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Linear actuator motion rig question

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by frnotovii, Mar 14, 2023.

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    frnotovii New Member

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    So I want to build a motion simulator with 4 linear actuators but I have a few problems stopping me and I need help. So first of all I need an actuator thats both high speed but also high weight lift and I dont know where to look and find one. The second problem is if I get the actuators then how do I connect them so that I can use them with sim tools. I dont know if i need an arduino and if i do then how do i wire everything up? Can someone please help my find out what actuator i need to use and how to wire it up to sim tools?
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    Also I want to stay under 225,76 dollars but my max is 270,91
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    While slightly more expensive than DC rotary options, when it comes to both speed and load capacity I would suggest AASD15 servo powered actuators, with an appropriate controller they can almost be plug and play:

    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/motion4sim-6dof-aasd15-servo-motion-controller.392/

    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/amc-aasd15a-servo-controller.351/

    You can DIY actuators, which will be time consuming but cheapest option, use the Google Enhanced search on the Recent page to find the most recent related projects: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/find-new/posts?recent=1

    You can buy actuators, there are a range of options: https://www.thanos-motion.com/links-and-vendors/

    Budget depends on a whole range of choices and circumstances, so something you have to research depending on your own choices, priorities, skills and geographical location.
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    Thank you so much, this really helped me out and if I need anything else i will just post a reply here but seriously thank you so much this community is awesome!
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