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  1. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Jari Sirviö.

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here and tell us what you have planned, I and other members would be most interested: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Feel free to ask questions, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    I look forward to hearing more about your project.
    noorbeast, Jan 4, 2016
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  2. cazsan

    cazsan Member

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    Hey there! I'm brand new here so I just wanted to say hello! :)
    I'm from France and I'm here because of the same passion of you, DIY simulators.
    Will be glad to discuss with you all
    cazsan, Jan 6, 2016
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @cazsan.

    You have come to the right place for DIY motion simulation software, information and support from a very active community. We also have many active French members.

    Have a look at existing member builds for ideas and inspiration, it could well help you refine what you may like to do for your own project: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find the FAQ section covers some more specific topic areas, like types of simulators, designs and motors: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    We have a glossary for all those pesky acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Feel free to ask questions, there is a very active community here that is good at giving tips during planning, reviewing purchase lists, giving feedback and encouragement during the build and providing advice on actually sorting out motion profiles.

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Jan 6, 2016
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  4. cazsan

    cazsan Member

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    Thank you @noorbeast for this welcome message. I got it right.
    I already seen some of the members that are french but I'll talk mainly in english here as the forum main language.
    For sure, asap my project is on the rails, I'll share all of my thoughts and ideas so these informations will be helpfull to other members as the one I can find here will be helpfull for me.
    Right now I just started to plug arduino and TM1638 to get display but I need to dig more in the code I found to get it as complete as I expect.

    Thanks again and see you.
    cazsan, Jan 6, 2016
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  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Jan 6, 2016
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  6. cazsan

    cazsan Member

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    Oh well, nice threads, I'll take deep look in theses as it seems that it correspond to my needs :) Thanks
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    cazsan, Jan 6, 2016
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  7. heiku

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    Hi.
    I wanted to introduce myself, my name is Carlos, I'm doing a simulation with 2 wiper motors Daewoo.
    soon I will present questions, pictures, videos, etc ...

    bye
    heiku, Jan 7, 2016
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  8. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  9. dand424

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    Hi, new member here. My name is Dan from Alabama. I hate to reinforce the Alabama stereotype, but my current setup is actually just a beach chair with a couple of 2x4's over the arm rests. I'm using a Momo Force wheel and Logitech joystick for control, Oculus Rift DK2 for display and buttkicker for that extra little bit of realism. I recently upgraded the old slippers used as vibration dampers with real rubber furniture pads. I'll post a picture when I start my build thread.

    I've enjoyed driving and flying sims for years. The kids have been enjoying the DK2 for roller coaster sims as well. I've always wanted to build a real motion cockpit, so it's exciting to see the work that has been done by the members on this forum. I can't believe it's taken me this long to find it.
    dand424, Jan 9, 2016
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  10. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @dand424.

    You have come to the right place, there is a really active community here who freely give of their time and expertise.

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduinos and Motor Monsters and more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    If something sounds odd then look it up in the glossary: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here, I cant wait to see some pics of your current beach chair rig: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Jan 9, 2016
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  11. dand424

    dand424 New Member

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    This is what I've got so far. It's done great for what it is. Zip ties to hold the stick to the frame and cardboard for the head tracking camera. Quick and simple, but a little difficult to get in and out of.
    Lots of fun with Project Cars and DCS World.
    I'll start a build thread when I get into making it move. It's safe to say that few of the current parts will be used in my motion platform project. Thanks for the welcome.
    VRCockpit.PNG
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    dand424, Jan 9, 2016
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  12. DanMac16

    DanMac16 New Member

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    hi. i am dan and i would like to build a gauge setup
    DanMac16, Jan 9, 2016
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  13. noorbeast

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  14. noorbeast

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    Google Translate -
    Hey! I'm new here, so I Just wanted to say hello! I'm from the north of France and I'm here to Cause the same passion you Simulators HOME MADE. Be happy to discuss with you all

    Welcome @Jhs.

    You have come to the right place, there is a really active community here who freely give of their time and expertise.

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduinos and Motor Monsters and more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    If something sounds odd then look it up in the glossary: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    By all means post in French, 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.

    We have many French members and there is a specific section for native language based social interactions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/#international-social-chats-and-conversations.155

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Jan 12, 2016
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  15. jerrycho

    jerrycho New Member

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    I'M A NEW USER
    SAY HI AT HERE
    PLANNING TO MAKE A 2DOF MOTION SEAT NOW~
    jerrycho, Jan 12, 2016
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  16. noorbeast

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  17. Pedro Pablo

    Pedro Pablo Active Member

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    Hi, i'm Pedro Pablo, 26 years old, i'm from Chile.

    I am a programmer but I want to learn more languages, and maybe other thinks like electronics. Also I like to play videogames (FPS, Fighting, Rhythm and racing/simulator), I play drums and a hobbyist in electronics.

    Recently i've broke up with my girlfriend, so I want to make a 2DOF simulator as a personal challenge and that's why im here, but i'm new in electronics, voltage, current, soldering, and everything else. Yesterday I've move 2 RC servos in Live For Speed, and that is a big progress for me.

    Well, I'm a bit nervous because i'm thinking to make a lot of questions, please don't blame me if there's a dumb question, but like i've said before, i'm going to do this. I hope to stay here and try a lot of things, also to meet people and give some help.
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  18. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Pedro Pablo.

    You have come to the right place for DIY motion simulation software, information and support from a very active community.

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here and tells about you experiments so far and what you want to build: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You can look at existing member builds for ideas and inspiration to refine your own project: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find the FAQ section covers many detailed topics: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    We have a glossary for all those pesky acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    Feel free to ask questions, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Jan 13, 2016
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  19. sasmall

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    Hi all,

    I'm a Physics teacher in a UK secondary school and have just been given permission (and funding) to build a motion simulator as a school project.

    I've been lurking here for a while, thanks to everyone that shares their findings and experiences. It's enabled me to put together a miniature 'proof of concept' simulator using Live For Speed, Simtools, an arduino compatible and miniature RC servos which has helped in getting approval for the project.

    I'm not sure yet what we'll be building as I'm still recruiting students and would like them to make their own decisions (with a little guidance). I suspect it's likely to be 2DOF, DC motors, arduino compatibles and monster motos. When we manage to blow up, melt or otherwise destroy anything, it'll be relatively cheap and easy to replace. I hope....

    I'm sure I'll start a project thread as soon as we get started and no doubt I'll be posting questions soon enough.

    Regards, Simon.
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    sasmall, Jan 13, 2016
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  20. noorbeast

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    noorbeast, Jan 14, 2016
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