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Low cost 2DOF/3DOF/6DOF motion simulator - DOF REALITY

Discussion in 'Commercial Simulators and Peripherie' started by Radioproffi, May 23, 2016.

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  1. Andy Booth

    Andy Booth Active Member

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    Sorry, I'm not sure. I suspect it's standard Arduino but really don't know.

    Andy
    Andy Booth, May 29, 2019
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  2. Mole

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    No worries Andy, when it arrives i will try swapping one and report back here if all is ok.
    Mole, May 29, 2019
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  3. Mole

    Mole New Member

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    I swapped the arduino i-bt2 driver for an off the shelf arduino i-bt2 driver and everything is working as it should.
    Mole, Jun 1, 2019
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  4. isamu

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    Anyone know if DOF Reality is planning on building a version of the P6 that is more sturdier/beefier/rugged for those of us who weigh a bit more(ie 350lb) and want to mount more heavy duty hardware(ie SimSteering wheel, Quaife H-pattern shifter, Quaife sequential shifter)???
    isamu, Jun 5, 2019
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  5. Mpmo

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    Email dofreality, they respond quick
    Mpmo, Jun 9, 2019
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  6. detail

    detail New Member

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    What did they say. I'm fit, but weight 210. That is extremely close to the line, I'd like more of a margin.
    detail, Jun 14, 2019
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  7. isamu

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    yeah I'm heavier than you but it's not just *MY* weight I'm concerned with, it's the weight of my hardware, namely my two shifters, one H-pattern and the other sequential. Both are from Quiafe and are very heavy and made from real car parts. Needs a very sturdy mount and can't be installed in a half ass or mickey mouse way.
    isamu, Jun 15, 2019
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  8. detail

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    I'm fit too, so it isn't like I can drop weight. That is just a low margin and I'd like to add the GS-5 seat and that is 85 pounds.

    https://simxperience.com/products/motionsimulatorkits/gs-5g-seat.aspx

    I'm saving for a new computer, an Index, and a DOF for DCS (why is IL-2 refusing to support motion?!?!?!). I've got $2k saved and think i can save more this summer for a late fall build.
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    detail, Jun 15, 2019
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  9. Kranky Pantz

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    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino, JRK, Motion platform
    From what I've heard, the developers say that with providing an API for motion that they're also opening themselves up to hacking & cheating capabilities.

    So in other words...we can't have nice things due to their paranoia and distrust of their customers. o_O
    Kranky Pantz, Jun 16, 2019
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  10. detail

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    Shame, I think to eliminate that, maybe SimTools can encrypt the data so it isn't accessible by the user, just the results.

    Also, make it so that admins can decide if it is going to be allowed on their server. That would solve the PvP cheating problem. I doubt too many PvE and squadron servers would ban it for their wingmen.
    detail, Jun 16, 2019
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  11. mrfurious214

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    I have an H3 and one of the gearbox's broke so they shipped a new one but I'm not sure how to replace it. I have most of the original gearbox unscrewed but I can't figure out how to remove the shaft that goes through the middle of the gearbox. Anyone know how to do this?

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    mrfurious214, Jun 25, 2019
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  12. mrfurious214

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    Figured it out...there is a little black clip that needed to be slid off first :)
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    mrfurious214, Jun 25, 2019
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  13. RAHULUS

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    Does anybody have a video example of this 'slack' - I can't figure out what is supposed to be normal and what is not. There seems to be a decent amount of play in the rig.

    Thanks
    RAHULUS, Jun 26, 2019
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  14. mrfurious214

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    I don't have a vid but the normal amount is quite a bit. It's a small movement at the gearbox but that translates into lots of slack for the rig in total. I got used to it quickly but it practically eliminates the fine/small movements of the rig :(.
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    mrfurious214, Jun 26, 2019
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  15. RAHULUS

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    Unfortunately that sounds about right!!
    RAHULUS, Jun 26, 2019
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  16. mrfurious214

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    We also have to keep in mind the budget constraints to keep this rig at such a low price
    mrfurious214, Jun 26, 2019
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  17. Mpmo

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    does the 6dof have this "slack" thing...?
    Mpmo, Jul 9, 2019
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  18. rsbell

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    No.
    rsbell, Jul 10, 2019
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  19. adgun

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    There 6 dof has the slack thing to, all wormgearmotors have backlash!
    But because there design you wont feel it.
    There lowert COG and slow accel. under 1 G takes it out.
    when you go not to far off balance (there lowert COG helps with that) and stay under 1G there is no backlash.
    But there slow accel. takes a lot off fine movement out
    adgun, Jul 10, 2019
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  20. WhaleDriver

    WhaleDriver Long live the Queen

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    I have had nothing but trouble with my rig for months due to overall slack in the system. Originally built as an H6, was told upgrading to P6 with better motors would solve it but still nothing. At this point I feel like it was the costliest mistake of my life (and I've been divorced!).

    Excess slack causes so much shaking in the rig that it is unusable. Pitching up is fine, but on pitching down it violently shakes and kills any sense of realism. Working with DOF Reality has gotten me nowhere. I hate to say it but unless something changes I cannot recommend this to anyone.

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/69nbw8hUw2WZCvYJ6
    This video is when it was still an H6. Upgrading to the P6 made it less severe, but nowhere near what it needs to be.




    UPDATE 10/11/19: Problems have all been fixed. DOF Reality continued working with me and we solved the problems. See https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...imulator-dof-reality.8570/page-59#post-185982
    Last edited: Oct 11, 2019
    WhaleDriver, Jul 26, 2019
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