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

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by SilentChill, Jun 2, 2015.

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  1. SeatTime

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    I downloaded it some time ago when I first started getting into simulators, they had a demo version that you could try out (obviously not now). Unfortunately as I was not building that type of frame at the time - did not really use it. I've already done some what-ifs for my new rig in sketchup.
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  2. tronicgr

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    I would explain more, but for some reason the forum is slower than a snail to navigate or do anything on it when I'm logged in. Its like "someone" is trying to keep me from participating. That's OK. I have more important things to do instead of wait for the pages to load...

    Anyway I have shared already all this information publicly to my blog, support forum and Dropbox file deposit I have open for everyone to see. Its all about DIY after all...
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  3. SilentChill

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    Quick update nearly ready for full game testing :D

    1434394164159149472832.jpg 1434394214475-342913196.jpg 1434394273678-1971744591.jpg 1434394303090207285867.jpg
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    Where is the step ladder :grin
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    OMG - do you own a extinguisher - only if the MMs are burning holes into the wood :p
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  6. SilentChill

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    Hahaha @Pit with all those fans it's cool as a cucumber in a fridge heats inks don't even get close to being hot.

    But yes I do have a fire extinguisher :thumbs
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    Do you have an idea of the power consumption?
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  8. SilentChill

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    I have no idea lol 6 x 675w psu's so when fully operational i bet its quite a lot :D
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    It looks awesome! Congrats @SilentChill! Amazing accomplishment!

    Can't wait to see the video.
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    OMG! That's fantastic! Hope you gonna play Elite: Dangerous with it :)
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    Then, Your Simulator is ... :grin
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    Nice:thumbs, cannot wait to see it in real action (I bet the Wife will be happy :grin). Do you have an idea of what the moving part of the rig weighs?
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    1er.gif congrats!! very good looking simulator

    We want to see the VID !
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    @SeatTime I think the platform and stuff will weigh around 20-25kg

    I will get all the controls connected up tonight and try and get some testing in. It moves it all very easy without my fat arse on it so fingers crossed it will cope with me on it.
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    HI SilentChill
    Hi SilentChill
    I been watching your youtube channel for awhile and i must said this beast looks awesome!!! do you mind if you can provide more detail about this project? such as dimention size of the woodframe and wire instruction. I will be very appreciated if you do. Thanks
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  17. SilentChill

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    Hi @ji3200 i will share it all eventually just having a few teething problems at the moment :(

    MM's dying and motor magnets slipping around inside the housing nearly burning motors out so hopefully I have it fixed fingers crossed. Been a bad few days lol but I will get this damn thing moving with me on it !!!
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    Those pesky gremlins strike again!

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    Hope everything workout ok Silentchill! Good Luck!
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  20. tronicgr

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    Hmm, not to be negative, but I think you do need those, otherwise the MM drives will keep burn out because of regenerative currents. Also you may need to install extra bypass diodes to redirect the extra current to the capacitors instead of the MM's and the power supply...

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/w71z3r2v3uxt3ie/IMG_20150618_131945.jpg?dl=0
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