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Dawg's 6 DOF Build

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by GA-Dawg, Feb 17, 2016.

  1. GA-Dawg

    GA-Dawg Active Member

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    AC motor, 6DOF
    One more (need to wipe it down it's very dusty)... 26256873560_a0b92307d5_o.jpg
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  2. GA-Dawg

    GA-Dawg Active Member

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    Testing
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  3. stevemontuno

    stevemontuno Active Member

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    That is the nuts dude,
  4. paulg100

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    Movement looks awesome there GA!

    Did you have any problems with the pot settling at home (interference) or is everything nice and quite at rest?

    Also what speed are you running there on AMC, for a first run that is crazy fast :)
  5. GA-Dawg

    GA-Dawg Active Member

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    Hey Paul,

    Now that I am up and running I think I finally understand what problems you are talking about. At "home" there is definitely something that is causing a slight jitter and I am looking into it. Unfortunately I have a business trip and won't have time to look at it for a few weeks. Hopefully you have it all worked out by then so I can just use your solution. :)

    And I was running at 80%...It is very fast and smooth.

    Cheers,
    -GA Dawg
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  6. GA-Dawg

    GA-Dawg Active Member

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    Wiring cabinet is just about done. The white wire in the second picture is the kill switch. I gone to cover the flex conduit and XLR cables in a plastic wire loom.
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  7. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Quality craftsmanship, well done :thumbs
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  8. GA-Dawg

    GA-Dawg Active Member

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    Little bit of a update. Started testing and construction of the top of the platform. Hope to get a video posted soon.

    Attached Files:

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  9. GA-Dawg

    GA-Dawg Active Member

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    Well I am up and running....The TV is just temp. Oculus just arrived so I will need to work that part out now.

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  10. Nick Moxley

    Nick Moxley Well-Known Member

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    The video recording went to shi*. lol Filmed at 25fps or what ? Funny Youtube conversion ?