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Motor controller for steering wheel

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by julian.bernard, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. julian.bernard

    julian.bernard New Member

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    Hi all,

    I currently have an ECCI wheel but I don't feel I have sufficient torque loading. I've spoken to the manufacturers and they've advised me to upgrade the motor controller as to feed more current into the motor to achieve a greater torque output (as this seems to be the bottle neck in the system). I've emailled to see what the current spec of motor controller is, but I get a reply, I've started having a look around to see what's available and what this job would entail. Would any of the Pololu range be capable of this application?

    I'd like to look at a steering torque loading of around 15-25NM.

    Thanks

    Julian
    julian.bernard, Aug 19, 2011
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  2. bsft

    bsft

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    have you considered buying a logitech force feedback wheel, like the driving force gt or g25 or g27. Plenty of torque in those wheels to hurt your wrists.
    :D
    bsft, Aug 20, 2011
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  3. julian.bernard

    julian.bernard New Member

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    I've used a g25 with the ARC kit and I think its weaker than the ECCI7000. Ideally I'd just like to modify it to give the motor some more juice, maybe a motor controller than an output 8 amps? Anyone?
    julian.bernard, Aug 21, 2011
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