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Mouse trackball design?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by rolyataylor2, Oct 10, 2010.

  1. rolyataylor2

    rolyataylor2 New Member

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    I know this sounds a bit odd but I have been trying to figure out if this would work. I dont have any drawings but my idea is...

    What if you created a empty sphere with a hatch on it. Similar to a giant mouse trackball.
    Then use wireless video, audio, and controls to transmit video, audio into the sphere and controls out.
    The electricity part would have to have to be a battery with a receiving plate on the top and bottom surfaces of the sphere and when the sphere is less then 90 degrees from default it would charge through the surface of the sphere, or use a system similar to wireless charge stations.
    Then use motors to control the position of the sphere to any angle. :uups:
    Inside place 2 seats :cheers: and a projector system to project an image on the inside (convex) screen.

    Any ideas on this plan, if it would work or not? I have more detailed ideas but that would take to long to explain.
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    Grimreaper New Member

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    Nice concept slimier to mine, wireless seem like a easy solution to a lot of problems.This could work check this out
    sorry don't have link handy virtual sphere on you tube get ya the link later.Your video res would be affected I assume you will have to lower settings on wireless system.
  3. Frakk

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    The concept is very nice, but making it work is going to be very hard.

    A 3 axis gimbal system might be an easier solution.