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Question Choosing the right motors for 2DOF

Discussion in 'Motor actuators and drivers' started by PhillyNJ, Mar 19, 2024.

  1. PhillyNJ

    PhillyNJ Member

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    Hi,

    This is my first post here. I am looking at building a 2dof for flight sim. I have a background in Aviation (A&P mechanic) and I am currently a full time computer programer. I have a couple of 3d printers and love to design and build add-ons for my flight sim, using Arduinos, Teensy and MicroChips Sam devices.

    I have spent the last few days crawling xsimulator reading the FAQs on getting started. It's a little overwhelming, but I would like to start out with just getting the mechanical part working.

    Will these specs work?

    2x 12V 70W DC Wiper Reversible Electric Worm Motor 35 50RPM motors
    2x ITB-2
    2x hall effect potentiometers
    Arduino Uno

    Thanks in advance.
    PhillyNJ, Mar 19, 2024
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  2. Trent Robinson

    Trent Robinson Member

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    It's a good start but the strength and speed of your motors heavily depends on your design. The FAQ has a lot of info on this. FAQ #32: DC motors shopping list (xsimulator.net)

    When starting my project, I found picking motors to be the most difficult part. The specs are all over the place with how manufacturers rate them. I opted for the pgsaw motors many others have used given they were a known variable. Wiper motors are going to be significantly weaker.
    Trent Robinson, Mar 20, 2024
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  3. PhillyNJ

    PhillyNJ Member

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    Thanks - Appreciate the info.
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    PhillyNJ, Mar 20, 2024
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