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Mr Burn's simulator

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Mr Burns, Oct 17, 2008.

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  1. bvillersjr

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    @Mr Burns. - Please download my updated profile which corrects the inverted axis issue. Also, you do seem to have more rigorous movement from the same profile (assuming that you are using the profile that I uploaded.) It looks like the same approximate movements but more extreme as if the speed and accel were different. I know that you say you have set these to the recommended values for the profile, so the only thing I can think of it that the physical design differences are having an impact. From what I can see, your acceleration value needs to be reduced to produce smoother movement. I would try reducing it in increments of 50 until it feels smoother, but not so smooth that you cant sense the wheel hop in corners.
    bvillersjr, Dec 19, 2008
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    To everybody that asked, yes you can invert the effects, or set them up any way you like.

    @bvillersjr - i used the last profile you uploaded in the beta section in the profile thread. I also noticed it is reversed, but I only drove when I filmed those demo videos, and had to leave for the weekend. I'll mess with it later, maybe you'll have another profile up by then, or is it the one from the thread? Why would it be reversed in that case?

    The movements are definitely too much, I plan on adjusting everything to lower levels or I'll end up at the doctor soon.



    Mr Burns, Dec 20, 2008
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  3. bvillersjr

    bvillersjr Active Member

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    I posted it backwards originally and then corrected it. It seems you got the original version. I will be posting a third more refined profile sometime this weekend.
    bvillersjr, Dec 20, 2008
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    Cool, I'll be a while until I can test it.

    Mr Burns, Dec 20, 2008
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    After trying all sorts of things I put a soft mattress with a piece of wood under it and I have no more complains from the neighbors. Please ignore the wire mess, the location is not yet final and the mattress is from a furniture store garbage that's why it looks the way it does :rofl: . I provisionally mounted the pedals with some wood, it works good :D .

    Attached Files:

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    you could add a leg on each corner of the wooden plate. If the length of each leg just would be e.g 1,5cm shorter than the mattress, you'd hav some addiitional safety while stepping in and out to your simulator.

    As well it seems the acutator arms are placed too much vertical still, I think.

    Regards
    Christian
    egoexpress, Jan 9, 2009
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    I have some space to decrease the vertical angle by moving the chair and steering wheel forward, i have seen people use around 80 degrees or so, what would be a good angle (besides 45 deg)?
    Mr Burns, Jan 9, 2009
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    quote!

    and sorry but I do not understand well where you had to assemble the two special bolts SpecialViti.tiff

    can you post a photo?

    Thanks!
    XRiccardo, Feb 4, 2009
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  10. XRiccardo

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    ok .... I know only one thing?

    you could tell me the characteristics of the pivot? How many kg?

    Thanks!
    XRiccardo, Feb 9, 2009
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    @Xriccardo

    please upload pics as jpg

    If the filesize is too big (>250kb), then compress or resize the pic. Or both.

    Regards
    Christian
    egoexpress, Feb 9, 2009
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    ok Thanks!
    pivot:
    perno.tiff

    for how many kg?

    I wanted to have confirmation of resistance of the pivot.

    I weight 80 kg, the seat weighs 20 kg. I have to find a pivot for 100 kg?
    a technician explained to me that I have to increase by 1 / 10 in case of a cutting motion.
    so I have to find a pivot for 100Kg + 10 kg = 110 kg.
    is right?

    Thanks!!!!
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    .JPG not .tiff ! :roll:
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    sorry
    perno.jpg
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    bvillersjr is right, look on that page. Also, I'm not sure which 2 bolts you mean, but it seems you solved the problem. Look in the wikipedia as well http://www.x-simulator.de/wiki/Main_Page . Sorry for the late response, I have been so busy, all I do is sleep and work. :eek:
    Mr Burns, Feb 23, 2009
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    Hi all,

    In order to connect the actuator to the seat and other, should i use:

    this element 1

    31_250-pmod1-ganter.jpg

    or this element 2

    Burns_tie.JPG

    Thanks

    Patrick
    patatrac, Mar 28, 2009
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  18. Schnullerbacke

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    Hi Patrick,

    you definitely should use element 2 / joint heads !
    The actuators must be able to move in all directions. You have to take these parts for the side stabilizers as well (to avoid distortion of the seat unit).

    Bye,
    Chris
    Schnullerbacke, Mar 29, 2009
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    Yes, the 2nd one or similar (with a movable inside) - the inside needs to be able to move so it can bend on the rod that you connect the actuator to.
    Mr Burns, Mar 29, 2009
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    Dont forget to order a rod end with matching fine thread pitch!
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