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6 dof changable platform based simulator

Discussion in 'Commercial Simulators and Peripherie' started by Drustar, Mar 15, 2016.

  1. Drustar

    Drustar New Member

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    Hello all. I am new to site and the world of 'building' simulators and it's nice to see so many resources available for people like me.

    My plan is to build a 6 dof platform with a full 360 degree continuous yaw feature for flying helicopters where I can change a few items to allow for a racing car (V8 Supercar, F1 etc) and aeroplane. Although I do not want to make these commercially available, I will be using it for commercial purposes. With the technology I have seen as far as close proximity electrical connections, this shouldn't be as hard as it sounds.

    I have started out by purchasing the arduino Eleven, 5 hobby servos and one electric low rpm motor. The plan is to build a prototype and then full size. Has anyone ever built a helicopter simulator with 360 degree continuous spin?

    So as stated in another post, I successfully set up a 2 dof system, right out of the box just about, it only took one night to put it all together and watch the servo's move whilst playing LFS; thanks again EAOROBBIE for your code. Can anyone make a suggestion about the project that might help or in fact point me in a different direction than the one explained above through experience?

    I have posted in another location the fact that I can't get more than 2 servos to move in LFS even though I followed EAOROBBIE's post on expanding the code to cater for more servos/motors. Although I am not a coder, I can follow the logic of his instructions but still no luck. I'll get there.

    I look forward to sharing more information about my project with this fascinating community.

    All the best,
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    Oh, and you don't want to see pictures of my setup yet as it's just a table full of junk and wires. when I decide upon a course of action and design a prototype, I'll build it and share with the community.
    Drustar, Mar 15, 2016
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    Apologies, although I will eventually use the platform for commercial purposes, the initial 'miniature' system and the subsequent life size version will not be used for commercial gain; until it is finished.

    Cheers,
    Drustar, Mar 15, 2016
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