Ledfoot's 2DOF simulator project

Yeah, that does suck. Hopefully, iRacing will redo this track and fix the issues or I'll just have to throw some more hardware at it .

Here are some pics of my current setup that I thought I would share. Next batch of upgrades will be a button box, Hydrolic brake (looking to try the Perfect Pedal for the G25) and another bass shaker (one currently undrer seat).

hi mike
nice look.is a better feeling now with more angel on the screens?

Yeah Mike, this setup ROCKS :clap: !!!

I see, that you use the same sound system now like I do - it's great !!! I have mounted the rear speaker higher than you, just the same height as my ears...

Regarding the brake: Take a look at the motoPC from Karsten - it's the best you can get at the moment. I also have the motoPC brake system, but I haven't installed it yet (still driving the JL hyperreal brake) - no time at all : !
I already built a button box (have to take a few new pictures) with a Leo Bodnar Controller - it's great.

Keep on racing :thbup: !

Thanks Niels. Yes, using a 60deg angle makes things much better.

Thanks Chris,

The Logitech system rocks

The MotoPC bake system is very nice but I'm not sure if it will work with my existing G25 pedals so I'm assuming I would have to upgrade to a differenct set of pedals first or make a custom design. I'll definately look into it though

I would appreciate it if you could send me some more information about you button box as I'm planning on building one this weekend.


....Mike

Hi Mike,

I chose this controller from Leo: http://www.leobodnar.com/products/BU0836X/

I'm using the VPP pedals and changed the built-in Joywarrior controller with this net Leo BU0836X controller. Among other things it has also a higher resolution...
You can take simple buttons and connect it to the BU0836X. Once plugged in the PC recognizes it and you can set any ingame-function to the button(s).

It was NO PROBLEM at all, everything's working fine with my button box.

Amazing setup Mike!
I can recommend the leo boards for a button box, works like a charm

Thank you for sharing the pics

Cheers

Thanks splendiddd,

I will look into the leo boards as well.

....Mike

Mike,
This is a very nice looking setup! :clap: I am sure the imersion experience you get is amazing.

To get your Eyefinity to work are you using an active displayport adaptor?

About the peddles, I am very happy with the FANATEC ClubSport Pedals, are made of aluminium good and sturdy and also use this contactless load cell sensors event the brake pedal a little force feedback and are fully adjustable. check em out.

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/new_usa/p ... 206ead2a98

Thanks Netwizm,

Yes, I'm using an active displayport adaptert that I purchased from Dell. The eyefinity setup has been flawless since I upgraded the bios on my video card. Thanks for the link. I will check those pedals out


....Mike

I've been working on some profiles for iracing over the past few weeks using the percent scaler instead of the percent limiter. I don't use the 25% limiter in the plugin and usually only use a small limit within the profile itself but I never really liked the way the limiters made the motion feel. The scaler seems to make the profile feel noticeably better but I had to make some adjustments when switching from limiter to scaler.

Here's a vid I did tonight on iracing with my favorite car, the Radical SR8 .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2Bvb8-cqY

....Mike

Hi Mike,

movements look quite smooth and all the small parts like the gear rumble effect are smooth also. I like your setup, looks great :thbup: !
Do you also have tracks in iRacing with good pitch/roll/yaw sections ? We're working on a Dirt2 profile at the moment and I think these effects are the most attractive ones...

One question: You are using the G25 shifter - did you modify it ? I don't like the G25 shifter, because it is imho too wobbly and not presicely enough. I wanted to give the TSW shifter a try.

hi mike
now you like the scaler,this is nice.you can give the profil online for the other guys?

Looks great Mike!

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Hey Chris,

There are many tracks that have good pitch, roll and yaw effects. All of the profiles that I've been working on take full advantage of these effects. I modified my g25 shifter so that it no longer has the clicking sound when shifting as well as giving it some more resistance when shifting. There is another mod to get rid of the wobbly feeling when in 3rd and 4th gear but I have not done that one yet. I have been looking for an alternative shifter as well but have not yet tried any others. The TSW does look pretty good so I would be interested in hearing your thoughts about it.

Thanks Niels,

So far it feels pretty good but I will test a little more before posting. I do have the other profiles that I've been working on that use the limiter that I will be posting shortly.

Thanks Berney.

About how much did the setup cost for just the motion chair? I was looking to maybe get one from simxperience but if the DIY route is a lot cheaper I think I might go that way

In most cases, the DIY route will be cheaper but will require a lot more work. There is plenty of information in this forum that can help you along and this post is a good place to start if you want to go the DIY route.

http://www.x-simulator.de/wiki/Racing_S ... y_Mr.Burns

Everything there is still pretty valid except for the power supplies that you should be using.

....Mike

I have not built an aluminum profile simulator myself, but I would have to respectfully disagree based on the above price quote from Mr. Burns in an earlier conversation that he and I had.

-The SimXperience Seat Base is $799 USD + shipping for the frame and hardware only which includes 6 total dampeners (http://simxperience.com/Store/tabid/135/ProductID/1/Language/en-US/Default.aspx)

-Mr. Burns claims to have spent $1000 USD including shiping for the frame and hardware only which had no dampeners and as a result had to sit on a matress.

-Mr Burns claims that with actuator, electronics and wires, that it cost him $2400-$2500

-By adding a $1200 SimXperience 150mm Motion Starter Kit to the above seat frame, the comparable total would be $1999 + shipping This is $400-$500 cheaper than Mr Burns solution. (http://simxperience.com/Store/tabid/135 ... fault.aspx)

There are cheaper ways to build a DIY sim, but IMHO, it requires that you use much more cost effective materials such as wood or steel. SirNoName posted an excellent wooden sim for those who are very cost conscious. (post17446.html?hilit=woodcrusher#p17446). If you can weld, then you can build whatever you can dream up.

Should you choose the Mr. Burns route, then please search these forums for information about actuator angles. The dimensions given by Mr. Burns have been improved on quite a bit since we built those first few simulators!

Thanks Bernard that was just was I was looking for. I thought it would be fun to take the time to assemble one of these from scratch but I only wanted to go that route if it was cheaper than buying one that is pretty much ready to go. The simXperience setup is looking even more enticing now