DOF Reality P3 motion simrig Review

Here is a full build and review of the DOF Reality P3 motion simrig.
DOF Reality webpage: dofreality.com/
SimTools install video: • DOF Reality Setup
Song: Elektronomia - Limitless [NCS Release]
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Video: • Elektronomia - Limitle...

[@ricksmit5559]

2 years later and this review was a part of my final decision to get the P3. DOF is a great manufacturer that still has a great repour with its customers on social media. The machine i got this past August had upgrades i had not seen in any videos online so they are still using feedback to improve design. I am fairly certain but not positive they keep a personal rep on FB to monitor any problems anyone posts that the community can't answer. So very many cool mods with full support are right there. Usually from the original authors of the mod and you never see DOF squash creativity by saying "Thats not the way we designed it" or crap like that. Always supportive posts with people tossing machine force settings around to tweak. I know without a doubt i will get 10+ years easy out of this machine. And i can upgrade to 6 axis if wallet gets fat enough. 2010 Honda Accord seat bolts right in but does require metal cutting to remove excess steel under and inside back, as well as the side airbag. Drill and tap 4 holes. Bolt it right on. Keeping things light always makes mechanical contraptions happy.

[@Ruszek83]

Wow, this is SOOO MUCH better queality now, then when i got mine back in 2016... Packaging was totally distroyed, welding was crap, wheel mount was bending, the swivel under the seat (the on that makes seat move) got loose all the time, and my pedal rest broke off at welding.. I fixed it all and was very happy with that, but i got one of the first models. It is nice to see that it got much better :D

[@megustachuletas3956]

I think I need this in my LIFE!

[@marcrichmond3848]

Excellent review from start to finish. :)

[@paulsheather7657]

Thanks for sharing i just went VR and next will be this.

[@jonboy2950]

super informative video, thank you for posting this.

[@fukkoff2024]

How awesome. Cool video broth! I can not wait to get this one day. I am assuming hopeful after tax season.

[@duked19]

Wow! Nice. An d this must be even greater with the HP Reverb G2!

[@cascadiabrushworks9660]

You should check out the wheels they used for the H3. They use big urethane skateboarding wheels. They work as dampeners and make the overall experience more enjoyable and realistic. As well as making the traction loss, extremely smooth, more fun and realistic! 😉

[@charliewaters5289]

Looks like a recent update to it. The pics on the website still seem to show the old ones, but just watched a video that went in to it.

[@DMAX_DIY]

Johnny, I had the same issue. Then I went into VR.. Absolutely incredible. I built my own motion rig DIY and have posted a whole bunch of videos with the RIG side by side in VR. Pretty comparable for sure. Also if something acts weird in my RIG, I can fix it.. Just saying! Take a look if you get a chance, I know your busy. But Great Channel!! DMAX

[@DMAX_DIY]

Also have the V3's and Th8a and the Csl elite : Building a wind sim this weekend. Should be great in VR! DMAX

[@untitledproductionMI]

How has the system held up with your monitors mounted on the frame? Have you needed to replace any parts or servos?

[@steveclark9934]

Was a counter balance needed? or reconfigure of settings after you mounted the DIY 3 way monitor stand?

[@vrsimgarage4038]

Love that monitor mount on the rig. Do you have any plans on this? Love my P3, your review is spot on.

[@untitledproductionMI]

Excellent review!

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Thank you Steven

[@charliewaters5289]

They appear to have replaced those wheels with 2 larger, wider, "skateboard" wheels, according to a video I just watched that was made this year. Looks like a HUGE improvement to the smoothness, sound silencing, and reliability.

[@Losjaros]

Hy Johnny, I did order a P3 system a few weeks ago and it should be here sometime mid summer. I am interested in you rig to fit the 3 monitors.The frame you build is no problem, but how did you move the seat and pedal frame back to compensate for the monitor weight in front? Did you just drill new holes for the upper frame to sit further back on the free movemente element ? Do you remebre how many cm you had to displace the upper frame backwards ? I see some extra holes drilled in the bottom frame, probably to move the motor frame back and keep the actuator rod vertican. Great video by BTW. Thanks

[@iflybyeu977]

Hey Johnny, Its been a year now since this was published. How has the rig held up? Any motor issues especially given the monitors are mounted to it? I would do the same thing with the monitors so I'm curious how things are holding up to the wear and tear. Thanks for the awesome review!!

[@jeffrey-deitch]

How’s the P3 holding up with the added monitors?

[@x32i77]

Good question

[@izieky]

How is it holding?

[@KaptainKhaos70]

yeah hows it going ?

[@Rehd66]

Thanks for the review but I am SO SICK OF THAT SONG

[@lawerancelanham]

I think it must be a European thing to like that kinda stuff? Makes me envision a rave or something

[@Godsbest777]

Can you imagine Socrates or Plato explaining their philosophy over techno beats?

[@arielcor7392]

Hi Johnny. One question: For sim racing using 3 fixed screens, a 2DOF or a 3DOF platform is better. Because the fixed screens are sometimes misaligned the platform with respect to the central screen.

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Sry for late answer, for fix screens i think the 2 dof is the way to go but you will need to use less movment in my opinion.

[@RVRCloset]

Nice set up!

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Thx mate

[@morganfreeman5171]

Excellent review, this is a nice toy :)

[@chilibuz1560]

Hi Johnny Thanks for the review, can you give us an update on how everything is holding on your rig, did you had anything that broke? burned motor? replacement cost? Thanks !

[@DAVING0]

Dude, you need to get a VR headset. Great video.

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Thx yes i did try with VR and its great :)

[@iseeq72]

@@johnnytechgear1613 So head motions are properly compensated if the seat moves? Because if that is not working, VR is unusable in a motion rig.

[@TheInsaiyan]

I have seen implications of people putting the rift sensor on the RIG ITSELF, wich is the only sensable thing to do. If you handle that i reckon its perfect. But VR with the sensors NOT on the rig like how I often see in vids is seriously retarded and I bet takes away from the experience. So.. ONE SENSOR ON FRONT OF THE RIG. Should be possible and stable if done right. Not sure what type of construction u need for 2 sensors on the rig. I havent tested VR with only one sensor but i bet its more then enough when seated.

[@thefrankydshow]

If you paired this with VR, the experience would be incredible!

[@tdg911]

Now that is pretty badass. So you recommend the DOF Reality P3 motion rig? How is support? How do the motors/actuators handle heat and power consumption? Great job on the documentary and setup. Must be insane in VR. I have VR setup and openwheel seat. Waiting for my buttkicker Gamer 2 to come in and I think I'm going to weld up a base frame to get this done!

[@takethree69]

Very good review

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Thx mate

[@mrsayang]

Very good video, thanks for showing the construction and doing a full review. I would love to know which one might be better, THIS one or a motion rig by PROSIMU? I think that when you would use VR with a motion sim the immersion would be perfect with that kind of setup which you have.

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Thx ,Sry for late answer, i havent tryd any other motion simrig so i dont know sry mate.

[@computerclub5192]

just finishing my own rig fancy hooking some time be a blast

[@AutoSonic495]

Thank you it looked so good I thought for 2k US It was too good to be true but it's true!!!

[@EricLarsWermerssen]

Good times for gamers 😃

[@xmosquitx]

Best simulator iv'e ever seen :)

[@peterbank739]

What did you do to build the monitor stand that attaches to the rig. I’d be very interested to know!

[@maxschaefer4757]

Where did you get the mount for the triple monitors? Any loss of power with the added weight/CG in the front? I like the idea of monitors over VR, but would like the monitors to move with the unit. Can you post a link for that?

[@DDR23BEST]

Hi Johny, is the seat front and back adjustable once you mount it? And what seat is it?

[@fmalvido]

Hi Johnny, thanks for this great review!, I have received my DOF P3 RIG. I am not clear yet about attaching or not the triple monitors directly to the RIG. I would really appreciatte if you could give some advice, considering your experience after 2 years using your RIG with the triple monitor attached. Thanks in advance for your valuable comments!

[@elliotlprice]

Hi Jonny Tech Gear, great video thanks for that! I am very interested in getting the P3, and notice that your seat is the Sparco Rennsitz Pro 2000 II. This is quite expensive, but quite light around thr 10KG mark. I have also found another more reasonably priced seat from GT omega the "GT OMEGA RACING RS9 SEAT" which is a third of the price. Is there any reason why you chose the Sparco? Do you think it makes enough of a difference from a cheaper seat? Thanks for any help offered.

[@GMCRaptor]

Price is not always the main reason for seat selection. Sparco seats suit particular body profiles where others dont I.e OMP

[@dlee6985]

Excellent review! I have a question, why don’t you use VR with this kit? I don’t know anything about simulators or iracing or any of that, I’m just starting to learn so maybe there’s a logical reason but wouldn’t VR be more realistic and possibly solve the weight issue with the traction wheels?

[@karner1541]

In my opnion VR is mandatory if you wanna get the most out of a motion rig. It just doenst feel right with monitors

[@dannyli9688]

Johnny, nice set up ! Can you post the dimensions or drawing of the monitor stand you made? I’m thinking to make one myself.. thank you!

[@StringBanger]

Thank you for the video, I have one on order being shipped this week and my question is, is there a way to quick change from racing to flight sim instead of pulling screws etc? I would think if we could purchase a set of mounting plates and there could be a quick release system to chang the wheel and pedals from a racing sim to a flight sim yoke and rudders

[@Redadeg72]

I wait for delivery (most likely next week) as well and wondering how i can change quickly the Rudder (TPR to Fanatec V3). i think about to buy some wing screws to change them quick. but we will see :-)

[@Earvin9SQ]

Great video! I am looking forward to buy P3 and I would like to know, if it's possible, how to make the structure for the 3 monitors and also, how to make the wheels for the rear traction in case they break. Thank you very much!

[@4DModding]

Hello. Would this rig fit a fanatec wheel and shifter? Great review

[@everythingsimracing4798]

Thank you for this video. I ended up purchasing one because of it. I was just wondering how your brass Wheels were holding up. Mine are shredding themselves...

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Sry for late answer, my brass wheels works great but i know DOF made some new wheels that was suppose to be better so email and ask, best regards Johnny

[@justinhoover7228]

Could you share with us what monitor stand you used and also what were the dimensions of the new stand that you made and connected to the sim platform? I would like to build the same thing. Thanks!

[@cksauerland]

Very good video Johnny. Thanks👍 Helps a lot for decision to buy. Where did you buy the seat?

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Thx, I bought it from a local dealer that offers sparco seats but most seats will fit if you make some mod.

[@fondoo]

please tell me how you mounting your monitors to the dofr rig. 14:59? is there a build diagram?

[@carnelianfox]

Hi, I just came across this video, while searching the DOF Reality P3 motion and I can say I extremely impressed especially with your unbiased review. I'm considering setting up mine in a couple of months but I wanted to ask, rather than use monitors and mount on the DOF P3, would it not be more effective to use a VR Headset?

[@KemuriStyle]

Charles Emenugha without question..... VR is the future of racing games and all other games for that but once you are used to VR nothing is comparable I could never go back to screen unless it became the only option somehow

[@lawerancelanham]

How was it? Is vr as good as a monitor to you? Is it comfortable?

[@legitcrack6438]

Id be worried about the extra weight of monitors putting more stress on the motors. Is it possible to move the double joint forward or back to get as close as possible to center of gravity?

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Yes thats what i did to get the center of gravity right so it would not stress the motors :)

[@KingRc72]

What is the monitor stand that is used? Also can you let us know the dimensions of the mount you welded up for the triple monitor setup?

[@zizuwest1]

seems great for motion...but what about the feeling of the road, suspension travel, kerb vibration, rubble strip....can u feel it? tx. Great vid!

[@Nr4ge]

lol setting up a shop. Same did they tell me :D

[@amongus1707]

When i only can see, my 2dof havent Full motion but the motion is eual? Two SCN5 Actuators with only 30-40watt only my Seat under Motion. All of a mattress and this make filling.

[@andih0]

Hello 🙋‍♂️ I had a question Is simtools a difficult software? And how long do you work with your setup (looks very smooth your driving motion) I had a h3 and had problems with smooth driving with my simulator 😬 (I work with simracingstudio) and that was difficult the perfect setting 😬

[@wozvideo]

Hi Johnny, im surprised you affixed the monitors to the sim as DOF Reality don't recommend this as it puts weight on the sim. When you are driving down hill and uphill can you feel this in the P3?

[@vickyrajkumar599]

can you share the dimensions of the stand you made for the monitor mount on the rig. thank you

[@nicolazanetti]

how the rig hold the extra weight and the monitors after 3 years of use? still working all fine?

[@LJSR07]

Now that it's been 4 yrs how is your p3 holding up and what have you done to make it better

[@ArozziOfficial]

Nice chair ;)

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Yes its a nice chair and i like it :)

[@MrUneatable]

What kind of triple monitor stand do you have?

[@insr3339]

Excellent review! much appreciated. I was wondering how much the rig has affected your lap times? I do want to make the immersion bigger however I'm not sure if my lap times on a static rig will (ever) be matched.

[@lewisgordon1490]

How wide is the front base? The pictures on their website the rear looks wider. The max space I have for the front base is 28”, or 711 mm. Rear isn’t a problem for me. Edit: read in a post on another site, that the rear base is 28” and the front a few in narrower. That would prob be a very tight fit.

[@erichk5882]

I also have the P3 rig and I'm always suffering with the gear play, did you notice that also?

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Hi yes a little bit but i dont notice it when i driving.

[@josephwhite4043]

Can you add the measurements and angles for your monitor mount?

[@Namluk1]

How has it held up? I'm currently looking at the DOF P3.

[@luchocmc443]

Hello Johnny; Thanks to your very good review I am bringing to Peru a P3 platform of DOFReality, who have been giving me a very good support. I see that you have installed V3 pedals from Fanatec; what wheel do you use? Would you like the CSL Elite? I thank you in advance for your answer. LuisM

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Thanks 'Hi right now im using the Thrustmaster T-500RS wheelbase. I have plans of upgrading to a Fanatec but dont have the possibility to do so right now.

[@luchocmc443]

@@johnnytechgear1613 Hi Johnny; thank you for your answer. I´ll keep you posted with my experience with the rig. Best regards and happy holidays! LuisM

[@canadiankrispybacon1450]

Thanks for the share...Insee a lot of these vids, and the motion while fun...is not realistic, there just wouldn’t be that kind of movement...and I willing to bet...like most owners you will probably dial that RoM back. I think that kind of motion is more for flight sim..maybe even rally...but street circuit racing it’s a bit overkill imho

[@fry863]

i assume some of it is an attempt to simulate the g forces you feel. small movements wouldn't achieve that on a platform such as this one. maybe the simxperience one where the pedal and wheel are separate because the added pressure towards and away from the wheel is supposed to be their way of simulating g forces.

[@OttoIpsen]

Hi Johnny, i am about to invest in one of the Dof rigs, the big question for me is H or P model. Normal home use! Tacksam för tips ;)

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Hej Otto. Jag har bara provat P3 och kan tyvärr inte säga något om H versionerna då jag inte testat, dock fungerar fortfarande min P3 jättebra och jag är nöjd med den. Mvh Johnny

[@Andruuid]

Try it with the HP Reverb, best VR set vor SimRacing at the moment. 10x better than with monitors!!

[@x32i77]

Or the pimax 8k Plus which is even better

[@x32i77]

do you need a vive tracker and mount it on the seat 🤔 ?

[@armeniaes503]

Does this come with pedals shifter and wheel? Thanks

[@Wannabesimracer]

Hej Johnny! Nu antar jag att den skickas från usa, så hur mycket extra blev det med tullavgifterna och håller den fortfarande efter så här många år? Ser grymt kul ut iallafall 👍🏻

[@user-jt8xw6fd1v]

Is this the one to get if you're on any sort of budget? How does it fair against the Next Level Racing stuff?

[@crazykkid2000]

How is it holding up after all these years?

[@cocosloan3748]

When you change car suspension to stiff do you feel the difference?

[@chilibuz1560]

The movement of the rig comes from the telemetry interface data transmitted from the game. You will see the difference as for how the car is performing and your rig will move accordingly to this data.

[@raminpartovi734]

Can you release a version of this video without music? I'm sure the instructions are great and helpful but the music makes it unwatchable.

[@alienrace326]

Hi, nice channel, good job! I will buy a p3 an I wondering which Seat do you use? or recomends? I will be så happy if you can help me whit that. Thnxs!

[@joeyzig]

It is Aug 2020 now, is this still working well for you now!??? I was thinking about getting one, I just wan to know about reliability. Thanks

[@leventezari7540]

Like

[@jerusdc]

Does anyone make a kit to mount monitors to a DOF rig like you did?

[@jonathanmeyer9753]

Does anyone know the price of the P3 as compared to the H3? I can’t seem to find it on the website. And also approximate square footage of the assembled rig?

[@charliewaters5289]

H3 $1949 P3 $2699

[@LJSR07]

Hmmm... no answer to any of the requests for update on this rig so it most likely broke after 6 months. Thanks Johnny.

[@Flatnens]

What monitors are you running?

[@Danidurga]

Do you recomend it for F1 game?

[@silviutudorescu8114]

what about the adjustments? can you ajust the height and angle of the racing wheel? can you adjust the angle and distance of the pedals?

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Hi Yes you can adjust the height but not the angle of the wheel, im runing it in the topp seting. The pedels can be angle adjusted in 4 steps.

[@silviutudorescu8114]

Johnny Tech Gear Thank you for the info!

[@aky19832001]

Sir how did you machine the wheels

[@BK-jc9xj]

What would be cool is if you could link up with a real race going on and and virtually compete against real drivers.

[@SkipperEnforcer95]

does any seat can fit into the dof p3 ?

[@MrOffroadjunkie]

Ok im sold buying one tomorrow. One thing, how did you mount the seat does it come with seat sliders/brackets? If not what did you use? Im super stoked didn't realize they were this affordable.

[@MrOffroadjunkie]

I spoke to Igor and he said we will have to buy the hardware to connect the slider to the seat bracket on the rig 7/16" but not sure how long. My P3 should be here sometime next week so I can help you out a little more when the time comes.

[@MrOffroadjunkie]

All the hardware (gr8) comes with the rig. The instructions could be better but it wasn't too bad. Still waiting for the steering servo so haven't gotten a chance to fire it up yet.

[@lawerancelanham]

What's the durability like now that you've had one for a while?

[@MrOffroadjunkie]

@@lawerancelanham not sure never had it hooked up I'm trying to sell it at the moment lost interest. Its available for local pick up im in upstate NY near Rochester if you're interested

[@aether2025]

Hi, Great vid! Do you think the frame could handle a Direct Drive Wheel? Cheers

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Yes i think it could handle a directdrive, side to side its strong so i think its no problem

[@PhantomMark]

update please ?? how has it lasted ? thanks

[@daleturner6715]

Do you have the dimensions for the triple monitor mount?

[@GoSolarPlz]

Can Anyone comment on whether the P3 is worth the premium over the H3. I saw from their description that the P3 is more meant for constant arcade use and the H3 is more for home use. Overkill to get the P3?

[@trackcheese5577]

What monitor stand do you use? And could you make the monitor stand stand and the wheels for me if i pay you say $100 ?

[@johnnytechgear1613]

Sry for late answer, i bought a monitor stand for 3 monitors and rebuild it to fit my simrig, and im sry im not planing on making them and sell, hope you understand.

[@stalledblades501]

Music needed to be toned down but great vid

[@klkrd7853]

If you wanna really get into the game the best way to do it it’s getting a VR

[@charliewaters5289]

That and a buttkicker! I have VR and the buttkicker, now just need the DOF Reality.

[@willhendo9285]

Hey man, I got this but have bought 2 seats that don't fit and can't find a vendor that is listing the bolt patterns. Can you please let me know the make and model of your chair that fits naturally on the P3?

[@maxthomas1950]

@Will Hendo did you ever find a seat that works? We just order a P6 for the university and need to make sure we have the right seat as well?

[@willhendo9285]

@@maxthomas1950 I ended up using a coupe seat. Had to use 2x4's to get it to fit right and that was my third chair. To be honest, it's neat - but I was tremendously disappointed in the P3 rig. I've already sold it (at a loss).

[@maxthomas1950]

@@willhendo9285 oh no what part let you down, I have a lot invested in this project and have big plans for students to develop projects for it. We ordered a p6, Fanatech driving setup, Logitech flight controls, and a wide range of other devices all based on this setup. It's in the mail so I'm locked in at this point and was really betting on this being a quality experience for my students.

[@willhendo9285]

@@maxthomas1950 For students it provides plenty to tinker with, and at first it's AMAZING. But in the end it's just ... flimsier than you expect for this kind of investment. You can spend a lot of time dialing in the movement, but it's not nearly as great as everybody says on their videos (in my opinion). It's close, and don't get me wrong - it's really cool....but in my book it's a bust.

[@maxthomas1950]

@@willhendo9285 Hopefully it will do well for us and not cause to many quality control issues, we definitely don't want anyone getting hurt on it. We have a valve Index and 3 50" 4k monitors going with the setup. Also pushing it with a 8k Maingear rig. I guess if it disappoints to much we can always look at other solutions, I'm really hoping the p6 will be impressive. I know I can't expect a 100k rig but I am expecting it to be pretty good. I got the butt shaker system, the wind add on, literally everything. I ordered a next level seat hoping it would work but there was really no documentation on what kinda seat we needed.

[@Gahtzy]

I wonder if he turns the wheel hard right if his monitors will hit the wall

[@Gahtzy]

I think I meant left

[@Shinobi117]

Does the p3 have up/down movement? I want to order one of these for flying sims and i believe i will enjoy the up/down movement. Any help is great.

[@erichk5882]

Hello, no it doesn't move up and down in the high, it always stays at the same level.

[@Shinobi117]

@@erichk5882 is there such a platform that does move up/down?

[@erichk5882]

no I don't think so, actually Dofreality has only the 3 Axis (roll-pitch-yaw) movement, no vertical movement of the whole seat.

[@Shinobi117]

@@erichk5882 they offer an upgrade to the p3 to a p6. Does this mean it has vertical movement? I will contact them. Thank you kindly.

[@erichk5882]

Hi, I have seen that offer, but no further information about the P6 model upgrade. Please post the answer of Dofreality.

[@marcielcardoso3125]

Poderia me dar umas dicas quero fazer um do inicio.

[@Sean-xu5ti]

No one talks about the butt kicker in these videos. I feel this is a huge upgrade to most rigs. Am I wrong?

[@charliewaters5289]

No, you are absolutely not wrong. Just set mine up the other day, and it is a game changer as far as immersion.

[@abuelb]

Definitely! It's a great immersion add on especially when car engine is idling, revving, switching gears and running over rumble strips. You feel the vibration on the entire rig including your wheel. It's better to use it with surround sound systems (receiver and speakers and woofer) because the surround sound system is another level of immersion as if you are actually on a race track like NASCAR days of thunder. Headphone just doesn't cut it for me.

[@skippychurch2965]

If I could buy a triple screen stand for my p3, I'd gladly pay it.

[@lawerancelanham]

Gonna have to make it. Look up aluminum extrusion. Think I may make one out of that...

[@fondoo]

thank you for your videos. you've encouraged me to startup my sim racing build: @Qsa0