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Question 2dof with traction loss in the future

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Michael Yoshi, Dec 25, 2021.

  1. Michael Yoshi

    Michael Yoshi New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Can you guys double check my work before I pull triggers? I plan to use an Arduino uno with the following:

    Motor drivers 2x
    Power supply with room for the eventual 3rd "dof"
    2x of these jazzy motors from eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/223503181516?hash=item3409d3e6cc:g:YGkAAOSweaFczGIG

    The hope is to get some heims and a ujoint from my used car parts and weld this all together. Eventually upgrade from 2dof to a setup with traction loss. This will be for drifting sims.

    The power supply seems weird to me. The motors draw a handful of amps but their total watt usage is much higher than the amp and volt math work out to be. Does this parts list look ok? Am I missing anything?
    Michael Yoshi, Dec 25, 2021
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    noorbeast, Dec 25, 2021
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  3. Michael Yoshi

    Michael Yoshi New Member

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    Oh I guess I'm too new to the forum so it removed all but 1 link. Server psus don't sound bad but 24v 200watt supplies are like $30 new
    Michael Yoshi, Dec 25, 2021
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  4. Michael Yoshi

    Michael Yoshi New Member

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    Oh peak 1200watt. Oof
    Michael Yoshi, Dec 25, 2021
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