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Starting My Motion sim

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Alan Krumpe, Nov 11, 2021.

  1. Alan Krumpe

    Alan Krumpe New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Currently just getting started on my diy motion sim. I am going to use windshield wiper motors and arduino, I know its been done before but I am going to try it out. Nothing is built yet currently gathering parts and supplies.

    I have seen it done both with wood and metal for the frames.
    What do you Think would be easier? Better?

    Thanks
    Alan Krumpe, Nov 11, 2021
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    You will likely find the tools and information in the Design section of the FAQs helpful: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/design-considerations-resources.24/category

    Wiper motors are not very powerful, so tend to suit designs with high inherent leverage and low mass, like a shoulder mount seat shaker design: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/shoulder-mount-rod-angles.149/

    Wiper motors also often require ground isolation: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/wiper-motor-mandatory-ground-isolation.25/

    Irrespective of the material chosen the construction should be rigid, with no flex and as little mass as practical.
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    noorbeast, Nov 11, 2021
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  3. Alan Krumpe

    Alan Krumpe New Member

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    Thank you so much for the reply I will For sure look into all of those resources!
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    Alan Krumpe, Nov 11, 2021
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  4. dirigible

    dirigible New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    I'm just a little bit ahead of you in progress... my structure is complete (except for a little tweaking) and I'm just about to start wiring. It's documented here. I chose to use metal, because:
    1. While I've got a little welding/fabrication experience, I've never taken on a personal project using steel. I've been looking for just such an opportunity.
    2. I find the steel projects tend to look more "professional" (though I've seem some wood projects that are simply stunning).
    As far as simplicity goes, wood is probably the best choice, though it depends on what medium you're more comfortable with and what tools you have access to. Unless you've got a lot of scrap steel around, wood is also probably the cheaper of the two options and probably more forgiving.

    Good luck!
    dirigible, Nov 11, 2021
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