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Frame bounce on a traction loss rig

Discussion in 'Electronic and hardware generally' started by Barry, Mar 24, 2016.

  1. Barry

    Barry Active Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    So I have a frame which is around 95% complete.

    It's got traction loss wheels mounted behind the uni joint where the seat is mounted on. I have no cladding on my frame yet. No aluminium floor or wood panels etc. It's all bare metal still.

    I have noticed that there's a bit of flex in my frame due to the weight of the seat and user which will be pushing down on the middle of the frame when in use.

    Do I need to add a stabilising wheel in the middle under the front of the seat or will the frame stiffen up when I add my cladding (probably an aluminium checker plate floor)?

    Has anyone else noticed this issue and does it affect the sim badly?
    Any advise would be great.

    Thanks
    Barry
    Barry, Mar 24, 2016
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  2. RacingMat

    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    Cladding will be good for torsion
    but won't add much inertia in the vertical direction... I would suggest you to add a roller
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    RacingMat, Mar 24, 2016
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