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Question Slybynight's wiper powered rig

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Slybynight, Aug 14, 2022.

  1. Slybynight

    Slybynight New Member Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, Arduino
    I got a pair of wiper motors off amazon I just went fairly big and new in the end - didnt want the hassle of mismatched motors and the "crab-pot" motors were just too much for me.

    I tried to post a link - but it ain't happening. just search amazon for "Windscreen Wiper Motor Front Compatible with Caravan Voyager/Grand Voyager III " - I looked at some smaller ones, but I really didnt want the hassle of re-making the mounts. Judge the wiper by the size of the car. A Corsa is a very small carl. I would have got truck wipers if I could have found them. In the end I just went for a big USA SUV hoping that would be enough.


    I have them mounted under the seat about 7 inches in front of Cardan joint. Because they are so close - I have tiny cranks on them - about 3/4 inch between rotor and tie rod end. The tie rods to the seat are about 2 inches !

    All works fine - seat throws me about everywhere when I crash!! But as someone said above. Make sure you have plenty big power supply, my motors spike over 20 amps!

    One day I will get around to posting some images on the "my Rig" section
    Last edited: Aug 14, 2022
    Slybynight, Aug 14, 2022
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    Slybynight New Member Gold Contributor

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    For the PSU I tried modding server powersupplies with some success, but in the end, a friend lent me a big PSU. There is always the car battery route - but mine was old and the charger I was topping it up with got red hot!! I think money spent on a big PSU is money well spent.
    Slybynight, Aug 14, 2022
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