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  1. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @frogger, nice to have another compatriot Aussie joining the motion sim fold, there are plenty of us here.

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, Arduino code and Motor Monsters, plus heaps more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    We have a glossary for all those acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Feel free to ask questions on your build thread, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your flight sim project.
    noorbeast, Aug 13, 2017
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  2. makenana

    makenana New Member

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    Hello everyone, I am ready to build my 2DOF simulator, it is nice to know everyone this is a good platform, thanks!
    makenana, Aug 14, 2017
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Aug 14, 2017
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  4. marioRS3

    marioRS3 New Member Gold Contributor

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    Good night guys
    I introduce is this community because I just bought a platform with 3 actuators simxperience driving, is in very good condition.
    I bought it for commercial subjects in my leisure center.
    At the moment I have to install computer, peripherals, control boards, pedals, etc ...
    At home I have a fixed base of conduction, these days I am going to carry out some tests transferring equipment from home.
    I have read some previous post to this one on commercial subjects.
    I would like to be guided a little on this issue since I want to buy commercial license.
    A greeting.
    marioRS3, Aug 15, 2017
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  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Aug 15, 2017
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  6. Petertb

    Petertb New Member Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Hi, I'm Peter from Devon, UK. Looking to take my sim racing to the next level with motion, to compliment my Rift in mainly iRacing. Been reading lots of posts and the FAQs, amazed at the amount of information on here, fantastic! I've pretty much decided on a seat mover 2DOF, possibly with traction loss. I'm going to use JRKs, haven't got a clue about motors, found these but really not sure http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCF63R-DC...871139?hash=item2cc150fc23:g:j3cAAOSwsMVZcYav
    I'll post my project when I've got a bit further along with the modelling in Autodesk Inventor, I plan to make it from folded sheet metal so I can have it manufactured at work. Excited to get started, I hope to make the finished product look as professional as possible just in case I can't hide it away when I move!
    Last edited: Aug 16, 2017
    Petertb, Aug 16, 2017
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  7. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Petertb, I look forward to following you build thread when you kick off your 2DOF project.

    You will find the members here give freely of their time and expertise, so if you don't find something in the FAQs then ask on your build thread.
    noorbeast, Aug 16, 2017
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  8. Ned

    Ned Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Hello all I am also very new here and very inexperienced with computers, I have built my 2 DOF sim the metal and welding part and am now trying to get it running using Arduino UNO and Sim tools but have failed so far to making it move with sim tools, noorbeast has been very good trying to help me, so too many others within this forum and I thankyou and apologise for my lack of computer skills. If there is anyone out there that is starting out as I am, maybe we could bounce stuff of each other????? to get this thing moving ha ha sim.jpg
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    Ned, Aug 17, 2017
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  9. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Hi @Ned.

    It certainly does pay to bounce challenges off others and members can chip in with ideas and things to try.

    Hang in there, many of us have been where you are now, wrapping your head around a whole bunch of unfamiliar stuff.
    noorbeast, Aug 17, 2017
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  10. Ned

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    I will pay your airfares, accommodation, feed you, supply drinks if you come to my place and make this thing happen ha ha :mad:
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    Ned, Aug 17, 2017
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  11. Pit

    Pit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    I know it can be very frustrating...
    Pit, Aug 17, 2017
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  12. Big Beard

    Big Beard New Member

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    Hello Friends,

    So happy to be apart of this community.
    SO HAPPY THAT THIS COMMUNITY EXISTS!
    ​
    Recently, I have taken it upon myself to build a motion racing rig. Not only do I love motor sports, but it's down right cool as all hell. Some of us will just never have the chance to take that dream car around your favourite track. This would keep that dream alive.

    Diving into the dark,
    overwhelming
    abyss of information
    deeper
    deeper
    night
    after
    night....planning, googling, dc motors, torque,
    pots, jrks,
    aduinos,

    deeper

    Actuators? 4"? 5"?......... 12"! 18"! yeeessssSSS noooooope
    (too many small parts to replace if it breaks) hell nope...
    dc motors it is.
    ​
    Suddenly, it's not a deep and dark abyss anymore. You have provided me with so much knowledge; A database of pertinent information. I can not wait to contribute to this forum in some way.

    Deciding to start with a 3dof motion platform, using 3 dc motors.
    (rather than modifying a chair) ​

    My father has always dreamt of racing a brand spanking new Corvette at a racetrack halfway around the world in Germany. He has talked about this for decades. In hopes of never letting his dream die, I will give him the closest experience I can build.

    Looking forward to sharing...

    Big Beard
    Ontario, Canada​
    Big Beard, Aug 18, 2017
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  13. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Big Beard.

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, Arduino code and Motor Monsters, plus heaps more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    We have a glossary for all those acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Feel free to ask questions on your build thread, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your 3DOF project, i expect your father will enjoy the experience of a Corvette in Germany as much as my 87yo father enjoys mine with flight sims in VR.
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    noorbeast, Aug 18, 2017
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  14. Diogo Kruger

    Diogo Kruger New Member

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    Hi guys,

    Extremely excited to start a project. Now im just trying to absorb the huge amount of information available here.
    Ill try to replicate CHEOPHUS 6DOF setup. Now its time to do some research and heavy reading!

    Diogo K
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    Diogo Kruger, Aug 19, 2017
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  15. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Diogo Kruger.

    I look forward to hearing more about your 6DOF project plans.

    If you are seeking build, hardware and software information to get you started, then look in the FAQs: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    There is a specific 6DOF section in the FAQs, which would be a good place to start, particularly as a 6DOF is an ambition first project: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/6dof.22/category

    We have a glossary for all those acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your 6DOF project.
    noorbeast, Aug 19, 2017
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  16. Soperfast

    Soperfast Often found pointing the wrong way...

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    Hi All,

    First up - I have been lurking for a while now checking out all the awesome creations people have put together! I figured it was time to stop lurking and start doing...
    I currently run around in Automobilista and AC but once the rig is built I'll probably end up back at iRacing.
    I'm thinking a 2 DOF seat mover for starters then go from there. I inherited a couple of Electric Power Steering racks and I'm just trying to find some specs for them to see how suitable they are - (probably overkill in terms of power...).

    Thanks for the add - catch up with you all soon
    Soperfast, Aug 26, 2017
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  17. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Soperfast.

    There is indeed a good deal of inspiration and information to be found here and I look forward to following your project.

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Post all tour ideas and questions on your build thread, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Aug 26, 2017
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  18. Fil140

    Fil140 New Member

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    Hi everyone, My names phil and I'm a simraceoholic, phew I said it!
    From ps1 in 1997 with a springloaded madcatz wheel for f1 and toca through ps2-3-4, I finally built my pc this year and a nicely modded rig with four aura transducers to go iracing.
    Now I am looking into motion but I am a dad with three big kids and four lil ones along with a trophy wife n mum, don't worry she won't read this.
    Obviously I'm on the tightest of budgets so where the heck do I start? I pick things up quickly and I've started looking but I really could do with a quick guide for a novice.(idiots guide).I look forward to getting to know you guys and thanks in advance.
    Fil140, Aug 29, 2017
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  19. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Fil140, many of us started exactly where you are now and went on to build our own motion sims with the information and advice of members from members here.

    So have a look at existing member builds, that may help you refine your own project ideas: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduino code and Motor Monsters, plus heaps more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    We have a glossary for all those acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Feel free to ask questions on your build thread, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Aug 29, 2017
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  20. Asedious

    Asedious New Member

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    Hello, I'm from Mexico, I'm here because I'm really curious about motion simulators and I'm starting to gather information to start learning/designing what I need to make my racing sim cockpit a motion sim, also I'm very interested in DIY actuators, and what comes first to my mind is a racing motion simulator with actuators in the four corners plus a yaw mechanism, so am I right to assume it's a roll, pitch and yaw simulator? 3DOF? as you can see, I'm very new to this, and I have a long journey to learn and make what I have in mind. Also, I mainly race in iracing, but looking forward to project cars 2.
    Asedious, Aug 29, 2017
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