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I would like to know about a motion sim, that can be built simply

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by marc79, Mar 15, 2016.

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  1. rattler

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    Have you gone through the threads on DIY projects? Most of them work on balanced pivot point. So yes , back amd forth , left and right.
    Im guessing you have not spent much time digging around here.....
    rattler, Mar 15, 2016
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  2. marc79

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    Caught me rattler but I did do some digging but it was overwhelming and didnt know one that supports Oculus, if someone can point me to the right direction.
    marc79, Mar 15, 2016
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  3. rattler

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    all motion is separate to VR. Its 2 different things.
    You can have one or the other or both
    rattler, Mar 15, 2016
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  4. rattler

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    Hahahaaa... they sounds about as bad as @bsft actuator sim .
    rattler, Mar 15, 2016
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  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    I consider VR needs fast accurate motion of 200+mm/sec. Otherwise you risk latency and that is the last thing you want in VR.

    Is the intent to use a pivot or rely on total lift. What is the all up load of the chair plus user(s)?

    See here for some recent discussion regarding loads and speed: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/4-dof-simulator.8198/#post-101273

    Check out the FAQs for an extensive overview of most things related to building DIY motion simulators: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/
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    noorbeast, Mar 15, 2016
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  6. marc79

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    I will need to handle at least 375 kg and one person
    marc79, Mar 15, 2016
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  7. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Personally I would go with with spring assist for 375 kg, to keep costs down.

    I am guessing you have a particular chair picked out that significantly contributes to that weight? Just noting that unnecessary weight significantly contributes to the cost of moving it.
    noorbeast, Mar 16, 2016
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  8. marc79

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    well I should say 300 KG I was kinda going overboard for heavier people
    marc79, Mar 16, 2016
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