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Question Pre questions for planning 2DOF

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Jaehan, Oct 21, 2018.

  1. Jaehan

    Jaehan New Member

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    Guys, second time here.

    1. Wiper motor doentdo seem to last long.
    Isn't it better go for decent actuator from the start?
    (costwise also. saving in long term.)

    2. Do you need a dedicated computer for Arduino? Why?

    3. How powerful should be the dedicated? I plan to use my HTPC cpu-j1900 ram-4GB.

    4. Can a linear actuator unsupported if it's not SCN?
    I can get them cheap so I wonder if I can use any of them if it meets the specs needed.

    Thanks in advance.
    Have a great day.
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    Jaehan, Oct 21, 2018
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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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    1. High powered motors with appropriate ratio are better suited to the load of sims than wiper motors:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/GEAR-MOTOR...384?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bd392f00

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/GEAR-MOTOR...L-FEED-SIMULATOR-75-80RPM-50-1-/371596157992?

    https://www.motiondynamics.com.au/worm-drive-motor-12v-24v-200w-180-rpm-20nm-torque.html

    2. An Arduino connects to the same computer running SimTools and the game.

    3. SimTools does not need a powerful computer, but most modern day sim game titles do.

    4. Most cheap actuators do not have the speed and longevity for good motion. Post the full specs of any cheap actuator and the community can advise.
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    noorbeast, Oct 21, 2018
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  3. Jaehan

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    I've decided to go for BLDC motor, do you think it is possible? (Specsheet screenshot included)

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    Jaehan, Oct 21, 2018
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    Any news please?
    Jaehan, Oct 25, 2018
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    Overclockersmania.it, Oct 29, 2018
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