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Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by dope-walker, May 7, 2019.

  1. dope-walker

    dope-walker New Member

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    Hi Guys,

    I want toll build my own 2 dof.

    So i have a nice BMW E30 seat and a Logitech g920.
    his is now mounted on a Alu Profile.

    So i need many parts.

    I Come germany so i watch for Shops in german.

    Have anybody a list of parts and Shops for me pleace?

    Greets

    Dope-walker
    dope-walker, May 7, 2019
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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
    What style of simulator do you want to build, as that can influence things like which motor would be best?
    noorbeast, May 8, 2019
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  3. dope-walker

    dope-walker New Member

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    dope-walker, May 9, 2019
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    I believe others have used those motors: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/seat-mover-with-traction-loss.11301/

    If you goc24V use Sabertooth as the driver and modified SMC3 code for the Arduino: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...ket-serial-pid-motor-driver-for-arduino.9277/

    Personally I prefer Hall sensor to pots, as they are performant, long lasting and won't break if over rotated, something like these: au.element14.com/bi-technologies-tt-electronics/6127v1a180l-5fs/sensor-hall-0-2v-20v-to-10v-pin/dp/2319662

    You can modify server PSUs: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...ver-power-supplies-as-cheap-powerful-psus.54/

    Or just use cheap LED strip light PSUs from Ebay, which are a little less sensitive to fluctuations.
    Last edited: May 9, 2019
    noorbeast, May 9, 2019
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  5. dope-walker

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  6. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    noorbeast, May 9, 2019
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