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DIY 2DOF

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Daguru, Dec 12, 2014.

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  1. Daguru

    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    Hi All,
    After my introduction on the main intro page I just couldn't stop thinking about this project, so if I may start with some questions

    I am going with arduino and monster moto with some wiper motor for the prototype

    so my question I've looked on ebay and the price range is mad from around £17 up to £64 for the monster moto and from about £6 to £20 for the arduino is there any reason to stay away from the really cheap ones?

    are they cheap for a reason will I buy cheap and buy twice ( I want to build this as low cost as possible for the prototype and upgrade the weak parts as I move along) but at the same time don't want to throw money away.

    I will be ordering the part next week and then make a start :)

    tiny bit out myself I am a welder with hobbies in visual basic, general pc repair, a tiny bit of modding to games and of course Sim racing (mainly RBR, Rfactor Rally and Assetto corsa)

    thank you all in advance for any help and I will get some designs up as soon as I can

    Regards
    Dag
    Daguru, Dec 12, 2014
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  2. Blame73

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    Hey Daguru, good luck with your project, I just finished mine with Ard-MM-Wipers too.

    I got my MotoMonsters some week ago from Britain, I payed 18€ for it + shipping, but now the seller wants 43€... you're just a bit late. http://www.ebay.it/itm/Monster-Moto...nh2sp30-Completo-Ponte-Drivers-/321602153646?
    As for the Arduino I bought the original Uno but I also ordered some cheap fake Chinese copy for just 5€. If they don't work, well, it's not that loss. It's just that it takes 2 months to have 'em delivered.

    http://www.ebay.it/itm/311155383820?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
    http://www.ebay.it/itm/310780916584?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

    Davide
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  3. Daguru

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    @Blame73 Cheers I think I might do the same and risk a cheap one as a spare ;)
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  4. Daguru

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    Ok so I've ordered an arduino, monster moto and a 2 power supply's
    Got two wiper motors already so I guess I need a design now!!

    Quick question how many of you guys run sim tools on one pc what specs are needed for it to run ok ?

    Regards
    Dag
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    Daguru, Dec 15, 2014
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    running on one PC. i5 4670k
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  6. Daguru

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    Cool thats good news didn't realy won't to run 2 pcs ;)
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    You don't need two PC's for sure. When coding I run the games on one screen and SimTools on the other screen and that works very smoothly.
    Just for eases of handling I run a dual PC setup on my sim in the garage.
    (I can fiddle with GameEngine while continuing triple screen on the game PC)

    @yobuddy has done a great job with optimising the code of SimTools to make it small and quick to run smoothly on an average specification!
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    Hi Guys,

    Just found out the duel monster moto shield i ordered is on back order but they have single ones in stock can i just use 2 of the single ones if so is there a wirng diagram floating around for it ?
    Thanks in advance
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    Hi All,
    Managed to find a dual MM in stock and left the other on back order for spare .
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    Why not use JRK, I know the cost a bit more but no programming :)
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    This would by my next project - I will shunt 4 MMs (connecting in parallel) to show if (or better so hope I that) it works. Unfortunately at this moment I am too busy but the testing will begin ASAP. @mugge66: no doubt, the jrks are great, but he ordered already and the MMs are worth the money as well ;P
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  13. Daguru

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    Hi Mugge66,
    Thats just it, its down to cost at the moment,i hope the final build will include JRKs and some tidy motors but for now i need to build it lo cost (i got all the parts ordered and still got some of my buget left for the steel)
    Regards
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    Hi Pit,
    Wow 4 MM together love to see how that works out ;)
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    yeah, or better I'd love to see how that blows out...:p
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    Lol:D
    Ok new updates yesterday got the arduino and today MM landed so just waiting for PSU now, I've had two wiper motors in my shed for doing a project like this for a while now so going dig them out Tomorrow and make a start on the electronic side :cool:
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    Remember to check/remove ground contact from your wiper motors casing before testing with MM! :)
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    Hi All
    Quick update been crazy busy last few weeks only had time to order some bits and surf this site some more :thumbs did however have a nice bonus where I work we had to scrap a load of box section frames so got me some free steel:grin
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    Was thinking of putting the MM and Arduino in an old xbox 360 case I have spare its large enough plus its got a twin fan and I can always add more cooling if needed;)

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    If you do not need all, please do not hesitate and come back to me :p. Hope and wish you will complete your project successfully.
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