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  1. Nestor Giraldo

    Nestor Giraldo New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Hello Everybody!
    I am in Bogota Colombia, and been a sim user since Outrun days. Got an Amazon email with a seat motion simulator for "only $3k" and decided to do a DIY motion simulator search which put me here. Been reading this and there from a while and started my rig using 40x40 profile based on @Erwan960 design but changed to a new configuration inspired on @noorbeast 's compact design but no motion so far. Bought a couple of JRKs, two Canadian motors and some other additional stuff. I am implementing a design to monitor some stuff to enable/disable PS, reset JRKs, control emergency stop, etc.
    Thank you all for the information put into the site.
    Nestor Giraldo, Nov 18, 2020
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    noorbeast, Nov 18, 2020
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  3. LegendaryHotShot

    LegendaryHotShot New Member

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    Hi, I'm new, I introduce myself, my engines do not move with the game but with SMC3 they move I need the game's complement to move them
    sorry for my english i use a translator
    LegendaryHotShot, Nov 19, 2020
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    noorbeast, Nov 19, 2020
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  5. Samborghini

    Samborghini Mad Scientist

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Hi I am new as well - I am in Australia and are using the Silicon Chip 4DOF controller.
    Samborghini, Nov 20, 2020
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  6. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Nov 20, 2020
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  7. JohnPJenn

    JohnPJenn New Member

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    Hello, I'm a brand new member who just bought SimTools today. I have it installed on my new DOF-Reality H3 I'm looking forward to many fun hours that lie ahead!
    JohnPJenn, Nov 20, 2020
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  8. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @JohnPJenn

    We have a dedicated DOFreality thread: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...-3dof-6dof-motion-simulator-dof-reality.8570/

    If you want to start a thread to show off your new rig, or if you have questions or need help then use the Commercial thread section, as that is where posts for commercial rigs and peripherals go.

    Enjoy your new rig, there is plenty to learn ans tweak to get the very best out of it, if you have questions then see the FAQs: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    In particular the SimTools FAQ section: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/simtools-settings-tips-and-tricks.18/category

    I am looking forward to seeing your rig in action.
    noorbeast, Nov 20, 2020
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  9. Sovnight

    Sovnight New Member Gold Contributor

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    Hello everyone, my name is Sovy 40 years old, I'm new in motion simulator, but I just bought a PT Actuators kit installed on my simlab chassis and all driven by Thanos' AMC AASD15A controller. And so I am here to learn and share knowledge. I am passionate about simracing, electronics (low level). Here I live in France near Grenoble. Here is. Looking forward to reading you.
    Last edited: Nov 23, 2020
    Sovnight, Nov 23, 2020
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  10. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Sovnight.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs, in particular check out the SimTools section:
    http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    And the AASD15A controller section: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/amc-aasd15a-servo-controller.351/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here, ask any questions you have there and detail your project progress: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
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    noorbeast, Nov 23, 2020
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  11. cheneau

    cheneau New Member Gold Contributor

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    Hello friends, new to the community, my name is laurent 45 years old I live near paris! I present my project to you I have a good foundation in DIY but I am bad at computer programming. I would like to run 36v motors overboard with simtools, anyone to help me?
    47A9B272-9E57-4032-8E7E-C25EDDB4B29A.jpeg
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    cheneau, Nov 25, 2020
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  12. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Nov 25, 2020
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  13. Mussinger

    Mussinger New Member

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    Hi ! I'm a total newby to all this :) I just introduce my self before disapear in some weeks of reading here !!
    I don't even have a any racing material right now , but want to be sure to be able to build a 2dof racing simulator before buying anything ...
    I'm French but live in Spain since year 2000 , I'm 46 years old.
    I would like a Racing simu to add in my game room ;)
    I'm a DIY lover ... I've done my retro games Arcade station 2 players ( 32" vertical screen) and my 3 screens Virtual Pinball machine Full Dofed toys (40" 4k playfield).
    I'm also passionate by design and made some virtal pinball tables artworks and mods.
    Mussinger, Nov 28, 2020
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  14. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Mussinger.

    Many of us started where you are now, but thankfully the community members here give freely of their time and expertise.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs, in particular check out the SimTools, fundamentals of motion and the design sections, there is also a section for transducers: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can go through existing member projects for specific ideas or inspiration: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Or search for specific types of projects using the Google Custom Search function on the Recent page: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    If something sounds odd then look it up in the glossary: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here, ask any questions you have there and detail your project progress: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
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    noorbeast, Nov 28, 2020
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  15. TheYellowBatman

    TheYellowBatman New Member Gold Contributor

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    Hi All

    Justin here from down under Australia. Just purchased a custom motion sim rig and looking forward to learning about how it works!
    TheYellowBatman, Nov 29, 2020
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  16. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @TheYellowBatman

    You have come to the right place, as the members here have a wealth of knowledge and freely share their expertise.

    There is a bit to learn, but just take it slow, and double check with the community before doing stuff.

    I see you have started a thread. which is great, ask all your questions there so all of the information is in one place.
    noorbeast, Nov 29, 2020
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  17. crisisguy

    crisisguy New Member

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    hi all

    Im crisisguy from the UK.

    First post so please go easy on me. Ive been lurking here for some while now and am impressed with what people are achieving now with home builds

    I have been looking to build a motion sim for years and finally taking the plunge. Been flying flight sims since they first came out on the 80's and now in my old age getting into racing sims. I purchased an aluminium profile rig recently (Trakracer) and was impressed with the quality and easy of build.

    Then came a butt kicker which made the immersion even better, purchased Simvibe and then I ordered another sound card and 4 more transducers plus 2 bass amps.

    Ive ordered all the parts for a 4 DOF SFX-100 build including Prusar 3d printer. Any excuse for some new toys!

    Assembly skills shouldn't be an issue, i built a homebuilt kit aircraft a while back and after 400 hours flying the wings have stayed on. Software diagnosis is not a skill though and am anxious if things dont work when all connected up.

    Im Looking forward to learning more
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    crisisguy, Nov 30, 2020
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  18. DIYMaster

    DIYMaster New Member

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    Hi, I'm Jacek I come from Poland, I have a problem with the motor for the FFB Steering Wheel, is there anyone here to help me? where can I start the thread?
    DIYMaster, Nov 30, 2020
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  19. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @DIYMaster and @crisisguy.

    We have a dedicated DIY Peripherals thread section, so start your own thread there, detail your issues and if possible add some photos of any hardware, and/or a video showing the problem: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-peripherals.32/

    When you are ready @crisisguy please start your own project thread here and post progress and any question you have there: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your projects.
    noorbeast, Nov 30, 2020
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  20. John Cullen

    John Cullen New Member

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    Hello, I'm an architectural designer with a background in photography. I played a lot of simulator games when I was young and have become inspired to build a simulator for my 2 year old son and myself. I figure I have a few years to work on the project before he can fully appreciate it and not just smash at buttons. I have joined this forum from following threads about motion G-seat projects and am keen to build the simpit around one of these. I want the simpit to satisfy a large list of criteria, but specifically be for my son and I. It will also serve as a place to play arcade games and even be a place for me to escape the house and work in comfort. I imagine it will be set up in an external cubbyhouse structure, which essentially will be a granny-flat by the time I've finished. Am happy to share my progress. I imagine most of my work for the first couple of years will be digitally designing in 3D. A few related projects before I can really get going with my build will be a DIY
    CNC-Router, a DIY 3D-printer amongst other tools and jigs in setting up my workshop. I have started building a G-chair, but due to my families current living environment have a very small footprint to work in so I will keep working on parts and developing the design. Have Fun.
    John Cullen, Dec 2, 2020
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