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Post by stevant on Mar 23, 2015 16:43:31 GMT
Hi Fabi, I am using 1 Buttkicker LFE Kit w/amplifier for my extensions mode, chair position. (Engine vibrations and Gear Changes) I am using 4 Buttkicker MINI LFE w/2 Behringer NU1000, 2 Channel amps for chasis mode ((1 amp for front LFE's L+R. 1 amp for rear LFE's L+R)road bumps, suspension and tire vibration) These are placed on the four corners of the platform where your car tires would be located. (as close to it) As for the SimVibe software, it is now the updated SimCommander 4. You only have access to the portion you need for the vibrations. They are good at explaining that when you order it. Their software is designed for their motion chair but when you set it up you select no motion as you will only be using the portion for the tactile feedback. Check out their setup link: link Let me know if you anymore questions. It took a little fiddling to get through it but it was not bad at all. I think it works great!! Steven |
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Post by hexpod on Apr 13, 2015 23:46:27 GMT
Hi Fabi, I am using 1 Buttkicker LFE Kit w/amplifier for my extensions mode, chair position. (Engine vibrations and Gear Changes) I am using 4 Buttkicker MINI LFE w/2 Behringer NU1000, 2 Channel amps for chasis mode ((1 amp for front LFE's L+R. 1 amp for rear LFE's L+R)road bumps, suspension and tire vibration) These are placed on the four corners of the platform where your car tires would be located. (as close to it) As for the SimVibe software, it is now the updated SimCommander 4. You only have access to the portion you need for the vibrations. They are good at explaining that when you order it. Their software is designed for their motion chair but when you set it up you select no motion as you will only be using the portion for the tactile feedback. Check out their setup link: link Let me know if you anymore questions. It took a little fiddling to get through it but it was not bad at all. I think it works great!! Steven Hi Steven, it would be cool to have a small video of the kickers in action... |
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Post by stevant on Jun 17, 2015 14:04:40 GMT
Hi all,
Long time no type as I've been crazy with everyday work and life in general. I just posted another video of me driving Spa with a Toyota Williams FW31. Really shows the motion in the platform. Take a look if interested. Very smooth.
Toyota Williams FW31 at Spa
Keep your projects going, it's all worth it!!!
Steve |
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Post by billo2404 on Jun 22, 2015 23:35:38 GMT
see your 6dof in action is a stimulus Sahid!!!! The movements seem to be really precise and realistic, I will sign with blood er have your same result  congratulations really!!!! |
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Post by stevant on Jun 25, 2015 16:49:42 GMT
You will have the same result. You are doing a great job. Excellent craftsmanship. Looking forward to seeing yours in action!!
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Post by jthiani on Jul 15, 2015 4:23:41 GMT
Hi guys .... these are some awesome sims ..... stevant and fabi where are you guys located?? |
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Post by fabi on Jul 15, 2015 5:35:14 GMT
Hi guys .... these are some awesome sims ..... stevant and fabi where are you guys located?? Switzerland |
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Post by billo2404 on Jul 21, 2015 21:45:29 GMT
ciao stevant, visto che il mio simulatore dovrebbe essere molto simile al tuo volevo chiederti se puoi postare un immagine delle impostazioni del tuo plugin per prendere spunto. Ancora complimenti per l'accuratezza del tuo lavoro  Hi stevant, since my Simulator should be very similar to yours I wanted to ask if you can post a picture of your plugin settings to take inspiration.
Again congratulations for the accuracy of your work |
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Post by clyevo on Jul 29, 2015 5:25:49 GMT
hi stevant, i bought rod end bearings with teflon liners, it is too stiff. I think the culprit is the teflon liners being too tight. Similar with your case that you ended buying new ones. In the end i am not sure which you are still using. Does using it up "burn in" improve it? I hope using grease would improve it. Do you think using abrasive grease would be helpful or would it ended up corroding the chrome too much?
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Post by Mitch on Aug 4, 2015 17:01:34 GMT
hi stevant, i bought rod end bearings with teflon liners, it is too stiff. I think the culprit is the teflon liners being too tight. Similar with your case that you ended buying new ones. In the end i am not sure which you are still using. Does using it up "burn in" improve it? I hope using grease would improve it. Do you think using abrasive grease would be helpful or would it ended up corroding the chrome too much? Personally I wouldn't use a valve grinding compound like you mentioned. Wear will be accelerated if you use abrasives, I would imagine this would even be greater on steel-ptfe rod ends like you are using. Are you finding they're too stiff when just moved by hand before install? Keep in mind these things are designed to operate with a load, and leverage from a rod. |
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Post by clyevo on Aug 6, 2015 16:42:40 GMT
yeah before install, i figure i would try it out on the model with weight and see if it is still too stiff before making up my mind to buy new ones
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Post by stevant on Aug 20, 2015 20:07:27 GMT
I ended up using the Teflon lined ones. They seem stiff now but once you setup with all the weight, they work perfect for me. The others had too much play in the movement.
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sagrada
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Hello All... I'm in the process of building a 6dof Motin Platform to support my full-scale 737 Sim.
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Post by sagrada on Sept 1, 2015 23:58:45 GMT
Hello Steve,
It has been a while. I'm greatly impressed with what you have done to refine your race car Sim and motion platform. Top notch all the way!
Best Regards,
Mike
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Post by clyevo on Sept 2, 2015 7:58:32 GMT
I ended up using the Teflon lined ones. They seem stiff now but once you setup with all the weight, they work perfect for me. The others had too much play in the movement. Yeah thanks, i might not need to buy a new one then. I figure it ll end up ok like yours. |
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sagrada
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Hello All... I'm in the process of building a 6dof Motin Platform to support my full-scale 737 Sim.
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Post by sagrada on Sept 12, 2015 1:04:00 GMT
In my opinion, the heavy-duty teflon rod ends are the only way to go - especially if you are going to use this in a race car Sim with its short-coupled vibration modes. For these type of fast moving motion platforms, it would be wise to safety wire critical systems that could vibrate loose, and to conduct "pre-flights" so-to-speak to check the integrity of critical systems/components prior to "strapping in".
Mike
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