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Question 360 Deg Potentiometer shaft mounting, or geared?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by digitalmonk, Sep 15, 2017.

  1. digitalmonk

    digitalmonk Member Gold Contributor

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    Hey guys

    I started gathering the pieces for my 3dof build.

    I bought some hall 360 deg pots, and now after reading more and more I'm confused as to weather I can mount them directly to the shaft using a flex coupler (already bought as well), or if I have to gear them. Seems like 180 is the recommended direct mount pot spec???

    Already spent the money, so I'm wondering if i can use them or if i need to pick up some 180 deg ones.

    Thanks
    Peter
    digitalmonk, Sep 15, 2017
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    Awesome, that's good to hear. Already spent a lot on the hall pots....

    Am I understanding correctly that I will loose a bit of resolution if I use 160-170 deg of motion?
    Will this impact the motion a lot?

    The simulator will be based on the 4 motor 3dof kind of like the kit from Simukit. Using my own ebay motors. (the ones referenced on the forum).



    digitalmonk, Sep 17, 2017
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    Sorry I meant to add the link for the summary covering resolution but got distracted, so here it is: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/hall-effect-potentiometer.4948/#post-48019
    noorbeast, Sep 17, 2017
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