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REVISED - "Electronics" Shopping List Suggestions for CKAS

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by cthiggin, Aug 29, 2013.

  1. cthiggin

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, AC motor, Arduino, Motion platform
    Hi Folks,
    Been watching this forum and all of the information for quite some time....now, I need your thoughts and help.....
    I'm starting the welding on my frame (pics will follow) for an AC 3DOF CKAS type platform.
    I have all of the steel, u-joint, 3- 1hp AC Motors 230V 3Ph, Boston Gearboxes 60:1 - so my output will be 30 rpm, rods, rod ends etc.

    FIRST: I am a good house electrician, HOWEVER, when it comes to electronics, I'm the typical noobie - Two Wire Hookem Up, Three Wire Screwem Up!

    I know I'll need 3 VFD's, three pots - but it ends there. I've seen at other places the Thanos 1.6 boards, the 6dof boards, heard about Arduino??? -

    WELL, that's the help I need. What is the best route to go for driving this platform??? I do not have a clue, and I have great fear as I mostly read about programming code etc....
    Hopefully, I want to purchase the right electronic hardware, with your help, do the correct wiring, and be done with it.

    Your help and thoughts would be highly appreciated.

    Have a blessed one,

    cthiggin
    cthiggin, Aug 29, 2013
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