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Question minimum yaw angle?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by ilciumbia, Jul 22, 2024.

  1. ilciumbia

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    Hi all,

    I am working on adding yaw/traction loss to my sim, but I am wondering: what is the minimum angle to obtain a noticeable effect? Could +/- 10 degrees be enough?

    Thanks!
    ilciumbia, Jul 22, 2024
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    That could work, in my view it is important the motion is fast and accurate.
    noorbeast, Jul 22, 2024
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  3. ilciumbia

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    My idea is to let the u-joint rotate on the vertical axis, the extent would be limited to the excursion allowed by the two ball joints which is around, as stated, +-10 degrees... I hope the ball joints won't pop out though... I might have to add a mechanical endstop...
    ilciumbia, Jul 22, 2024
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    That is yaw not traction loss and binding sounds like a real risk with that sort of limited implementation.
    noorbeast, Jul 23, 2024
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    Yes, you are right, after thinking about it last night I decided I have to go for something more traditional and less creative...
    ilciumbia, Jul 23, 2024
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