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

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  1. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @The7Reaper.

    Doing some research before getting in too deep is time well spent.

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

    Use the Search on the Recent page to find similar projects as to what you have in mind.

    You will also find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs: 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 and detail your project, so members can give support and advice where possible: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Feb 12, 2025 at 22:37
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  2. Kevin Rosloniec

    Kevin Rosloniec New Member

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    Hello! My name is Kevin. Ive always been interested in a nice Drifting simulator. I have 6 boys so I cannot spend the amount of money needed to get the quality I am looking for. I am hoping to learn as much as I can here! I think as of now I will be starting with an Adruino and 3 wiper motors. I am proficient at welding and fabricating. Although I have a lot to learn about the electronics as well as budget friendly quality brands as far as a steering wheel, pedals, and shifter. I thing I will read as much as I can and see where I get! This forum has some extremely talented people to learn from.
    Kevin Rosloniec, Feb 13, 2025 at 16:00
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Welcome @Kevin Rosloniec.

    You can still do plenty, even on a budget.

    Wiper motors generally need ground isolation: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/wiper-motor-mandatory-ground-isolation.25/

    Another more powerful option are secondhand wheelchair motors.

    You may want to be wary of cheap control hardware, like IBT2s, as many have reported quality issues, so cheap can sometimes end up being both frustrating and comparable cost to other options.

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

    Use the Search on the Recent page to find similar projects as to what you have in mind.

    You will also find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs: 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 and detail your project, so members can give support and advice where possible: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your project.
    noorbeast, Feb 13, 2025 at 18:59
    #5663
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