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Showroom My new shoulder Mount.

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Archie, Dec 31, 2015.

  1. Archie

    Archie Eternal tinkerer

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    Finally got a day where the family were out for the day so I could film some runs of the sim without a "Dad" or "Andy" being shouted up the stairs! :)

    Here is a quick tour of the sim.

    And here is a video of the motion when playing AC and DiRT Rally.

    Sorry about the length of the second video (around 10 minutes) but tested a few cars so you can see the various profiles.

    Really happy with it.
    Just waiting on consumer VR now to take it to the next level. :popcorn
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    Great job, nice to finally see V2 in action.

    I hope you have your pennies saved up for closure VR, the expectation is that Rift pre-orders will be announced at CES.
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    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    Nice looks a lot of fun well done
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    Im guessing that your sims sways side to side if you push laterally on the seat back and forth. This can soften motion. Looks good but as a recommendation I would make your connection points at the top closer together. This will give you more of a locked in feel especially when not under motion. No rocking left to right which I thought I could see as you moved around and got setup.
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  5. Historiker

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    Absolutely Brilliant!! :thumbs:thumbs:thumbs:thumbs:thumbs:thumbs (but you should have demo'd ETS2, lol)
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    Thanks for input @shannonb1 - I will try what you suggested and report back.

    Also, I have 25:1 boxes and they do sway under load :(
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  7. Archie

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    @Historiker - Indeed. I did think about that just so you could watch it, but ETS2 when demoing a Sim is pretty dull. :) I guess I could have crashed or hooked up a few trailers to demo it.

    One thing I do LOVE in ETS2 with the motion sim, because it's now a shoulder mount, is when I brake with a trailer I can feel the weight behind me. It's excellent and really makes me think about my speed when coming to a junction.
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    Surge is great with ETS2, especially on the full platform. I like the output in that game, it is a weird mix of bounce and rattle.
    Historiker, Jan 4, 2016
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    Congratulations on your new sim @Archie !!!
    Cleaner build and compact, nicely done :)
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    Yeh Im 240lbs so I use the 50:1 gear box and they are super strong and plenty quick.
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