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How to built a wind simulator

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by leandroter7, Feb 26, 2010.

  1. leandroter7

    leandroter7 Member

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    Hi fellows

    I want built a interface to simulate the wind on the track. Someone have any idea how can i start this project, using a simple fan???????????
    leandroter7, Feb 26, 2010
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  2. Nima

    Nima Member Gold Contributor

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    hi,
    i have test this with a vellemann 8055 and a tronic h-bridge.but you must have a big fan.i have test it with pc fan but is to low effect.i want order bigger fans in the next time.
    Nima, Feb 26, 2010
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  3. Frakk

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    The best way is to do it with compressed air in my opinion. You can get a much more responsive wind effect, you can even simulate air ripples.

    A fan has to get up to speed to produce the airflow and also slow down to stop the airflow, which can be pretty slow. If you want the wind to be proportional to speed I guess it is not a big issue, maybe when you are braking hard or crashing, the fan won't stop that fast. Using a powerful motor, high RPM, small fins with a minimal overall inertia can be responsive enough, and of course a controller that can also apply braking to the blades is necessary.

    Compressing the air on the other hand will give you a lot of advantages. You can get much higher airflow much faster, all you have to do is produce more pressure. With a proportional valve and a pressure sensor you can precisely control the amount of air. Also you can almost instantly (depending on the actuator) turn the valve on or off.

    Just my 2c.
    Frakk, Feb 26, 2010
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  4. mboRacing

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    Not long a go there was a tread about this. Using a servo controller with a regulator for RC-Motors was realised there...

    cheers, mbo
    mboRacing, Feb 27, 2010
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    jakob, Feb 27, 2010
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