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Ralph's Racingsim Project

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by ralphvdberg, Jan 26, 2010.

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  1. adgun

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    Hoi Ralph.
    Het ziet er tegek uit.
    Ik zie dat je de neus van je 959 instelbaar hebt gemaakt met een stoel slede.
    Mooi gedaan
    gr. Ad
    adgun, Feb 2, 2010
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    Dank je Ad, wat bedoel je met 959?
    Moest wel iets verstelbaar maken anders wordt het zo lastig met lange mensen ;D
    Heb je zelf ook een simulator??
    Gr
    ralphvdberg, Feb 3, 2010
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    Will make some pic for you in the next days.. :yes:
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    Nee de simulator gaat nog even duren.
    Met je 959 doelde ik op de werkplaats (de dakar winaar uit tachtiger jaren)
    Gr. Ad
    adgun, Feb 3, 2010
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    Thanks.
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  6. ralphvdberg

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    Hi Guys..

    Back from holliday..
    And there was a supprise for me when I was coming home...I thought my scn5's.... but not the scn5's but a speed ticket.. on the time when i was going to Nima (Niels) to test his simulator.. Most expensive simulator ride of my life €610 (850 dollar) (64km/h to fast) :dollareyes:
    Still waiting for my scn5's.. they are since 8 Feb at the customs office.. :thbd:

    Now back on building....

    Do someone have a Logitech x540 surround set? I ordered a set but it is in backorder.. I want to know what the demensions are from the subwoofer without the standing legs.. want to make a frame for it..

    Thnks..

    Tommorrow i will make a pic for you mike.. :cheers:
    ralphvdberg, Feb 17, 2010
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    Hi Ralph,

    Sorry to hear about your speeding ticket. That is wildly expensive!

    Regarding your shipment and the customs delay, something is very unusual. I have had other shipments clear the same customs facility in 1-3 days maximum. I would suggest that you contact the customs office to see if they require further information. A delay of this duration is not normal.
    bvillersjr, Feb 18, 2010
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    Hi Bernard..
    Thnks for asking..

    I already did that.. the said that they could hold it max 30 days.. (till 8 march) I will wait.. you and I can't do something on it..
    I have a lot things to do on my sim.. I can wait al little longer :?
    ralphvdberg, Feb 18, 2010
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    Hi Mike..

    Finally the pic of the scn5 holder..
    Put a rubber in and outside.. I have some different rubbercompounts to test..
    Can also faster the nut to set the rubbers stiffer.. First need to test..
    web scn5holder.JPG
    ralphvdberg, Feb 18, 2010
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    Nice work Ralph. That looks like it's going to workout really well.

    Thanks for sharing.

    ....Mike
    ledfoot, Feb 19, 2010
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    Hi Ralph,

    Nils told me few days ago about your ticket. Realy expensive, soory to hear that!
    It´s the best proof that driving for some hours in a realistic simulator can blur the feeling of speed :blush:

    Do you want to capsulate your actuators complete? When you do that, you should think about a cooling solution. After some hours of driving the actuators could become hot and shut down after a critical temperature.

    I am also interested if your SNC5 holder reduce the noise of the actuator. That yould be a big advantage! So keep us updated :cheers:

    Br
    René
    RaceRay, Feb 19, 2010
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    hi ralph,
    sorry for this.
    rene the ticket was i have say wars from the ralphs drive to me with only 20-25 to fast in germany.the big ticket is from ralphs drive after the sim driving in niederlands.after the sim ralph are many faster.
    Nima, Feb 19, 2010
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  13. ralphvdberg

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    No I don't capsulate the whole cilinder.. Only half.. I put some foam in the tube for the sound.. maybe it works...
    I'll keep you updated..
    Today I got a letter from the customers office.. the need the bill.. I will send it when i get it from bernard.. :D
    ralphvdberg, Feb 19, 2010
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    Update;

    Hi Guys,

    Here a update

    Put some brushed alu plates around it
    Logitech x540 surround set
    Replace the monitor mount for a nother one.
    Computer build in
    Floorplate with some carpet en a little door in the front for the computer.

    I think te next week will the scn5's will come.. (waiting now a month) :eek:
    P1000278.JPG
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    P1000280.JPG

    Some special backgrounds for chris!! srry! :cheers:
    ralphvdberg, Feb 28, 2010
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    Looking good Ralph :)
    ledfoot, Feb 28, 2010
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    Hi Ralph,

    Looks good.

    Your customs office has had the package for 20 days now! Have they offered any explanation as to why? I have not been contacted by them. This is the first of many shipments that I have seen held in customs like this.

    I look forward to seeng your sim completed.

    :cheers:
    bvillersjr, Feb 28, 2010
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    Yeah.. I know.. I already called them.. I send them the bill .. after they see it they have 1 week to deliver it..(that's till tuesday)
    ralphvdberg, Feb 28, 2010
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    Nice work...i would paint it in white ... with red stripes ... that fits perfect to the GT3 in the background :D
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    I have to say, I'm a little concerned about the placement of the SCN5's on your design. They seem way too close to the pivot point. You'll get a lot of speed, but not enough power I think. You may be in danger of over stressing them.

    Have you considered using SCN6's instead? They might be much better suited to your design.

    Also, after looking at your holders for the SCN5's, you may run into trouble getting to the back 2 bolts at the top. Consider cutting large access holes (enough to get a hex wrench in) to ease installation.


    All together it's a great looking design. I definitely see some Motion Pro II design cues in there...... :)
    CXCSimulations, Mar 2, 2010
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    thanks for the tips, :cheers:
    If you are looking to Nima's (niels) his old sim the scn5's are standing al most 90 degrees.. I tested his sim.. It was working realry great.. First i wanna test my design with the scn5's...(I thinks this week they will come) I'am just 60kg, I think that will be good for the power.

    Let you know the test results..

    The Design is a little from your Motion pro 2 and a little form this forum and a little from myself.. :)
    How is your business going with the Motion pro 2?
    ralphvdberg, Mar 3, 2010
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