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Joyrider 2DOF

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Liqtor, Jul 13, 2020.

  1. Liqtor

    Liqtor New Member

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    I am putting together a 2 DOF joyrider based sim.
    I am asking for anyone that knows to review my list and correct me if I am wrong.
    I have the frame, gimble, cockpit which I plan to build from metalmate box tubulars.
    Whilst I am comfortable with building the unit I am uncertain about the morion control,
    I have
    2x JRK controllers
    2xDC gear motors alternatively 2 or 4 wiper motors
    2x pulley system for greatest degree of motion
    1x potentiometer
    2x HP 575W PSU
    Is this all?
    How much trouble is getting this stuff to work? I fly Xplane 11 and DCS.

    Cheers,

    Lloyd
    Liqtor, Jul 13, 2020
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    You will need 2 pots, or better yet 2 Hall Sensors instead of pots, as Hall Sensors are very accurate, won't break if over rotated and have a very long service life, I use these, but any with similar specs would work: http://au.element14.com/bi-technolo...fs/sensor-hall-0-2v-20v-to-10v-pin/dp/2319662

    Be aware that wiper motors need ground isolation: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/wiper-motor-mandatory-ground-isolation.25/

    Wiper motors are not particularly powerful, they are OK with lots of inherent design leverage but struggle where it is limited.
    noorbeast, Jul 13, 2020
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  3. Liqtor

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    Hi noorbeast,

    Thank you for taking the time to address my post; may I ask the wiper motors are not regarded as powerful, what would you suggest that is as easy to setup? I want to avoid as much programming as possible. Id rather fly than troubleshoot code.

    cheers,
    L
    Liqtor, Jul 13, 2020
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  5. Liqtor

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  6. Liqtor

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    Alternatively I see robot shop has some motors with planetary drive gears 100:1 and 50:1 as I have read the JRK controllers are not useable with higher power motors. Does anyone have a motor they can supply a link to that is tested with this sort of setup?
    Liqtor, Jul 13, 2020
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