AMC1280USB + 6DOF ext + Pololu miniservo + 6 magnetic contact-less sensors

If you are wondering how to mount the sensors, if not in line with the output shaft of the gearbox, you might consider using pulleys and belt like in the photos below:

Thanks to Vicpopo for the excellent solution:
http://www.racingfr.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=46881&view=findpost&p=1527256






Thanos
San Diego, California 2014

Latest progress on 6DOF project - video showcase for car racing simulation - Using Thanos Motion controller

Here are some latest videos of working 6DOF platforms with car racing simulation using the AMC1280USB motion controller



Steven (with iRacing, Lotus 49, 5 speed):






Work in Progress DoctorD (Australia):






Display simulator for F1 Shop in Brazil (Leandro Tercette):



On Brazilian TV...


Iracing+6dof motion platform+RiftDK2



6DOF with MOOG linear actuators driven by AMC1280USB






Fabi  6 DOF @ SH (Switzerland):

360 view cockpit film to be used in replay on 6DOF motion simulator with Oculus Rift...


www.VRMotion.rocks | C-172 G1000 around the Matterhorn

Vicpopo (France):

Sebastien (France):
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BFG10K (Yue Qi) (China):











Thanos
California, 2014

Reference of the project on ISRTV:
http://www.isrtv.com/sim-racing-chassis/diy-pro-grade-motion-rig/

Support Forum for AMC1280USB

Hi,

Thanks to Jerome (and a few other supporters) there is now a new forum that is dedicated on the AMC1280USB controller and everything associated with it, like, related hardware, software, motors, sensors, etc. There going to be lots of FAQ and tutorials posted there really soon.

I hope that it will be filled with information soon and relief me a little bit from the manual task of repeating myself all over again in emails.

Its been up for just a few days so excuse the mess at the moment. Please join and keep an eye on it:

http://motionsim.freeforums.net/

Thanks

Thanos
California, 2014

Sharing time between development, email correspondence, personal and professional life.

Hi,

This is not a rant, just a notice for all of you trying to reach me on my email, and didn't respond back yet.

As many of you already know, my time is limited, I cannot stretch myself to do all at once. I try my best to keep a balance between project related tasks and personal life.

-I do not answer email during the weekend. On Mondays the backlog can reach over 100 emails...
-Emails with multiple requests or questions may have lower priority... overwhelming...
-Some days of the week I have to devote only on developing (random days).
-Programming fixes for issues or new features may take several days or weeks, depending on how easy is to replicate the issue or create a test platform.

Also, assembly times are directly connected to the delivery time of some overseas parts. I wish I had everything locally, but for now its not something I can change.

So, please be patience, I'll get back to you as soon is possible. I'm not superman... :)



Maybe some kind person could create and maintain a simple forum for these conversations instead of emails, so everyone can learn from others experience without me having to repeat myself over and over again.

Thanks

Stat chart of the blog visitors. Notice the peak on March!

Thanos
California, 2014

Firmware Summer Updates

Hi all,

You can find the latest firmware 1.0k here:

Firmware AMC1280USB 6DOF 1.0k

History changes:

7/28/2014
-Fixed bug where no data where accepted if the number of motors where less that 6
-Changed the use of switch on KLM connector, to ignore new position data and slowly park the platform in rest position (start position).
-Minor performance changes.

This version is stable now. Let me know if you experience any issues. You feedback is important!

Image: AMC1280USB + 6DOF ext boards with no connectors, among various sensors

Thanos, California
2014

6DOF Fabi progress update

(12/12/2014) MORE Updates are now available on the 6 DOF @ SH blog:
http://6dofabi.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/enhancing-cockpit.html

I wish I could do that to my living room! :)

(12/12/2014) UPDATE!!! Added fully working G1000!


(7/23/2014) UPDATE!!! ADDED MORE VIDEOS:











Thanos
California 2014

737NG Simulator Project

Update 8/30/2015: Some news in the progress, scroll all the way down...

By Mike Sherick

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This letter is in response to Ian's reply to me, but I thought it best to copy you Thanos, as I wanted to communicate the same information to you as well.  I truly thank you both for your emails and objective comments.  

I fully understand that it is difficult for to comment specifically on the "general information" that I provided.  This is especially challenging since I am not a mechanical engineer and I do not have formal knowledge concerning the proper use of engineering terms to describe things - something I mentioned to you on the phone when we talked.  You have been kind to reply, and I respect the general nature of your comments, considering the limited set and somewhat disjointed of information I have provided.

Given that the nature of tying to build a full-scale 737 Sim Motion Platform is in and of itself a huge project, I am sure that most folks would pass this kind of project by, and rather spend their time playing golf or reading a good book.  All that is fine, but that has never been my personal mode of dealing with interesting challenges - like building  full-motion platform, or building my full-scale 737 Sim, which is now flying nicely.  Many of the projects I have done over the years have all turned out to be good learning experiences, and quite rewarding.  I expect that the 6dof Motion Platform falls into this category.