RS Mega+ Motion System Review - Pt.1: Main Assembly
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- First part of my RS Mega+ Motion System Review. Today we are covering the actuator assembly and installation, cabling and actual testing will be featured in Part 2.
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Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Part 1: Unboxing
04:08 - Part 2: Actuator Assembly
08:07 - Part 3: Detailed Look
10:20 - Part 4: Mount on Rig
12:29 - Part 5: Main Assembly Complete - Hry
Thank you. I have been looking for a good video on this forever. I hope you eventually release part 2.
No worries! Can’t promise for part 2, but yesterday uploaded something like part 2.5 - configuring it with the new SimHub motion plugin and my impressions. You might want to check that one out ;)
Those actuators are so nice looking 👍 the red and black color scheme is sick. That Thanos controller is awesome too definitely the best way to go with a servo actuator system. One day I'll convert my static rig I hope 🙏
Thanks for showing it buddy. I bought mine used so it was already buit. Watching this helps me understand more about the system. im waiting for part 2. servo and thanos install. Subbed.
Thanks mate! Part 2 takes forever as it became a full blow project by itself and still working on finishing everything up…
@@57uyo look forward to it. 👍
Awesome video mate, my RS Mega+ kit ships tomorrow, really looking forward to your part 2 video.
Do you like it so far?
@@Rezamajedi Absolutely love my motion set-up, I simply can no longer play with out the motion turned on.
@@julianrawlinson1519 Hi, I also need some information about the system... Would you share more about it... How much besides the cockpit do you spent on... All equipment considering starting from scratch ... After the year already, do you consider this still a pretty good deal ? I will appreciate any information.... (more is better ) Thanks a lot !!!
Nice tutorial/unboxing video 👍
Waiting for part two... keep up the great work 🖖
Thank you very much! Pt. 2 takes forever as I am often away from rig and want to spend some drive time to gather more impressions, but getting there!
@@57uyo soon? :)
Let's go Pt2! 😂
Pt2?
Pt2?
Thanks for this video, looking forward to part 2
Thanks mate, me too actually ;) Need a couple of weeks till I manage to finish cabling and get it running… Next project after that will be custom enclosure and cabling for the drivers.
@@57uyo Thanks for your efforts, I will be using it as a how to guide when I buy this product, seriously cool.
@@rooman7160 appreciated, mate! This is the reason for all my videos - I searched and compiled lot of information that is hard to obtain in one place and am trying to present it in easier format 🍻
@@57uyo Still awaiting part 2 eagerly!
Waiting for part 2!
Do you get the gear change effect as well what's the feeling is like?
Hi, how do you grease the actuators after a while ? Thanks
Great finish, they look very good and I'm sure it will be a breakthrough... by the way, it has new motors in its belt tensioner, some clue or a new revision would be nice, next week I'll order a screw motor used to raise tables, It's to test and build my belt tensioner, I don't like the servos, they make too much noise and they burn out soon... I guess now all your time will be with the actuators, I would do exactly the same...
I switched to stepper motor tensioner, the SimHub version (one of my servos died after a year). It is still noisy for me as it is mounted on seat rails, but is much more responsive and fast. Working on comparison material currently…
Could you elaborate on the using the SRS software and the licensing you're using?
I see that you had the NLR Motion Plus before the RSmega+ how are you finding the difference? I like both systems, the NLR one for compactness but like the RSmega for having 4 actuators.
More or leas I was on the same boat. Still have not powered up the Mega, but you can check all details in this thread: www.racedepartment.com/threads/next-level-racing-motion-plus-platform.229187/page-5
I almost went that route but I had issues with the sales rep so I went with PT scorpion actuators. I do have the eRacing Lab loss of rear traction kit to add under the four actuators.
Hello there ,I hope you don't mind me asking what the issue was just I'm looking at this system as a possibility for my rig and I don't want the hassle of bad costumer service !! I've been looking at the PT scorpion for a while now but the cheapest I can find in the UK is £7400 and the Qubic works out at £8500 both are really expensive but this system with shipping and the 20% import tax works out at about £3800 i think 🤔
what was the issue? difficulties understanding each other?
@@thedude4795 with the restock I was a little impatient with the sales rep with the response time of the email. But after ordering the scorpions stateside I still had to deal with a fiasco so I think in general when dealing with overseas merchandise there will be some difficulties when running into technical issues communicating over email.
@@andrewcrawford2093 sorry for the late response, I think it is a hit or miss with any customer service when dealing with overseas merchandise. Since using the Scorpions I have had issues with not only the owner of PT but the third party seller in the states that I purchased it from. Everything is ironed out for the most part but expect some issues. Here is my rig with the PT Scorpions:
czcams.com/video/tr8oq92jbtA/video.htmlsi=yuzOZyKiWjnS3f4T
You didn’t complete or upload the Part 2 video. Not very helpful.
Thank you for this video. Where can I find part 2? I also wanted to ask how is the response time on these actuators?
There is no part 2 yet ;) They are quite fast, especially when used at 70-100mm travel
Hi Stuyo. Thank you for your videos. I wanted to get some feedback from you in regards to the mega rs+.
I have the NLR V3 platform and very happy with it, as you had before. I wanted to get your genuine opinion of how much better is for you now compare than from before with the NLR V3. From 1 to 10 how you would score each? Mega rs+ and NLR V3.
And then also about the noise. A friend had the SFX 100, and I felt it was very noisy... But in your video and others this mega rs + seems very quiet. I confused as I thought it was the same as the SFX 100. Noise levels are very important for me.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read my message.
Looking forward to your response.
Kind regards.
Jay.
Hi Jay, thank you too! I still have the V3 and use it together with the Mega. They work very well together but some of the fine details are lost because of the picot in the seatmover. RS Mega+ is much better than the Motion Plus I had before and totally worth it. I am looking into selling now the V3 and adding surge and traction loss. It is very quiet, depends on how you set it up. It can be very fast and violent and it literally can jump from the floor. Most of the boise comes from my monitors though as they are ok integrated mount. V3 is noisier but yet again RS Mega+ I set it up at lower settings…
@@57uyo Thank you for your response and time taken with my message. It is truly much appreciated. If you check Race Beyond Matter, he recently tested the qubic system from motion systems, I like his idea of monitors & wheel deck static reducing wait on actuators/increasing response. I was impress for how silent it was. The RS Mega + is excellent price. Sooner than later I'll me moving there 😊. Will be fantastic if you make a video when installing surge & traction loss. Kindest regards. Jay
very nice..... almost ready for part 2?
Thanks! I am getting there, but am away from rig more than a month so still have to do some more shooting and testing when I get back.
Wonder how different these are compared to a Dbox
Nice.
I'm having fun for a week now with the rs mega+, cables is nightmare to manage, much much hardcore and violent than the simrig sr2. hitting curb feel so real. Alot of smoothing required. One tip is drivers is sensitive, do not mix the drivers power with other sim devices. It will have its own power extension. Given me alot of issues when I plugged in VR, wheel together with the drivers oower extension.
I find it very hard to tune from the default setting, so a tip is just download from the cloud of others tune. Then adjust from there.
Thanks for the info, I will not have any time soon to finish assembly but was relying on pre-made profiles for download. Can you please share more info on the power issues you have? I heard at 110V lot of people have issues with EMI, but I was hoping being in EU with 220V grid will not have troubles. My plan is to make rail junction box and power them with one cable splitting in parallel and then making second junction box for wheelbase, shakers and belt tensioner ultimately have much shorter lines and dedicated emergency power switches and fuses.
@@57uyo I'm using a power extension with emi filter. But I put VR and wheelbase power together, my understanding is the noise from the 4 drivers affected the VR and wheelbase. My VR will go blank sometimes and my monitor auto off.
So now power extension only have the 4 drivers plugged in. And VR and wheel plugged in elsewhere. No more issues after this. I guess the drivers has "dirty" noise so try not to have them powered together with your other hardware, otherwise something will go wrong.
Yes parallel connection will be good and have only 1 power plug. U can mix them with other hardware after it is emi filtered. So drivers- emi filter- power extension with other hardware - wall plug.
NOT drivers- power extension with other hardware- emi filter- wall plug. This will cause issue.
@@rickylah69 Thanks, I will then split them on two rails. Do not want interference with bass shakers as well as it produces noise (my HiFi PSU has filters but still better on the safe side).
Enjoy! I don't miss my seat mover anymore but no one wants to buy them. Hahah. I still think it shld be removed to feel the direct impact from the rs mega+. Try out both.
@@rickylah69 Thanks, man! This is the plan ;) Also I am sure my seatmover cannot be sold so at first i will leave it for surge effects, also for flight sims and figure it on the way. Belt tensioner mounted on seat also is amplified through construction so one day i prefer to mount it somewhere far on rig after seat mover is gone…
Where is part 2? As I am totally thinking of buying this for my rig. Was worried deal was 2 good to be true. But looks pretty damn sweet and especially for the price point
Go for it, man, at this price you are out of options. Except if you want a seatmover - I am selling mine cheap ;) As I said in my other reply - part 2 takes forever to edit but I already shot it and can confirm this system is totally worth it. For more info you can find me in my Discord server ;)
Where in CA are you located?
Nice video dude! Have you any link to your providers? cheers,
Thanks! Which provider you mean? The RS Mega+ I bought directly from their site, hot have no affiliate link…
When you deliver the second part?
Working on it, having 10 multiple projects and going to my daily job takes its time ;) For part 2 the assembly os servo drivers inflated to a full blown separate project that took its toll as well…
Hey friend. What did you think of the experience, is it worth buying? Did you buy from racing lab company? Did you have to pay a lot of taxes? Thank you very much if you can help, I'm thinking of buying one.
Hi mate, directly from them yes, they have they ways - they will tell you. I really like how it works and at this pricepoint it is great (paired with SRS for me). Much better than the NLR Motion Plus i had before. Paired with bass shakers it is awesome (they come first before motion for me at least).
What software do you use on the pc for the motion movement?
I opted for SRS as this is the preferred way for thanos controller - works pretty well. Personally I do not need the pro subscription as I am able to configure all myself but will buy it to check what it adds up for the second part of the review.
@@57uyothe pro has autotune profiles personalized based on your driving. Faster to get profiles in the ballpark leaving little tweaking afterwards 😉
@@tronicgr I would definitely buy it to test for the second part when am back with the rig. For the price I believe it is worth the convenience, already impressed how well it works and all the options present.
@@57uyoI'm beyond confused regarding the base license because on their site it doesn't necessarily state what a base license is and a pro. Theres just a bunch of different licenses with prices. Which base license do you have?
@@shervinaryan2631 I ordered the one called SRS License for Bass Shaker and PT-Actuator / Thanos Motion Platform. Yeah, it was confusing for me as well, but it is documented well on Thanos’ website ;)
I can't find part 2. Are they loud?
There is no part 2 😂 Here is a video, the Mega is quiet but when u crash all the weight if the rig makes the noise. You can heat even the windsim is louder than the mega, the loudest is the belt tensioner, which is still not loud at all (phone mic amplifies nasty): czcams.com/users/shortsUWnrtQrKqbs?si=ljlpTJqRrMIpmd4o
No part 2?
Is Part 2 still in the pipeline?
As a matter of fact it is, 100% shot and waiting edit about 10 other videos. Takes me forever to edit as constantly making new projects, also life happens. Considering pulling it second in line though after I finish the current video I am voicing
Where's part2 ??
Not that I blame you, I wouldn't have time for video editing either. I still have footage for eracing-lab material to release, if I get to the edit part 😅
Hah, you know how it goes, mate, been busy with projects and they seem never to stop. Moved my monitors to free stand because of the mega, but made it retractable with electric motors so I can put them back in front of wheelbase when motion is not used. While at it I redid half my rig to prepare for next project - will add surge and TL to substitute my V3 seatmover. It is all by my design using linear slider actuators, surge will be on top of rig, TL will be on the seat only so pretty compact system. Already sourced all parts and have to start building. All will be documented and released eventually if some wants to build it. And if course all of this is being shit in video which makes things ridiculously slower 🤪New stuff for now has only shorts videos for demo, but will have to edit them as well…
@@57uyo yeah, the lower park position when there is no motion... you could tap the e-stop for the actuators to go to 50% (standby) and activate the Force offline switch (set to hold position) 😉
@@tronicgr haha, yes I could do that, but also monitors move backwards, not inly vertically so I have best of both worlds - monitors can be right behind wheel or away behind base at safe distance. Added bonus is easier cable maintenance - i just move them away and open space to work. Motors are capable at 150 holding force without power so I can leave them in whatever position is needed ;) This opens up possibilities for using it in multiple scenarios and have the monitors right where needed - relaxed short travel for night driving, full 150mm for flight, etc.
pt 2?
part 2?
Part 2 is not in my immediate plans. Shot it last year, but busy with new projects so it got left behind… maybe one day will find the time to finish it, but who knows
Really looking forward to part 2 before I order one. Any update? Thanks
No worries, priorities got in the way and who knows when it will be edited. If you ask me - go for it and take the Thanos controller + SRS software. If you want 4 actuator system can’t beat the price/performance ration. If you need more info you can join my Discord server and ask directly ;) It would be faster to get the answers…
No part 2. Waste of time!
Thanks for another helpful comment! I am convinced more and more there will be no part two 😂
Absolutely pants don't waste you're money ... poor product.....
Can you please elaborate what exactly is wrong with the product? Till now my experience is quite positive.
@Stuyo basically you buy a motion system to have to put it together about 2 mill gap 1 mill gap n so on that's ridiculously I'd say . N sorry to say.
@@simmytech-rs5241 really do not understand what you are saying, sorry
@Stuyo cool bro have a good day . Who wants to assemble a motion rig that bit needs a 2 I'll gap the other bit 1 mill gap that's ridiculously stupid. You think when you buy a D BOX you have to assemble it or bolt on n play ...
@@simmytech-rs5241 the video is titled literally with the word "assembly" in it. It's a KIT, yet complete enough to not need to manufacture anything yourself. It's a solution between DIY and full on commercial D-box. Besides, what more you could do with the whole 1.5" range of D-box that you can’t do with a set of tactile vibration speakers 😅