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

  1. dustin

    dustin Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Hi im New ive buit a couple simulators using arduino and wiper motors. heres a couple pics
    CAM00165.jpg CAM00166.jpg CAM00168.jpg
  2. RacingMat

    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    Welcome Dustin!
    you can pinpoint your location on Member Map http://www.xsimulator.net/community/memberMap/
  3. adamgladyszowski

    adamgladyszowski New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, JRK, Joyrider
    Hi im Adam Gladyszowski
  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @adamgladyszowski to the wonderful world of DIY motion simulation.

    Have a poke around, there are plenty of interesting member projects and heaps of information, whatever your area of interest. You will also find members here give freely of their time and expertise, so feel free to ask questions as they come to mind.
  5. dberg1

    dberg1 Member

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    Hello, my name is Dave. I'm from Oregon, Illinois(about 90 miles west of Chicago). I have a 7 year old son who loves planes ( like his old man), so I built a simpit a couple years ago and had big dreams of a motion platform for it. I've been a member for a while but lost interest due to frustration of my lack of coding skills (bought an ard uno). I recently got the arduino back out and reignited the motion platform spark. It is very cool to come back here years later and see many of the same people helping others, thank you!
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  6. AceOfSpies

    AceOfSpies Living the Dream!

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    Welcome to the Forum @dberg1. Remember that coding is not the only option to get your platform moving - JRKs and 12v DC Gearmotors don't require any coding, practically plug 'n play!

    Mike :thumbs
  7. dberg1

    dberg1 Member

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    Roger that. The reason I went with the arduino was cost and I got it from the local Radio Shack, because my wife gets the mail and any time I can avoid an argument is a win for me. If I can't wrap my head around the arduino I will have to go with the jrks. I also acquired a couple reversible 120vac motors with drivers I would love to use.
  8. stephaned61

    stephaned61 New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Hi, I'm in the adventure of DIY simulators since 2010. I currently own a 3DOF simulator where only the seat is movable. It is composed of wiper motors. I'm on a new project to build a new simulator 3DOF always with wiper motors and I think use Simtool software to make it work.
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  9. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @stephaned61, you will find SimTools pretty easy to use with lots of knowledgeable members here.

    Do start your own build thread and include information about your existing and planned motion simulators, members here will find both of interest.

    Good luck with your planned project.
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  10. bsft

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    Welcome back man! by chance are you able to repost pics of your build on a thread? It is a real nice build. You did really well
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  11. MichelF

    MichelF New Member

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    Hi All

    I am a new member but my rig is already updated with the 2DOF system, I have done it by upgrading my fixed DIY one.
    I am playing mostly PCars and Assetto Corsa.
    I will keep you updated when the adjustments are done.
    I got the support from another memebre of this forum to set the stuff.

    Michel
  12. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Welcome @MichelF

    Glad to hear you are well on your way. I look forward to hearing about and seeing more of your 2DOF sim when you get the chance to create a thread for it.
  13. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Glad you could join us @MichelF !

    Please don't forget to post a video of your 2DOF working... i love seeing so many different ideas take place. :)
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  14. Baptx

    Baptx Member

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    Hello !!

    First and foremost, I'm french and know that I am no English, so sorry for my english;)

    First Name: Baptiste
    Age: 20 years Soon
    Country: France
    Hobbies: Multimedia, automotive, simulation

    I have a 3 DOF simulator, two SCN5 & SCN6 for traction loss
    I also have a complete set Fanatec ClubSport, but I think make my own driving (engine) within 1 year

    My photo album: http://www.photobox.fr/album/2786306225
    My YouTube channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzfIEUdIwKrv68JQls2h5Q/videos

    My simulateur at the moment
    IMG_20150218_222033~2.jpg
    If you have any questions do not hesitate
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  15. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Thanks for joining us @Baptx and sharing the information, video and photos links for your sim.

    Google translate is fine but some people also dual post in their own native language as we have some native French members, so they can help clear up any miscommunications.
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  16. Baptx

    Baptx Member

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    Exactly, google translation is good, but some are mistranslated word
    I'll do my best;)
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  17. zatopi

    zatopi New Member

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    hello my name is P-A and I live in south of France, I have buy a thrusmaster T500RS and i want to connect my buttkickers BK-KIT4 with that
    And to future, create a 2 dof, when I couldn't go karting
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  18. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Welcome @zatopi, you have come to the right place for DIY motion simulators and you will find very active members here who will lend their advice and expertise.

    @bsft has put together a good list of his various styles of 2DOF motion simulators: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/different-2dof-sim-builds-feel-free-to-add-designs.5624/

    But if you are into karts you may want to make a simulator out of one, like this: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/cxc-kart-racing-simulator.4940/

    One of the many games SimTools supports for motion is Kart Racing Pro: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/kartracing-pro-plugin.4792/

    When you ar ready just start a new build thread, ask lots of questions and quick around ideas to refine what you may like to build.

    Good luck with your project
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  19. Baptx

    Baptx Member

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    Oh !! A friend french !!
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  20. Robert Ferguson

    Robert Ferguson New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    Arduino, 6DOF
    Rob from Wake Forest, NC. I fly IL-2 Sturmovik and COD and have a rudimentary custom cockpit, which I hope to improve.

    0127132205b.jpg
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