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GhostRacer 2DOF

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by GhostRacer, Jul 8, 2016.

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  1. GhostRacer

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    Hi just about to start a 2 DOF , I have most parts ready but struggling to find motors in the UK, it will be a shoulder mount , I'm 13 stone and am manufacturing a Project Cars formula C cockpit replica, i have seen the motors from Canada but they want the same amount again for postage, can someone point me in the right direction for strong motors in the UK or EU

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    GhostRacer, Jul 8, 2016
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  2. Guto Antunes

    Guto Antunes New Member

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  3. GhostRacer

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    yes but the ones in germany have lots of wires I thought I only needed live and earth
    GhostRacer, Jul 8, 2016
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    i have some motion dynamics motors ZYT90 i can sell if your interested (based in UK). i bought them to make a 2 dof with traction loss but then went the ac 6 dof route.
    have 2 x left and 1 x right 60:1 12v , plenty of grunt for a 2/3 dof.
    1 has been used for bench testing only and the other 2 are unused (1 brand new unopened)

    http://www.motioncontrolproducts.com/motors/pmdc-brushed-motors-and-geared-motors.php?cat=1
    send me a pm if your interested.
    thanks.
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    paulg100, Jul 8, 2016
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  5. GhostRacer

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    Yes Please PM sent
    GhostRacer, Jul 9, 2016
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  6. GhostRacer

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    Ok after buying some nice big motors (ZYT90 60:1) I want to go the JRK route, I have been advised that the JRK12v12 are not strong enough can anyone help me with the right JRK to purchase

    Cheers in advance

    Ghosty
    GhostRacer, Jul 9, 2016
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  7. GhostRacer

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    is this the sort of thing I need
    RoboClaw ST 2x45A Motor Controller (V5, screw terminal I/O)
    GhostRacer, Jul 9, 2016
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  8. paulg100

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    I don't remember seeing anyone using the roboclaw drivers.

    These have been used successfully in other builds and can handle enough amps for the zyt90's with some safety margin.
    (you would only need one for a 2 dof)
    https://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/sabertooth2x32

    Maybe the situation of buying reliable moto monsters has improved over the past year when I last followed it?
    paulg100, Jul 9, 2016
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    do you know if its easy to program, engineering I can to a stonking standard but the technical stuff baffles me !
    although I can follow instructions
    my current static rig could have been built in a factory, I dont do bodging and this one will be even better
    GhostRacer, Jul 9, 2016
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    noorbeast, Jul 10, 2016
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  11. GhostRacer

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    This is what I have purchased so far, once everything arrives I will start learning how to put it all together, I have no problems with the mechanical engineering , its the wiring and programming I will struggle with.


    Sabertooth Dual 2x32A 6V-24V Regenerative Motor Driver

    http://www.robotshop.com/uk/sabertooth-dual-2x32a-6v-24v-regenerative-motor-driver.html


    Arduino Uno - R3

    https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11021


    2 x ZYT90 60:1 motors

    http://www.motioncontrolproducts.com/motors/pmdc-brushed-motors-and-geared-motors.php?cat=1


    4 x Rose joints for rods

    Propshaft Universal joint off a Mitsubishi Shogun

    HP DPS-800GB A 1000W (Max.) PSU (modded)

    Tillet T250 Seat

    Momo Flat bottom steering wheel

    Logitec G27 & Pedals with GTeye Brake Mod

    DSD short throw shifter

    Currently running triples but may change once I get motion, perhaps 1 x 32 HDMI TV, possibly mounted on cockpit

    Project Cars formula C cockpit replica currently being fabricated
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    GhostRacer, Jul 10, 2016
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    Does this look right
    My Wiring.jpg
    GhostRacer, Jul 16, 2016
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    GhostRacer, Jul 16, 2016
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    paulg100, Jul 16, 2016
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  15. GhostRacer

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    cheers

    I think my dip switch settings are wrong on my Sabretooth, nowhere near assembly yet so plenty of time to research correct settings.
    GhostRacer, Jul 16, 2016
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    insanegr !N$@n€

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    some PSU need to short some pins to power up. you can use a simple kill switch doing it instead of shortening the pins and the load wont go through the switch if you wire it like that. don't know what modifications your PSU need to work for our needs
    insanegr, Jul 18, 2016
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  18. GhostRacer

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    I am really sorry to ask such a silly question, I have been trying for 2 days to set the baud rate on my Sabretooth 2x32 using describe software to 115200 I do it, it looks all ok, I then disconnect reconnect then detect and it always comes back as 9600, set port in device manager, I am great with the welder and spanners but really fall down with programming, is there anyone out there who would be prepared to hand hold me through the inital stage
    cheers ghosty
    p.s been building for 2 months , bought licence and patch downloader, just wanna see it move now
    GhostRacer, Apr 28, 2018
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    Once you set the baud rate, do you upload settings to the device?
    upload_2018-4-28_13-29-40.png
    Blame73, Apr 28, 2018
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  20. GhostRacer

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    hi yep done that a thousand times, I have just this min moved my motors with SMC3 dont know how but they moved
    GhostRacer, Apr 28, 2018
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