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Finally I did it - FlexRig 2 - full Aluminum

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Michael Mariacher, Mar 27, 2023.

  1. Michael Mariacher

    Michael Mariacher Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    4DOF
    Hi fans of motion simulator,
    finally I decided to build the entire mechnical structure from scratch.
    - Full aluminum base and top frame
    - Complete split of forces (3-2-1 system)
    --3 motor links for Z
    --2 Scott-Russel links for Y
    --1 Scott-Russel links for X
    Rotation sensor wheel separate from Yaw/rotation wheel

    Runs butter smooth

    Have fun

    Michael
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    Michael Mariacher, Mar 27, 2023
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Looks to be excellent craftsmanship and results :thumbs

    What are the motor specs and control hardware used?
    noorbeast, Mar 28, 2023
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  3. Michael Mariacher

    Michael Mariacher Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    4DOF
    24v DC motors with worm gear transmission (kstone china)
    sabertooth controllers
    Arduino Nano and Uno
    Solid state relais 5v 20A

    Michael
    Michael Mariacher, Apr 1, 2023
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  4. Michael Mariacher

    Michael Mariacher Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Made a short video to show how my DIY Scott-Russel-Links are guiding the upper frame in motion. They allow a linear guidance of the upper frame and keep the motor links from side loads in X and Y



    Michael
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    Michael Mariacher, Apr 1, 2023
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