Hey buddy I’m following every step of this rig. Thank you so much for taking the time to show this, I’m a plumber and have been for 24 years and i have a small performance transmission shop I run from my at home shop and would much rather build my own sim rig than to buy something and I’ve been fabricating for over 20 years and your details on this design makes this a breeze to follow so again thank you so much for sharing and helping
I hope that my videos help you out.. It's not terribly complex but it does take a little while to make one.. Thanks for your comment and all the best! I did make a couple series on this topic Dave
Woohoo. Glad to see ep 7! Getting those motors mounted really let you see it is all coming together. The bottom frame looks spiffy all primed and painted up!
Thanks rndmlogin! I will spend a bit more time on the mid and upper frame.. but paint instead of rust looks way better! cant wait to see it myself! should be great! Dave
Thanks for taking a look D. It's definitely different dealing with the winter weather even though it's not too bad out here. I have some modifications to take care of on the top frame to allow easier entry. I think it's going to be great! See you on the discord! Dave
Thanks Luis.. Well, I now have the bottom frame in paint, the mid frame has been worked over and in primer drying right now. Hope to get it into paint this weekend.. I wish I could work on this project every day but I only get Saturdays.. so it takes a while.. Stay tuned.. should be running soon.. Electronics next and full testing.. Dave
Thanks Yaksnip! Yeah it should be pretty good. I just gotta figure out the right length for the tie rods and get it sorted out.. I appreciate you taking a look my friend! Dave
RacerXtc Online! Great to hear from you! Yeah really looking forward to getting it into proper paint! Thanks for taking a look! Just started on the top frame modifications so hope to have a video out soon! Dave
Hi my favorite workoholic :) busy during the week - busy during weekends !!! The new rig is looking like perfect fun for racing and big time motion for flight sims. Great job! I am still not sure how to build my DEVICE 2.0 as the first version is still very satisfying, woking and already so compact (the lenghth is exactly as your new one 48") plus I do not habe that much space in the front of the rig at my home. That is why it was a good lesson for me to wait and see your compact version evolve. See you on track - Saturday Night at Monaco was crrrraaaasy !!!
Yeah.. Monaco in the GPL cars .. way fast! Yes I think the new rig will work out good. Putting a lot of thought into it for max performance and a small area. I'll see soon how well it works out! Thanks for taking a look at the video, Dave
Thank you Dave. This one was right on time as I was trying to figure out the front engine mounts on mine. I ran out of steel so had to other a few additional sections (I am in over 60ft right now being really frugal with my cuts). Nice job on this one and thanks for the grinder disc tip.
Great comment 95twr! Yeah actually I saw that flap disc on another channel.. I went to HF and lowes and they did not have anything like it.. finally Home Depot had it.. of course it's brand new, so it really cuts quick! for those inner angles it's hard to get em smooth. Should be working on the top frame modifications in the next video.. Thanks for watching! Dave
@DMAX_DIY I tagged you with my progress on xsimulator yesterday. Just happy that maybe by this weekend I can get most of the welding done and figure out the balancing. Never thought I could build something like this so thanks for the inspiration.
@@DMAX_DIY YT seems to remove the post if I add a link (it did it twice). It's the "New 3DoF built" in the projects forum. You will get a laugh on the username.
@@95twr Ok.. so that's someting I guess they do.. I will take a look at the forum and type in your info.. I'm helping another guy out getting simtools running so I already have the page up..
I have been waiting for the video. It's so exciting that i can't notice the time and the video seems only 5 minutes short. :D Could watch it for hours. Nice build so far, hope it works like you want. Now i also started my theoretical DIY video series. But only in german. Unfortunately there is nothing useful in my language on youtube. Cold 26° degrees Fahrenheit Greetings from Germany.
Thanks for the comments motionBasti! Oh 26 degrees F is not the best for sure. I have a heater in the garage that warms it up a bit.. but a lot of the work like welding /painting needs to have the big garage door open for air.. so I have to pick and choose during the winter. I just started working on the upper frame modifications.. Hope to have something out soon! Dave
Nice design! I just picked up a Fanatec GT DD and (previously running a G27) was thinking about building one of these 3dof rigs. This will be a good first project for my Miller 350p I just picked up!
WOW Miller is a great name.. You should have no problems with fabrication - I'm still a bit of a rookie. This design focus is for DD wheelbases, but without using the giant aluminum profile. Trying to use geometry for strength. Hope to have it running soon Bill. Thanks for taking a look and I'm already starting on the next video. Dave
The design looks pretty good! The only thing I may do different is go with round tubing instead, just because that's what I have available and I have a bender.
@@billdeitz1065 Yeah.. I been thinking about getting a bender.. I saw a 'manual' ratchet one for around $400 ez bend or something.. but maybe next year.. Want to make a thin golf cart like buggy for my wife. would be easier and probably cheaper than the square tubing.
Yeah it looks like just a few screws.. I'm going to try it this weekend.. The motors are just sitting there on the rig but I have to take them off to do the bodywork.. Thanks for the tip! Dave
Way to go Dave but my question is how are you going to be able to get in and out of it?? Looks like it's gonna be tough?? Great to see it coming along! Take care.
Well as we both know, it tough for us old guys to crawl in and out of rigs.. I have a modification coming up next episode that should make it easy, yet maintain the strength of the upper frame. Thanks for watching and glad your back at it! Dave
Yeah. it's a pretty substantial difference. we shall see how stable it is when everything is moving. Should be cool to give it a try and push it.. Hopefully soon! Dave
You bet.. So the next rig I make I'm going to be building it with Aluminum. At least now I have a few steel ones to compare weight and performance. Hope to show that on my new series.. Dave
Hi D max, just a couple of questions: I see that DC motors are powered by car batteries, how long does a game session last before discharging? where can I buy a racing chair like yours? Please continue with the tutorial. Thanks man.
Hi good question.. So my battery is on a 4 amp battery tender.. been on it for 3 years now.. I run the rig about 3 hrs at a time, but it never runs out of power so battery tender is the way to go.. Sometimes I leave it on (accidentally all weekend too cause I'm old and forget).. Hope that helps.. Dave
austinpetemo, you are absolutely correct! Yeah if I was about 20 years younger I would not care, but I'm not, so I have a design modification to the left side of the top frame which will make it easy to get in and out just like my other rig.. I'll be updating the geometry of the top frame and it should be just a strong. Thanks for taking a look. New video out soon hopefully. Dave
sure.. it's max.motion.simulator@gmail.com.. I dont check email but every couple weeks.. but once I get the dimensions worked out in 'final' I can correspond.. Dave
If it turns out good.. yes.. but if it turns out to be unstable, I'll modify it till it works.. probably ok.. I've never built a front pusher before.. so new territory.. Dave
@DMAX_DIY the one thing that I am wondering, with the narrow base is if it is top heavy and could tilt. I have yet to see a problem with the way its designed though.
@@95twr very possible. but putting the motors out like I did should mitigate and help stabilize.. but we will see. If the 'design' not stable enough, well, then we will know. and a different design or modification will have to take place.. These things really respond and react just like a car (in my opinion after driving race cars for many years and these simulators for the last 3 years or so).. we will see.. I am the Guinee pig.. the tester.. I'm going to lay it out there no matter what on this series.
@DMAX_DIY I have already come up with a possible solution for my case if needed and it wouldn't require changes to the frame. I will simply use a few 4x4s anyways to fix it when I am not using the wheels with a u brace.
Hey buddy I’m following every step of this rig. Thank you so much for taking the time to show this, I’m a plumber and have been for 24 years and i have a small performance transmission shop I run from my at home shop and would much rather build my own sim rig than to buy something and I’ve been fabricating for over 20 years and your details on this design makes this a breeze to follow so again thank you so much for sharing and helping
I hope that my videos help you out.. It's not terribly complex but it does take a little while to make one.. Thanks for your comment and all the best! I did make a couple series on this topic Dave
Woohoo. Glad to see ep 7! Getting those motors mounted really let you see it is all coming together. The bottom frame looks spiffy all primed and painted up!
Thanks rndmlogin! I will spend a bit more time on the mid and upper frame.. but paint instead of rust looks way better! cant wait to see it myself! should be great! Dave
Hey D great job Brother, looks great, thanks for sharing🙏
Thanks for taking a look D. It's definitely different dealing with the winter weather even though it's not too bad out here. I have some modifications to take care of on the top frame to allow easier entry. I think it's going to be great! See you on the discord! Dave
Thanks for this episode, the paint job of the bottom frame looks fantastic, it looks almost finished :)
Thanks Luis.. Well, I now have the bottom frame in paint, the mid frame has been worked over and in primer drying right now. Hope to get it into paint this weekend.. I wish I could work on this project every day but I only get Saturdays.. so it takes a while.. Stay tuned.. should be running soon.. Electronics next and full testing.. Dave
looking good Mr D can't wait to see that front setup in motion
Thanks Yaksnip! Yeah it should be pretty good. I just gotta figure out the right length for the tie rods and get it sorted out.. I appreciate you taking a look my friend! Dave
Great stuff Dave . Man it is looking good. Next week the come back in black
RacerXtc Online! Great to hear from you! Yeah really looking forward to getting it into proper paint! Thanks for taking a look! Just started on the top frame modifications so hope to have a video out soon! Dave
So cool to see the rigs side-by-side! That gloss black finish looks sleek 😎
Your too Kind B!.. Thanks.. Just got the mid frame into paint today.. More videos on the way! DMAX
Hi my favorite workoholic :) busy during the week - busy during weekends !!!
The new rig is looking like perfect fun for racing and big time motion for flight sims. Great job!
I am still not sure how to build my DEVICE 2.0 as the first version is still very satisfying, woking and already so compact (the lenghth is exactly as your new one 48") plus I do not habe that much space in the front of the rig at my home.
That is why it was a good lesson for me to wait and see your compact version evolve.
See you on track - Saturday Night at Monaco was crrrraaaasy !!!
Yeah.. Monaco in the GPL cars .. way fast! Yes I think the new rig will work out good. Putting a lot of thought into it for max performance and a small area. I'll see soon how well it works out! Thanks for taking a look at the video, Dave
Thank you Dave. This one was right on time as I was trying to figure out the front engine mounts on mine. I ran out of steel so had to other a few additional sections (I am in over 60ft right now being really frugal with my cuts). Nice job on this one and thanks for the grinder disc tip.
Great comment 95twr! Yeah actually I saw that flap disc on another channel.. I went to HF and lowes and they did not have anything like it.. finally Home Depot had it.. of course it's brand new, so it really cuts quick! for those inner angles it's hard to get em smooth. Should be working on the top frame modifications in the next video.. Thanks for watching! Dave
@DMAX_DIY I tagged you with my progress on xsimulator yesterday. Just happy that maybe by this weekend I can get most of the welding done and figure out the balancing. Never thought I could build something like this so thanks for the inspiration.
@@95twr What is your link on x-sim? I would like to check it out.. can you send the link here? Not sure if YT will allow but try it.. Dave
@@DMAX_DIY YT seems to remove the post if I add a link (it did it twice). It's the "New 3DoF built" in the projects forum. You will get a laugh on the username.
@@95twr Ok.. so that's someting I guess they do.. I will take a look at the forum and type in your info.. I'm helping another guy out getting simtools running so I already have the page up..
I have been waiting for the video. It's so exciting that i can't notice the time and the video seems only 5 minutes short. :D Could watch it for hours. Nice build so far, hope it works like you want. Now i also started my theoretical DIY video series. But only in german. Unfortunately there is nothing useful in my language on youtube. Cold 26° degrees Fahrenheit Greetings from Germany.
Thanks for the comments motionBasti! Oh 26 degrees F is not the best for sure. I have a heater in the garage that warms it up a bit.. but a lot of the work like welding /painting needs to have the big garage door open for air.. so I have to pick and choose during the winter. I just started working on the upper frame modifications.. Hope to have something out soon! Dave
Nice design! I just picked up a Fanatec GT DD and (previously running a G27) was thinking about building one of these 3dof rigs. This will be a good first project for my Miller 350p I just picked up!
WOW Miller is a great name.. You should have no problems with fabrication - I'm still a bit of a rookie. This design focus is for DD wheelbases, but without using the giant aluminum profile. Trying to use geometry for strength. Hope to have it running soon Bill. Thanks for taking a look and I'm already starting on the next video. Dave
The design looks pretty good! The only thing I may do different is go with round tubing instead, just because that's what I have available and I have a bender.
@@billdeitz1065 Yeah.. I been thinking about getting a bender.. I saw a 'manual' ratchet one for around $400 ez bend or something.. but maybe next year.. Want to make a thin golf cart like buggy for my wife. would be easier and probably cheaper than the square tubing.
The crab pot motors are very easy to pull apart and flip the shaft on.
Yeah it looks like just a few screws.. I'm going to try it this weekend.. The motors are just sitting there on the rig but I have to take them off to do the bodywork.. Thanks for the tip! Dave
Way to go Dave but my question is how are you going to be able to get in and out of it?? Looks like it's gonna be tough?? Great to see it coming along! Take care.
Well as we both know, it tough for us old guys to crawl in and out of rigs.. I have a modification coming up next episode that should make it easy, yet maintain the strength of the upper frame. Thanks for watching and glad your back at it! Dave
Wow, big size difference.. Now, just set up so I can pay you to make my frame ;-) Like most, not a welder..
Yeah. it's a pretty substantial difference. we shall see how stable it is when everything is moving. Should be cool to give it a try and push it.. Hopefully soon! Dave
Why aluminum profile is best for motion, limits customize once welded. A plus its extreme light with aluminum with zero flex
You bet.. So the next rig I make I'm going to be building it with Aluminum. At least now I have a few steel ones to compare weight and performance. Hope to show that on my new series.. Dave
Hi D max, just a couple of questions: I see that DC motors are powered by car batteries, how long does a game session last before discharging? where can I buy a racing chair like yours? Please continue with the tutorial. Thanks man.
Hi good question.. So my battery is on a 4 amp battery tender.. been on it for 3 years now.. I run the rig about 3 hrs at a time, but it never runs out of power so battery tender is the way to go.. Sometimes I leave it on (accidentally all weekend too cause I'm old and forget).. Hope that helps.. Dave
Awaiting another update...
Workin on it Ben. Holidays and all that ya know.. should be out maybe saturday. :)
That looks like its going to be terrible to get into and out of. Especially once it has a wheel and shifter on it.
austinpetemo, you are absolutely correct! Yeah if I was about 20 years younger I would not care, but I'm not, so I have a design modification to the left side of the top frame which will make it easy to get in and out just like my other rig.. I'll be updating the geometry of the top frame and it should be just a strong. Thanks for taking a look. New video out soon hopefully. Dave
What hime joints did you use dave?
Dave, can I email you on the address listed in your channel to get a picture of the corner brace dimensions?
sure.. it's max.motion.simulator@gmail.com.. I dont check email but every couple weeks.. but once I get the dimensions worked out in 'final' I can correspond.. Dave
Are you going to be sharing the plans?
If it turns out good.. yes.. but if it turns out to be unstable, I'll modify it till it works.. probably ok.. I've never built a front pusher before.. so new territory.. Dave
@DMAX_DIY the one thing that I am wondering, with the narrow base is if it is top heavy and could tilt. I have yet to see a problem with the way its designed though.
@@95twr very possible. but putting the motors out like I did should mitigate and help stabilize.. but we will see. If the 'design' not stable enough, well, then we will know. and a different design or modification will have to take place.. These things really respond and react just like a car (in my opinion after driving race cars for many years and these simulators for the last 3 years or so).. we will see.. I am the Guinee pig.. the tester.. I'm going to lay it out there no matter what on this series.
@DMAX_DIY I have already come up with a possible solution for my case if needed and it wouldn't require changes to the frame. I will simply use a few 4x4s anyways to fix it when I am not using the wheels with a u brace.