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Showroom CXC inspired design!

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Milton, Nov 24, 2015.

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  1. Francisco Junior

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    Nice Job !!!
    Keep us updated this beautiful work.
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  2. Milton

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    You are correct! About the seat movement i notice that it moves side to side just with out motors, i thing that is the reason of CXC installing a guide bar in front of the seat, see picture attached.

    I will try my best to installed the motors on the side of the rig.
    Milton, Nov 30, 2015
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    That side bar is more to help with rotational movement, not generally an issue with a seat mover but with a feet and seat mover you can get twists. It might help but I wouldnt bet on it.
    shannonb1, Nov 30, 2015
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  4. Milton

    Milton Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    good point! i may stop by CXC sometine this month they are just about 2 hours from where i live i want to see if i can get more info about the simulator.

    Thanks for your good observations!
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  5. bsft

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    Oh good stuff if there is a CXC you can have a go on. As for the uni joint, look for a rear wheel drive car and cut up a tailshaft.
    uni2.jpg
    Then weld plates on the end. It is a lot bigger uni that the cheap steering knuckle CXC uses. I mean really, a sim with a 600% markup and they cannot use a decent uni joint. Pfffttt...
    As for angle, depending on what you weigh, its a bit snug, but would still do the job, maybe bring the top connections in a bit. Try to get minimum 15 deg angle out from the sides if you can.
    2013-12-11 11.11.23.jpg
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  6. Milton

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    Hello everyone, i painted the Rig with automobile Clear Gloss paint i gave it 5 coats, but! before i painted i sanded only the outside metal that will be visible to everyone with a 120 grid sand disk so it looks like bare metal, i like it! It gives a stainless steal look.

    In person is stunning shinny looking. Also if you look closer i finish the nut holders for the side panels.


    See picture.

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  7. Milton

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    Here are some drawing I created.

    Replica CXC 01.jpg
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    What are you planning for adjust ability on the pedal plate angle ?
    Nick Moxley, Dec 1, 2015
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  11. Milton

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    Replica CXC 04.jpg
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    What about the Rake or Angle of the pedals tho ?
    Nick Moxley, Dec 1, 2015
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  13. Milton

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    The angle of the pedals plate will be fixed to my liking unfurtunate i will not be able to create adjustment, maybe in the future once is done.
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  14. Milton

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    this shows the angle of the seat bracket and angle of the motor connection bar to the seat see attached picture.

    Replica CXC 05.jpg
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    11 deg isn't ideal, I vote you make a small bracket to bring the motor's out another couple inches per side. That will be more in the range of what we want to see.
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    I move the motors outside the frame and with a 2 inch distance from the frame and now the angle is 16 degrees, would this work?

    Replica CXC 06.jpg
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    Why not put the motor arms to the outside? Should have good enough clearance if you put the gearbox to the front
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    Here is how I do mine...When my motors are off, I allow the arms to rest on the shaft.

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    @Milton Amaya , what do you weigh? You can get away with slightly less angle, but it depends on your weight.
    How about this idea for motor mounting?
    Mount motors inside, but have the rods connecting outside? That way you keep the frame compact.
    Replica CXC 06.jpg
    Damn, @shannonb1 got in a few seconds before me. :D
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    I need some help! please see those 3 designs and vote please?

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