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Flightsimulator 6DOF - University of Applied Sciences Kempten

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by HS Kempten, Feb 13, 2017.

  1. HS Kempten

    HS Kempten New Member Gold Contributor

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    Location:
    Kempten, Deutschland
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    My Motion Simulator:
    6DOF
    Hey everyone!
    We are three students who will build a flight Simulation for our university.
    Seite hinten2.png ​
    The following requirements are placed on our project:
    • Mobility of the System
    The Simulator has to be designed as a transportable system in order to enable presentations during fairs, lectures, experiments and other Student projects​
    • The following restrictions must be observed:
    mass
    spatial dimension (maximum size 2m x 1.2m x 2m)
    dismountability in transportable components​

    The movement of the platform is to be realized by means of six linear motors, which are arranged in a hexapod arrangement.
    IMAGE-LINK ​
    A comparable project is:
    YOUTUBE-LINK​
    Because of a limited budget we won't do a detailed reproduction of the Cockpit.
    As a simulation software, Prepar3d is used.

    We will probably use the following motor / linear systems:
    DUNKER LINK​
    The motors are controlled via a bus system, called CANopen. There are two possible variants of the structure:
    • Simtools - Serial interface - Arduino / Raspberry, which controls our actuators - CANopen
    • Simtools - program which reads variables from Simtools and which controls our actuators - USB-CANopen Adapter
    Open questions and challenges:
    • What do you think about our linear cylinders/actuators?
    • How do we have to configure the axes in SimTools when using linear cylinders?
    • Is there a way to access the SimTools axes values via a software interface in Windows?
    • is there someone who is familiar with CANopen, or has realized the control via CANopen?
    THX &
    many greetings

    Markus, Magnus, Manuel

    //Sorry, i'm not allowed to attach links. I'll correct this, as soon as i'm allowed to post links in my threads.

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    HS Kempten, Feb 13, 2017
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  2. Pit

    Pit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
    DC motor, Arduino, 6DOF
    Hi, welcome :) First of all you should dig in our FAQ. This FAQ is full of information especially for beginners. Good luck with your project.
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    Pit, Feb 13, 2017
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  3. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino, Motion platform, 6DOF
    bruce stephen, Feb 14, 2017
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