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First attempt at a 2DOF motion sim

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by SilentChill, Jul 24, 2014.

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  1. SilentChill

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    Just a little teaser, I have now added traction loss and its amazing ! only had a quick test. I need to tweak a few things and then I will get a video posted.

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    Great addition @SilentChill. Seems that adding traction loss is the flavor of the month.

    What did you use for the front pivot?

    I see you have the new motors sorted and attached.

    Looking forward to the video.
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  3. SilentChill

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    @noorbeast I used a Lazy Susan bearing as the swivel point.

    Think i need to get solid wheels as the rubber have a bit too much friction
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    SilentChill, Oct 29, 2014
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    Awesome job mate! Id love to see a video and some pics of your traction loss unit
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    Here's a little test video


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    Put some plastic wheels on and extended the throw a little, looking gooood

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    Enjoy my first ever pip video of me around Spa .

    Thanks everyone for all your help its bloody brilliant
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    It really looks like a wild ride now @SilentChill with the new motors and traction loss...hope you enjoy every moment of it.
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    I've just made an account to congratulate you with this great motion simulator!

    You have really inspired me to make my own now. Thanks for posting this
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    Way to extreme nearly got wiplash, cant tell really from the video but that was horrendous lol
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    SilentChill, Nov 15, 2014
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    How are you finding your traction loss? I'm thinking of making my one very similar to yours
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    It works very well, makes quite a difference when getting your arse end sidewards
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    Wow, this thing is throwing really good, if you weren't having seatbelt you would be all over the place :)
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    Good to hear! Found them at my local auto parts dealer and they were even cheaper than those on ebay. :)

    I think I´ll copy your TL design. Seems simple to build yet effective! :thumbs

    BTW what do you think about the oculus in RBR? Easier to judge distance to corners? Been thinking about getting one myself. Does it work with RSRBR?

    If it works with RSRBR and you want a challenge download the BTB Finland package and hit the Ouninpohja stage. 33km of fun! :)
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    @Rainer it works very well with RBR you can judge corners easily as long as you listen you your pace notes.

    I haven't had anytime lately to play but hopefully get back on tonight, I have installed RSRBR and it does work apparently I will have to give it a go.

    Just need to sort the motion out as it's way to wild lol
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    Had to upgrade my bracket on the back of the seat it had started to fail on both sides .
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    So I quickly made a new more sturdy bracket. My welding getting slightly better but not much lol this should hopefully last a long time.





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    It's so handy having a little welder handy.

    Thanks for looking :)
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    I have got my transducers hooked up now also using the method I had posted in the other subforum. Works quite well I may try get a video see if it can show them working.




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