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stevant
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HEIM Joints Oct 9, 2014 19:14:43 GMT tronicgr likes this

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Post by stevant on Oct 9, 2014 19:14:43 GMT

Hi all,

I figured I would share a video from Youtube in reference to the HEIM joints we all use somewhere in our builds. I learned a lot from the video in regard to resistance, load and friction differences between the joints. I ending up changing mine since I did choose one that was too stiff for my platform application. I'm getting the new ones in a few days and will shoot a video once they are installed. I'm sure my platform will be that much smoother since that is important for flight simulation.

I'll keep you posted!

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Last Edit: Oct 9, 2014 19:36:08 GMT by tronicgr

vicpopo Moderator Posts: 282	HEIM Joints Dec 9, 2014 18:30:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vicpopo on Dec 9, 2014 18:30:31 GMT Hi Stevant, Could you give the link for those you bought for your plateform.The one you talk about on the post above! Thanks

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HEIM Joints Dec 9, 2014 18:39:40 GMT

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Post by stevant on Dec 9, 2014 18:39:40 GMT

Hi Vic,

Interesting is that I changed my HEIM joints back to my original ones as the easier moving HEIM joints were too easy and caused too much play and noise in the platform. My original joints worked out to be perfect once I put the load/weight on them. I should have noted that here but forgot about it. I purchased the new ones and now they are collecting dust.

What are you using now? I have the teflon liner in the ones I am using now.

Steve

vicpopo Moderator Posts: 282	HEIM Joints Dec 9, 2014 23:36:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vicpopo on Dec 9, 2014 23:36:36 GMT Hi Stevant , i 'm using standard rod end like the pic below! The arm is curved !! Lol .It's because I reached a too big angle !!

stevant Senior Member Just when you think you are done, there's always something else to make it better!! Posts: 286	HEIM Joints Dec 10, 2014 1:12:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stevant on Dec 10, 2014 1:12:48 GMT Ouch........are you going to use the same threaded rod? At least it can be fixed!

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Aug 27, 2017 11:59:06 GMT

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tronicgr: @fimmy I had to put it on hold to finalize the manufacturing of the new kickstarter controllers. I tested parts of it to ensure compliance with the new features and looks good so far. I'll get back to it soon for integration. Sept 9, 2017 12:52:35 GMT

Theuns: Very nice design.I'm also busy with mine and changing it also to Linear Actuators with 220v Servo motors.I'm waiting for my new controllers from Thanos. If I may ask Do you have any Sketchup files of your design and willing to share it I Thanks Theuns Sept 14, 2017 22:45:09 GMT

atayeu: Hey everyone! I'm reading up and gathering all of the intel I can find for my first motion platform. this is by far best information for creating one. Oct 14, 2017 7:25:57 GMT

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Read details here:
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Post by stevant on Dec 10, 2014 1:12:48 GMT

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