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Motion Simulator Community

  1. Real World of Racing

    Post everything here related to real racing stuff

    1. Ready, set, go - Start your engines

      Discussions:
      195
      Messages:
      2,101
      Latest: free plugin and not noorbeast, Feb 6, 2026
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  2. News and Information

    Technology and XSimulator news, Online Racing Leage, Off topic stuff, fun and more

    1. News

      News and everything related to the Sim (Motion) world.
      Discussions:
      212
      Messages:
      3,001
      Latest: GoPro 2 VideoRide (sneak peek) - releasing next week! Gilberto Marques, Feb 16, 2026 at 07:11
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    2. New users start here - FAQ

      Qestions and answers - how to start - where to start. New members introduce here!
      Discussions:
      1,103
      Messages:
      13,628
      Latest: Are YOU a NEW MEMBER? Introduce HERE! noorbeast, Feb 17, 2026 at 02:26
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    3. Forum and Website

      Do you have any questions how to use this forum, or have any special feature request? Than post here!
      No simulator related stuff!
      Discussions:
      317
      Messages:
      2,450
      Latest: Linear actuators Jacob Riis-Jacobsen, Nov 30, 2025
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    4. Marketspace - Marktplatz

      Find and offer Software, motion simulators and individual parts. Only non commercial allowed here. Commercial offers will be removed.
      Discussions:
      645
      Messages:
      2,995
      Latest: 90ST Servo AASD-15 - 4 Actuators dedraro, Feb 11, 2026
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    5. Off Topic - All other stuff here

      Interesting stuff, Fun and Information | Not motion simulator related
      Discussions:
      998
      Messages:
      6,432
      Latest: Simtools or SRS for MSFS and DCS? Misanthrop, Feb 13, 2026 at 03:38
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    6. Virtual Racing League

      Racers wanted! Get in your car and race with us here. Top Driver-Wall and Trophies are coming soon. Join the XSimulator Racing Team now!
      Discussions:
      62
      Messages:
      963
      Latest: 24 hours race, racers wanted! Gouffy56, Oct 28, 2025
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  3. Motion Simulator Projects

    Your Motion Simulator project here | Ideas, Tutorials, Instructions

    1. DIY Motion Simulator Projects

      DIY motion simulator projects. Share your projects with reproduction hints and learn from others.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      73,249
      Latest: Rotary servo 3DOF platform Vasilii, Feb 18, 2026 at 06:47
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    2. DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ

      Generic questions and suggestions about DIY motion simulator building.
      Discussions:
      2,022
      Messages:
      18,982
      Latest: AASD15 Alternative - Thanos Joe Cortexian, Feb 18, 2026 at 15:28
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    3. Commercial Simulators and Peripherie

      You can post non-DIY simulator hard- and software here. This can be complete simulators or peripheries like wheels and shifters.

       

      We reserve the right to delete articles that contains intrusive advertising or publishing of copyright protected material. Make sure that you have the permission to post certain images or other resources from commercial simulator equipment.

       

      We may also delete posts that are in direct competition to the SimTools software or that does not fit our guidelines. If you are unsure ask us first.

       

      Any commercial affiliation, interest or intent must be disclosed, including as they pertain to DIY prototypes, and to protect all parties it is a requirement that any posting must be in the Commercial Simulators and Prototypes section.

       

      If you are a company and want to have your posting glued to the top of this page check out our advertisement plans: https://www.xsimulator.net/advertise-xsimulator-net/
      Discussions:
      858
      Messages:
      10,270
      Latest: Budget Compact 6DOF Universal VR Flight / Racing rig - MSFS, SMC3, FlyPT, Transducers, Controls OrtiMai, Feb 18, 2026 at 06:21
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    4. 3D Printing

      Share your projects, files, tips, techniques and other related subjects
      Discussions:
      112
      Messages:
      1,231
      Latest: 5v Hall sensor / Potentiometer Mount for 24v 250w Wheel Chair Motors Jon Amico, Feb 7, 2026
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    5. VR Headsets and Sim Gaming - Virtual Reality

      Post here anything that is related to virtual reality gaming with a 3D VR Headset. It should be related to motion simulation gaming. Please post all other VR stuff to the off topic section.
      Discussions:
      457
      Messages:
      6,465
      Latest: GT7 with PSVR2 and SFX 100/150: VR Tracking Issues and Motion Compatibility? bremner27, Feb 8, 2026
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  4. Motion Simulator Software

    SimTools, Game Manager, Game Engine, modules and plugins

    1. SimTools Support Forum

      GameEngine | GameManager | Plugins
      Discussions:
      1,439
      Messages:
      30,560

      1. Tutorials and Tips by the Developer

      2. SimTools Pro & Entertainment Version

      3. SimTools DIY Version

      4. SimTools Plugins

      Latest: SimTools v3 Public Beta yo-hi, Feb 16, 2026 at 23:24

    2. Share your SimTools presets

      Presets for Interfaces and Axes can be shared here. Applicable to SimTools Game Engine
      Discussions:
      60
      Messages:
      584

      1. Game Engine Interface presets

      2. Game Engine axes presets

      Latest: Forza Horizon 5 Help please noorbeast, Aug 11, 2025

    3. Official Companion Apps

      Support forum automatically created by the download section of SimTools Companion Apps.
      Discussions:
      44
      Messages:
      1,514
      Latest: Motion telemetry plugin for UEVR Train Simworld 5 Maxsteele99, Dec 8, 2025
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    4. SimTools for commercial purposes

      Discuss here all questions related to the use of SimTools with commercial equipment and simulators.
      Discussions:
      16
      Messages:
      95
      Latest: how to sent data? yobuddy, Sep 25, 2024
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  5. Motion simulator Hardware

    1. SimTools compatible interfaces

      Interfaces, assembly, installation, tutorials
      Discussions:
      716
      Messages:
      20,565

      1. FlyPt Mover

      Latest: SMC3 Arduino 3DOF Motor Driver and Windows Utilities Mirko, Feb 16, 2026 at 18:54
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    2. Motor actuators and drivers

      Motors and drivers, linear actuators, magnetic actators etc...
      Discussions:
      601
      Messages:
      7,308
      Latest: DC-MBox V2 Software velik0ff, Feb 17, 2026 at 15:27
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    3. DIY peripherals

      Simulatoren Peripherie wie z.b. Tachos, Displays, Lenkräder etc. - Simulator peripherals like gauges, displays, wheels etc.
      Discussions:
      630
      Messages:
      10,093
      Latest: Best motor type for driving a heavy wheel Gadget999, Feb 12, 2026 at 19:50
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    4. Electronic and hardware generally

      Topics related to all kind of electronic like soldering, doing pcb prototypes, measuring, electronic fundamentals and tutorials.
      Discussions:
      297
      Messages:
      2,706
      Latest: Control of three stepper motors noorbeast, Feb 3, 2026
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    5. Direct Drive Wheels

      Discussions:
      140
      Messages:
      2,288
      Latest: DD-Wheel with Hoverboard Motor BigBert, Feb 18, 2026 at 03:39
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    6. Archive

      This category contains outdated and no longer relevant motion simulator hardware projects
      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      27

      1. SimAxe Motion Controller

      Latest: win-7 not talking to win 10 yobuddy, Dec 18, 2023

  6. Programmers corner

    Projects in C / C++, C# Java, .NET and other languages can be discussed here

    1. Miscellaneous

      General software and microcontroller programming and tutorials
      Discussions:
      144
      Messages:
      1,039
      Latest: SMC3 Utils & INO file-Need to run 3rd motor @ 25kHz Eli Wizard, Feb 18, 2026 at 12:57
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  7. Racing Simulation Games

    Talk about specific games like project cars, Assetto Corsa, Raceroom Racing Experience, LFS, Dirt and more

    1. Project Cars

      Discussions:
      50
      Messages:
      409
      Latest: Project car No dash data safsadffff, Nov 6, 2023
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    2. Assetto Corsa

      Discussions:
      69
      Messages:
      772
      Latest: Assetto Corsa Evo noorbeast, Aug 31, 2025
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    3. iRacing

      Discussions:
      39
      Messages:
      307
      Latest: IRacing No Motion xFFBx Tearier, Dec 13, 2025
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    4. Raceroom

      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      23
      Latest: RaceRoom Traction Loss moves on every turn? Michael Jeffries, Jan 23, 2020
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    5. rFactor

      Discussions:
      21
      Messages:
      123
      Latest: Simtools v3 RF2 plugin Bradabong, May 26, 2024
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    6. LFS - Live For Speed

      Discussions:
      13
      Messages:
      104
      Latest: LFS not outputing data Jodino, Jan 24, 2025
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    7. Race Series

      Discussions:
      1
      Messages:
      4
      Latest: Car race game for Sim Tools noorbeast, Nov 12, 2021
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    8. Dirt Series

      Discussions:
      50
      Messages:
      333
      Latest: Multiplayer passenger mode cfischer, Jul 2, 2024
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    9. Other Racing Games

      We can not list all available games separated by name so feel free to talk about other games in this forum.
      Discussions:
      90
      Messages:
      696
      Latest: Sega Rally ? Gadget999, Nov 27, 2025
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  8. Flight Simulation Games

    Flight Simulator Cockpits, hardware and electronic, Addons and extensionpacks, flight movies, performance settings and much more for Flight Simulator, XPlane and Prepar3d

    1. Flight Simulator 2020 - FS2020

      Discussions:
      33
      Messages:
      364
      Latest: MSFS 2024 Plugin ProjectF1, Feb 16, 2026 at 18:58
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    2. Flight Simulator X

      Discussions:
      23
      Messages:
      367
      Latest: FSX Gerardo Rivera, Feb 8, 2024
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    3. X-Plane

      A forum for X-Plane advanced flight simulator. The most popular flight simulator available for all platforms Mac, Windows, and Linux.
      Discussions:
      34
      Messages:
      180
      Latest: X-plane 12 Plugin? noorbeast, Dec 11, 2025
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    4. Prepar3D

      The Prepar3d Forum is a forum for Lockheed's Prepar3d simulation software and add-ons. Its an application based on Microsoft® ESP™, a visual simulation platform that brings immersive games-based technology.
      Discussions:
      29
      Messages:
      261
      Latest: Lag input to the motion simulator Gerardo Rivera, Jul 29, 2023
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    5. Digital Combat Simulators (DCS)

      Discussions:
      74
      Messages:
      953
      Latest: DCS different settings per aircraft? rocketfire302, Dec 11, 2025
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    6. Other Flight Simulation Games

      Discussions:
      50
      Messages:
      349
      Latest: XWVM (Star Wars: X-Wing) Plugin noorbeast, Feb 6, 2026
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