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Bruce's 2dof fullframe rig aka: the "Ratrod"

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by bruce stephen, Jun 8, 2015.

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  1. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    here is the sketchup model for the potentiometer bracket. the brim is for printing. i just cut it off with a razor after production.
    I also used this bracket to hold my scaling pot for SMC3. I just added a dial instead of a pulley. and mounted it to my rig.
    20160228_111417.jpg

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  2. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    c7r @ the ring on ac.
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  4. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    Damnnn... Bruce, this is looking so good. Is this with V2? Man these motors are great for the price we paid for them, lets see how well they do with a 6DOF.
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  6. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    yes v2, profile still needs a little fine tuning, ive got heave cranked a little for wheel hop/slide, and sway is set to help me feel oversteer as there is no TL on this rig.
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    Congrats, your rig is almost running fine! :) Only one remark about your seat position, IMO you are sitting too close in front of the wheel, there should be a little more space between you and the wheel.
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  8. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    the bottom is about 8cm from my chest. where as the top is about 15cm from the same point. The center is just below where my neck starts. The closer I can stand it the better. on a seat mover I imagine you would want more room. I based the seat/wheel distance on the way most stockcars are (nascar type). besides have you ever noticed how close the wheel is to the driver in most nascar stockcars.
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  9. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    here is a better video
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    That is more like it, now we get to see your rig in action :thumbs
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    of course the seat position is a personal taste as well, the close position helps you to handle the forces of the steering wheel.
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  12. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    if only i had a forceful wheel lol. i do love my g-25 though its eight years old and still kicking. an upgrade is in the future.
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    you could buy my t500rs plus ;)
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    another 3 cam video. This time its dirt rally and this driving is even worse lol. They need some ovals for rednecks like me.........I used an app named droidcam for the third (motor view) camera. It allowed me to use my cell phone as an additional video input. It works over wi-fi as well as usb.

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    @bruce stephen : could you elaborate a bit more about your 3 cam filming please? what are the software and hardware used? :) thks
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    oh wow the hands and turning wheel, Oh my does that look.....well...bad. :confused:

    Dirt Tarmac and Rally cross has IMO some of the most God awful, horrendous feeling, makes no sense the amount of friction/slide at times.....I personally avoid it like the plague. lol
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    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    Nice video! BTW you need a hand brake :) @Nick Moxley no offend but you should handle negotiations more diplomatically ;)
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