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Introduction

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by DaveO, Nov 15, 2016.

  1. DaveO

    DaveO New Member

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    I have been backwards and forwards all over this site trying to work out how to introduce myself. I am still not sure if I am in the right area for doing that. So, if this post ends up in the wrong place my apologies.
    I found the XSimulator site by accident am truly amazed at what can be accomplished when people of like minds pool their resources and ideas. I have just finished building a static simulator with three screens and now want to move it up a notch and build a 2DOF using geared motors. I have a million questions and probably another million I haven't thought about yet. The first one that comes to mind is .........could someone tell me please where I can find a wiring diagram showing the Arduino hooked up to a Moto Monster (one MM driving two motors). Anyway great site and I hope I can share some worthwhile info in the future. Regards, DaveO - Perth - Western Australia
    DaveO, Nov 15, 2016
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  2. Blame73

    Blame73 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome @DaveO
    Check this thread
    Blame73, Nov 15, 2016
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @DaveO.

    Have a look at existing member builds, that may help you refine your own project ideas: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduinos and Motor Monsters and more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

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

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

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Nov 15, 2016
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  4. Archie

    Archie Eternal tinkerer

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    We are getting a good spread of Aussie's on this site now :)

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    Archie, Nov 24, 2016
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  5. SilentChill

    SilentChill Problem Maker

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    Yeah we need to purge some of you out :D
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    SilentChill, Nov 25, 2016
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  6. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Nah...we will just adopt the rest of you motion mob as simulated Aussies instead!

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    noorbeast, Nov 25, 2016
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    :grin:grin:grin
    obobo, Nov 25, 2016
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