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Low Cost Motion Sim Built by a high school student

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Dominic Martens, Oct 24, 2013.

  1. Dominic Martens

    Dominic Martens New Member

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    Dominic Martens, Oct 24, 2013
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  2. eaorobbie

    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, JRK, SimforceGT, 6DOF
    Not really low cost, lol and air is slow compared to cheap dc motors not really any good for racing.
    At least they gave credit to the where the intial plans come from +1.
    And it uses the other software lol.
    eaorobbie, Oct 25, 2013
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  3. bsft

    bsft

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    low cost? for whos wallet? not mine
    bsft, Oct 25, 2013
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  4. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, Arduino, Motion platform, 6DOF
    Note that the expensive bits, servo valve controller, valves and rams, were donated. That does make it cost less, lol.

    Now...who can I get to be my sponsor.....? :D
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    Historiker, Oct 25, 2013
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  5. bsft

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    ask the school you work for if they will shell out for the bits.
    bsft, Oct 26, 2013
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