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X-Plane 11 6DOF motion platform

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by SixDegreesOfFlight, Jul 10, 2017.

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  1. SixDegreesOfFlight

    SixDegreesOfFlight Well-Known Member

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    @noorbeast
    Thank you :thumbs I am sure you must be pretty tired of having to say that about axis allocation :rolleyes: I will reduce them eventually in order for the total will be in the vicinity of 100% total. I am trying these over allocations to see if I can get more roll without having to reduce the values in the tuning center. As I reduce the tuning center values, thereby increasing the 'gain', the aircraft response is not realistic and totally un-flyable. It may not be achievable but worth exploring at least. I know I don't need a lot of roll when in VR but I am just experimenting at the moment to find where the limitations are :thumbs
    SixDegreesOfFlight, Dec 3, 2017
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    If you increase the Tuning Center value it will increase the amount of roll axis used and have a slower roll rate, which is what you are likely looking for.
    noorbeast, Dec 3, 2017
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  3. SixDegreesOfFlight

    SixDegreesOfFlight Well-Known Member

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    Ahhh OK :) That's counter intuitive. I will try it tomorrow. Thanks so much for your advice :cheers
    SixDegreesOfFlight, Dec 3, 2017
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Dec 3, 2017
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  5. My.stAr

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    Hey @SixDegreesOfFlight, when will you upload part 2 & 3?
    btw: i love your thread. It explains everything very detailed and clearly:thumbs
    It's especially helpful when you don't have a clue in a specific topic:rolleyes:
    My.stAr, Dec 21, 2017
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  6. llluis

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    Oups...

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    llluis, Jan 7, 2018
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  7. llluis

    llluis Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Yes, this works better.
    :D
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    llluis, Jan 7, 2018
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    llluis Active Member Gold Contributor

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    @SixDegreesOfFlight , did you use threadlock in your setup? Are all screws still firm in place?
    llluis, Jan 13, 2018
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  9. SixDegreesOfFlight

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    @llluis No I didn't use threadlock. Nothing has come undone. Some bolts had nyloc nuts though.
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    SixDegreesOfFlight, Jan 20, 2018
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  10. SixDegreesOfFlight

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    SimTools video part 2...

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    SixDegreesOfFlight, Jan 20, 2018
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    I am a super noob and I realize I am responding to an old post, but this post struck a chord with me. I got that same feeling years ago playing the original FarCry. It looks nothing like the games nowadays, but the realism of some of those tropical island scenes were just so entrancing to me. I am not very deep into your thread but loving it so far!
    Ghenghix, Mar 14, 2018
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    Hello SixDegreesOfFlight

    Where can i find the PDF from wannabeaflyer2, that you have named in the post above?

    Thx and regards
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    Remo Hug, May 22, 2018
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  13. SixDegreesOfFlight

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    SixDegreesOfFlight, May 23, 2018
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  14. FoxONe42

    FoxONe42 6DOF newbie

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    Thank you so much for all the usefull information. I am starting a 6DOF Scale model platform using RC servos before I go for the full size one. I will most likely use a lot of the tips you shared here.
    By the way, any news regarding part 3 of the software description ?
    Cheers
    FoxONe42, May 28, 2018
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  15. SixDegreesOfFlight

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    I am really out of the motion sim thing at the moment. We are selling the house and the platform has been disassembled. I took photos and created a little YouTube clip...



    I could be out of action for months now because the house has to be 'staged' with hired furniture - not sure if I will even have desk or internet connection!
    SixDegreesOfFlight, Jul 2, 2018
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    Yep, played that game before - had to put most of our stuff in storage, but still had laptops/Ipads and a internet connection - my family would go mad without that:). Even after we sold the house had to rent before we could move into the new house as the settlement dates were very different. So allot of my stuff/'toys' were packed away for quite some time... :(.
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    A bit sad seeing all your hard work packed away, hopefully a new home is not far off.
    noorbeast, Jul 2, 2018
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  18. Pierre Lalancette

    Pierre Lalancette Sir Lalancelot Gold Contributor

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    Hello @SixDegreesOfFlight . I just finished to read your thread. What a great source of informations. Thanks a lot, I'm sure to use many of your advise in the future. I hope you'll get your setup back up soon. Great stuff!
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    Pierre Lalancette, Aug 30, 2018
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  19. Flymen

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    Hi ,
    Is it very important to have the 75 mm plate to prevent the twist?
    thanks a lot for your idea and works !:)
    Flymen, Sep 19, 2018
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    Hi ,
    I would like to know if you used always the same top end bearing ? and if yes , do you some scrach line on your tube !!! because my mine have some one and i start the project only ! How is it for a long term ... I must change for Igus 450$ ?....
    Thanks
    Flymen, Nov 14, 2018
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