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Question What is this kind of rig called?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by DroogRacer, Jun 14, 2017.

  1. DroogRacer

    DroogRacer New Member

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    Hi everyone,

    I want to build myself a rig with motion like this one here:

    https://www.scan.co.uk/3xs/info/racing-simulator-pc

    [​IMG]

    I am looking for information on how I could go about doing so, but have no idea what terms I shoud be looking for. What do you call such a system? Can XSimulator and its software help me?

    If someone has a link to a topic here or any info I thank you in advance!!
    DroogRacer, Jun 14, 2017
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    It is a 3DOF DBOX actuator powered full frame rig. DBOX actuators are exceedingly expensive so consider other options more suitable to DIY.

    You could use SCN actuators: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/scn5-scn6.2/category

    Or build your own actuators: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/diy-linear-actuators.248/

    Or build a similar design driven by DC wormdrive motors.

    But it sounds like you should spend some time researching before diving in.

    Start by having a look at existing member builds, that may help you refine your own project ideas: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    You will find plenty to get you started in the FAQs, from design software, dimension of sims, to PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduino code and Motor Monsters, plus heaps more: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    We have a glossary for all those acronyms we tend to use, which will help you decipher some descriptions: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/glossary-of-acronyms-and-names.66/

    When you are ready please start your own project thread here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/forums/diy-motion-simulator-projects.22/

    Feel free to ask questions on your build thread, the members here give freely of both their time and expertise.

    Good luck with your project.
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    noorbeast, Jun 14, 2017
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  3. DroogRacer

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    @noorbeast

    thank you for the comprehensive answer! Great help. Looking forward to the project and reading up on the links you provided.

    Thanks again & best regards!
    DroogRacer, Jun 14, 2017
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    the steel structure seams a re-make of an italian design called something like "vesaro"

    fer
    ferslash, Jun 16, 2017
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