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2010-11 ECA Faros Motorcycle Simulators

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by JCII100, Jan 3, 2016.

  1. JCII100

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    Hello.

    Have 8 of these ECA Faros simulators with no software. Anyone have ideas for the software or be interested in a some type of trade for getting several of them going? Replacement cost from ECA Faros for the bike unit is $165K (I know its crazy). Don' ECA Faros OK 8.6.2.JPG Motorcycle Simulator.JPG Simulator Inventory 2.20.15.JPG t have a ton in the units so open minded about ideas.

    Thanks for your consideration.

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    John
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    Interesting Project - No software :eek:! I would look at retro-fitting new motor drivers that can be run from Eg. standard PC software 'Simtools/other' and a microprocessor/motor drivers. Are the rigs electrically/hydraulically driven - DC/AC?
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    FI, here it is working.

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    Hi @JCII100 . It's a rainy day here - great day to be playing with the sim:), Thanks for the pictures, but they still don't explain much, as I'm guessing most of the drive electronics/motors are in the Sims rig base.
    Do you have a schematic diagram?
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    Hello Seat Time,

    Don't have any schematics and this product was developed by and they aren't giving up any software...

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    Have to have 8 more posts before I can add links....

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    You can post non active links like this: google . com
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    Ok - no IP available, unfortunately that makes it very difficult for anyone on-line to give advice. You therefore need to have someone with a good mechatronics background to look at it in the flesh.
    Good luck.
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