[simpits-tech] Re: motion platform, and outside view.

[Jonas Frazier]

HI all:
What size of square steel tubing,  some 1"x1". I know that in bridge 
building they build the sections in triangles. Should I put a triangle in 
the corners? Also,  what's a good way to rig 6 moniters for the out side 
views? Thanks.

Jonas






>From: "Rod Dale" <rodd@castle.net.au>
>Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] (no subject)
>Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 09:34:18 -0800
>
>Jonas,
>Don't even think of using anything ROUND as in piping - it bends far too
>easy. Forget timber too. For a motion platform I'd use nothing less than
>heavy square steel tubing or similar welded together - with crossbracing.
>The motion platform will have to move in at least two or three planes so it
>HAS to be extremely strong and rigid. Also your simulator is going to end 
>up
>being very heavy esp. when you have two or three people sitting in it. My
>F-111 sim is very heavy by itself - I need a hydraulic car jack and stands
>to raise it enough to work underneath.
>If you intend to use motion, you must also ensure that your simulator
>frame\structure is sound. Again I wouldn't use timber. My F-111 has timber
>framing\ribs etc that are glued, bolted and screwed together firmly but it
>can still go out of shape even when I just wheel it around to reposition it
>! I found this out when I went to refit my canopies. The alignment was out
>on each by a good inch !!!
>Rod
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Jonas Frazier <spitpilot40@hotmail.com>
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 11:47 AM
>Subject: [simpits-tech] (no subject)
>
>
> >
> > Hi:
> > I had to ask a question. I'm in the planning stages for the motion
>platform.
> > I was wondering if any body has any suggestions for what size and type 
>of
> > meterial should be used. Example: 1 inch piping. I need all the
>suggestions.
> > Also,  could the A/C panel for an airliner sim be connected to small 
>space
> > heaters,  and an airconditioner (the ones with the fan) both have 
>variable
> > heat,  and cold tempratures. Thanks
> > SEB
> > PLease check my web site for my blue prints with dimentions for the
> > bulkheads on the 747-400 so far. Thanks
> > www.geocities.com/dc10747/
> >
> >
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