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Noob Question

Discussion in 'SimTools DIY Version' started by tim lundell, Oct 1, 2015.

  1. tim lundell

    tim lundell New Member

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    Okaj so i might be completely lost when im on this forum, this seems to be like extreme mechanic stuff.
    but ive been looking for a software for a long long time now and i just cant find anything like it.

    What i want is for my xbox controller to vibrate when my steering wheel vibrates, then i can fastend it on my chair to make it vibrate too. if possible i want to use all 4 of my controllers for this.

    If anyone on this forumt could provide me with any info about how to can make this work i would be forever greatfull, trust me ive been looking for a long long long time for this so it would mean much to me.

    Im playing Dirt Rally
    tim lundell, Oct 1, 2015
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  2. tombo

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    Hello,
    you could take appart the controllers and drive the Motors via a an Arduino and Simtools. But maybe better buy some spare vibration motors, could be cheaper as using the xbox controllers. May I ask what chair you are using? I can't think you are feeling very much of these small motors.

    Maybe a Bassshaker would be a better option http://www.pollin.de/shop/dt/MTY2OT...ntent=640338&gclid=CKOHptOJosgCFaoEwwod8eINzA
    I hooked up this to my amplifyer and attached it to my chair.
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    tombo, Oct 1, 2015
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  3. Nick Moxley

    Nick Moxley Well-Known Member

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    Not gonna happen without tearing the motor's out and running an Ard setup, Games wont let you map 2 controller's like that, They will either take the steering wheel or the controller. NOT both.

    REAL shaker's are the solution, plain and simple. Not exactly cheap(DIY is possible) but VERY effective.

    Buttkicker gamer 2's and Mini LFE's

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    Nick Moxley, Oct 2, 2015
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  4. tim lundell

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    Hmm okey i'll try with bass shakers then, Do you think theese two will work togheter?
    www.miniinthebox(.)com/sv/1-8-led-80w-hi-fi-stereo-forstarkare-mp3-spelare-for-bil-motorcykel-fm-sd-usb-2-kanaler_p524675.html?currency=SEK&litb_from=paid_adwords_shopping&litb_from=&adword_mt=&adword_ct=73333330842&adword_kw=&adword_pos=1o2&adword_pl=&adword_net=g&adword_tar=&adw_src_id=4196617767_313342602_22461532602_kwd-87611770514&gclid=CjwKEAjw1riwBRD61db6xtWTvTESJACoQ04QUR_lpCLH2Wr6Q1yfwENnGmtZ1CqnHbsHTYX8ffnHWxoCY2_w_wcB

    www.ljudfokus(.)se/produkt/dayton-audio-bass-shaker-finns-i-bade-8-och-16-ohm/6826/

    (Sry about the websides being swedish, i tough mady you can see only by looking at the images)

    ive added " (.) " on the dots because i was not allowed to post a link
    tim lundell, Oct 2, 2015
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  5. tombo

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    I've read articles on the Internet where people are using such small amps with success. I don't have tested them myself.
    But I would recommend you a bigger amp to have more power and you can maybe add a second shaker in the future if you like.
    A cheap used Hifi Amp would do the job.

    I'm currently trying convert old xbox360 psus to power car hifi amps to power my basshaker, as they are realy flat and can be mounted underneeth my platform.
    tombo, Oct 2, 2015
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  6. noorbeast

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    @eaorobbie has posted an initial test of upcoming SimTools transducer support using the Dayton Puck and a D class amplifier: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/aura-shaker-ast-2b-4-with-bk-g2-amp.6981/#post-80343

    I have tried one of these D class amplifiers with a LFE Buttkicker, which is much bigger and more powerful than the Dayton puck, and it sort of works but only marginally: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-X-100W...ter-TDA7498-/350947461867?hash=item51b6194aeb

    I use one of these small 300W amps for the shoulder mounted speakers on my sim: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300W-12V...12V4A-power-/141573002813?hash=item20f668963d

    I cut apart a cheap Logitech PC speaker system and mounted the small amp from it inside my sim frame. I have not tried powering the buttkicker with it but it may well work, as it easily drives the subwoofer built into my sim and the two speaker from my portable PA system, so could be a cheap $30 option.
    noorbeast, Oct 2, 2015
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