look like they would work; the biggest problem I have with mine is they are not permanent magnet so when no power is applied they slip under the weight of the rider. Also, I made 2” arms on my motors and if I had it to do over I would only make them 1”. My 2” arms provide more movement than is needed IMHO and amplifies the play in the motors.

    Just out of curiosity, are you making a joyrider type motion simulator, or a simforce gt type?
    Do you have any pictures of the cockpits?

    yobuddy
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  3. boutrous

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    I am planning on a simforce gt type.

    I will upload pictures shortly.


    boutrous
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    boutrous New Member

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    Added pics of current racing equipment. Really need to clean up the basement :(

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