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6Dof Linear Hexapod Build

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Pinballcat, Mar 24, 2021.

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  1. Nuno lo

    Nuno lo New Member Gold Contributor

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    Thanks mate. I went 10mm. Hope that its enough lol
    Nuno lo, Aug 17, 2021
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  2. Bastiuscha

    Bastiuscha Active Member

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    Would like to see a video with driving action. :)
    Bastiuscha, Aug 20, 2021
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  3. Nuno lo

    Nuno lo New Member Gold Contributor

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    Here you go mate. Cant upload video for some reason

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    Nuno lo, Sep 20, 2021
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Sep 20, 2021
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  5. Wiley

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    I just bought a THANOS controller and six 80ST 750W motors yesterday. I really like your design and had a question about a design decision of the motor being in-line to your actuator instead of flipping the motor 180 with a belt and two gears?
    Thanks
    Robert
    Wiley, Dec 26, 2024
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  6. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Just observing that both are legitimate options, basically simplicity Vs a bit more compact design.
    noorbeast, Dec 26, 2024
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  7. Wiley

    Wiley New Member

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    Wouldn’t flipping the motor make it more compact because the overall length of the actuator would be shorter ?
    Wiley, Dec 26, 2024
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  8. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Yes it would, but with the additional coupling and mounting complexity that goes with that, so as I mentioned earlier it is a tradeoff between simplicity Vs a bit more compact design.
    noorbeast, Dec 26, 2024
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  9. Wiley

    Wiley New Member

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    Thanks for your opinion and expertise it is really a big help.
    Wiley, Dec 26, 2024
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  10. Thanos

    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    Basically this...

    https://departedreality.com/products/dr-diy-ps
    Thanos, Dec 27, 2024
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