DIY motion platform for racing and flight sims - electronics and software
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- In this video I will share with you how I built the motion platform microcontroller, wired the servo controllers and set up the servo parameters.
The video shows the construction of devices that operate at voltages that can be lethal if mis-wired. If you don't have the requisite skills to confidently build the servo controller box, ask an qualified electrician to do it for you.
Materials
Servo controller box Bunnings Tactix $26
3D printed box for Arduino
PCB for Arduino shield $10
DB25 25 Pin 180 Degree Female D-sub PCB Mounting Connector 5 Pcs $7
Serial Cable DB25 M/M, 2m from Lindy $49
Arduino Leonardo R3 Compatible With USB Cable $16
Plastic Shell Emergency Stop Mushroom Push Button Switch $10
Small 2-wire terminal block
90ST M02430 servo drivers and motors $882
Aliexpress - David Shen
Bunnings Deta 20A weatherproof switch $17
Powerboard with spike protection (3150 Joules) HPM 8 Outlet TV/AV Surge Protected Powerboard $61
Wire
Crimp terminals
Optional: ferrite cores from Mouser electronics for VR users $84 for 10
You can download the software from here
github.com/SimFeedback/SimFee...
Shield video by Patrick Moynihan
• Build your own SFX-100...
Get the pcb files from
github.com/Pyronious/SFX-100-...
Order pcb from
jlcpcb.com/
Min order five total cost was about $10
Use the Gerber files
when you order online
The 3D STL files are here
www.thingiverse.com/thing:352...
The games currently available are:
Assetto Corsa
iRacing
Project Cars
Dirt Rally
Raceroom
F1 2018
rFactor 2
No limits 2 roller coaster
DCS (in alpha build via the Discord channel)
X-Plane (unofficial plugin from X-Plane forums )
You can write you own as well - the framework is open source - Hry
Sir i really respect you and love your work. Keep the good work! Cheers
Thank you 👍 for sharing this with us 💥
Thank you for your videos and parts list suppliers
Very welcome!
Thank you for making this video
My pleasure!
Thanks for the video. I'm toying with the idea of building a sfx100 motion but I'm limited on power. Can you tell me the power draw in amps at the outlet? Thanks.
Yes sir you legend
What was the direct components cost of the build without Printer, tools etc.?
Thanks for all your effort you put in this vids. This thing is like a dream to me. Building your own motion platform. How good is the experience in combination with your vr? Is it that good that you forget that you are in a simulator?
For racing sims absolutely yes! With VR in this rig YOU ARE THERE. It is not so convincing in flight sims though. It does add another level to the experience especially with larger aircraft and is totally worth it but not so much for aerobatic aircraft for obvious reasons such as barrel rolls :) So there are limitations. I like this rig better than the previous 6DOF I built - smoother, easier to get into, less space etc
@@sixdegreesofflight7765 how is this compared when flying helicopters? Is the 6DOF more realistic with the helicopter or are they both the same?
One thing I don't have which is really stopping me from buying the motors etc, is a printer. Is it possible to buy the printed parts I need or source them? Can't seem to find files anywhere for all the little printed plastic bits.
What is the max weight in LBS the four actuators can handle? I envision mounting them to the 4 sides of my 737 Full Cockpit. Total weight the system can support and max travel expected? Thanks
Hello, i built a welded iron frame driving simulator so its more heavy than aluminum ones.I would like to make it to move using a 4dof system. Can i use the actuators in this video ? What is their maximum permitted weight ?And another question, do i need something else or just the products explained in this video ? Because i see people saying they used them for their SFX100,what is that ?
Thank you sir
All the best
I am receiving this error message "Bitte Wahle einen com port aus" when I try to flash the Arduino. I have to set the COM Port with the same port as Serial Port, right? I took the COM number from
'devices and printers'.
Hello, I am having problems with a Maxsine EP100-3A Servo driver and Mige ST130-M15015 motor, I can't get the motor in the Jog mode, can you help me maybe?
nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Is the Thanos used instead of having to do all that soldering?
Hi. May I ask why did you change from 6dof to 4dof?
Sure. Quite simply, I have just moved into an apartment and didn't have the space for the larger 6DOF Stewart platform. The SFX100 is a much simpler build and easier to get into and out of. It doesn't have large batteries needed to soak up circulating currents and lastly is much more flexible to connect peripherals such as joysticks and pedals.
@@sixdegreesofflight7765 edit: No they werent 220v as I have seen.
--you used batteries? Servos of the 6dof were 220v, right? (Thanks for answer)
@@BallestaRacing The motors used in the 6DOF are 24V DC. I used two 12V car batteries in series for each pair of motors.
The motors used in my latest build 4 DOF are 220V servos
@@sixdegreesofflight7765 if apply your 6dof's actuator design in 4dof. Do you think enough power to lift?
hello, I have such servos, translation to racks.
I can't set parameters, constant jerking.
machine geometry okay.
maybe someone will help.
greetings
Sorry for the late reply. I have had to move house due to covid. I hope you got it sorted out
work on 6 axis?
How many KW it need when is used with simulator?
It only uses a few hundred watts. It certainly doesn't use anywhere near the ratings of the motors and drivers. Easy to run from a standard power point.
Hello! My Servo Controller show the same Error Like ur´s. AL 09. So i cant do the JOG Test. How did u fix the AL 09 ??
It´s done. If anyone else have the porblem at first. Check the plugs inside. i had a tiny shielding hair inside. Now works fine.
@@seba3420 Great job! Thanks for sharing
@@seba3420 which plug ? I have the same problem :/
@@LeboisRacingFR The Motor Connectors. The plug from ur controller to the servo/motor