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Shopping list for traction loss

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Scoyyth1, Dec 13, 2017.

  1. Scoyyth1

    Scoyyth1 New Member

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    20171104_205138.jpg 20171104_205138.jpg Gday guys and gals . I' new at this and wanted to get some help on what I will need (electronic wise) to make my rig have traction loss. This will be a summer project for my daughter and i .
    As for the rig itself I will mount a large lazy susan up front and i have found some pallet jack wheels I will use at the back.
    I have found a popular 12v motor for simulators on ebay and have orderd the above mentioned.
    So now come the part im lost with . jrk pololu wich one to get and are they plug and play?(usb conection)
    Software to run it with iracing?
    Like i said im new to this whole simulator thing coming from many years of console racing wished I'd taken the leap a long time ago. So any help would be great
    Cheers Scotty 20171104_204118.jpg 20171104_204330.jpg

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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Dec 13, 2017
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