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Showroom 6DOF racing platform 12v dc 3.6kw arduino and mm/SMC3

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by bruce stephen, May 3, 2016.

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  1. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    gathering parts and supplies at this point.
    20160511_131636.jpg 20160503_153436.jpg
    20160502_121554.jpg 20160510_131640.jpg

    UPDATE:This is the most recent photo 7/13/16
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  2. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    So the concept is much like other Stewart platforms. I will add a surge plate to the seat (seat mover style) utilizing a seat adjuster. I am going to attempt to move the center of gravity to waist height for added leverage. The front mounts (knee) will be separated a little also. this is a very early sketch and Ive already made some changes in my mind and it is very basic so don't be too harsh lol.
    20160503_154654.jpg
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  3. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Parts link list. Price is for each.

    Seat from Ebay 250.00 us
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/371598193677?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

    rod ends 6.25 us x 12
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/400821039160?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

    monster motos 7.50 us x 12
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/191674295987?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

    moto heat sinks 3.25 us x 12
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/281523854260?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

    fans for motos 0.79 us x 12
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/181777715247?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

    potentiometers 180degree non contact (hall) no stop 11.25 us x 6
    http://www.mouser.com/Search/Produc...rtualkey57700000virtualkey858-6127V1A180L.5FS

    5/8" keyed collar 12.50 us x 6
    http://www.amazon.com/Climax-Metal-2C-062-KW-Two-Piece-Clamping/dp/B003E48GBE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

    60# gas springs 22.17 us x 3
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/272245972037?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:ITj

    10mm ball studs for gas springs .97 us x 6
    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rgb-99000-010

    Pillow block bearings for feedback 1.79 x 12
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/121812936935?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

    8mm x 3" stainless rods for feedback 8.99 x 2
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/152175997545?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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  4. Nick Moxley

    Nick Moxley Well-Known Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    That NRG is what a buddy bought, Imo not the most comfortable thing ever....but a thicker pad/foam could be sourced if needed. I personally found it a little hard on the back side compared to mine.
    Nick Moxley, May 5, 2016
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    Early success!!:cheers
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  6. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Thank you for the heads up. Unfortunately they sold it to me, charged me then sent me an email 3 days later staying they were out of stock and would give a refund. So the seat search continues............
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    @bruce stephen whish you great success, very interesting project! Subscribed!
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  8. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    Finished yet?! :)
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    Historiker, May 10, 2016
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  9. Rocco

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    What type of motors are you using?
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  10. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    bodine
    20160510_203049.jpg

    I may use a worm gear motor for the seat surge though. the bodines are 13 lbs each so id like a smaller, lighter one considering it will be on the platform.

    edit: also added a pic (above) of my rod ends and pots, the extra 360s are for scaling
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  11. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    20160513_200731.jpg
    more stuff showed up yesterday so im beginning testing and wiring
    20160513_133153.jpg
    had a couple hours to spare today so i cut and welded the base frame. it measures just a little over 5 feet wide.
    bruce stephen, May 14, 2016
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    a big project.:popcorn
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  13. Rocco

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    A trio of Arduinos! How many motors can a single Ard control? Looking forward to seeing your progress. :)
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    Depending on the code and motor drivers up to 4 motors (afaik)
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  15. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    I'll be running 6 ards total.(max interfaces for STv1.3 and v2) Just one per motor except for the surge which will be added as a second motor on one of the ards. Thought is less load on each ard = faster processing. Maybe it doesn't matter tho.. But I'd possibly like to mount each controller at each motor then run the spaghetti through the base frame. But we will see I may make a separate pit box style enclosure to hold all of the power supplies and controllers. I haven't decided yet. I've got a busy weekend but I'll get some time to mess with the monsters. I got them soldered and ready to be load tested last night so that is probably next.
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    waiting for the vídeo,good job!!!
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  17. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    I threw this together to save me some future hassle testing my monsters.
    20160515_200107.jpg
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    Update: 12 for 12 no bad apples. :D

    Edit: The test bench was made using a project box I got at radio shack awhile ago, an arduino uno r3, an adafruit pi half size Breadboard, two 10k potentiometers, three plugin posts from a shield kit.

    I then drilled out the holes for the monster plugs to sit using a 1/8" bit, bent the posts I wasn't using to help hold them in place. Next I hot glued them in place along with the uno and breadboard. I then drilled the holes for the pots and wires. The wires were then connected. I also added a small dc volt indicator to the 5v. it is wired for two motors to make it easier to isolate a bad side and get them hot quick.

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    build time 30min.
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    bruce stephen, May 16, 2016
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    i'll like to see the final results, you got some heavy duty parts. :popcorn
    dedas, May 16, 2016
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    RacingMat, May 17, 2016
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  20. Adrianstealth

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    Thanks for sharing this, its going to be an interesting one to follow
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