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Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by HFJ68, Oct 25, 2023.

  1. HFJ68

    HFJ68 New Member

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    Hey everyone! I'm a newcomer here and diving into uncharted territory for me. Please bear with me as I navigate through my lack of knowledge. I'm passionate about flying, but the costs involved in actual flying are sky-high, pun intended. So, I'm thinking of creating my own Cessna 172 or 182 cockpit with three screens, all mounted on a 3 or 6 DOF platform. Here's the catch—I'm a complete novice when it comes to engineering, coding, and all the technical jargon. The information I've come across is like an alien language to me. I thrive on hands-on experiences but have no clue where to start. It might sound like a wild idea, but I'd love to hear your thoughts, guidance, and recommendations.
    HFJ68, Oct 25, 2023
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Many of us were similarly driven by such enthusiasm, drawing inspiration from the many awesome DIY member projects here, with members freely giving of their time and expertise to translate our dreams into reality.

    Spending some time researching will save you money, time and frustration. You will find plenty of helpful information in the FAQs to get you started: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    Following in someone else's footsteps is a wise way to go. Use the Enhanced Google Search on the Recent page to find projects of interest: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    If something sounds odd then look it up in the glossary: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/
    noorbeast, Oct 25, 2023
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