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New guy here, late to the race

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by jovial_cynic, Jan 17, 2017.

  1. jovial_cynic

    jovial_cynic New Member

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    I travel back and forth between California (my office) and Washington (home), and when I'm at the office for a few days and can put in some drive-time, I want to have a small simulator setup at the office to occupy my time after work. Or during work, depending on how productive I feel like being that day.

    Anyhow, I don't think I need a full motion simulator. I've got a T500RS and shifter, and the FFB is a wonderful upgrade from trying to play with a handheld gamepad. However, the only thing I feel like I'm missing is a rumble that corresponds with RPM and speed. If I'm thinking it through correctly, it seems like two motors with wobble-cams on them: one for the RPM, and one for speed. The whole rig should be in constant vibration while the simulated engine is idling, and then the frequency of the rumble should increase with engine RPM. Additionally, there should be a secondary (and less wobbly) motor that's associated with vehicle speed.

    I feel like this would give me the additional feedback that I desire. The only thing I can think of that would be an added sense of realism is if there was individual wheel speed that could be captured; in that case, I'd set up four separate wheel-speed motors on the four corners of the racing rig.

    Anyhow, I welcome any feedback, suggestions, etc.
    jovial_cynic, Jan 17, 2017
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    jovial_cynic New Member

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    Oh - I should probably note that I'm using rFactor. A friend of mine got me onto it recently, and I haven't been able to stop playing!
    jovial_cynic, Jan 17, 2017
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Jan 18, 2017
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