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A few questions before I start my build

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by getti, Feb 27, 2015.

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  1. Daguru

    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    what arduino code are you using and how many MMs ?
    Daguru, Mar 5, 2015
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  2. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    Sorry I'm really new to this and some of the terminology I'm unsure about, what is MMS? Also I know nothing about code.
    getti, Mar 5, 2015
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  3. Daguru

    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    If you are using an arduino then you need to upload a sketch (code) there are a few that have been made by members of the forum

    MM are monster moto shield used to send power to the motors
    Daguru, Mar 5, 2015
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    It depends on the power (in amps) you need. But basically a 575W power supply will provide something like 45 amps. This should be enough for a 2 DOF, managed by one MM arduino shield.
    vthinsel, Mar 5, 2015
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  5. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    Ok, I have no clue how to do that. I'm trying to take it one step at a time so I'll worry about code when I get to that point. Just need to know how many power supplies to order?
    getti, Mar 5, 2015
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  6. value1

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    The answer is one post above yours:
    value1, Mar 5, 2015
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    Buy jrks instead
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    bsft, Mar 6, 2015
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  8. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    Hello motion guys, I'm back. Had a great summer, did lots of racing and now the snow is about to fly so it's time to get serious about sim racing. I've got all the parts needed for my build and I've been working on some plans which I thought I'd share. Let me know what you think.
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    getti, Nov 6, 2015
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  9. bsft

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    Looks fine to me, a "go kart" style frame
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    bsft, Nov 6, 2015
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  10. GIB SimRacing

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    Yeah looks good. I like it.
    GIB SimRacing, Nov 6, 2015
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  11. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    Yea I also decided to use a fiberglass kart seat which weighs almost nothing so should hopefully help make this a snappy rig. I'm thinking about shortening the back piece by 6 inches cause the angle of the rods seems a bit much??...
    getti, Nov 6, 2015
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  12. GIB SimRacing

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    This is what I built:
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    This works well for me and should give you a starting point at the very least.
    I can't really say that I have any issues with this setup.
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    GIB SimRacing, Nov 7, 2015
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  13. mariano68

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    @getti , check the height of the wheel in your design, or make it adjustable
    mariano68, Nov 7, 2015
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  14. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    Thanks for this!
    getti, Nov 7, 2015
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  15. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    Yes, wheel height and distance will both be adjustable. It looks like it's high in the sketch but thats just cause its a kart seat. It stops below the armpits, the upper body is above the top of the seat.
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    getti, Nov 7, 2015
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  16. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    I bought this power supply awhile back and I figured get it prepared. I just can't seem to read any voltage when I touch the contacts with my meter. Is there something I need to do to get it to make power? When I plug it in the fan spins but that's it....[​IMG]
    getti, Nov 8, 2015
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    See here for details on how to mod a HP PSU, it is very simple to do: www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/how-to-modify-a-server-power-supply-for-12v.5774/
    noorbeast, Nov 8, 2015
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  18. GIB SimRacing

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    Yes, have a look at the link noorbeast posted above. You have to make a couple of connections between some of the small pins of that power supply.
    GIB SimRacing, Nov 8, 2015
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  20. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    Is that 2 connections for the positive and 2 for the negative?... Cause it looks like 4 contacts.
    Also, for the small ones on the middle can anyone tell me which two go together on one side of the switch and which go on the other side of the switch?..
    getti, Nov 9, 2015
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