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notcloud's build

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by notcloud, Jan 10, 2023.

  1. notcloud

    notcloud New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, Arduino, Motion platform
    Hello, newbie from the UK. I have had a matched pair of wheelchair motors for 5+ years, and was wondering what to do with the. Well I can wonder no more! I also have many an arduino lying about, just ordered and received 4 IBT2, have a 600w 12vdc PSU, and pretty much everthing else EXCEPT hall effect rotary sensors, and it looks like the lead in time is 30+ weeks unless I wish to try my luck with buying from China. Anyone have any other leads on whom can supply them at a reasonable rate? Many thanks for reading
    notcloud, Jan 10, 2023
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    notcloud New Member

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    Or could I just implement a hard limit on the actuators and use 10k variable resistors?
    notcloud, Jan 10, 2023
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Have a look at the related FAQ section: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/how-to-connect-protect-a-potentiometer.13/

    While old style 10k pots can be used Hall Sensors in my view have advantages, as they won't break if over rotated, provide good precision, can be direct mounted and have very long life spans.

    Element14 has worldwide distribution, as do others so hunt around. I would suggest looking for spec as per this link, note it is a 180 pot, technically you could get away with a 90 and gain some resolution, but personally having a bit of headroom is a good idea so 180s are the norm: https://au.element14.com/bi-technol...fs/sensor-hall-0-2v-20v-to-10v-pin/dp/2319662
    noorbeast, Jan 30, 2023
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