Shopping List Suggestions for CKAS Type Platform

Hi Folks,
Been watching this forum and all of the information for quite some time....now, I need your thoughts and help.....
I'm starting the welding on my frame (pics will follow) for an AC 3DOF CKAS type platform.
I have all of the steel, u-joint, 3- 1hp AC Motors 230V 3Ph, Boston Gearboxes 60:1 - so my output will be 30 rpm, rods, rod ends etc.

FIRST: I am a good house electrician, HOWEVER, when it comes to electronics, I'm the typical noobie - Two Wire Hookem Up, Three Wire Screwem Up!

I know I'll need 3 VFD's, three pots - but it ends there. I've seen at other places the Thanos 1.6 boards, the 6dof boards, heard about Arduino??? -

WELL, that's the help I need. What is the best route to go for driving this platform??? I do not have a clue, and I have great fear as I mostly read about programming code etc....
Hopefully, I want to purchase the right electronic hardware, with your help, do the correct wiring, and be done with it.

Your help and thoughts would be highly appreciated.

Have a blessed one,

cthiggin

30rpm way to slow for racing effect, As per the original ckas units.
But in turn proper profiling should result in a ok feel.
mmm Maybe our newly released SimAxe would be a better choice, well x10 less of a price. !!!
Keep us all informed we should be able to guide you through the maze of setting it all up.

Thank you eaorobbie for your quick reply...
I had an English gentlemen that has been into motion sims and have lost contact with him...and he said that by increasing the frequency on the vfd that you could make
my proposed unit as radical as I want???
I've heard a little about the Sim Axe - I assume it's software????
What I would be so happy to have is your folks consenses about what boards to go with???? again, me stupid on electronics...all I do know is pots and vfd's, possibly opto-
isolators are needed for the software to drive it.
I highly thank you for the proposed help in guiding me through the maze of set up.
Have a blessed one,
cthiggin

This is the driver Im proposing for you to have a look at, initially designed to drive a H Bridge.
simaxe-motion-controller-t4511.html
But feel the firmware could be modified by our wiz coder to run the vdu units.
Ah could you supply a datasheet on the VDF units. Would be handy.

earobbie,
I haven't purchased those yet, however, I'm sure I can get the make, model number, and a .pdf datasheet. Will send this evening.
Thanks you,
cthiggin

earobbie,
The simaxe-motion controller looks pretty easy to build and the instructions are superb. IF I can use this for my setup, do you folks have sites where I can buy the components?
ALSO, below is attached the site for the VFD's that I'm considering buying (assuming I get your folks blessings) - the specs, along with a .pdf manual right on the
front page.

I'll be going from 230 V, Single Phase and the VFD will be outputting 230V, three phase.

http://driveswarehouse.com/p-2525-wj200-007sf.aspx

Thanks so very much for your help. I'm starting to feel better as the electronics have had me almost sick .

Have a blessed one,
cthiggin

I was under the impression US power was 120V? Curious how you're going to supply 230V to the VFD?

Hello aarondc,
Standard home voltage in US is 115V AC, 60hz - for your lights, hair dryers, coffee makers, radios, tv's etc. - 230 V AC, 60hz, is for your A/C Units, Ovens, Clothes Dryer,
and any other higher amperage equipment you may have or need it for. - So, I have 230 v AC, 60 hz, 20 & 30 amp breaker circuits to get the voltage for the VFD.
Thanks so much and have a blessed one.
cthiggin