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Hi FLIGHT ACE

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by FLIGHT ACE, Jul 18, 2015.

  1. FLIGHT ACE

    FLIGHT ACE New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Iam new to all these sites Iam also trying to build a Flight motion sim so interesred in Servo motors / Actuators, Ihave some Mechanical Skills but not in Electronics Ihave one idea if you require a small Universal joint use a car steering one !!!!! thank you for all contributors for there skills iam from Kent in the UK hope I find some one near to share all.
    Best Regard
    flight ace
    FLIGHT ACE, Jul 18, 2015
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @FLIGHT ACE.

    Some members do indeed use steering shaft universal joints for pivots.

    There are many different types of motion simulators: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/what-kind-of-simulator-for-me.16/

    You can check out existing member builds for inspiration and ideas as to what may suit you: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find the FAQ section covers many detailed topics: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    We have a glossary for all those pesky acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    @Nathan Older seems to be located near you, so you may want to PM him and say hi: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/conversations/add?to=Nath+Older

    Feel free to ask questions, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    You can check out where others are located via Member Map, please take a moment and add yourself: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/memberMap/

    Good luck with your project.
    Last edited: Jul 18, 2015
    noorbeast, Jul 18, 2015
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  3. Roman

    Roman Member

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    Bienvenue!
    Roman, Jul 18, 2015
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