Post by mhensen on Dec 3, 2015 17:48:33 GMT
Finally, it has been a year of planning, lurking and scanning but now I can say goodbye to my 2DOF sim as I go all the way now :-)
I already had the Thanos board for more then a year, bought it as a cyber Monday deal last year.
So the idea is to do as much myself as possible.
Can I do it? Sure!
Do I know how? I have an idea.
Can I operate all the tools required? Nope.
So based on this list I have me a challenge. So I already admitted myself for a basic course in metal works and a basic course for MIG welding..
That way I learn on how to operate the machines I need and how to use the tools I need. Along the way I will get my idea's on order..
So first of was the choice for motors, I ended up buying 6 0.75KW motors and 60:1 gear reduction in China. Thanks Paul for the tip and contact!!
Now I also learn how to import stuff by boat :-)
The VFD's to power them are ordered here in the Netherlands, the guy I called for a quote was flabbergasted that I wanted to build a simulator and needed 6 of the WJ200-007fs with resistors and line filters.
So these VFD's are ordered and awaiting delivery at my place.
Next up was a general design.. Well, that was easy.. I have the board here and quite a few dimension here and there so I have a general idea on the size and how it should look like.
So I opened up Solidworks to start drawing a few lines, the top frame was the easy one so I know now what I need to order on metals for the top frame. For the bottom I need to have at least one engine so I can figure out the bottom dimensions better.
Next up were the arms, I guessed 16MM diameter is enough for the connection rods in the top frame and rod on the lever.. So I've ordered me 6xLeft threaded and 6xRight threaded Rodends and the corresponding Welding bushed..
The tube for the arms will be 30x2mm so I can fit the bushes in quite nice and weld it together.
Ordered and delivered.. But it looks really small in comparison to all the images I've seen.. But nevertheless I think M16 would be enough.. Actually I will run a 20MM rod and take of 2mm so and groove that a mm to have a small amount of extra freedom in degrees.
Although I think in a race sim with fast and short moments 15degrees is already a lot and enough.
So here is what I am at at the moment :-) Not much but is a start..
For sure I will log as much as possible, probably ask a lot and send picture from The public workshop (Openbare Werkplaats) where I rent a bench and can use all the machines and tools I need. From welding to machining and woodwork, it can all be done there..
The problem is just that I need to make the frame 'portable' otherwise I cannot transport it to my house :-)
With kind regards,
Michael
I already had the Thanos board for more then a year, bought it as a cyber Monday deal last year.
So the idea is to do as much myself as possible.
Can I do it? Sure!
Do I know how? I have an idea.
Can I operate all the tools required? Nope.
So based on this list I have me a challenge. So I already admitted myself for a basic course in metal works and a basic course for MIG welding..
That way I learn on how to operate the machines I need and how to use the tools I need. Along the way I will get my idea's on order..
So first of was the choice for motors, I ended up buying 6 0.75KW motors and 60:1 gear reduction in China. Thanks Paul for the tip and contact!!
Now I also learn how to import stuff by boat :-)
The VFD's to power them are ordered here in the Netherlands, the guy I called for a quote was flabbergasted that I wanted to build a simulator and needed 6 of the WJ200-007fs with resistors and line filters.
So these VFD's are ordered and awaiting delivery at my place.
Next up was a general design.. Well, that was easy.. I have the board here and quite a few dimension here and there so I have a general idea on the size and how it should look like.
So I opened up Solidworks to start drawing a few lines, the top frame was the easy one so I know now what I need to order on metals for the top frame. For the bottom I need to have at least one engine so I can figure out the bottom dimensions better.
Next up were the arms, I guessed 16MM diameter is enough for the connection rods in the top frame and rod on the lever.. So I've ordered me 6xLeft threaded and 6xRight threaded Rodends and the corresponding Welding bushed..
The tube for the arms will be 30x2mm so I can fit the bushes in quite nice and weld it together.
Ordered and delivered.. But it looks really small in comparison to all the images I've seen.. But nevertheless I think M16 would be enough.. Actually I will run a 20MM rod and take of 2mm so and groove that a mm to have a small amount of extra freedom in degrees.
Although I think in a race sim with fast and short moments 15degrees is already a lot and enough.
So here is what I am at at the moment :-) Not much but is a start..
For sure I will log as much as possible, probably ask a lot and send picture from The public workshop (Openbare Werkplaats) where I rent a bench and can use all the machines and tools I need. From welding to machining and woodwork, it can all be done there..
The problem is just that I need to make the frame 'portable' otherwise I cannot transport it to my house :-)
With kind regards,
Michael