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Question Help to choose the kind of simulator/ building a comparison chart

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by creazyrider, Sep 27, 2017.

  1. creazyrider

    creazyrider Active Member

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    Hi,
    I will make a simulator for race and flight but there are so many kinds of simulators that I'm lost.
    I need your help and experience to make a comparison file with the benefits and defaults of each solution. It could be usefull for beginers like me.
    I never tried none of this simulators.

    I begin with this so feel free to add your knowledges:

    Full mobile simulator:
    my best choice for now
    + good amplitude on movements -> good sensations
    + pedals and wheel are on the same structure as the seat -> more realistic
    - bigger and heavier than a seat mover -> hard to move and need more space

    Seat mover:
    + moving structure small and light -> need less power on actuators -> cheaper
    + wheels and pedals can be separate from the simulator -> can be moved easily
    - less movement amplitude -> lower sensations
    - legs are not moving -> less realistic for flight simulations

    Joyrider:
    + best for flight simulation
    - Big, need lot of space, heavy
    creazyrider, Sep 27, 2017
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Sep 27, 2017
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  3. creazyrider

    creazyrider Active Member

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    Thank you for the links, there is a lot of informations in this forum !

    I'll make a kind of tutorial with images once I'll get all the data I need so any newbe like me could understand the advantages / cons of each kind of simulator.

    I understand that someone will prefer one kind than another one but I think we can categorize them by use (ex : a joyrider is better for flight simulation).
    creazyrider, Sep 27, 2017
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  4. Gadget999

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    i suggest you build a 2dof first and if you want more make it a 3dof or a 6dof
    Gadget999, Sep 27, 2017
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  5. SeatTime

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    You could also add a G-seat setup.
    • Agree Agree x 1
    SeatTime, Sep 28, 2017
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  6. creazyrider

    creazyrider Active Member

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    Ok, i'll do it.
    Thank you SeatTime.
    I don't know the G-seat, is it used instead of a mobile simulator or more ?
    did you tried one or build one ? How does it feels ?
    creazyrider, Sep 28, 2017
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  7. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Sep 28, 2017
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  8. creazyrider

    creazyrider Active Member

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    This is a first list of simulators

    Attached Files:

    • Like Like x 1
    creazyrider, Oct 9, 2017
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  9. creazyrider

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    A comparison of simulators with use, price , size, ...

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  10. creazyrider

    creazyrider Active Member

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    I didn't put the traction loss on the list, i think it can be add to any simulator, like G-seat.
    Tell me what you thing about the first drawing, I want to make it as better as possible but my knowledges in this field are still too low, that's why i need your help.
    creazyrider, Oct 9, 2017
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