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I need help picking out right motor and platform layout

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Oskyhan, Jul 10, 2025 at 08:44.

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  1. Oskyhan

    Oskyhan New Member

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    hi,
    So I am trying to plan out my sim design for iracing and I am split between going to build a full motion platform or just a seat mover any suggestions because I feel like the seat mover would be disorienting with vr

    also I would like to use these motors are they good enough ?
    They are geared motors with 85rpm
    250w
    21.5 n
    Brushed

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    Oskyhan, Jul 10, 2025 at 08:44
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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
    If you anticipate a future upgrade the I would suggest motors and controllers that would be suitable, like the @Thanos controller and servo motors: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/amc-aasd15a-servo-controller.351/

    Alternatively you could choose hardware that may be cheaper but serve a recyclable simple future use, like using the motors and controllers of a 2DOF for a telemetry driven harness in some future 6DOF rig: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/harness-tensioner-simulation.361/
    noorbeast, Jul 10, 2025 at 09:15
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    Attyla.pl Active Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    Write exactly what you want to build, only then can a correct answer be given
    - 2DOF or more
    - racing or flighsim
    - Are you aware that cheap motors like the one you showed have a noticeable gear backlash, of course you can have great fun on DOF with such motors
    Attyla.pl, Jul 11, 2025 at 08:06
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