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Planning phase 2dof sim

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by skalleno, Jul 14, 2011.

  1. skalleno

    skalleno New Member

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    Hi, i have been surfing this fine site for some time now, and had to register to ask a few questions. I am currently planning a 2dof sim setup, primarly for racing. I am planning to use wiper motors. Would it be possible to use the VM110 for the interface? I know about the JRK12v12, but this is not aviable in my country, but the VM110 is aviable nearby. So if anyone could give me some info on this that would be great.
    skalleno, Jul 14, 2011
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    Never mind. After some more reading, i see that the VM110 is used for pneumatics. Will order the JRK. :)
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  3. bsft

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    Righto then, you should be able to get the JRK shipped anywhere. Once you have them , feel free to ask my self or Shannonb1, aldoz, and eaorrobbie for assistance, as we are all running them.
    Thanks, David.
    bsft, Jul 15, 2011
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  4. eaorobbie

    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Ok mate let us know when your ready to set them up.
    Recommend building a test motor setup before sim then once ya confident using x sim with the jrk , build the sim of your choice.
    eaorobbie, Jul 15, 2011
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  5. skalleno

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    Yes i will let you know when the building begins, but first it`s off for a 3 week holiday :)
    skalleno, Jul 15, 2011
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    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    no worries mate. Write a description in ya post as ya build it mate.
    Helps to keep track of what ya doing with it plus we can add comments or questions plus its valuable for new comers to see how someone else achieved it.
    Enjoy ya holiday, come back safe.
    eaorobbie, Jul 15, 2011
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    discuss with you wife would be great..you gonna need every second of your free time about 2 or three month..maybe more
    kubing, Jul 16, 2011
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    Cant go wrong with jrk :hi: . I order mine from supplier in Sweden.my sim working better then I had hoped for :D
    EL-CORAZON, Jul 16, 2011
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  9. bsft

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    I run my jrks at 22.5 amps max current setting with heatsinks on the big chip, in a box with a fan on it. They run great!
    :D
    bsft, Jul 16, 2011
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  10. EL-CORAZON

    EL-CORAZON New Member Gold Contributor

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    outch.. 8) have mine at 8amp and small heat sinks on...and it is very strong motion still :thbup:
    EL-CORAZON, Jul 16, 2011
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    Everyone else runs their jrk's at a lower current rating than mine. I must be doing something wrong. I may have to shift the weight balance back on the frame a bit further.Anyway, they work and work well. The only thing that gets hot are the motors, even with fans on them. :thbup:
    bsft, Jul 17, 2011
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    Then again, I do not know the average current draw, just the spike current draw, hence 22.5 amp max current.
    bsft, Jul 18, 2011
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