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Question Component safety and suggestions

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Doomiiniikk, Feb 13, 2023.

  1. Doomiiniikk

    Doomiiniikk Newbie

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    Hello!
    A preword: I apologize for the lack of terminology, I would greatly appreciate a bit of support with that.

    I want to build a simulator setup, force feedback wheel with pedals and gearshift, and am currently looking at components to purchase.

    I am basing this project around a Fujitsu DPS-250AB-82 A computer power supply since I have that lying around. AC Input: 240V 2,5 A. AC Output: 240V 1A. Main DC Output: +12V1 15A ; +12V2 15A. If I can I would like to use the Raspberry pi picos I have lying around for setup to pc communication, but I'm not familiar with it.

    Safety
    Since my dad is an electrician I can ask him about a lot of things but he does not have any experience with these simulators so I am asking about things he doesn't know here.
    He mentioned the risk of burning a motor when resisting the motion of the feedback to which I want to ask here what the reality of the power draw looks like, what are the intervals of the powering and which electronic safety features are put in place to prevent this?

    Suggestions
    I don't have a specified budget to follow, but I don't have much cash flow to work with so I'll try to keep cost as low as possible.
    What are some components I can skimp on, money wise and what compatibility do I have to look out for?
    Apart from matching voltage, my first thought would be, the control units should be worth their money. Buttons and such are cheap so that shouldn't be a wallet breaker.
    I will use suggestions as references and will see where I can get them for the best price and time.
    Doomiiniikk, Feb 13, 2023
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    May I suggest in terms of keeping costs down you follow in the footsteps of others, in both design and hardware/code used, with a little research likely to be time well spent. Easier to use the Raspberry pi pico for some other project.

    You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs to get you started, in particular check out the SimTools, fundamentals of motion and the design sections: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    You can also search for specific types of projects/information using the Google Custom Search function on the Recent page: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    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, ask any questions you have there and detail your project progress: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Good luck with your sim project.
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    noorbeast, Feb 14, 2023
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