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My 5 DOF with SFX-100 Build.

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Randy, Jun 11, 2021.

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  1. Randy

    Randy Member

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    Test number 1. Got the inside right but will need to go to 90 x 90 to get full contact with the tube with the 3" PVC.
    May even look into trying 2" PVC ?

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    Randy, Jul 1, 2021
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    Randy Member

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    Been going over the Sim with my Wife and I'm going back to the original plan. I will build the SFX-100 .
    Its the size that is pushing me into it. Now I will start looking for a traction lose system for it
    Randy, Jul 6, 2021
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  3. Randy

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    Been printing some parts and trying to learn Solidworks . Looks like its going to be up hill all the way.

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    Randy, Jul 13, 2021
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    So how much traction lose is ? How about 130mm total,75mm L and R.
    Randy, Jul 14, 2021
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    What happened to "more is less" thing ? LOL
    Randy, Jul 14, 2021
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I actually agree with that, I am just flagging common member approaches ;)
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    noorbeast, Jul 14, 2021
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    It depends on where you place the actuator, relative to the pivot point for the TL platform. The closer they are the shorter stroke, speedier effect but less details.
    Sim Freak, Jul 14, 2021
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    Pivot will be about 1305mm.
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    What infill are people printing at ? 30%,70% ?
    Randy, Jul 14, 2021
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  11. Thanos

    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    I'd suggest 85% with 10 walls...
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  12. Randy

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    More parts.

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    Randy, Jul 15, 2021
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    Been trying different slides. Now I have started trying one on my own. In the photo their is a small crosection of the new one. Wanted to see if it fit before printing the hole thing. We will see. The 100x100 was from eRacing and the STL's on SFX-100 will not fit, way off .On a side not I have used 2Kg. of PLA to get to this point. LOL

    But I have 5 spacers and a mount for my boat that are good. And its all good.

    Can't seem to get my head around Solidworks. Been using Tinkercad and that I can make work, but I'm slow with it. Got 2 books for Beginners and one more coming for Tinkercad. May it will be the one ?

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    Randy, Jul 21, 2021
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    First try. But it needs some tweaking.

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    Randy, Jul 22, 2021
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