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  1. Jason Currington
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    Motor Selection ?

    ok so what say ye about a wheel and pedal set ? I know there is lots of stuff out there just dont know what setup is gunna be good .
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  2. Jason Currington
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    alright I see now... That actually shouldnt be too bad to figure out. Granted going to cost more but will make one awesome marchine. I understand...
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  3. Jason Currington
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    Another question? Lower frame is stationary and upper frame is traction control with shoulder mounted motors. so does this mean I will have to...
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  4. Jason Currington
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    So I will have to build a hinged trap door to express the heave motion (vertical lift ?). I think as long as I am building the frame with all of...
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  5. Jason Currington
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    Motor Selection ?

    Ok so motor 1 and 2 are shoulder mount. And 3 is tracking loss, do I need a 4th for heave function ? and if so how do I setup heave with a ujoint...
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  6. Jason Currington
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    Motor Selection ?

    So about my spelling...... use phone a lot and auto correct drives my f*÷*#£÷&! Nuts
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 4, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  7. Jason Currington
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    Guess I don't know what the standard Tra el would be.... what should I be aiming for. Also should my controls be stationary or mounted to the Sim ?
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 4, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  8. Jason Currington
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    Yes. I was thinking chain. Seems you can get more travel out off it than a linkage and level setup
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  9. Jason Currington
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    First attempt at using drafting program but here is the general idea of the chair
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  10. Jason Currington
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    haha good to know.. Good think my wife will probably divorce me over this thing.... of course joking (or am I :D) I just finished a model in...
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  11. Jason Currington
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    ok sounds good I will look for a seat... Sparco racing seat or something similar ?
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  12. Jason Currington
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    also not too familiar with digital design and drafting . could you suggest a program that a newb could start with to lay out plans
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  13. Jason Currington
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    Thanks for all your input Dave really appreciate your time and effort :D
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  14. Jason Currington
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    would these motors be able to sustain many hours of play at once ? or is overkill in this case a good thing being that I am heavy ? I have no...
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  15. Jason Currington
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    sounds good. NM what does mean ?
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 2, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  16. Jason Currington
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    I really do hate to be a pain in the ass. But i really appreciate the help and guidance.
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 2, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  17. Jason Currington
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    Is this heavy enough or should I look for bigger ? ratio says 1:60 does this sound right ?
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 2, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  18. Jason Currington
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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gearmotor-12-Volt-VDC-41-RPM-5-8-HIgh-Torque-23-Amps-Bodine-42A3BEPM-E3-/291306026001?hash=item43d3313411 this looks alot...
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 2, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  19. Jason Currington
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    ok thanks bsft. So should I go with a psu per motor or 1 big psu for both ? I am going to use the jrks they seem like they make finding the center...
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 2, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
  20. Jason Currington
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    ok. cool. jrk or arduino ? ? ? ? any benefit to one or the other ? and should I be looking for a Power supply with 40 amps or better ?
    Post by: Jason Currington, Sep 2, 2015 in forum: DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ
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