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Question Motor Question!

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Trent Richardson, Oct 18, 2024 at 05:43.

  1. Trent Richardson

    Trent Richardson New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    I'm making my first steps into finally creating my full sized 2dof motion sim loosely based on my prototype. I've been searching for probably a month or two now for the right motor. I'm really trying to stay cost effective and I think I've finally found my solution, but I need to know if you guys think this would work.

    I attached an image of the motor I'm thinking of using to control the back two corners of my sim. I read a post about a guy making a 2dof sim with prius electrical power steering motors and i found some other electrical steering assist units on amazon, but then I found JUST the motor which costs far less than the whole assembly. His sim worked perfectly, and I'm just wondering if you guys think these motors would work.

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    Trent Richardson, Oct 18, 2024 at 05:43
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    You really need to post the full motor specs.

    But my first thought is what is the actual 2DOF design you plan and doe it require a wormdrive or actuator coupled to the motor?
    noorbeast, Oct 18, 2024 at 05:53
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  3. Trent Richardson

    Trent Richardson New Member

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    i have really been trying to find the specs but for whatever reason i cannot. i plan on using an arm directly connected to the motor, about 2.5-3 inches from the rotation point of the motor. a u-joint will support almost all of the weight of the rig, it'll be sitting right in the balancing point of the rig.
    Trent Richardson, Oct 18, 2024 at 06:14
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    My guess would be that the motor alone may be inadequate.
    noorbeast, Oct 18, 2024 at 07:17
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