DIY Motion driving Simulator - SFX100 linear actuators

[@jameshayward3842]

I notice that none of the actuators are articulated at all - won't that stress them over time? Or is there something im missing?

[@reptilexcq2]

I wish i can do it myself. I think it's complicated...the fact that you have to make the software work with the hardware and then have to figure out what you need to buy and put everything together.

[@Simon-jf6yp]

opensfx.com has a full shopping list and detailed instructions. It's not too hard once you've got your head around it!

[@TinoushGTR]

i am doing research now and what i have learnd is that i can buy a thanos unit and connect everything into it. Then buy a software from sim racing studios and there is no programing needed. Also join the facebook group: SFX-100 Motion sim owners group

[@AndyShrimpton-GaaTech]

This is a cool project can you add extra acts to give to rear step out, ie the rear of the car drifting a little

[@Simon-jf6yp]

Thanks. Some people add another axis of motion to simulate drift. This makes the design a lot more complicated though.

[@danielharris3827]

Hey Si mon! Great Job! I am looking for an SFX sponsor!

[@mmadha100]

Awesome!

[@agent-zen9722]

👍👍👍

[@slackerZ1]

Did you have to get a sponsorship? The site says something about that and says it's hard for none german speakers. I'm looking to build a set of actuators. So any help would be nice.

[@Simon-jf6yp]

I got my licence before sponsorship was a thing

[@Simon-jf6yp]

I got my licence before sponsorship was a thing

[@dennyalfro9832]

Bro can you do a long heel toe driving video with this same cam angle?

[@lifeofasimrigmestizo6910]

what enclosure are you using for the drivers

So each actuator has to have it's own controller? Makes it more expensive and complicated than I thought. Do you think your build is better than a bought manufactured one - and what is the cost saving from doing it your way?

[@Simon-jf6yp]

Yes each motor comes with its own controller. These are the ones I used: aliexpress.com/item/32844070107.html Performance is similar to commercial DBOX actuators. My total cost was approximately £1500. A similar DBOX system would cost 10 times this.

@@Simon-jf6yp Yeah that's quite an outlay. Good job though I'm well jell. Even a cheap commercial unit is a couple of grand at least. Oh well I guess I'll get some buttkickers instead :)

[@AndyShrimpton-GaaTech]

@@Simon-jf6yp when you say total cost, just to build the rig, then PC, monitor, wheel and pedals etc extra. Just started looking into this man it looks fun

[@ITGuyinaction]

💪😁🔥🔥🔥 Cool set! How much did you pay for it? Any links?

[@tommyoksanen5343]

Citronic case where Drivers is. What is the exact Product Name? Where can I buy?

[@shrikrishan8870]

Hi Tommy, please share your email address. i will forward you complete detail.

[@texasspinesurgeon]

Will it work for flight simulators?

[@chrisprelot7835]

Hi Simon, I'm very interested how you mounted you TV on the Rig I have exactly the same setup ,by any chance can you link few pic on the back of your rig please? is it a 43inch 4k Tv right? Is it steady? Thanks

[@Simon-jf6yp]

It's a 39" TV using the P1-X single screen mount. It wasn't steady so I added a couple of extra supports at the bottom of the screen. I'm now running VR so have a much smaller screen mounted.

[@HJuneOh]

How can I use simfeedback in expert mode? It's very difficult for me.

[@slackerZ1]

What was your total cost? I haven't look at all the prices yet but I'm very interested in trying to build this. Great excuse to get a printer.

[@Simon-jf6yp]

I think the total cost of the 4 actuators was around £1500

[@curroloreto5000]

Woooow amazing price and amazing your work (really it is hand made) omg I think so

[@jackspratt4343]

How do the actuators cope with the tipping motion, since they are linear devices. Thanks.

[@lucas02389]

Allot of the internals are plastic so they bend a little and give some movement in the actuator

[@stew3132]

How are you liking it so far... I think I'm about to start building mines also.....Have you tried it with any flight similar simulators yet

[@Simon-jf6yp]

I'm loving it so far! Have just tried it with VR which takes it to the next level. Not used any flight simulators yet. Good luck with your build!

[@ЭдуардДаниелян-и4ф]

can i increase the actuator stroke more than 250 mm?

[@jonberg469]

How much did this cost you? And was it difficult?

[@Big_blind]

How much it cost you guys ?

[@shrikrishan8870]

please share your email address. i will forward you complete detail.

[@larrybland007]

Can you share a parts list with me?

[@anassakaria]

hi can we make our own actuators?

[@jamesmoore7858]

This is very close in principal to the one I want to build. Very very close.

[@HJCars]

no engine noise?

[@Simon-jf6yp]

Am usually using VR or headphones.

[@shrikrishan8870]

hi all, if you need to buy then please share your email address. i will forward you complete detail.