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Final Configuration of Historiker's 3DoF (with Traction Loss)

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Historiker, Jun 25, 2014.

  1. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    As I mentioned in the other thread. I wanted to start a new thread to show how this build came together. The other thread was cluttered with an evolution of various ideas and only at the end is this thread shown. This is more of a gallery of the build than detailed information. If that is needed please feel free to ask.

    Hardware:

    Frame: 1"x1" square steel tube

    Lots of hardwood and plywood tossed in :)

    Seat: Reused office chair

    Motors: 3 12v 2000lb winch motors

    Drivers: Pololu 755

    12v Deep Cycle battery with maintenance charger.

    Inline Skate wheels for traction loss

    Controllers:

    Fanatec Club Sport Wheel Base and BMW Wheel

    Fanatec Elite Pedals

    DIY Button box, sequential shifter and seven speed shifter

    Software:

    SimTools
    Rufus Dufus SMC3 Arduino code and utility
    Windows 8


    Thanks Dave, Rob, Dustin, Tomas, Mat, Craig, and everyone else.

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    Historiker, Jun 25, 2014
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  2. RacingMat

    RacingMat Well-Known Member Gold Contributor

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    Nice digest of your buildings! Thanks Historiker :)

    Shall we have a video of your mechanical parts in motion? :D
    Mat
    RacingMat, Jun 25, 2014
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  3. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    Thanks Mat, but not sure what you are asking? There is a video at the end of the pictures.
    Historiker, Jun 25, 2014
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  4. bsft

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    he means a video showing the motors working at the back.
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    bsft, Jun 25, 2014
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  5. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    Thanks Dave. Mat, I will get one together, good idea.
    Historiker, Jun 25, 2014
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  6. BlazinH

    BlazinH Well-Known Member

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    @Historiker Got a link for where to purchase a Mr. Fusion Home Energy Reactor? :grin

    Btw Nice rig and great tune used with your video! :thumbs
    BlazinH, Jun 26, 2014
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  7. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Going the Distance by the group Cake, from their Fashion Nugget album. (For those what wanted to know).

    That album has a great collection of songs. Safety Belts is my favorite. (thought I was going to say the sofa song huh?) lol.
    Historiker, Jun 26, 2014
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  8. BlazinH

    BlazinH Well-Known Member

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    I've heard the song before but didn't know the name of the group! I will have to check out Safety Belts!! ;)
    BlazinH, Jun 26, 2014
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  9. Archie

    Archie Eternal tinkerer

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    NO FREAKIN WAY!!!! I've only just made the connection. Your ETS2 video is THE reason why I stumbled on this community!!!

    You may recall I mentioned watching a video on ETS2 when I started poking around motion stuff. No idea it was yours!!

    Thank you Thank you Thank you @Historiker
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    Archie, Jan 4, 2016
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  10. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    lol, you are welcome? :)
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    Historiker, Jan 4, 2016
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  11. mariano68

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    Man, that song is awesome!!! (your sim too off course! )
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