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Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by fermevc, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. Brett77

    Brett77 New Member

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    Hi there, just jumped online and signed up after coming over from SRMZ.

    Long term sim fan and now in a position to get in motion - where else would I come!
  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Brett77, another fellow Aussie joins the motion sim fold!

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

    Have a look at existing member builds for ideas and inspiration: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find the FAQ section covers many detailed topics from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduinos and Motor Monsters and more: 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, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.
  3. skano ca

    skano ca tH3 bR1igHt3st star 1n the c0nst3llat10n HydRa

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    Hello all
    My names Skano. I am newby here. I live in Malaysia, i love sim racing and want to DIY by myself my sim rig. Hope to learn ASAP in here
  4. yjgogqqq

    yjgogqqq New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, 3DOF, DC motor, AC motor, SCN5, SCN6, SimAxe, Arduino, JRK, Joyrider, SimforceGT, Motion platform, 4DOF, 6DOF
    我来自中国,是一名嵌入式工程师
  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @yjgogqqq and @skano ca.

    Have a look at existing member builds, that may help you refine your own projects: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find the FAQ section covers many detailed build related 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/

    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, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.
  6. skano ca

    skano ca tH3 bR1igHt3st star 1n the c0nst3llat10n HydRa

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    Tq noorbeast... will read all those and will decide which 1 best for my interest.
  7. spiroboy1

    spiroboy1 New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Thank noorbeast !!
    I will work in configurations and will soon be posting pictures of my simulator.

    obrigado noorbeast!!
    vou trabalhar nas configuraçoes e em breve postarei fotos do meu simulador.
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  8. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Google Translate -
    hello I am new to the forum so I just introduce myself. Here is my c Djaba french .j I live in northern France .amateur Motorsport Simulator 2 Built Me I'll post dof.Je Some pictures of the progress as soon as possible

    Welcome @djaba, I will be looking forward to finding out and seeing more of your simulator.

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here and add some futher details and photos of your rig: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    On the main forums feel free to 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.

    There is a specific section for native language based social interactions and we have a very active French section: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/#international-social-chats-and-conversations.155
  9. ryan326

    ryan326 New Member

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    Hi Everyone,

    My name is Ryan. I am 24 and own a custom auto shop. I am getting into Virtual Reality and want to create a motion simulator for racing/flight/space games for a VR Arcade I want to start. Does anyone know of any good simulator kits on this site that take you through step by step how to put a simulator together and and the software needed to tie it together with future VR games.
  10. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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  11. maurilio

    maurilio New Member Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, AC motor
    I'm new here, I have used the old x-sim 2.1 few years ago to build a race simulator.
    Now, I would like to try the SimTools on my new start building flight simulator.
    I'm building a platform with Pitch, Roll, Yaw using AC motors.
    Since now, thanks everybody!
  12. spiroboy1

    spiroboy1 New Member

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    Young, good afternoon. see if you guys can help me, I also built my simulator and I am with the following problem:
    Everything works fine until I connect my g27, then the computer stops sending data to the Arduino simulator. I'm using SimTools software and a single computer. Already checked the doors and no conflict. Someone had a problem like that?
    Thank you very much in advance !!
  13. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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  14. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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  15. QBR23

    QBR23 QBR23 Racing Simulator

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    Hi all,

    I have just signed up today. After a long time playing with static simulators, I have moved forward to motion simulators. I'm currently working on my new project project, I'll keep you updated!

    Regards.
  16. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Welcome @QBR23

    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/

    Good luck with your project.
  17. scruffydog

    scruffydog New Member

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    hi all,
    I purchased 2 set of Fanatec sim wheel base, steering wheel, pedals and shifter and plan to build up a rig side by side. I plan to do a DIY, not sure how it's going to look - i plan to use 80/20 extrusions. Nice meeting you all, hope to contribute to this community as well.
  18. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Welcome @scruffydog.

    Have a look at existing member builds for a bit of inspiration, that may help you refine your own project: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find the FAQ section covers many detailed build related 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/

    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, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.
  19. Serj

    Serj New Member

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    Hello, my name is Serge, I'm from Yekaterinburg. I hope I find a lot of useful information on this forum and site
  20. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Welcome @Serj.

    You will indeed find a lot of useful information here and more importantly a 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/

    Good luck with your project.