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Rock N Ride / K8055 board question

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Mxcobra, Sep 3, 2015.

  1. Mxcobra

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    Ok I was able to score a Rock N Ride for free off my local Craigs List .. But it was left out side for some time.. Its not in bad shape. But the old control board im sure is junk .. I ordered up a K8055 board, from what I have read this will run the pneumatic pistons. I was not sure if I needed any other board to make this happen ? I also just scored a brand new Logitech G27 wheel setup for 120 bucks also from my local craigslist.. Im looking to turn this into both a racing sim (Dirt3 / MXbikes / ext) and also use it as a roller coaster sim (my kids request) ..... Any help / guidance would be GREAT !! Thank you !!

    I would like to keep it pneumatic for now... I know a few guys have upgraded this to a wiper motor setup.. I will do that down the road maybe.. for now I need to keep this on a budget per the wife :) ... Happy wife = happy life !!
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    Do you have the compressor for it?
    Maybe show a picture of all the stuff you got with it, I'd just like to get an idea of all the stuff you will need.
    And make sure it's cheaper to not go electric.

    yobuddy
    yobuddy, Sep 3, 2015
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  3. Mxcobra

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    I have a mint AirBush compressor in my shop that I plan to use with it. It has the valve body still attached along with the old board.. The K8055 should be showing up any day... I will post some photos later
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  4. Mxcobra

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    Just confirmed, I will have the K8055 board in today.. So with the long weekend coming up, I hope to get something running this weekend.. Attached is a pic of the RNR.. Not it bad shape for free :)

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    Mxcobra, Sep 4, 2015
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