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suspension system for a custom racing wheel chassis
I'm currently designing a racing wheel chassis that contains a racing
seat, force feedback wheel, and gas/brake pedals. I plan on adding a device that uses the audio feed from a PC or console system to move a motor that attaches to the seat or other part of the unit and vibrate it. The base of the unit is a 2' x 6' x 1" board, supported by 4" x 4" x 4" blocks connected by 2x4's. There are 6 4x4 blocks and 7 2x4's connecting them. Looks like a digital figure 8. For the motor to be able to effectively shake the chassis, the chassis will need some form of suspension. I'm thinking that attaching it to the 4x4x4 blocks would be best. The total weight of the unit and human shouldn't exceed 300 lbs. I'm a suspension novice and would like to know if something in the automotive field could accomplish this cheaply (under $100). If not, what else could be used? Any information is appreciated, thanks in advance. |
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suspension system for a custom racing wheel chassis
Why use a motor? If all you are going to do is run it from the audio
signal, just attach a couple or four small transducers to the bottom and back of the seat, fire up your game and let er rip.. It's the most fun you'll ever have in a massage chair. |
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suspension system for a custom racing wheel chassis
Why not use a bass shaker.
"Kevin Fishburne" > wrote in message oups.com... > I'm currently designing a racing wheel chassis that contains a racing > seat, force feedback wheel, and gas/brake pedals. I plan on adding a > device that uses the audio feed from a PC or console system to move a > motor that attaches to the seat or other part of the unit and vibrate > it. > > The base of the unit is a 2' x 6' x 1" board, supported by 4" x 4" x 4" > blocks connected by 2x4's. There are 6 4x4 blocks and 7 2x4's > connecting them. Looks like a digital figure 8. For the motor to be > able to effectively shake the chassis, the chassis will need some form > of suspension. I'm thinking that attaching it to the 4x4x4 blocks would > be best. > > The total weight of the unit and human shouldn't exceed 300 lbs. I'm a > suspension novice and would like to know if something in the automotive > field could accomplish this cheaply (under $100). If not, what else > could be used? > > Any information is appreciated, thanks in advance. > |
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suspension system for a custom racing wheel chassis
I should have been more specific I suppose. I'm planning on using the
Buttkicker Gamer model, which I believe is similar if not the same as what you're both talking about. In any case I bought three bicycle rear shocks for the suspension at a steal of about $9 each. They're 650 lbs/in so I'll have to extend their length 3/4 an inch and add a little more weight to the chassis. I just hope the Buttkicker unit is powerful enough to make a difference. My APC racing seat just came in today. |
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