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Servo Driver Enclosures, What did you do?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Onii77, Apr 17, 2021.

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How do you mount your servo drivers?

  1. Bought an enclosure that is made for drivers

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  2. Bought an enclosure not normally used for drivers

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  3. Bolted to a board or profile

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  4. They're in a pile in the corner of the room

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  1. Onii77

    Onii77 New Member

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    As the title asks, how do you store your servo drivers?

    Did you buy, build your own enclosure, screw them down to scrap profile, a plank of wood? I have seen all of the above around and am interested in looking at other options to find what will serve me best.

    For now I am building a SFX100 setup, but as a fast follower to this project I think I am going to look at a seatbelt tensioner, so I'd like to have some room to expand.

    Pics would be awesome if you have something to show off. Links to parts also welcome.

    Onii
    Last edited: Apr 17, 2021
  2. Thanos

    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    Maybe use a flight trolley? Slim and plenty of space for up to 7 drives!

    IMG-20210323-WA0017.jpg
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  3. Onii77

    Onii77 New Member

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    I ended up going with 6u Server enclosure like this one:

    I think it will work well for the drivers and can house the step-up transformer as well.



    Edit: Amazon link got filtered out of my post, so added a picture.
    Edit2: picture got filtered out; (see below) thanks Thanos
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    Last edited: May 3, 2021
  4. Thanos

    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    Your Amazon link is not showing, placing it here on your behalf:

    Www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M9WS8JW
  5. chris cram

    chris cram CraM

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    like Onii i used a 6u rack on wheels. all wiring out the bottom and to the rig with minimal spaghetti
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