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First venture into motion sim - newbie needs help :]

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by mSrty, Feb 12, 2010.

  1. mSrty

    mSrty New Member

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    Hey,

    Im very new to all of this but my plan is to build a motion simulator using 2 dc motors, controlled by using h-bridges. Probably sounds newbie already but it gets worse :p

    Is there any suggestions as to what motors i should go for (cheapest solution in mind) and what board should i be using to connect the electronics to the PC?

    Thanks for baring with me :]
    mSrty, Feb 12, 2010
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  2. Frakk

    Frakk Active Member

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    Hello mSrty,

    First of all, you have to narrow your options down. Be realistic and think about what you can do, and how much are you looking to spend. Read the forum and collect some ideas. Wiper motors will be the most cost-effective motors, but they will be a very small part of the simulator, in fact, motors are the last thing to worry about.
    Frakk, Feb 12, 2010
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  3. MasterYoda

    MasterYoda Active Member Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Good political and educated answer Frakk!
    MasterYoda, Feb 12, 2010
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