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G-seat Addon to 3DOF Rig

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by sberns, Dec 6, 2017.

  1. sberns

    sberns Member Gold Contributor

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    I thought I would post a final and complete parts list with links so that this could be easily built by others. Please note I've included some mild revisions from my build to improve panel size. Here we go:

    G-SEAT FINAL PARTS LIST, complete w/links:

    Aluminium Pieces 0.08-0.09" thick (11-12G), all edges tumbled: (see attachment)
    1 - 10" x 20"
    2 - 15" x 8.5", with 70 degree bend as depicted below; both outer edges from each panel chamfered 1.5" from corners (see below)
    (source locally)

    3/16" x 1/2" screws and nuts: home depot
    foam padding and velcro strips to secure foam padding: home depot
    4pcs 15" x 3/4" x 3/4" metal angle: home depot
    2pcs 15" x 1.5" x 1.5" metal angle: home depot
    loctite (blue): home depot
    sandpaper (optional): home depot

    Meanwell SE-200-7.5 Power Supply or similar:
    https://ca.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MEAN-WELL/SE-200-75?qs=/ha2pyFaduh2Y2qxZs9awEC1F6PKGavSgSzXN%2bosJaC45KhVOzH5PA==

    24 x M2.5 Hex screws 14mm:
    https://hobbyking.com/en_us/metal-round-head-machine-hex-screw-m2-5x14-10-pcs-set.html

    6 x 2.5" narrow hinges:
    https://www.banggood.com/6Pcs-2_5In...-p-1114196.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    12 x Servo 20-35kglb, 180deg, speed <=0.18/s, 6-7.4v:
    https://www.banggood.com/4X-JX-PDI-...-p-1031156.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN
    OR
    (DOUBLE THE PRICE) https://www.banggood.com/JX-Servo-C...-p-1154872.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    12 x Servo brackets:
    https://www.banggood.com/Multifunct...-p-1067666.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    10 x 5 port Terminal connectors:
    https://www.banggood.com/Excellway-...-p-1265531.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    1 Arduino UNO (clone ok):
    https://www.banggood.com/UNO-R3-ATm...e-p-964163.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    12 x M3 Servo arms (~30mm long):
    https://www.banggood.com/25T-Metal-...45-p-80611.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    12 x M3 Connecting Rods:
    https://www.banggood.com/WLtoys-Upg...p-1093963.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=USA

    24 x M2.5 Locking Nuts
    https://www.banggood.com/10pcs-Carb....html?rmmds=search&ID=524137&cur_warehouse=CN

    Servo extension cables, 12 x 30cm and 12 x 60cm:
    https://www.banggood.com/10pcs-22AW...-p-1050822.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    Circular crimp connectors for AC/DC power supply connection:
    https://www.banggood.com/20PCS-Blue...s-p-909751.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    Neoprene cable management sleeve:
    https://www.banggood.com/1_25M-49-I...-p-1160840.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    Arduino jumper wires:
    https://www.banggood.com/120pcs-20c...o-p-974006.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    Control project box:
    https://www.banggood.com/ABS-Juncti...-p-1250314.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    14G and 22G Wire
    https://www.banggood.com/1M-8101214...e-p-921159.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    AC Power Cord:
    www.amazon.com/6FT-IEC-Wire-Power-Cord/dp/B0039BMLLS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1521045888&sr=8-6&keywords=power+cord+stripped+end

    Corrugated wire sleeve:
    www.amazon.ca/Flexible-Insulation-Corrugated-Tubing-Conduit/dp/B012SP76E2/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1521041917&sr=1-4&keywords=corrugated+wire+sleeve&dpID=51uKEx6KNaL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

    USB Cable:
    www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-USB-2-0-Cable-Male/dp/B00BCWALHM/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521041849&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=usb+2.0+atob+cable

    100pcs M3 Screws (12 or 16mm to secure servos and brackets)
    https://www.banggood.com/Suleve-M3C...-p-1232490.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

    100pcs M3 Nuts:
    https://www.banggood.com/100pcs-Zin...8-p-964601.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN
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  2. sberns

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  3. Martyn

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    Very nice project indeed:)
    Seriously considering adding g seat to my motion rig (similar like simxp), deciding between this and simvibe:)
    What are your thoughts after some time using this, if i can ask, please?
    Also do you have any more pics / vidz of finished project?
    Many thanks!
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    sberns Member Gold Contributor

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    I think the major pro of the G-seat is it provides tremendous feedback regarding sustained G-forces in corners as I'm sure you already know. It can be tricky to integrate with other motion, but once you find the sweet spot, it's fantastic! I find it really helps my driving. I now use only sway and pitch in Simtools with the GSeat. That said, I've been driving with Simvibe for a long time now, and I'm not sure what I would choose if I had to have only one. I would say that a G-seat might help your driving more, but Simvibe might be a better first step to immersion if you do it in all 4 corners of your rig. If you were just going with 1 transducer, I would definitely build a G-seat. If possible, best answer is do both ;))

    Good Luck!



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    Many thanks for answer.
    Well i was definitely also considering adding both - vibe and gseat, but in other hand i was worried about how the servos and rest of the gseat electronics handle the vibrations from transducers? Ain´t it a problem?
    Well i´m not actually looking for improving my driving (i admit i´m not and will not be the festest living human:D) more looking for most real immersion... My motion rig is great, but still missing "something"..

    Btw for gseat i´m looking for sway definitely, but also heave for bottom paddles (i also like rallying..:).
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    Do you think that this design would hold up well for another set of paddles under the legs, similar to the GS-4 ?
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    Where did you get your arduino code from? Is there a ready-to-go sketch that will interface to simtools for a G-Seat?
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    I think that depends on your racing seat. If there are removable pads, it could definitely be possible though I haven’t tried. My thoughts are that the lateral G forces are more important to add to the immersion and driving information. There are other ways to achieve some of the surge braking sensation that you’ll get with leg paddles such as the excellent harness tensioner that I recently purchased from @SeatTime (see commercial section of forum).

    Should you choose to go with leg paddles, I think you could consider using a single paddle like @early_m ended up doing (https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/diy-g-seat-from-concept-to-final.11669/)

    The code I used for my Arduino was (altered by me slightly) from @eaorobbie ’s RC servo code to limit the servo to positive excursions only. It’s quite easy to set it up in simtools using this sketch and a bit of “Gseat” reading on this forum. I think similar modified code is even provided in one of the threads - sorry can’t remember which one.
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    You probably have the code in mind that @Spit40 provided in this post.
    With this code negative force values are ignored, which can be beneficial for a G-seat. I have used this Arduino sketch as basis for my G-seat and again had to modify it here and there.
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    That’s it! Thanks :)
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    Hi MarkusB - Still working on your GSeat then? Mine is well due a V2 mainly on the heave flaps which are straining as they're having to lift too much of my weight rather just apply side pressure. Did you prove your theory about moving the flaps wider in proportion to pelvis width? i.e. squeeze rather than lift? It will certainly reduce force needed but does it feel like heave is what I wonder?
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    It seems to be a dead post. But can you show us. How it works along the time.
    Have you get issues on hardware or software.
    Thanks a lot.
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