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First attempt at a 2DOF motion sim

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by SilentChill, Jul 24, 2014.

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  1. SilentChill

    SilentChill Problem Maker

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    Good by my first born sim may you rock away in sim heaven

    20150602_213341.jpg
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    SilentChill, Jun 2, 2015
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  2. noorbeast

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    At least you have the numerous videos to remember it by and I suspect those will continue to draw newbies to Xsimulator.net for some time to come.
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    noorbeast, Jun 3, 2015
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    yup, i found them really awesome bran new shinny super motors...1200 bucks each... so yeah... no bueno for me.
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    nachofly, Jun 3, 2015
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    Agosky New Member SimAxe Beta Tester Gold Contributor

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    Wow, that is/was a sweet rig @SilentChill!
    One question: How did you set up traction loss axis in Simtools for RBR, as game plugin does not support it directly?
    Agosky, Jul 9, 2015
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  5. SilentChill

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    I honestly cant remember , is there no extra axis ?
    SilentChill, Jul 9, 2015
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  6. noorbeast

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    By all means post in your native language @cabexaz but please do also include an English translation via Google Translate. It saves other members time trying to work out who may need help and who is just posting a comment.

    We have bi-lingual speakers from many different language group so if Google Translate really messes it up they can help clarify what was intended.

    There is a specific section for native language based social interactions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/#international-social-chats-and-conversations.155
    noorbeast, Jul 13, 2015
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  7. mariano68

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    Si es solo para montaña rusa, creo que tendrias que ponerte a leer sobre simuladores tipo "joyriders" http://www.xsimulator.net/joyrider-motion-simulator/ que a mi parecer seria lo que mejor sensación te va a dar.
    El resto es todo lo mismo, Sintools soporta No limits 2 y con eso tienes para hacer las rollercoasters que quieras.

    If you only want to ride rollercoasters, I think a joyrider sim type will fit your needs best. Simtools has support for "No limits 2" and you can do any rollercoaster with that prog.
    mariano68, Jul 13, 2015
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    noorbeast, Jul 13, 2015
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    cabexaz cabexaz colombia

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    you can tell me what function the center engine and how it connects
    [​IMG]
    cabexaz, Jul 13, 2015
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  10. cabexaz

    cabexaz cabexaz colombia

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    I find just as do the connection of 2 engines
    [​IMG]
    cabexaz, Jul 13, 2015
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  11. mariano68

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    That's for traction loss

    Sorry @SilentChill , I don't want to bother in your thread, I really like your old sim :)
    mariano68, Jul 13, 2015
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    @SilentChill , Fanastic build of the 3DOF rig.

    Been watching your videos, you have them setup to move quite a bit with the DK2, do you every get motion sick?
    Sebj, Jul 17, 2015
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    @Sebj I dont suffer from any motion sickness at all so no its all good
    SilentChill, Jul 19, 2015
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    Hi, where can I download the full res of the wiring diagram? thank you.
    helisfreak, Jul 25, 2015
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    @SilentChill I am going to shamelessly rip off this design. It looks amazing. You don't mind, do you? Any lessons learned? Suggestions? Still looking for good motors. Ordered mm and have ard for testing.
    Jamburglar, Jan 24, 2016
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  16. SilentChill

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    This was an easy easy straight forward build. Nothing really too taxing to be honest. As long as you get your COG right you shouldnt have any problems.
    SilentChill, Jan 24, 2016
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    I just snagged some motors. @Pit seems to think they're too fast. We will see. Keeping fingers crossed.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/351158629824
    Jamburglar, Jan 24, 2016
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    Already commented in your thread: "60-80RPM would be fine, if you have to reduce the speed you have to reduce the power, that means you have less torque at least."
    Pit, Jan 24, 2016
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    Goodjob
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  20. Pedro Silva

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    Hi @SilentChill !
    I know it may be way too late to go back with this given your advanced stage on your 6DoF, but i must ask you couple things about your 3DoF cause thats the kind i chose to be my first project... Im sorry if the answers are in your thread, but i couldnt find going thru the 7 pages... Here we go:
    1) Did you use @eaorobbie 2DoF RC model Arduino code in your project, or @RufusDufus tools? Or any of them? If any, is it possible to share the final code you used in your 3DoF?
    2) Could you post the screenshot of your axis assignment, interface settings and tuning of SimTools that you used for NoLimits Rollercoaster?
    3) If you had to built it all over again, would you flip to metal frames and bases or would still use wood like you did?

    Thanks and cheers!!
    Pedro Silva, Oct 6, 2016
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