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Adjustable rigs

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by EFFalcon, May 15, 2015.

  1. EFFalcon

    EFFalcon New Member

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    How are people dealing with adjustment of seal/pedal/steering wheel in full frame rigs?

    Obviously getting the centre of balance for the frame is critical but would typically change depending on the user?

    On my static rig i just have a movable seat but that wont work so trying to determine the best alterntlative.

    Im rather tall at 6'5 so my position wont suit most other users
    EFFalcon, May 15, 2015
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  3. Kyle Bright

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    my wheel is adjustable like this.
    20150615_164032.jpg

    The tubing slides in and out and the plate is on a pivot.
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    Kyle Bright, Jun 15, 2015
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    I like that, easy to setup too.
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    EFFalcon, Jun 16, 2015
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    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Worse thing you can do is by moving the pedals or seat on a full frame sim , seatmover concept moving pedals doesn't change anything but slide seat 10mm forward and now the sim is front heavy and motors will have to work harder in one direction , not good, and this totally screws with the CG point you carefully setup and is key in making a sim move at its best, and the longevity of your controllers and motors as unbalancing the sim will cause unnecessary load at the motor and cause major heat in the H-Bridges.

    Only suggestion I can make if you do build it this way is to maybe place a small counterweight on the rear or front depending on the change to help rebalance the rig, balance is the big thing most people don't get right.
    eaorobbie, Jun 16, 2015
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