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Showroom Obutto Ozone 2DOF to 3DOF simulator conversion

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by scalhoun, Jun 25, 2014.

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  1. Sebj

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    How long are your 14 gauge wire runs? Any issues with voltage drops?
    Sebj, Nov 17, 2015
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  2. scalhoun

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    10ft. No issues with drops or heat. I regularly check the lines and motors.
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  3. Sebj

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    Sorry, one more question..is that 10 feet one way or return trip :)

    Using the gauge calculators I get 10 gauge for 14 feet total run roundtrip for 15 amps at 12V . You are making me feel better about running a thinner wire if this is the case. I dont even know if the JRK's will fit a 10 gauge wire or not, plus they are thick and more of a pain to deal with altogether.
    Sebj, Nov 17, 2015
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  4. scalhoun

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    2 wire cable length is 10ft with, so if your counting a round trip it would be 20ft.
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    scalhoun, Nov 17, 2015
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  5. Nick Moxley

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    JRK power/motor connector's Will NOT take a 10awg wire, Maybe.....Maybe without the screw on connector and direct to the board with some fancy trimming of the core to fit Just So........
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    Nick Moxley, Nov 17, 2015
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  7. Sebj

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    I'm going to go with 12AWG. It is 2mm in width so should fit into the connectors.
    Sebj, Nov 19, 2015
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  8. Nick Moxley

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    Pre tin the Tip your planning on inserting into the JRK connectors. Dont leave it bare copper wire.
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    Nick Moxley, Nov 19, 2015
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  9. Sebj

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    I was planning on soldering it to the connectors as well.
    Sebj, Nov 19, 2015
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  10. Nick Moxley

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    You cant solder it to the Screw type connector...or are you talking about Hard wiring it directly to the board ?
    Nick Moxley, Nov 19, 2015
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  11. Sebj

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    If the 12awg fits I may not solder it to the board.
    Sebj, Nov 19, 2015
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  12. Kattz

    Kattz Audaces Fortuna Iuvat

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    This is exactly the setup I have without motion that I want to add motion to. Do you have a video somewhere of the unit after the 3DOF conversion?

    Really nice job on all of it.

    Kev
    Kattz, Nov 19, 2017
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