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new 3dof

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by francabrera, Jun 22, 2018.

  1. francabrera

    francabrera New Member

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    Hello everyone, I present my new 3dof simulator almost finished, I would appreciate opinions on how to improve it, I hope you like it.
    a greeting

    Hola a todos, presento mi nuevo simulador 3dof casi terminado, agradecería opiniones de como mejorarlo, espero que os guste.
    Un saludo

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  2. sam poole

    sam poole Active Member

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    How does it feel to drive? Any inconsistencies? What is the purpose of the struts at the side?
  3. francabrera

    francabrera New Member

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    hello, the reason for putting them has been so that when I sit in the seat I do not balance
  4. francabrera

    francabrera New Member

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    sam poole,
    I am looking for endless potentiometers, I have problems with those that I have installed that are multiturn, you know of some to buy
  5. sam poole

    sam poole Active Member

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  6. sam poole

    sam poole Active Member

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    Before you buy them I think looking at your pots you mean a rotary encoder?
  7. francabrera

    francabrera New Member

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    the pots that I use are multiturn analog, they are not encoder
  8. sam poole

    sam poole Active Member

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    well mine only a need 180 angle due to gearing but im sure plenty of members on this site will know a good source for multi turn pots not sure im much use for this sorry