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Showroom **RIP** - 6DOF project using 12v DC Motors, Sabertooth 2x60's (was MM's) and Arduinos + OSW

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by SilentChill, Jun 2, 2015.

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  1. hannibal

    hannibal Active Member

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    i just messaged igus... im hoping i can get free samples too now...:D
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    hannibal, Oct 18, 2019
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  2. SilentChill

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    Well it lasted far far longer than I would of thought being made out of wood but the time has come to say goodbye and start a fresh :)

    Been some good times had some laughs and some tears, goodbye my 3rd born :D

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    SilentChill, Dec 3, 2019
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  3. SilentChill

    SilentChill Problem Maker

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    This is all that's left of the platform

    20191203_190416.jpg
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    SilentChill, Dec 3, 2019
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  4. Wagnard

    Wagnard Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    Good luck with the new project bud.
    Did it broke or you just want to try something new?
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    Wagnard, Dec 3, 2019
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  5. SilentChill

    SilentChill Problem Maker

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    Starting from fresh, using the oDrives and BLDC motors. Also going to make it out of Aluminium this time. Lot less wires and a lot less maintenance and other things that can go wrong. This is if all the 3D printed parts for the actuators are strong enough :)
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    SilentChill, Dec 3, 2019
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  6. SilentChill

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    Oh and a lot of screws holding it all together Haha:D 20191203_190438.jpg
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    SilentChill, Dec 3, 2019
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  7. Paul Shortland

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    :popcorn
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    Paul Shortland, Dec 3, 2019
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  8. wannabeaflyer2

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    hiya @SilentChill :) sorry and sad to see that beast go but knowing Mk4 is on its way makes the sacrifice worth it matey .. your gonna nail it again and inspire a new sim generation ,,not so much watch the skies and watch this post .. were rooting for ya good buddy :)
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    wannabeaflyer2, Dec 3, 2019
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  9. SeatTime

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    Nice pile of firewood there :). Good luck with your new build :thumbs.
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    SeatTime, Dec 4, 2019
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  10. Pierre Lalancette

    Pierre Lalancette Sir Lalancelot Gold Contributor

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    I could not bare to watch it slowly die for two hours. So I did some spot checks.
    At last, I could evaluate the size since there's been a cat in the picture.
    Watching you drop your oculus at 1:40 was nerve braking. Maybe it's a sign to go for Pimax. But at your usual speed, Pimax won't have time to deliver in time.
    Are you really making your new actuators out of print materials?
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    Pierre Lalancette, Dec 4, 2019
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  11. SilentChill

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    Yeah all 3D printed parts covered with aluminium tube. It's slow going at the minute but now I have no rig to play on it should speed me up a little :)

    And its a Reverb not a Oculus !!
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    SilentChill, Dec 4, 2019
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  12. Pierre Lalancette

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    All 3D printed!
    Your a brave man to take that on ;)

    Ah! a Reverb. So, it was not that bad then. :p
    Pierre Lalancette, Dec 4, 2019
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  13. RaceRay

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    Even your cat seems to be sad...:popcorn
    Nice vid! Disassembling is so much simpler than creating something...
    I am looking forward to your new project.
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    RaceRay, Dec 5, 2019
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  14. ericRacer

    ericRacer You get old because you stop playing ! Gold Contributor

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    :popcorn
    ericRacer, Feb 3, 2020
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    Rest in pieces..
    I like to see those 3d printed parts in action.
    mrbeginner, Mar 7, 2020
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  16. anatachaikiet

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    hello brother how you made sketch connect simtools for simulate in programe sketch ??? thank you
    anatachaikiet, Mar 24, 2020
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  17. RaceRay

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    @SilentChill I've closed this thread for further unrelated posts by other people. If you want to open it again let me know.

    Cheers, mate
    RaceRay, Jun 7, 2021
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  18. Rodeo5150

    Rodeo5150 ROOKIE BUT LEARNING FAST Gold Contributor

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    NICE.. Im doing something very simular for my first build( smh ) may I ask what are tour motor specs. Thats one area Im struggling with cuz I cant get any hard specs for motors anywhere. Not asking you to tell me what are the best or anything like that so no liability on you. Lol. I'm just asking what your motor specs are please
    Rodeo5150, Jan 30, 2022
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  19. Rodeo5150

    Rodeo5150 ROOKIE BUT LEARNING FAST Gold Contributor

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    May I please ask what are your motor specs
    Rodeo5150, Jan 30, 2022
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    What was your estimated cost to build this rig. I am starting the process and trying to see which direction to steer. I fly on sim. Thanks
    Ras, Mar 10, 2022
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