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New 2DOF project with 0 knowledge

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Akela_CVR, May 13, 2026 at 20:20.

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  1. Akela_CVR

    Akela_CVR New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Hello everyone,

    My name is José Andrés and I’m officially starting my journey into the motion simulator world. As the title says, I have zero previous experience in DIY engineering, but I’m highly motivated to learn and build my own 2DOF rig.

    My Goal:

    Build a Full Rig (moving seat, wheel, and pedals) 2DOF setup for racing simulation.

    Current Status:

    • Concept: Planning stage. I'm opting for a classic DC motor configuration.

    • Electronics: Considering Arduino Uno + 2x BTS7960 drivers (open to suggestions).

    • Motors: I'm thinking about using two 24V 250W 75RPM motors. What do you think about this choice for a full rig?

    I’ve been reading the FAQs and several build logs, but I’m a bit overwhelmed by the leverage calculations and power supply requirements.

    I must give a huge thanks to @scruck for his thread https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/my-finished-2dof-project-videotutorial.16214/ his work really motivated me and provided great insights to get started.

    I will be posting my progress, sketches, and (many) questions here. Any initial advice on the mechanical layout or the motor specs for a full rig would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks in advance for your patience and help
    Akela_CVR, May 13, 2026 at 20:20
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    Garrett Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    He has a nice compact design, no doubt. But the movement is limited due to the lack of height between the base and the seat.
    Garrett, May 13, 2026 at 20:59
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  3. Akela_CVR

    Akela_CVR New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    Here's my simulator, which I want to implement the movement system in. I'm open to suggestions.

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    Akela_CVR, May 13, 2026 at 21:15
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