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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. noorbeast

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    Checking or un-checking the "Dir" box determines which way an axis goes.

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    Normally surge would either have both the "Dir" boxes checked or unchecked, depending on your motor settings, and the sway "Dir" settings are normally the opposite of roll, one checked and one unchecked. You can just take a guess and test in game, which is easy to do, or check out the official description here: http://www.xsimulator.net/co-ordinate-system/

    To get a better idea of all aspects of SimTools take a look through the official documentation: http://www.xsimulator.net/simtools-complete-documentation/
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  2. Milton

    Milton Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    I will try that, thanks!
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    In iRacing this is normal because it takes in to account for gravity for the heave.

    So the heave with be at 1G when resting. That means when you get in to the car it will jump from 0G to 1G

    To counteract this make sure you use the "Extra2" instead of heave. This is basically Heave -1G so when you are sitting still the car will be zeroed. If you don't then your seat will always be tilted forwards.

    Go in to Output testing, then change it to Axis testing then move the sliders and see what motor moves.

    Yaw is your heading in degrees, so when you are facing north it will read 0, the when you are facing east it will be 90, then south would be 180 degrees and so on. You don't use Yaw on a seat mover, you would only use it on something that can spin around on a central axis like a Force Dynamics 401 or similar. It is different to Rear Traction Loss also because it is just based on your heading and not your slide angle like RTL is.
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  4. Milton

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    Thank you Avenga76 your advice works, by replacing the "Heave" for "Extra2" I eliminated some unwanted shaking, also "Extra2" gave me details about the grass and gravel etc,..
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    Milton Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    Hello everyone, I am almost done with the CXC rig replica so I am now thinking to start a new project! my next project will be creating a GS-4 G force Seat Replica, I created a new thread for this so I will be posting more updates there for the seat project.

    Here is the link of the new thread: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/gs-4-g-force-seat-replica.7833/

    But! stay tune to the continuation of the CXC rig I am adding a Dashboard with buttons it will be done using a computer keyboard.

    Best Wishes to all and happy Christmas!
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    Check this out! My new sim racing rig!


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    Great job, can we expect a video of your rig in action for Chistmas?
    noorbeast, Dec 23, 2015
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    Absolutely yes!
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    I must say... I am impressed by the construction progress.

    Bravo.
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    Jolie resultat,ca doit demander beaucoup d'heure de travail
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    well done:thumbs. great rig:o:. one more guy waiting to see it in action:popcorn
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    Looks very nice! Looking forward to the video!
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    Hello everyone, here it is the video!



    Merry christmas
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    I really like the adjustable controls. It makes it very to setup for other people to use the sim. Nice Job!
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    Really nice video!
    Finally the motors were more than enough...
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    Your rig did not cost 90k, but it performs just as well.

    The details like the dash and adjustable controls are just superb :thumbs
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    Thanks!
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    Thanks! Motor are great! Lots of power and fallow the setpoint very close!
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    Thanks! The controls can slide upto 8 inches...
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    Lots of these motor's are available on ebay for a decent price too........Interesting.


    1 Thing after watching the video, I can see @ 2:47 the seat has a Decent amount of flex which is "softening" some of the heave detail. i suggest adding a block of stiff foam between the seat frame and the seat itself. or bring the seat closer to the frame itself and same thing, use a block of foam to prevent it touching under flex.

    Also the following shot @ 2:52 it somewhat looks like the whole motor plate is wiggling a bit....might just be the camera angle/shot, but thought i would mention it.
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