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"Virtual GT" Rig

Discussion in 'Commercial Simulators and Peripherie' started by leeker, Dec 8, 2024.

  1. leeker

    leeker New Member

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    Hi Guys.
    I've built quite a few rigs but never one that includes motion. So I'm well versed with hardware and software although a newb with Motion.
    Recently I was in the garage of an acquaintance when I noticed two rigs laying in the corner, dismantled.
    Long story short I bought them both and am now trying to get at least one, if not both, working. They are in a right state, hastily dismantled for transport and essentially left in the corner unloved since.
    They are "VirtualGT Pro II" rigs with D-Box actuators.

    My intent is to make sure the actuators are working ok and then restore them to working shape minus all the expansive bodywork etc. Install some decent pedals/wheel etc

    Right now I have one of them stripped to the base unit and in my basement, the next thing is to hook the controller boxes to a laptop and see if they work. The Controllers have an RJ45 connection running into a USB convertor box, so will try to hook to USB initially.

    I would appreciate any tips before I do anything though... Simhub? Precautions?

    Cheers
    Marcus

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    leeker, Dec 8, 2024
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  2. leeker

    leeker New Member

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    Got the D-Box units working with the D-Box control app test mode.



    Should I go straight to Simhub now for more extensive testing?
    leeker, Dec 8, 2024
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Dec 9, 2024
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  4. leeker

    leeker New Member

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    Thanks :)
    I stumbled across that saw the last update was 4 years ago and didn't know if anything else had been achieved.
    No worries, the D-Box software seems to work fine.
    leeker, Dec 9, 2024
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