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Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by fermevc, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @thedan.

    Starting off small, testing out ideas and building news skills is a great way to start, particularly if you aspire to build a Stewart platform as your first project.

    Bounce your plans and shopping list off members before jumping down what can be an expensive rabbit hole, if you get it wrong.

    Use the Enhanced Google Search on the Recent page to find the latest member 6DOF projects, as there have been many refinements to how members build 6DOF rigs.

    You will also find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs, including a section on 6DOF rigs: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    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.
  2. QuinrodD

    QuinrodD YawVR1

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    Sounds very interesting about the mini servo platform, looking forward to see what you come up with
  3. Pitu64

    Pitu64 New Member

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    Hi thank you
    My name is Steve from Australia
    I am hopping build a 3dof or 6 flight sim rig
    I use currently a yaw vr pro set with a hp g2 headset
    But it's not the easiest rig to hop into or out
  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Pitu64.

    Many of us started in the same place you are now, with a grand idea, a willingness to learn and the determination to create our own rig, which thanks to members here, who freely give of their time and expertise, is very possible.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs to get you started: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can also search for specific types of projects/information 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.
  5. QuinrodD

    QuinrodD YawVR1

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    Welcome, its great to see another YAW vr user, I recently got a used YAW vr pro. My way of getting in is to lower the footrest to the floor, stand over it with my back to the YAW and slowly shuffle backwards while lowering into the seat, as if I were 95 years old. Works quite well for me, even with passing my racing wheel between the legs. I am fairly tall, which helps. What software do you use, the YAW game engine or Simtools or SRS?
  6. Ferlo

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    Hello there !
    im Ferlo, from Argentina, almost 40 year child !
    i found this forum, when i saw a video from one user from here, and that is when start this "thing" in my head... i can do it !
    ja, well, i will start to read and learning i hope with time and money i will be back here to write my conclusions.
    Sorry for my english
    besos y abrazos !
    Ferlo
  7. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Ferlo.

    You have come to the right place, the community here is very active, creative and knowledgeable.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs to get you started: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can also search for specific types of projects/information 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.
  8. Perrolo

    Perrolo New Member

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  9. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Perrolo.

    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/

    There are also heaps of helpful information in the FAQs to help get you started: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can also search for specific types of projects/information 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/

    Good luck with your project.
  10. iason

    iason Member

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  11. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @iason.

    Your build is off to a great start and I am looking forward to following your project, which looks to already be in the final stages of your build.
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  12. iason

    iason Member

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    thank you my friend!! i always make changes and thinking new staff for the rig. but this is the fun part right?? :) i make yesterday a little test with live for speed and the rig moves!!!! strange! but it does!! :)
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  13. LukasKapa

    LukasKapa New Member

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    Hi, I'm Lukas and I want to build a 4dof sim rig based on SFX-100. At the moment I'm buying the necessary material, so it's still a long way to go. I'm from the Czech Republic. Any tips are very much appreciated!
  14. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @LukasKapa.

    As far as tips go you will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs to get you started: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    Use the Enhanced Google Search on the Recent page to find the latest member SFX-100 projects, filter by date for the most recent, as there have been many refinements as to how members build 6DOF rigs: 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.
  15. LukasKapa

    LukasKapa New Member

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    @noorbeast thank you very much for the introduction and provided links. I will definitely go through the FAQ and other linka too. This is my 1st project, so I guess I will be seeking for the answers very often. :)
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  16. Pitu64

    Pitu64 New Member

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    Hi there I am currently using it for msfs2020
    And using srs software
    Up for a challenge to diy rig
  17. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @Pitu64.

    Many of us draw inspiration from the awesome DIY member projects here, with members freely giving of their time and expertise.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs to get you started: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    Use the Enhanced Google Search on the Recent page to find projects of interest: 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.
  18. DuffmanGT

    DuffmanGT doing stuff

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    Greetings Iam Jon and from AUS.

    I've been browsing this forum lately and it's quite fascinating to read about all of the X-Sim development and projects here--quite impressive.

    Although I have almost zero programming skills, I have really good mechanical skills and tools, I am really into sim racing (on PS5) and would love to have a motion setup, from reading stuff here that seems like it's getting more and more attainable for the average sim racer. (Even on consoles)

    I got a deal on 2 NLR V1.0 motion platforms i could not pass up. unfortunately, they no longer support these early units, so i have come here to try and get some pointers to get them working with an Arduino and Sim tools, i have started a thread on my journey and thought I should introduce myself.
    Thanks in advance for all the help the from this community.
  19. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @DuffmanGT

    I see you have a thread started and am interested to follow and find out how hackable the NLR V1.0 actuators are.

    Blazing a path is always a bit of a suck and see situation, but everyone benefits from someone figuring out how to get something to work.

    Best of luck.
  20. Stephen Vethan

    Stephen Vethan New Member

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    Good day, My name is stephen
    >
    > I have sim tool,Logitech G29,Arduino.
    > But they are not communicating. We can’t seem to make
    > the motor turn.
    >
    > We are using Sabertooth 2x12,Motors are 12v 6.5 amp
    > each and a 24V 43 amp PSU. Please we need help.