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Showroom DX - Compact Simulator

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by noorbeast, Sep 29, 2014.

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  1. T R Para

    T R Para i make stuff up

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    ok thanks. I studied that pic and it looks to be 75mm but nothing to reference it against.
    The mechanism may be here tomorrow and I will see if it can extend that far.
    The one similar to yours is about $60 usd but there are no real specs on it..
    Amazon had one on sale (different model/style ) for $20 :o:
    T R Para, Dec 3, 2019
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I am sure it is significantly more than 75mm, at a guess likely twice that.
    noorbeast, Dec 3, 2019
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  3. T R Para

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    I think I finally got my head around this. That pivot point on the Tilt mechanism determines the amount of heave available..

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    T R Para, Dec 3, 2019
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    This latest heave solution is very interesting. I was thinking of going with SFX-100 but with space constraints i honestly just need a seat mover with heave as you have done for my G seat. Id even be happy with only heave.

    With the Tilt mechanism I suppose also depending on how much it goes up and down it will move forward a bit? Do you really notice it. I do have a tilt mechanism i can scavenge from the DX racer seat im using (not sure if its strong enough) but would you mind pointing me in the direction of yours?

    Ive also been thinking of using a car cross jack (removing the inner rod) and mounting springs either inside or one on each side. Of course the tilt i may be easier to do cheaper but this would go straight up and only cost about 20$ so then its just finding the right spring. What's you opinion of it in relation to the other components?

    Also. What would be a ballpark cost for the base? Ill be incorporating it into a Simlab P1X rig

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    Trigen, Apr 11, 2020
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  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Yes there is some travel through an arc: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/dx-compact-simulator.5866/page-16#post-86702

    But it is minimised and actually a bit useful in how I have surge configured, as that takes advantage of the small for and aft movement the arc allows.
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    noorbeast, Apr 11, 2020
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  6. cityparker

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    Its pretty too much!and it is 3dof,I like it.
    cityparker, Oct 3, 2020
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  7. thewaggy

    thewaggy I am one of the two funny three.

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    Interesting Ideas ! good work ! How much did you spend for this ?:cheers
    thewaggy, Oct 16, 2020
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  8. noorbeast

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    Total cost depends on what you count, I owned the race seat and peripherals, but see here for a bit of a break down: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/dx-racer-compact-simulator.5866/page-21#post-108114

    I purchased a $90 welder and $60 drill press, borrowed a grinder and used my old soldering iron, electric drill and jigsaw plus hand tools to build my sim. Most of my DIY compact 3DOF motion sim just bolts together!

    My motion rig cost far less than the quality peripherals that are mounted on it.
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    noorbeast, Oct 16, 2020
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  9. headbangersball

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    Awesome.I haven't been on this site since 2014. You've got my mind working on V2.0. I like the lightweight compact design. My first motion sim one was a bit of a Behemoth
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    headbangersball, Oct 18, 2020
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    Very cool sim! I read the thread, learned a lot of new and interesting things. You are well done!
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    Thank you Senior for your collaboration. I also like it very much
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    Great compact design, I don’t have tools.
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    Noorbeast, do you still own fanatec pedals v2? Have you ever had oil leak with the shock? I have recently bought v2 and i dont know what oil i should use.
    tomkil192, Mar 16, 2021
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  14. noorbeast

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    Yes I still have the pedals and no I have not had leaks, I still have the light oil that came with the pedals but don't know what grade it is, as the bottle is not marked in any way.
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    noorbeast, Mar 16, 2021
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    ok. Thanks
    I will just clean my one and re-fill with some oil. I have some from my RC cars..
    Pedals are great but i need to get use to the clutch. It feels like old car clutch. I might need to add some damping because i dont like the clunk.
    tomkil192, Mar 17, 2021
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    Great Platfrom, i read completely the discussion and learned a lot!! thanks . im making my own sim platform with wheelchair motors 24vdc 36nm rated torque 60rpm on gear shaft 250w and your desing is perfect for it .
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    Arihant, May 5, 2021
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    amazing, I love it, compact and precise, I am looking forward to learning, thank you.
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    Great, excellent, wonderfull. You are so professional. Compact project, very useful for me to study.
    Quang Thuy, Jan 6, 2022
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    I observe that the most bearing structure is in the seat part. So, can I replace the steering wheel and accelerator pedals with wood?
    Quang Thuy, Jan 7, 2022
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  20. noorbeast

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    It depends, what is really important is structural rigidity, so you don't lose fine motion cues.

    The other consideration is keeping the mass as low as possible for the upper platform.

    For both those reasons I consider aluminum is a better option than wood, though the latter could work.
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