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Simulator 101

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by Hissori, Mar 4, 2020.

  1. Hissori

    Hissori New Member

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    Hi guys. Im a student from malaysia. i am currently making a project for my final year. i am very interested in making a simulator.

    Actually, my task is to upgrade a simulator and show a braking effect on the motorcycle simulator. my idea is to use a wiper motor as the actuator. However, i am not familiar with any of simulation process. The most crucial problem that im facing is how to actually program the actuator to be in sync with the wiper motor.

    Can anyone help me?

    i am currently referring to this video posted by Tommy.


    and this which is posted by Mat RacingMat.
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    Hissori, Mar 4, 2020
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    You have come to the right place, as there is a really active community here who freely give of their time and expertise.

    Doing some research before getting in too deep is time well spent.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs to get you started, in particular check out the fundamentals of motion and the design section: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    Wiper motors usually need ground isolation: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/wiper-motor-mandatory-ground-isolation.25/

    There is existing code you can use, though I would suggest you check out SMC3 first, as it has an app for configurations: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/arduino-code-for-use-with-various-hardware-and-simtools.31/

    You can go through existing member projects for specific ideas or inspiration: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Or search for specific types of projects using the Google Custom Search function on the Recent page: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    If something sounds odd then look it up in the glossary: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    Good luck with your project.
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    noorbeast, Mar 4, 2020
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  3. Hissori

    Hissori New Member

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    thank you so much. i will try to have a look at all of these link first :)
    Hissori, Mar 5, 2020
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  4. Mohd Rafie Yahya

    Mohd Rafie Yahya New Member

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    Hi, how are you, Rafie, also from Malaysia, I also want to make a simulator, hope I can exchange views and opinions ..., I'm still learning
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    Mohd Rafie Yahya, Dec 31, 2021
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