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

[Rod Dale]

I'd use 50mm (2 inch) myself but depends on the overall dimensions and
estimated weight of the simulator.
Yes the triangular sections in each corner would help greatly with
strengthening.
Use Wideview - it's made for many monitor outside views - found at
http://www.wideview.it/
Rod
----- Original Message -----
From: Jonas Frazier <spitpilot40@hotmail.com>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 12:09 PM
Subject: [simpits-tech] Re: motion platform, and outside view.


> 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
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> >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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