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More mechanical advantage

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Ghettoslide, Sep 16, 2024.

  1. Ghettoslide

    Ghettoslide New Member

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    I'm back at it again. I took a forced bean because of work. I have everything working as should finally. This things had been sitting a year. Now that everything works I hooked up the platform to the motors and the right hand motor cuts out after a few seconds. It is a power cut because I have to power it down and back on for it to come back on. It literally just sitting idle after lifting the platform then gives up the ghost.I'm looking for any help out ideas as to where I can move these mirrors to get more leverage? I thought about maybe adding gas struts, but they may not be able to bound and rebound fast enough. Any help would be appreciated. If I'm in the wrong spot with thisc post my apologies. I didn't see a help section. This is a diy rig. 20240916_034324.jpg 20240916_034351.jpg 20240916_034324.jpg 20240916_034351.jpg
    Ghettoslide, Sep 16, 2024
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome back and thanks for sharing your rig :thumbs

    There is a FAQ section with handy hints: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    First off do make sure your rig is properly balanced, with you onboard and all peripherals attached: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...-of-gravity-to-balance-a-motion-simulator.55/

    Also consider shortening the lever CTC distance by drilling some additional adjustment holes.

    You did not mention what hardware and code you are using, but perhaps double check control board settings to ensure they are optimal.
    noorbeast, Sep 16, 2024
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  3. Ghettoslide

    Ghettoslide New Member

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    Thank you. This forum has been a tremendous help. I'll check everything over again. I really don't want to move the motors and do the high mounted thing. I'll see what I come up with. Thanks for the link.
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    Ghettoslide, Sep 16, 2024
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  4. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    drill an other hole in the lever arm and make it half length - see what happens
    Gadget999, Sep 16, 2024
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