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Hi to all!!

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by asdfgg, Mar 8, 2015.

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  1. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    Hi i'm Mattia from italy and i started a 2dof project!
    i load some pic tomorrow!
    At the moment i've the arduino and moto-monster ready!
    next weekend i start to weld chassis! :D
    asdfgg, Mar 8, 2015
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  2. Daguru

    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    Welcome and good luck:)
    Look forward to the pictures
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    Daguru, Mar 8, 2015
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    ciao Mattia e benvenuto.
    write us something about your project. what are you gonna build?
    Blame73, Mar 8, 2015
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  4. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    Welcome @asdfgg !

    It's a friendly place with lots to learn as well as teach. I am really looking forward to viewing your build!
    kanuk, Mar 9, 2015
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  5. RacingMat

    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    Welcome here!
    Hope to see you riding your simulator soon!!
    RacingMat, Mar 9, 2015
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  6. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    Hi guys!
    sorry for the bad english,
    have been very busy at work and I have not had time to proceed , meanwhile, put photos of electronics and a pic of 3d model of chassis , of course, are always being tested

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    asdfgg, Mar 10, 2015
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  7. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Sorting the wiring out is a great start itself. I look forward to following you build when your work settles down a bit.
    noorbeast, Mar 11, 2015
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  8. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    I know that the wires are messed up xD
    but it was just a test , soon will build a container dedicated to electronics ! :D
    asdfgg, Mar 11, 2015
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  9. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    I made a small upgrade to the frame, I realized that I had placed too far apart engines

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    asdfgg, Mar 15, 2015
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  10. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    the length of the connecting rod by which the motion of the auction should be long ?
    asdfgg, Mar 15, 2015
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  11. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I am not yet certain of your full design ideas @asdfgg so can you explain why you thought the engines needed to be closer together and what part of the chair frame do you plan on attaching the engines to for movement?
    noorbeast, Mar 15, 2015
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  12. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    I approached the brackets of the engines just because I have a seating position to use and I have taken as a reference to its width, the frame I'm doing it to get wider stability
    asdfgg, Mar 15, 2015
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  13. Nick Moxley

    Nick Moxley Well-Known Member

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    the Wider and Further back the motor's are spaced, the less work on the motor's.......Just because you have a seating position as reference, means absolutely nothing in regards to motor placement. We really need more details on your project to advise you properly asdfgg.
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    Nick Moxley, Mar 15, 2015
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  14. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    I am following the guide of racing mat whit little changes,
    I put a pic wit dimension of my 3d model :)

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    asdfgg, Mar 15, 2015
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  15. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    I place above a seating position like this:

    I will create the bracket to fix the rods that will give the motion
    and thought I should bring the engines so that the rods are vertical

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    asdfgg, Mar 15, 2015
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  16. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    some pic of 3d model (WIP)

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  17. Nick Moxley

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    The MORE angle the MORE leverage the motor's have, Vertical arms will only hurt you in the end.


    you want it to look like this at minimum imo, YES it will work with less angle, but all your doing is stressing the motor's more.


    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
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    Nick Moxley, Mar 15, 2015
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  18. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    Thank you, so I have to put the engines where I had planned before?
    asdfgg, Mar 15, 2015
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  19. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Yes it would have more leverage where you originally had placed the engines @asdfgg. Also take care to balance the upper frame with all gear and yourself on it.
    Last edited: Mar 16, 2015
    noorbeast, Mar 15, 2015
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  20. asdfgg

    asdfgg New Member

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    Yes of course @noorbeast , I'm considering
    I have a little question,I have these engines with this axle how would set the potentiometer ?

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