3D printed 6 DOF mini simulator

as i wont be making a full scale 6 dof simulator in the near future, i made a scaled one i found on thingiverse https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2038246 to have some fun with it.





seat is from thingiverse too https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:32318
Parts list

• 6 rc servos https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigytm-tg9e-eco-micro-servo-1-5kg-0-10sec-9g.html?___store=en_us

• arduino https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/arduinoBoardNano

• 6 paper clips

• 6 small screws

• 24 m3 x12mm screws and nuts

and of course a 3D printer

Arduino code

arduino code i used is from here https://www.xsimulator.net/community/marketplace/rc-model-code-for-arduino-uno-2dof-expandable.89/
modified for 6 servos https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/my-project-guide-me.5682/#post-59262

i had to use a external power supply 5V 1A because at some quick movements simtools was crashing.
power supply solved it.


and a video in action

i am not sure if i have configured well my axis assignments so some advise from the 6dof guys would be appreciated.
here are my axis assignments
Axis 1 is the the back left actuator and Axis 6 is the back right actuator counting clockwise.
i know my percentage is high but could not find a setting i liked with smaller percentage(combination with tuning center) .
too bad i cant get on it to make a better profile.

That is beautiful! These mini motion simulator projects can be really useful for people just getting started or just for fun. Very cool!

@Zed agree with you. with eaorobbie's code and LFS plugin is a good start for people to get familiar with simtools