A foldable DIY Sim RIG with G-Seat

Actually yes, i just found out how to set manually the min max values

let me rephrase what i try to do:
My servo can rotate from zero (no pressure) to 180 degrees (full pressure)

currently , i have my servo rotation from 0 to 90 for negative surge( breaking), and 90 to 180 for positive(acceleration)

i would like the range 0 to 180 to be assigned only to positive acceleration.
When braking or in still position , the servo rotation should be at zero (no pressure)

i hope it is more clear ;-)

Hi @Banfy,

yes, it is clear what you mean.
When I was using servo motors, I did the modifications in the Arduino code.

I got the idea (plus the code) from @Spit40, who offers his modified Arduino sketch here for download.


See also this post, where he explains some more details about clipping the values.

thank you Markus, i will look at this

I confirm it works. Doing so seem more suitable for racing whereas having the positive and negative range might be more suitable for flight sims.
the key code lines are the one below:
//No -ve on G-seat : 128 = middle
if (actuatorPosition[currentActuator]<128) actuatorPosition[currentActuator]=128;

// scale the new position
// Range is now 128 - 255
// Maps between min and max
actuatorPosition[currentActuator] = map(actuatorPosition[currentActuator], 128, 255, kActuatorScale[currentActuator][0], kActuatorScale[currentActuator][1]);
//

@RaceRay or @noorbeast
Hi guys

Can you confirm my DIY license request has been received?
I did not qualify to the 30days membership when i applied, but in 5 days i will ;-)
Very eager to test my rig further !
thanks

I applied the 29th of june btw

thank you!

Let me adress shortly the second part of the rig which is about giving life to these junk parts ;-)
I first added a buttkicker and it changed totally the VR experience. this is commercially available so no comment.
Then I found the youtube channel from an Aussie guy named AMstudio who describes very well some DIY projects. Check his channel, links provided below for 2 DIY project I have done

The first one is the addition of rumble motors (the one found in console gamepad) on the pedals, as described in this tutorial:

It allows to feel wheel slip , wheel lock in particular, very useful information to enhance the driving and the feedback from the game. This is probably supported by the pro version of simtools.

I did this mod on a G25 pedal set and on my CSL elite pedals

I have extended this mod to simulate the rear wheels by simply adding 2 more rumble motors under the seat at each side. Honestly, it can replace the buttkicker and is far more subtile and precise, but less strong. Works well on a deck chair, not sure on a comfy racing seat...

Then I did a Wind simulator, with Arduino, using the same motor shield as the one from the rumble motors.
You will find the DIY project on Amstudio as well. I did it with 1 and 2 Fans. 2 fans allow a right/left wind generation but i would rather use them to double the wind force.
I am using straws to get a directional flow and additional wind speed, maybe 20%

Latest mod, is the seat belt tensioner
Not sure you noticed it on the full rig picture at the beginning of the thread, but I am using a G25 here!
It give enough torque thanks to both motors and the gear system.

This is an amazing addition to all those mods above. Feeling the braking actually made me search for a solution to feel acceleration, as it was missing now, hence this G-Seat project.

Warning: I would still recommend using simtools and servos to do this instead, safer as I stall the motors and this might be a bit hazardous.

Hi Guys,
I am having so much fun with this G-SEAT using simtools on my favorite sims ;-)
Glad to say that Version 2 of it is almost done, not so foldable anymore but for the good, stay tuned for updates...
cheers

Excellent write-up, Banfy! I've also been inspired by Volker and xxPelle's posts (and now your's as well)!

I had the same problem trying to find the hinges. I literally went through every hinge on a hinge outlet store's website and couldn't find them, so I was planning on getting similar T-hinges as well. I really like how used one hinge for two air bladders.

What size T-hinge did you use?

The blue foam padding was a nice touch. What did you use for the seat cover over the foam? Definitely inspirational!

Thanks!

Thanks!
this is the hinge i have used:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-200mm-matte-black-tee-gate-hinge-2-pack_p0131442

I have upgraded the rig to V2, i will update as soon as i Have a bit more time...

and the seat cover is this one:
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p...hion-pu-black-large-with-logo/SPO7540633.html

Awesome, thanks for the quick reply! Can't wait to see v2.0!