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planning a 2dof

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by andrew f, Feb 18, 2017.

  1. andrew f

    andrew f New Member

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    Recently purchased a HTC Vive and realized i want motion badly. Love this site and have decided a 2dof would be good enough for me. Couple of questions though...

    Any US suppliers for motors? I see a lot of over sees info but not a lot for the US.

    Seats, any recommendations on seats that are comfortable and decently priced. Love sparco and racaro seats but they cost a lot.
    andrew f, Feb 18, 2017
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    thanks noorbeast. I work in a factory so was hoping for a US part number. My motor supplier wont ship anything from out of country and im trying to get this on the side(my money but using company distributor)
    andrew f, Feb 21, 2017
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    OK so the 25:1 geared motor is better for torque and the 50:1 is geared for faster movment? I'm looking to pick up a pair between these two, but which one or both would be ok for a 300lbs [136kg] person? I'm planning on having this in an arcade (2 DOF) setting and would like it to be functional for some of my plus size friends.
    davabran, Mar 14, 2017
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  5. Tim McGuire

    Tim McGuire "Forever a work in progress"

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    Other way around ;)

    I can't speak to which one would suit your needs best since I don't know exactly the kind of sim you're building
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    Tim McGuire, Mar 14, 2017
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    I'm planning on a 2DOF platform driving simulator. Driven by Aruduino, monster moto, and probably a server PSU.
    davabran, Mar 15, 2017
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  7. Tim McGuire

    Tim McGuire "Forever a work in progress"

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    Both of the motors that noorbeast listed are the usual recommended choice for 12V DC 2DOF simulators that use the MM as a driver. However the type of platform you want to build will determine which one you should use.

    If you want to mount the motors underneath the seat, as shown here:
    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/dx-compact-simulator.5866/
    then you're better off with the 50:1 gearboxes most likely.

    If you want to mount the motors at the shoulder (usually the most recommended design for new builders),
    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/cxc-inspired-design.7709/
    then the 25:1 motors are the popular choice.
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    Tim McGuire, Mar 15, 2017
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    davabran, Mar 16, 2017
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  9. Tim McGuire

    Tim McGuire "Forever a work in progress"

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    50:1 would work for a simulator like that, yes. Definitely keep us posted, lots of pictures are always encouraged!
    Tim McGuire, Mar 16, 2017
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    Thank you, this information has solved the problem of motor selection
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    liuyidao, Apr 3, 2017
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