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Winch Motors

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by stowaway, Feb 14, 2012.

  1. stowaway

    stowaway New Member

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    I'm not sure on the specs I'm looking for but will this winch motor do the trick:

    Im worried its a cheap chinese knock off.. opinions welcome :)

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0689005764
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    I don't think you need to pay for the wireless stuff.
    And I would stay just under 30a and you will have more options for connection them to the pc

    I would use these probably :cheers:


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    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    I actually moded a winch motor a very long time ago that I still use for various projects today. :hi:

    Its pretty easy, just remove the cable wheel and cut the sides off of it.
    Insert a hole cut out out of HDPE ½” as a spacer and bolt it together.

    Then you put it back together with a belt and drill new holes for the base (see pic)
    P1010422.JPG

    You can even attach the pot right in the end on the winch motor if you get a little tricky. :thbup:
    P1010423.JPG
    Then you have to buy your wife a new cutting board if you drilled a hole out of it - lol :blush:
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    stowaway - I PM 'ed you buddy
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    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    I was actually just choosing the cheapest one I could find in Australia.. I didnt care about the Wireless factor.

    If I could get one quieter I would, but I dont really think there is any way i am going to be able to tell. so Ill probably just go for the super cheap auto one because its tried and tested.

    besides i asked the ebay guy fro a discount on 3, and he wouldnt offer it.
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    My Motion Simulator:
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    yes a desktop test unit is recommended just to get it all right and sorted before building the whole unit. I ended up paying $150 for a pair, bargin considering im only using them for a frex 2dof but have the power and speed to move the whole unit. chair,wheel and pedals all combined.
    Tested to 200kg of dead weight (sand bags) in the seat for a 2hour run with ai driving in rfactor then for fun i sat on top of the bags for half an hour, about as long as i could hang on. So thats a 280kg test. Have ya built a model yet to test your theories.?
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    My Motion Simulator:
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    same model inside as the supercheap ones, good price.
    I just happen to be in the shop picking up some seat cover for the wife when i spotted the winches and thought maybe i could replace my useless wipers with thos mmmm, stuff it so i bought two and never looked back. Nearly forgot the wifes seat covers, oops.
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    I removed the clutch plates from mine, and switched the clutch gear for the output gear, which fits the shaft directly, but needs a spacer to replace the thickness of the clutch plate.
    tahustvedt, Feb 14, 2012
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