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What is the best Buttkicker for my Sim?

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by Muzza, Oct 13, 2010.

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  1. RacingMat

    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    Hello Pitstopp!

    I would like to add some bass shakers to my buttkicker THM1:
    -> I wish to have a multi-channel setup! K640338.JPG
    Do you still advice to use Aura Amp? G630104.JPG
    As it's still possible to find them here at 0,95€ without power supply (11,5 V~ 1250mAh)
    http://www.pollin.de/shop/dt/NjA3OT...taerker/Bass_Verstaerker_AURA_INTERACTOR.html
    I intend to use it with 12V (instead of 11,5V)

    Mat
    RacingMat, Oct 16, 2013
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  2. pitstopp

    pitstopp Active Member

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    Hi Mat,

    yes i use the Aura, cause it´s cheap.
    You need the Aura Power Supply!
    It is very unusual~2x11,5 Volt
    aura schaltplan.jpg

    Some weeks ago i catched the Aura vest for 8€:)
    http://www.ebay.de/itm/aura-interac...US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item3cd6f589d8
    ( I have some amps but no Power Supply, it´s only to have one in stock. Vest is like new.)
    The bass shaker is not so good cause it is very light.
    I bought some with hausing, it is easily to mount and gives a good vibration.
    Here a link how you can tune the aura
    http://bsfaq.parodarkis.de/

    If you wont spend a lot money this cheap way is a good choice.
    I never tested a buttkicker so i can`t compare:(

    What signal would you like to use?
    Second soundcard ?

    With my new PC i only use the onboard sound and split the bass signal.
    That´s not an optimal solution.

    But the simexpierince software is 70€,:(

    For sure not bad .........

    Perhaps you have a better solution!

    Cheers Kai
    pitstopp, Oct 16, 2013
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  3. RacingMat

    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    Yes, I use a second 5.1 sound card!
    as I would like to manage up to 5 differents tactil zones.

    I have 1 buttkicker with its amp
    and I got unused bass shakers (like the picture)
    So i'm looking for amplifiers :)

    I dont understand why is the supply so special?
    11.5V ? (the sketch is about the amp and not the power supply)

    The goal is to make Simtools supporting tactil telemetric feedback! Still under collective brainstorming!
    RacingMat, Oct 16, 2013
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  4. pitstopp

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    Hi Mat,

    i have only low electronic skills.
    I search some Forums for Aura Supply i don´t know if you can use any other Supply.

    Yeahh a Simtools Tactile Support would be great
    Cheers
    Kai
    pitstopp, Oct 16, 2013
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  5. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    Wow, I almost bought one of these off ebay just now. I am curious as to what transducer they used in the backpack. Power supply, amp and transducer for around 20.00 USD (ebay). It might be worth it, if I did not already have plenty of each. Thanks for pointing them out though.
    Historiker, Oct 16, 2013
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