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Sim Pod Rebuild/ upgrade (pneumatic air)

Discussion in 'Commercial Simulators and Peripherie' started by JIMNZ74, Jan 3, 2025.

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    JIMNZ74 New Member

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    Hi I'm new to this community and was after a bit help / idea's with our sim pod.
    I have spent a bit of time looking through the x simulator community threads and have not seen anything that would help. I have spent a lot of time on the web looking stuff up, and gown down a very large rabbit hole.

    we have one pod complete and one missing a few parts. my biggest question is what the type of control board , should it be replaced or a different type used.
    The pods ran on a x box only no pc , should we change this to work on a pc?
    Second pod remove air pneumatics and replace with motor driven parts ?
    We are not using this in a commercial situation , It is for home use only.
    I have uploaded photos.
    I do have a video that's on you tube. (Driving simulator pod ,Pneumatics NZ)

    I also think this system maybe of interested to other builders out there.

    Any help would be great full , Happy to answer any questions if I can .
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    Thanks again
    JIMNZ74, Jan 3, 2025
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Likely the easiest pathway would be using modern servos and something like the @Thanos control board.
    noorbeast, Jan 3, 2025
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    Thanks noorbeast,
    will do for the pod that's got the parts missing.
    Will look at a Thanos control board to run it.
    JIMNZ74, Jan 4, 2025
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    You actually have a number of control option for AASD15A servos, and those servos can be used with linear or rotary actuator methods:

    Motion4Sim 6dof+ AASD15 Servo Motion Controller: ttps://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/motion4sim-6dof-aasd15-servo-motion-controller.392/

    Thanos AMC-AASD15A servo controller: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/amc-aasd15a-servo-controller.351/

    Code for arduino mega for AASD-15A and similar: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/code-for-arduino-mega-for-aasd-15a-and-similar.407/

    @knaufinator's 6DOF open source AASD15A servo PCB & platform code: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...n-source-aasd15a-servo-pcb-platform-code.411/
    noorbeast, Jan 4, 2025
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    Thanks again noorbeast,
    I've had a good look at the links you posted and this is a great way to go with the pod thats not complete. it will make it a simple fit and able to add new wheel set up and seat movement .
    the other pod I just need to work out what the board is all about , it must be like a button box of some sort. all went to this then to x box . The main flash looking control board (coloured board ) was hooked into it as well. very simple setup , sound was separate as with video screen. I just can't find one like it, to replace hopefully old one is ok. the system was in a barn in a bad way as you can see by photos. Sound amps no good , x box's work and power box need replacing. Just need seat and wheel. that's all and should be up and running.


    The hole air system is all interlinked, as you move the wheel the pod moves etc.
    sorry photos don't show system moving i can't upload small video. You would have to see on my you tube.
    Apart from being heavy (the main base frame on ground) the way the pods move is very simple it just moves with ease.

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    JIMNZ74, Jan 5, 2025 at 03:12
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I hope you can find control information for the pneumatic board, as if the communication protocol is known it likely could could be incorporated with the likes of SimTools, but unfortunately often those are propriety systems.
    noorbeast, Jan 5, 2025 at 04:22
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