2DOF Motion simulator project

I would like to thank @bsft , @noorbeast , and @prodigy for encouraging me to start this thread and post my project.

My project is primarily inspired by racingmat's 2dof racing sim using wiper motors.

Here are the first 3d models I designed:

as this project was intended to be a low cost one, we decided to make our own seat:

Your project sketch looks very nice

On other side, it also looks very heavy full frame platform with triple monitor stand - for wipers to move all that. It must be perfectly balanced for wipers in that case..

Where have you planned to put motors and connect them?

I like your Seat !! Is it you who made sewing ?
It's not too heavy ?

I would like to build mine, but I have no idea how to make the upholstery (not sure about this word, sorry...)

here are the metal structures of the project:

very curious how synchronized you get those motors

Hmmm...

Using 4 motors is a good idea but what will happen if your motors rotate in opposite directions ?

my father is the one who did most of the work as I am currently here at Malaysia. I just direct him what to do.. the project is slightly heavy but we manage to find the center of gravity.

we plan on using 2 x wiper motor per side..overall it will have 4 motors.. here is where I need your help guys! I need inputs on how could I run two motors simultaneously..

@Wanegain, if the motor turns on opposite directions, you just need to swap pout the polarity of the motor to change it's direction..

@shannonb1 , I read something about using two Arduino uno's to control the other motor..the problem is the code for it. i'm still new to Arduino coding..help would be much appreciated..

@prodigy, we manage to find the center of gravity sir including all the possible weight (monitors+seat+wheel+driver)..

the positioning of the wiper motors is shown on the pictures sir..

Good luck! I recall someone else did it, but no longer saw an action from it after that.
However, there may be an idea, as you are using arduino, whos code will you use?

Thanks for your inputs, @bsft and @noorbeast ! I plan to use and play around with the code used by @RacingMat.. Is it even possible to use 4 motors in one Arduino? ofcourse it will have 4 potentiometers also. If it is not possible through codes, maybe i'll try to design a circuit that will compare the voltage potentials of the pots and do some kind of a buffer to make a single output for the arduino's analog input.

I plan on using an H-bridge to control the motor.. here is my design:

here's what it looks like when the parts are bolted in:

Thanks @noorbeast ! the weight is approximately 100kg (yeah, very heavy ) including my dad..whose weigh much more compared to me..we tested it with two motors only and it can still move but struggles a bit during lifting motion, so I think it can be improved with the 3rd and 4th motor attachment provided that they are synchronized.. we plan on making the monitors static if the motors can't really handle them..

I mean I suppose you could use just 1 arduino and 2 motor drivers each but I feel like getting those motors to be exact with each other is going to be a challenge. I would recommend going with a 50/60:1 gear ratio and prob just the 60.

just another thought..put 2 engines on the front and 2 on the back.....wont help with weight but man you got that thing high up in the air and I don't think you will end up liking that over time. To each his own.

@Jomar_Sarto

That seat is indeed a work of art as stated by noorbeast

It's nice to see true enthusiasm at play!

Pls make sure you post a video of it working....

Kami nak nampak projek in di eksyen lah!