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DIY 4DoF motion simulator with Traction Loss

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by the2jakes, Mar 1, 2020.

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  1. the2jakes

    the2jakes Member Gold Contributor

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    Hi I bought them from Simukit (belgium).
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    the2jakes Member Gold Contributor

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    Here’s a Showcase video of my project:


    Video of us having fun with it:


    Next steps: add the 4th DoF platform underneath the actual simulator, paintjob, and add my PSVR helmet.
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    the2jakes, Apr 16, 2020
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    Great!
    There will be same as what i am planning .`~
    Great result on yours.
    JayZ83, May 26, 2020
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    the2jakes Member Gold Contributor

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    It’s been some time since I posted here. I was on another project: 4WD electric Buggy ;).



    For the last 2 days, I’ve been working on the 4th DoF of my motion sim, for Yaw. I’m using ball bearings, and a pivot at the front. It moves very well by hand. Will connect 4th motor soon to test it, and add wheels on the top of the simulator base to maintain it well towards the black base:

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    the2jakes Member Gold Contributor

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    Done some painting and decorating to give it a finished look:

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    Here it is in action, with its 4th DoF:

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    Hi !
    VR is now installed ;).

    I use Pimax 8KX VR helmet. 4K resolution per eye, with eye tracking for DFR (Dynamic Foveated Rendering). Here I play Assetto Corsa.
    Next steps: better cable management at the rear, and wind turbine addon.

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    the2jakes Member Gold Contributor

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    Hi, just added a homemade handlebar to p’ay Motorbike games in a more immersive way ;)

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    nice job man. Do you use SMC3 code? Can you share images of configuration of SMC3 utility and Simtools? I have problems, and maybe your configuration can help me. And nearly, i want upgrade my motion sim same yours
    Manes, Aug 20, 2021
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    Yes please. I'd love to see that too.
    Please show it if you use smc3.
    Thanx in advance,
    Yours ART FLY []-)
    ART FLY, Aug 23, 2021
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  10. kalbasator

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    Hey! You did very well!
    Can you tell me what springs you used?
    Were there any cases of springs popping out of their places?
    kalbasator, Mar 1, 2022
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    Great Build...Love your videos. May I know the size of your 3D printed Gear for the POT and worm gear shaft? Do you have a stl. file you can shared? Thanks
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  12. the2jakes

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    @the2jakes , would you be able to show more pictures of your traction loss implementation? i would like to see how you created the pivot and connect all the ball bearing and wheels. if you can give a link to where you bought these parts then it will be helpful too. thank you.
    stargazer, Jul 21, 2022
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    Sure, here are a few pics.
    For the pivot I used a part similar to this one:
    https://www.manomano.fr/p/bs-rollen...ou-de-vistf-67x67mm-32366248?model_id=6215960

    You’ll have to dig holes in the 2 plank of wood to have the same distance between the 2 planks that you have with the ball bearings, to be horizontal.

    for the ball bearing I ordered them in a french company (sorry I forgotten its name…) but they are similar to these ones:


    Make sure they are steel balls and not nylon, and try to get some that can handle a good weight (CY-30b).

    Ball bearing need to be installed on the lowest plank of wood, and steel sheets on the top one, to limit dust problems.

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    the2jakes, Jul 22, 2022
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    Hi the2jakes,
    Very nice work and prettier simulator
    the proof that wood swith metal is still a good idea, thanks for the photos
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