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Question Using platform unpowered

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Nicki9knuckles, Jan 5, 2023.

  1. Nicki9knuckles

    Nicki9knuckles Active Member

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    Hey all!
    I am wondering if anyone else uses their cockpit to play games in without motion? I ask this because for me, when my platform is unpluged, the motor arms no longer hold it in the upright positoon and it leans forward or backward. This makes it impossible to sit and play a game without actually running the platform. This might be a stupid question but is there a good solution to this? Or just turn the dam thing on and deal with the motor and powersupply hum? :)
    Thanks!
    Nicki9knuckles, Jan 5, 2023
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    noorbeast, Jan 5, 2023
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  3. Nicki9knuckles

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    Oooo that post has a great simple solution, thanks @noorbeast
    Also, my motors are 50:1, does that mean I shouldn't be able to move them when unpower as well? Because i can, esspically with the weight of my body on them.
    Nicki9knuckles, Jan 5, 2023
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  4. noorbeast

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    In my personal experience and experimentation brand new 50:1s from MotionDynamics can't initially be back driven on my compact rig, but after being used for a while they loosen up and can be back driven. The 60:1s can't be back driven on my rig, even after years of use.
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    noorbeast, Jan 5, 2023
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    some wheelchair motors have built in brakes that are disengaged when you apply 12v

    what motors do you use ?
    Gadget999, Jan 5, 2023
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    Nicki9knuckles, Jan 5, 2023
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