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2dof rig. (Hopefully very cheap)

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Mattlekim, Jan 30, 2023.

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  1. Mattlekim

    Mattlekim Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Built my own heavy duty u joint.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

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    Mattlekim, Feb 15, 2023
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  2. zapata_h

    zapata_h Active Member

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    It is a good idea for those who do not have a universal joint
    zapata_h, Feb 15, 2023
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  3. Mattlekim

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    Mattlekim, Feb 15, 2023
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    curious how durable it is in action. good job!
    itsumairu, Feb 16, 2023
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  5. Mattlekim

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    From the feel of it I think it will be very. Hopefully anyway
    Mattlekim, Feb 16, 2023
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  6. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Nice progress :thumbs

    Wen is the final assembly and initial testing?
    noorbeast, Feb 17, 2023
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  7. Mattlekim

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    Iv just shorted my motor arms. With the rig been wood it's very heavy for the windscreen motors. Going to test tonight.
    Mattlekim, Feb 17, 2023
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  8. Mattlekim

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    Had to put battery on rear as counterbalance, due to oversight on my part. Version 2 out of aluminium will be much more compact.

    [​IMG]

    Just need to connect everything up and test now.

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    Mattlekim, Feb 17, 2023
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  9. Mattlekim

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    Was hoping to have this working by now. Had an issue with motor 2. Only working in 1 direction. After much testing and resorting to applying 5v to the enable pin and power pin figure out I have a faulty h-bridge. Waiting for replacement
    Mattlekim, Feb 19, 2023
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  10. Mattlekim

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    Since waiting for my replacement h-bridge I decided to rebuild my rig as it's way way to heave and huge.

    Will have an better update soon
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    Mattlekim, Feb 21, 2023
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  11. Mattlekim

    Mattlekim Member

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    Built a complete new rig out of wood..basic design that I'm going to use in aluminium in the future.

    [​IMG]

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    Mattlekim, Feb 22, 2023
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  12. Mattlekim

    Mattlekim Member

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    Actually got it working :) got my self a cv joint for £6 to see if it would remove some of the unwanted rotation. but no difference. Limits of a wooden rig.

    Going to neaten up cables and submit a video.
    Mattlekim, Mar 1, 2023
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