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Question how do you mount bass shakers on 6DOF Stewart?

Discussion in 'SimTools DIY Version' started by sci666, Feb 1, 2023.

  1. sci666

    sci666 Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Hello there , i think about how to mount 5-7 bass shakers to my 6dof later ...

    i got already some "cheap" Roockwood ones:

    plan is to mount 4 of them in the "tire" position for road rumble etv.
    one under the seat for Engine RPM
    one unter the pedals for Tire Lock and ABS
    one to the gear shifter for shifts and miss shifting

    so far so good, the last 3 ones would be clear - directly bolted to the seat etc. but i really dont know whats better for the "tire" ones.

    is it better to mount the shakers showing upwards because they can vibrate up and down ? or better sideways ?
    because the suspension struts are also moving up and down ?!

    the form of the frame is not mounting friendly for those extras but with some thick wooden frames (in green) it should work ? what do you think ? in front both ways are possible - but which is better ?

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    I don't think it really matters to be honest, as long as the rider can feel the shake.
    I think the wood frame may ex-orb a lot of the vibration and not transfer to the user very well.
    (But I could be wrong)
    For the 3d 'wheels', I suggest 2 transducers behind or under the seat, and 2 next to or under the peddles.

    Keep in mind that you can mix the output too, so the 4 3d transducers can also do the 3d affects, for example play rpm on the front or rear transducers too.
    Vibe is setup so we can add more effects over time, I like the ABS idea.
    Take care!
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    sci666 Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Hi yobuddy, thanks for the reply. I Knowhow i can Mix Differenz things on one shaker but maybe they will overwrite each other. So some effect will be gone in some scenarios. Thats why I want to put much channels as possible. Maybe I can do the shaker holders in metal for a better connection. At the Moment i use sumhub for the effect. Didnt work with vibe yet.
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    Know that v3's vibe is much better than v2 when it comes to mixing outputs for the transducers.
    Take care!
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    The material you mount a bass shaker to can significantly affect vibrations, as some materials are natural deadners.

    Some bass shakers have a preferred orientation, but will still work in either, for example the Buttkicker LFE manual states: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0..._Transducer_-_Product_Manual.pdf?v=1635175406

    Vertical vs. Horizontal Mounting
    The ButtKicker was designed for optimal performance in the vertical orientation, but will function at any angle. Movement sensation is very different in the two axis, and only when specific sensations are required should horizontal mounting be utilized. Horizontal orientation will not damage the ButtKicker.
    Please note that vertical installation is strongly recommended in when mounting in chairs and other types of furniture.
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    cool, i had that in mind but didnt know really ;) but its logic ...the "showing upwards" position let the magnet inside swing freely on its axis, in sideway position it will be forced down ... it should be no problem but maybe it causes more wear ....
    sci666, Feb 2, 2023
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