One Motor or Two

Would It be possible to use two motors for Pitch and two motors for Roll? I would think that this may take some of the work load off just using one motor and then you may be able to use smaller motors.
Terry W.

In theory yes. However, if they aren't perfectly matched you'll burn them out in no time.
Is the idea to save money by getting smaller motors? or to double the power of the movement?

Both, however the power for movement is first.

We have a member whom has built a seat mover sim with 2 motors per axis, 4 wipers and 2 jrks and it is still a balanced platform but looks to work well.
Cannot remember whom ATM.
@terry wells , motor choice is going to depend on the frame design you have in mind.

This can work but with the size you thinking , 240v is about the only option, don't skimp on motor power if you plan to have heaps of weight on it.
Also the right type of gearbox can come into play too.

Remembering back quiet a while ago, a bit of a garage build, two wipers both running on 12v from one driver, joined by chain and cogs to a centre cog which in turn drove a car steering box allowed the user to use 12v and lift a sim around, the only draw back for him was the speed of the motors (wipers) we too slow and eventually chewed the teeth of the gearing in the wipers.

If you were to connect two of even the exact same motors together in a series connection there is no guarantee that they will operate at the same speed so you may need a way to adjust one or both motors to sync them otherwise they could work against each other effecting performance and reducing motor life.

@BlazinH totally agree this not an option people should consider, seen it done once and never seen it attempted again for years.
He did have to fiddle with the motors to get them going at the same speeds or when one slowed because of chain acted like a brake on the other, bad news, but for his very slow flight sim and the date it was done , wasn't bad.

what I did was reverse the wires (+ -) to the second motor so as when I moved the first motor cw, the second motor moved ccw. This seemed to work, both were going the same speed and distance, however a pot may help to control the speed if needed.

If you try syncing two motors a properly tuned PID control on each one should help keep them consistent with each other. But if you’re a programmer it would be better to also test both motors in code during operation to see if they are keeping up with each other and make required adjustments if necessary.

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I remmember that guy . but he never answered questions about his sim. on the other hand some expert guys around had told us that you have to perfectly sync the motors ... but it wouldn't be the first time that someone try something craicy that works in this forum... I guess in may not scientific opinion . that if you use two motors by axis but controlled each motor separated each motor with its pot... There should not be a problem.....

But all this will increase your cost... In that case maybe it would be better buying big new good motors...
(but i totally respect your point... Better stronger and cheaper !!!)

Best regards
Fer

Hello ,
I have that kind of build . With two motors on axis and i have no problem with them . Simulator have power enough to work with 120 - 150 kg on it. There is some youtube video attached .




And some photos.

@auryza: very well done!

I see that you don't use a toothed belt for your pot: don't you fear any sliding?

Yes you are right i using only fishing cable . But is not problem sliding is not noticeable . It still working well and easy adjustable .

Dear Auryza:

Your configuration is interesting... i did'nt understood how you countrol your motors?

- each motor is countroled independetly?
or
- the two motors gets the same information from the countrol card and are connected to a single pot?


best regards

Two motors one pot and one motor driver channel . At this moment i'm using a sabertooth 2x25 A and k8055 control board (x-sim software),. but i have and arduino with 2x60A chinese motor driver .I tried already with Simtools software . And motors running well .
By the way wiper motors have common ground , so there is a little bit tricky to separate them . But if you know something about electronic you'll figure out how to separate .

Great work with 2 wipers per axis!
I am also interested in reducing the cost of the platform my using cheaper wipers, and my plan is to reduce the workload for motors by using levers (see saw) for 6dof.
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/6dof-motion-platform-‘lite’.5481/

Regards,
Tino

Question, If I use wiper motors, is their a better one to use (car/truck) and what (year/model) of vehicle? I have heard that you don't really want one with a floating ground (case ground). Is that right?
Terry W.