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Building a new 6DIY

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Flymen, Aug 22, 2018.

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  1. Jeroen

    Jeroen DoctorXeno

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    Guess this is a joke?
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  2. Flymen

    Flymen Flymen Gold Contributor

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    For a complet set up it's minimum 5000$
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  3. Jeroen

    Jeroen DoctorXeno

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    Oh ok... I thought the question was for 1 actuator. Sorry...

    Very nice simulator you got there.
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  4. Flymen

    Flymen Flymen Gold Contributor

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    Good news :grin:nerd !!!
    Finally , I found my problem . I must use two relay Opto 5vdc to control the drive and release the contact relay 24v and PSU 24 v . the response time is much faster like this !!

    Shema electrique Rig Simulateur 6 DOF.png
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    Flymen, Mar 6, 2019
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  5. hannibal

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    now i see why @Flymen went for 30mm tube.. because the screwball thing is 28mm diameter!
    hannibal, Mar 7, 2019
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  6. Flymen

    Flymen Flymen Gold Contributor

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    yes , you right !!!
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    wow.. i thought it would be easy following wannabeflyer's genius diagrams.. (i am super grateful for his shares)

    a bunch of problems to solve, if the actuator is to be done correctly... im not keen on 3d printer parts for the load bearing parts... as i have seen people printed adapters to join 25mm OD tube to the 28mm OD ball screw...

    if i had known earlier, i would have went 30mm tube as well... but i think i might go the epoxy route.. :/ :/
    hannibal, Mar 7, 2019
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    hey @Flymen what kind of material did you attach the bearings and ball screw nut housing? that plastic block material.. i like to know about it!
    hannibal, Mar 13, 2019
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  9. Flymen

    Flymen Flymen Gold Contributor

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    yes , plastic PVC that was my last set up ! Now I have a New one !
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    this photo.. was your old setup? any pics of your new method of linear guide?

    Attached Files:

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    Flymen, Mar 20, 2019
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  12. Pierre Lalancette

    Pierre Lalancette Sir Lalancelot Gold Contributor

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    The link send us to a 80 volts? Aren't you gonna fry something? Usually, motor goes at 24v or 12v. Anyway, you know what you're doing. But then, you say 6 x 12 Volts. Maybe you don't know what your doing... :)

    I have 3 times 24 Volts / 12.5 Amps in parallele. I had no problem. No Diode or anything.
    I don't understand your regenerator problem with batteries.
    Pierre Lalancette, Mar 20, 2019
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  13. hannibal

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    hey @Flymen i like to ask, what size bolts did you use to attach your Vslot aluminum rails to your plates? i plan to use M5 bolts, but i am trying to figure out what length the boths should be...

    asking @wannabeaflyer2 as well.. :)
    hannibal, Mar 22, 2019
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  14. wannabeaflyer2

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    Hi @hannibal if memory serves me well I used Set screws with at least 20 - 25mm Threaded into the Extrusion . remember the plate you use will be a factor in screw length , so overall I allowed for Support Plate material thickness + 20mm minimum , that ensured that I had at least 20mm Of full thread contact in the extrusion.. Hope this helps ,

    It may be overkill with thread depth but would not hurt so what the heck :) that's what I used in my assemblies
    :)
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    wannabeaflyer2, Mar 23, 2019
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    yes , 5mm was perfect for this without drilling and only tapping for me ! total length with v 30mm or 25 mm thread ! My plate have like 10 mm
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    Temporary set up to access on the seat !!

    IMG_1255.JPG IMG_1256.JPG IMG_1257.JPG
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    Flymen, Mar 23, 2019
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    thank you!

    i mean most tap bits have about 25-35 mm of tapping distance.. i just felt that such a small length holds the actuator structure together.. especially with the load..
    hannibal, Mar 24, 2019
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    Does anyone know if brushless motors can even cause regen current? With no brushes even if it creates them I wouldn't think they could get back to the controller.
    BlazinH, Mar 24, 2019
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    amazing work @Flymen ! let see you ride that bad boy!
    hannibal, Mar 24, 2019
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    @SilentChill , @SeatTime .
    I try to find more info for the gas strut than you had before !!Because my rig begin to be heavy and I'd like to have about 500rpm more and same time solver a small problem of regeneration .
    It a good idea or no ?
    Thanks for your help !
    Flymen, Apr 13, 2019
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