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Kanuk's first foray into the world of motion simulation...

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by kanuk, Jan 27, 2015.

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  1. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    Extension braces to minimize base twist....

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    kanuk, Feb 20, 2015
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  2. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    oh! And back chair brace is painted and drilled :)

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    kanuk, Feb 20, 2015
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    You are really kicking your build along @kanuk. Looks great so far :thumbs
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  4. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    @noorbeast Thank you sir! It's inspired from all your good selves of course! ;)
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    kanuk, Feb 20, 2015
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  5. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    And I have also drilled a push hole for the motor shaft (thank you to @noorbeast for the tip!) for ease of removal and tapped a 6mm threaded hole for the potentiomenter couplers (will have a 6mm threaded rod for coupling)...

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  6. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    I also created a sliding arm for what I envisage to be my throttle and joystick mounts on my chair. I had some profile alum and some interesting bits and pieces from my solar panel installation and thought I would use it here....the base pivots forward and back and the the entire thing is a 2 part telescopic arm with a right angle mount to have the plate. Is suspect it may be too long but I'll shorten it if I have to..... :)
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  8. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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  9. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    @bsft Should be good to view now! sorry!
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  10. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    Ok.

    Now to get back on the chair. Apologies for the non posts but I've been snowed under with work and am now somewhat free to continue merrily onto this project (amongst a myriad of others, one which involves a 5th RC car developing close to 10 horsepower! :D)

    On the plus side, I believe I now have everything I need for completion...
    So, pics will be following soon!
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  11. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    so the framework of the seat base is almost complete. Now time to design and devise armrest frames so that I can have it just the way i want it....

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  12. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    All the electronics ready and on the go :)
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  13. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    the components...

    arduino clone board (hope this works!)
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    Sparkfun Moto Monster Shield
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    Cermet Pots - Bournes 10K
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    Heatsinks for the Moto Monsters

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    The power switch
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  14. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    I started the case mod. I have dismantled the 2950 PSU so that its out of the case and I can now rid it of its 'Jetfighter' fan, plus make it a little more compliant in terms of wiring and neatness.
    I have modified the actual case to hold the PSU's and have divided the compartments so that I can place the arduino and moto monsters on the other side with a fan blowing right through to the top of the shield driver boards. And there is additional space for the future electronics eg. dashboard arduino etc.

    I have placed a fan right under the power supply to keep them cool and silent.
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  15. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    These are the gears I am going to be utilising for the feedback pots
    Spur @ 84T / 48 Pitch & Pinion @ 44T / 48 Pitch - incremental ratio of 1.909 (100 degrees to 190.0 degrees on the pot)

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  16. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    These are the fans I will use to cool the motors at the moment until I work out the water cooling...

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  17. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    And the Mini PC I have put together in order to run SimTools separately.

    Atom 1.6Ghz with 4GB ram, 250GB HDD and will be running Windows 8 (a lightened version)

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  18. pipis2015

    pipis2015 over-boost

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    Why not go all the way to 270?
    pipis2015, Mar 27, 2015
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  19. Kirk

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    Dat Case! (the one you're mounting power supplies in)... It looks like a Silverstone ML07B? That's the one I used for my new machine... Amazing case, never thought to use one for anything but a computer...

    Anyway, your project is looking very cool, I look forward to seeing your progress.
    Kirk, Mar 27, 2015
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  20. kanuk

    kanuk If it ain't moving, it ain't simulating...

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    One of the reasons were that they dd not have a smaller spur at the local hobby shop (and I did look for one) but also decided that it may be a blessing in disguise considering if the motors do overshoot the pots would have plenty of leeway for safety and not shatter upon themselves :)
    kanuk, Mar 28, 2015
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