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F1 style 2 DOF | Mantis Simulators FS2

Discussion in 'Commercial Simulators and Peripherie' started by early_m, Apr 25, 2021.

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  1. early_m

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    EDIT: This simulator is now available to purchase at mantis-simulators.co.uk

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    While my 6 DOF design is ongoing/on hold, I've decided to make a 2 DOF sim as I have most of the parts lying about.

    Main bits used:

    RCC-MK8 2S seat
    24v 42A PSU
    2x 24V 440W 1:60 worm drive motors
    2x IBT-2 43A H-bridge
    Ard Uno R3
    2x 360 hall sensor
    Fuse box
    2x 12v fans for control box cooling
    DC to DC buck convertor (24V to 12V)
    Stud and MDF board for frame
    UV joint (from a Land Rover)

    So far I have made the top frame and incorporated a wind sim and transducer from a previous build.

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    Control box

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    3D printed misalignment spacers

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    Pot gears and mounting bracket

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    All I can do for now while waiting for motors to arrive.
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  2. PeterW

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    Hey man - this looks so cool and simple! Congratulation! Where did you buy this nice F1 seat!

    Wickie
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    Seat is from LusoMotors, based in Portugal
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    Motors have finally come in so have been busy setting them up with the pots and electronics

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    Working nicely with SMC3
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    Base built
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    Ciao,
    Interesting job, where did you find the seat? I printed it (it's not like yours) by myself because I couldn't find one.
    I am very interested in owning one.
    Thank you.
    alexdraco, Jun 8, 2021
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    Seat is from Luso Motors and is the RCC MK8 2S.
    early_m, Jun 9, 2021
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    Grazie!!!
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    Ouch
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    Sim is now assembled and it's time for testing
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    Lol, did you make the wheel console movable just to get into the seat?
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    Yep, would have been impossible otherwise
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    Theorizing...

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    Very nice! I really like this kind of project which goes to the essential with inexpensive materials. I thought that the wooden structure would not be very rigid, but watching the video I am reassured.

    Do you know the weight of the complete mobile structure? Did you use glue for the assembling?
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    All held together with 70mm screws. Not sure of the weight, bit it is pretty heavy! Going to swap out the top wooden frame for aluminium profile as soon as I can as I think it will be even more responsive and less strain on the motors
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    Hello, how we can make a beautiful achievement in wood, and the sensations are there.Great job
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