Looking for DIY Plans to Add TL to SFX-100

[Laserbeak43]

Hello,
Does anyone know of any plans available to add traction loss to an SFX-100?
Thanks

 

[Wmacky]

Surprized there is such little interest on this. This seems like it would be the " next step" for SFX rigs? I have to think construction would be straight forward, A few profiles laid flat and connected together, Some al flat plate, some rollers, and a pivot. I know there has been a few builds, but it would be nice if we had a standard build, with parts list, and some adruino instructions so everyone's on the same page, I guess the trick part is a standard SFX actuator would have to be modded for push pull somehow?

 

[Laserbeak43]

I'm not sure what to use for a pivot joint. I've searched the 8020 site and couldn't come up with anything in the results. Also don't see anything like those cups that the PT-Actuator setups have.

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

 

[Laserbeak43]

@Tronicgr_6DOF Looks like all PT Actuator gear? not "DIY" right? Could I get those pivot points somewhere?

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

@Tronicgr_6DOF Looks like all PT Actuator gear? not "DIY" right? Could I get those pivot points somewhere?

You could get a baby monster actuator only and ask them to subtract the AMC-AASD15A controller cost if you already have one...

1 Actuator for Belt Tension $1599_Xuzhou PuTuo Machinery Technology Co.,Ltd_电动缸_普拓机械_徐州普拓机械科技有限公司

3 Baby-Monster Actuator which mounted perpendicular 1 set of AMC-AASD controller 3 set of AASD15A servo driver (flange size 60 with 400w) 3 set of servo actuators with captive floors ( speed:200mm/sforce:60kgstroke/150mm) 3 set of U brack

www.pt-actuator.com

The mechanics, you could ask for some of the parts (links, joints etc) and do the rest on your own to save costs.

 

[Laserbeak43]

I think I'll do that and see what they say. thanks.

 

[Dont Panic]

Maybe you could use something like this? It's for the surge, but might work also in TL.
Part list is in the video comments.

Not my video...

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

Maybe you could use something like this? It's for the surge, but might work also in TL.
Part list is in the video comments.

Not my video...

For surge its great solution, but for TL, the actuator has to be mounted on swivel mount to change angle as the rig rotates...

Like its described here:

 

[GaryM05]

I'd always thought about doing something like this, with a platform on top that serves as the mounting surface for SFX-100 on an 8020 rig:

DIY Rear Traction Loss Simulation Kit

The Rear Traction Loss Kit provides the ultimate in motorsport simulation - the ability to feel what's happening in the rear of the vehicle in the seat of your pants!

www.simxperience.com

 

[JohnBeardmore]

Maybe you could use something like this? It's for the surge, but might work also in TL.
Part list is in the video comments.

Not my video...

My plan is to use something like this with a rose jointed link attached to the top.

For the main front pivot I will use a large spherical bearing.

Will post more details when at my pc rather than on my phone.

 

[Laserbeak43]

I guess I can make my own cups from extrusions and 3D print new feet. I guess my biggest issue would be getting that swivel joint and the right size casters.

Seems like I'm looking for something like this?

12182

Swivel Foot Base

8020.net

 

[d69morpwr]

Pretty sure the cups are listed on PT Actuators site. I think in the section with the seatbelt.

 

[Laserbeak43]

Pretty sure the cups are listed on PT Actuators site. I think in the section with the seatbelt.

Ah found them. Thanks

 

[Wmacky]

Keep us updated on what you have found.

 

[TR Para]

I am working on a surge/ TL mod here also. I did purchase some of these from this Ebay seller. I believe each one can support 1300lbs or more. High quality ball bearing support races inside.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Omnitrack-...967751?hash=item23b9238387:g:0o0AAOSwxL1cms-p

 

[Laserbeak43]

how do you use them? and why do they look so...salvaged?

 

[TR Para]

They would be used the same as a castor. These will move in any direction and support 1100kg each. The ball faces down. The ones I got looked the same (salvaged) but they are new. What ever plating they used (manufacturer) is coming off. However the 38mm ball is perfect. And I am happy with them. New they are about $72 ea. I made the guy a offer and he accepted. I am in the US so shipping was not a problem.
Here is a video. At about 1min 15sec into the video they show them being used in a car lift.

 

[Laserbeak43]

That's really cool stuff. You're using them as casters? what kind of platform are you using them on?

 

[TR Para]

Yes I am using them as castors. I am still building the platform. But I am basing some of the build on this guys design. He goes by the name "HOCKY" and I would love to find out where he hangs out at so I could ask him a few hundred questions about his build. Check out his channel from the video below. If you carefully watch all the videos you can pretty much piece together all of his design..