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Question What engines do you use?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by sergioacunia, Apr 7, 2025 at 00:36.

  1. sergioacunia

    sergioacunia New Member

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    Hello, I am Sergio de Argentina, I was investigating the issue of making a simulator and the only doubt I have is that engines, here in Argentina, many are not achieved but I have to get brought by tendamia, the problem is that a while ago I provided myself with some of the windshield wiper and they broke easily I think now I use about 24V 250W 75 rpm, I have to play between that they are not very slow and that they are not very slow and that they are not very slow and not very slow
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    sergioacunia, Apr 7, 2025 at 00:36
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  2. noorbeast

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    Motor availability and cost varies dramatically depending on where you are in the world.

    Wiper motors are not very powerful and generally require ground isolation.

    Wheelchair motors, both secondhand and new, are widely available, but check the specs carefully as those do vary.

    Other options are likely to be imports and that can be costly, as DC motors are heavy.

    Tools such as SimCalc can help you explore the tradeoffs between design Vs physics, for given motor specs: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...e-linear-speed-and-forces-of-your-design.270/
    noorbeast, Apr 7, 2025 at 04:08
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