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Question [Newbie] Starting my rig

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by Mike Melga, Jul 14, 2020.

  1. Mike Melga

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    Ok. So I have (or I'm getting in the next few days):

    -Motors (80ZYT165... from Sunrise Motors)
    -Power supplies (Meanwell LRS-350-24)
    -Motor drivers (Cytron MD13S)
    -Hall Sensors (6127V1A180L.5FS)
    -Shunt protectors (Pololu 26.4V, 2.80OHM,15W)
    -Shaft connectors (6.35 x 8 mm)
    -Arduino Uno

    I still need:

    - An U-joint of some kind
    - Levers and rods.

    Anything else I need for the motion part?
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    Have you read my thread in regard to the driver and shunt? I haven't attached cables yet. I think I will have to solder 10awg directly to the board...
    Let me know how you do/did it.

    I also have to get levers, push rods and gas springs. But I will wait for motors first. And do some tests before start building the frame.
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    @Rens 10 awg??? I am not planning on using more than 14 awg (2.5mm). My electric installation is 230v/16amp. 10awg is just overkill. I will go with 2.5mm2.

    Why gas springs? What are you planning?
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    Mmmm ok, they recommended me to fit at least 10 awg, in my opinion it was overkill too since of the ratings of driver. But again I am no expert. I can fit 12 awg with custom sockets/terminal blocks I have laying around. Right now all wiring are 10 awg. With 8 awg directly from PSU. I create 6dof and the 6 motors will carry the full weight of driver and chair, pedals wheel etc. Gas springs are to obsorb strain on motors amd help with any "stuttering" to smooth things out.
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    have you shopped for those gas springs?
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    No not yet.
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    Ok....motors arrived today.
    Tomorrow I'll receive the power supplies, hall sensors and shunt protectors.
    All set to start welding this weekend. Let's see how it goes.
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    Happy to hear that :) looking forward to your progress :)
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    @Mike Melga checking in if you made some progress (since you got the motors for some time now). I am still waiting on mine :(
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    @Rens

    Hi.
    Well...I'm having trouble where I didn't expect trouble: finding the mechanical parts.
    I already have all electronics: motors, drivers, shunt protectors, power supplies, hall sensors and arduinos.
    I got the metal profiles to start cutting and welding and the hall sensors and shaft couplings.
    However...I'm still missing the rods, something for the pivot on the front and the u-joint.
    Been struggling to find these so progress is zero.
    Also I need something to lock in the shaft to attach the lever. Still haven't find anything suitable.

    Any ideas?
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    Just buy a threadend like something like this:
    https://www.toolstation.nl/draadein...QUmmJbupEas7sXHGrg1AVu59ioJhYpbgaAgA2EALw_wcB

    And then female ball joint something like:
    https://www.grandado.com/products/s...DZA6_NBtCCqp-VRzzi4w12lKUrRFoH_oaAogjEALw_wcB

    And for levers something like this.

    Here video of how it works, of course mounted reversed. Watch at 38 sec.


    https://shaft-collars-couplings.sta...--search-/accu-flange--shaft-mounting-collars

    At least this is what I am planning.
    I am currently in contact with a company that is specialized in gas springs/dampers. Which should help the motors with the load and also with smoothening out motion(s). But I can't give any detailed info on this yet.
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    @Mike Melga ps. share some pics of the motors and shaft if you can please. Thanks.
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    Forgot to say, you can then simply mount the lever to it like so:

    fordaod-select-shaft-arms.jpg
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    For u-joint just go to nearby auto garage ask them if they can help you with that (pretty sure they will). Unless you want a less bulky joint you have to google it I guess.
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    @Rens

    Here are some pics of the motor and shaft.
    I guess the rods are quite simple to find. I just haven't look enough.
    I will try the u-joint next week. I am looking for something compact.

    My main problem is the shaft collar and lever. I am trying to find a dealer here in Europe.
    If you find one...let me know :)

    IMG_20201010_193744.jpg IMG_20201010_193737.jpg IMG_20201010_193611.jpg IMG_20201010_193542.jpg
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    Nice, looking good. What is the diameter of the shaft? I believe it is 14mm? According to the datazheet but I find this to be a strange diameter. (9/16 of an inch).
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    I was here wondering....which of these rod types should work best?
    rod2.jpg rod1.jpg
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    Both can work and sometimes it comes down to design decisions as to which to use. I

    believe a sealed tie rod style may have greater longevity, though personally I used eye style spherical rod ends on my compact rig.
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