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My new proyect: 2dof racing seat

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by chu, May 17, 2016.

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  1. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    Hello everyone, today finally I have make the first test of my 2dof racing seat. And all worked fine!!! :)
    I´ll going to coment every step by step. But first lets talk about the racing seat:
    - 2 12v dc wiper motor
    - 1 arduino uno r3
    - 1 monster moto shield
    (Both from china)
    - 2 hall sensor pot do it by myself
    - both motors pushing from the shoulder of the seat.
    - smc3 firmware modified
    - 1 coolbox powerline black 600 atx
    All tests made with life for speed.
    chu, May 17, 2016
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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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    Congratulations, there is nothing like the relief and excitement when you fire your rig up for the first time and everything works :thumbs

    Then there is generally a period of developing and dialing in motion profiles to suit your rig, it takes time but gets easier with practice: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/steps-to-create-a-motion-profile.228/

    I am looking forward to some pictures and a video of of your rig in action.
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  3. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    Thank you so much, and sure i,m going to put some photos, videos and explanations. It´s incredible what can we do expending few money, with simtools.
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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Great looking forward to pic !
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  5. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    Well here there are some pics of my racingseat: IMG_20160517_162356.jpg IMG_20160517_162424.jpg IMG_20160517_162444.jpg
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  6. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Some parts are still provisional, like the table under the sit. I´m thinking about puting a bigger one for locating a joystick with acelerator in both sides.
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  7. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    The seat is reclinable for adjusting the height of the system with 2 screws. IMG_20160517_162529.jpg
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  8. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    This is the system I used as principal axe for th seat. It´s a springed silentblock capable of 150 kg weight. IMG_20160517_162501.jpg
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  9. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    As you can see I use 4 springs more for giving more stability. Thye make also the function of anti seat rolling, cause they are always in tension parallel/ IMG_20160517_162510.jpg longitudinaly to seat.
    chu, May 17, 2016
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  10. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    i like the use of the CV boots for the rods.
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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Would be easy to add heave...
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  12. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    May be...I will try and post the results.
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  13. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    Here is the motor case. Only puting out 2 screws and the 2 ball joint, is easy to get into the mechanisc for repairing etc...

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  14. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Here you can appreciate the arduino with teh monster on top. And the cooling fan for the monster and left dc motor. IMG_20160517_170309.jpg
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    chu 2dof racingseat

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    Here the right side motor with the hall sensor IMG_20160517_170346.jpg
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  16. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    The conecting rod is orientated for tihten the screw by the weithg of the seat. This way I prevent for screw off the rod
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  17. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    Here is another picture of hall sensor. is very simple and without any scraping

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  18. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    here they are the componentes for making the hall sensor (1 per motor):

    3 cables from the arduino
    the hall sensor with a three holed plastic and 2 neodim magnets united and a capacitor.
    IMG_20160517_174450.jpg
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  19. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    another picture for the magnets (5mmx7mmx2mm) 2 for each sensor IMG_20160517_174520.jpg
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  20. chu

    chu 2dof racingseat

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    And here the three holed plastic taken from an old computer main board IMG_20160517_174623.jpg
    IMG_20160517_174557.jpg
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