Showroom **RIP** - 6DOF project using 12v DC Motors, Sabertooth 2x60's (was MM's) and Arduinos + OSW

In the Ard and all other controllers that fail safe distance uses the maximum motor speed which is really annoying ... I prefer it to be like a smooth washout ON to the center and OFF to the parking position ...

Hi @SilentChill , I just wanted to say that the Build is fantastic and apart from the Motors I have sourced everything ready, I build all sorts, but this is going to be a challenge. Not far away, in sunny Blackpool, lol. Something I have wanted to build for a while, and my Brothers Oculus CV1, arrives Tuesday so even more reason. Thanks Again.

@SilentChill Hi, I found it on line, thanks any way.

Love the GTAV video on youtube @SilentChill ! You look as though you're having way too much fun! What VR is made for! Result! Keep posting videos dude!

Hello would you mind telling me what ratio the gear boxes are and are you happy with them i am thinking of starting my own project similar to your's
Cheers James

Hey Chill, great job. Love the videos man. Fun to live through them and your reactions.

In regards to your head tracking issues, take a look at how these guys mod the oculus to get what I assume is better tracking.

I don't know the details on what that entails but it might be a good way to get an improvement on your sim. Worth looking into...

Hi chill, your project is awesome... me still trying to learn from your posting... planning to do one with wiper motor cheers.. thank you so much for your contribution...

Yeah I saw some posts here on the VectionVR and the guy who was going to code it up but instead sold his rift in disgust because is has to be implemented per game.
But chill is using his camera onboard. So I thought this could help. I do see why cancellation is the best way though.

To say the least this game is awesome, the lazer scanned tracks are ridiculous. Maybe I should tone it down a little but in a nice road going Ferrari its smooth not too bumpy but in that Lotus I felt everything bones shaken and rattled



Will have to get on with some of the others on here have an online race @Pit @Nick Moxley and who ever else plays it

No I never have, its hard enough just getting 1 to feel ok lol

Awesome lol, But just FYI the 98T has some questionable suspension/data being used for the Aero, driveline, ect ect....Its one of "those" cars that can easily go 20-30 seconds faster than IRL times from back when.


Also PS you can move the Damage indicator in the .ini's its got a X and Y co ordinate you can play with to find when its comfortable.

PPS 100% boost will blow through most gear combo's you throw at it. 1100hp at full chat is a lot of powa.


PPPS Lol @ the end...what happened there ?

Time to get sim racing system installed if you havnt already. Talk about a breath of fresh air for quality online racing! The ac app works great.

Well looks like its time for me to upgrade

I'm going to attempt to copy @SeatTime actuator design more or less and using @wannabeaflyer2 changes.

At the moment I'm collecting Parts:

6 x BNIB Parvalux PM-90 Brushed DC Electric Motor. 12V 4000 RPM. 270W
£125.94 (Bargain off Fleabay)

6 x SFU1605-500mm-Ball-Screw-Rolled-ballscrew-1-pc-SFU1605-L-500mm
6 x Ballscrew-Support-1pc-BK12-1pc
6 x LMK25-LMK25UU-for-25mm-shaft-linear-bearing-square-flange-ball-bearing-bush-for-25mm-rod
£217.02 (Aliexpress got a price direct off seller)

12 x Roller-Lever-Arm-PCB-Terminals-Micro-Limit-Normal-Open-Close-Switch
£2.11 (Aliexpress)

6 x 40-Teeth-GT2-Timing-Pulleys-Bore-6-35mm
£9.62 (Aliexpress)

6 x GT2-Timing-Belt-Idler-Pulley-20T-20-teeth-Aluminum-Bore-5mm-With-Bearing
£8.93 (Aliexpress)

GT2-6mm-10M-3D-GT2-Open-Timing-Belt
£8.03 (Aliexpress)

Timing-Belt-Fixing-Piece-Aluminum-Alloy-Tooth-pitch-2mm
£10.74 (Aliexpress)



Bought :











Still to acquire:

6 x BI TECHNOLOGIES / TT ELECTRONICS 8146R5KL.25 Rotary Potentiometer, Position Sensor, 8146R Series, 5 kohm, Linear, 10 Turns, 2 W, Bushing - Will these work as I have no idea ???

http://uk.farnell.com/bi-technologi...kl-25/potentiometer-7-8-10-turn-5k/dp/1520679
£ 84.90

6 x Black-Steering-Universal-Joint-Motor-Coupling-Shaft-Coupler-ID-12mm-OD-25-mm
£35.16 (Fleabay)

6 x 25MM-OD-x-22MM-ID-Carbon-Fiber-Tube-3k-500MM-Long-with-100-full-carbon
£80 (Aliexpress hopefully get these cheaper)

Nuts and bolts and some threaded bar to hold it all together. Oh some wire and other stuff

@SilentChill thanks for sharing, your list is very useful and helpful for all other user looking for a 12v 6DOF simulator. I will copy that in my mind

@SilentChill Your a machine . don't know if I could jump in and build another 6DOF. FI Note that I ended up using poly bushes to be alot quieter and non abrasive on the dual skin carbon shaft.

@SeatTime I saw you used poly brushes I had a look and thought the linear bearings would be easier to install I didn't think that they would be abrasive Poly brushes are loads cheaper than the bearings too maybe I should rethink

I am not building a new sim just going to replace the motors/gears/arms I have now with the new actuators. It should all fit together nicely I hope

Those Parvalux are incredible cheap and powerful. Saw them on ebay UK and other places in UK.