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Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by fermevc, Jun 20, 2009.

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  1. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    No @Matt Miller there is not a plugin for Rigs of Rods, but you can add it to the request list here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/what-simulations-games-need-motion.5839/
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2015
    noorbeast, Mar 12, 2015
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  2. Matt Miller

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    Thanks that helps a lot.
    Matt Miller, Mar 12, 2015
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  3. NauticaLNaughT

    NauticaLNaughT New Member

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    Hello,

    Richard from Kansas here. I've built a couple of cockpits out of PVC with the idea of easily being able to add on or adjust for gaming needs other than driving but I'm ready now to move into a more elegant aluminum chassis and might as well take the next step up to motion. I hope to find help I need here and eventually help others as well.
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    NauticaLNaughT, Mar 12, 2015
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @NauticaLNaughT, you have come to the right place!

    Have a browse through existing member projects for inspiration: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Many use profile aluminum for frames and if you go that route you may find May-CAD useful for design: http://may-cad.org/

    Others including myself have used plain aluminum tubing and angle to create frames:

    http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/dx-racer-compact-simulator.5866/

    http://www.xsimulator.net/community...ray-into-the-world-of-motion-simulation.6255/

    Whatever way you go, or even to help you figure that out, start a new build thread of your own and ask lots of questions. You will find the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Mar 12, 2015
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  5. Fabgen

    Fabgen Member

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    Wellcome and good luck. It takes time to do but fun to use
    Fabgen, Mar 16, 2015
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  6. Radek vols

    Radek vols Member

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    Hi, I'm building 2DOF simulator mainly with Racingmat tutorial.
    Hope to get it perfect one day
    I'm from Czech Republic and I would like to find someone from here some day too. If there is any Czech people here please PM me :)

    And I would like to thank everybody for their tutorials and projects, i could not do any of my success without you :) Thanks :)
    Radek vols, Mar 16, 2015
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  7. GIB SimRacing

    GIB SimRacing Active Member

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    Hi @Radek vols - Welcome to the community. I hope everything goes well with your build:thumbs
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    GIB SimRacing, Mar 16, 2015
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  8. Radek vols

    Radek vols Member

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    Thanks :) hope not to get killed by my build :D
    Radek vols, Mar 16, 2015
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  9. GIB SimRacing

    GIB SimRacing Active Member

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    Haha, you will do just fine. The people here are very helpful. Any questions, just ask.
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    GIB SimRacing, Mar 16, 2015
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  10. Roy

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    Hello All. I live in New Brunswick on the East Coast of Canada. As this forum is for first timers, which I am as well, I just want to say THANK YOU to all that will spill their secrets to us newbe's apon request. I'm looking to built a Sim primarily for a friend of mine. My primarily job is a Marine Engineer, but do hold a Automotive License as well. Hobbyist in Electronics, Carpentry, Car/PC computers and Fabrication. I have some of the fellows I work with calling me "MacGyver". For the younger people, MacGyver was a show that depicted a guy that could do anything to get himself out of a predicament with what ever he had on hand. You'd have to watch the show to see what I mean. My goal is to build a 2 or 3 DOF sim.
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    Roy, Mar 18, 2015
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  11. Archie

    Archie Eternal tinkerer

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    Welcome @Roy - Give me a paper clip, some cellotape and a 9v battery and I'll build you a motion sim. We are ALL MacGyver on here :)

    Enjoy!
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    Archie, Mar 18, 2015
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  12. value1

    value1 Nerd SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Some of us maybe Macintosh ;)
    value1, Mar 18, 2015
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  13. Piilukirves

    Piilukirves Member

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    Hi!
    Im electrician from Finland.
    i like to build things, fpv rc copters, rc planes, 3d printers, cnc mill etc...
    now im into simulators.
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    Piilukirves, Mar 18, 2015
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  14. RacingMat

    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    RacingMat, Mar 18, 2015
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  15. Piilukirves

    Piilukirves Member

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    I m in middle of building One, its in projects section now.
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    Piilukirves, Mar 18, 2015
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    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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  17. GIB SimRacing

    GIB SimRacing Active Member

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    Hi @Roy . Welcome! Sounds like you will be right at home building your sim. Once you know what you want to build, start a thread and share your progress and have others help you out.
    GIB SimRacing, Mar 19, 2015
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  18. GIB SimRacing

    GIB SimRacing Active Member

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    Hi @Piilukirves . Welcome to you too! The best of luck with your build.
    GIB SimRacing, Mar 19, 2015
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    Hi im new here i have a 2dof motion simulator that ive built with arduino it is has steel frame and raciing seat adjustable wheel and pedals im looking at possibly making a small production run of them to help ppl getin to sim racing for under 1500 us dollars . i look forward to tlking to u all thnxs
    dustin, Mar 19, 2015
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  20. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @dustin.

    Please start a new build thread and add some pictures and description of your simulator, you will find members here will be interested to discuss it and any other ideas you have.
    noorbeast, Mar 19, 2015
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