Purchase of full motion configuration 4 actuators help!!

[Tiago_Dias]

Hello everyone, I'm thinking of buying 4 actuators, I've been researching but I don't have much experience in the matter, from what I saw I was leaning towards PT ACTUATORS scorpion S, I've also been looking at qubic system ql-220-pl and sigmaintegrale this last one very difficult because I live in europe, what they advised me with a budget close to 7000€ or if you can save some money and buy something good, greetings to all and good simulations.

 

[wajdi]

The PT actually is a great choice. I have the Monsters since 3 years and they work perfectly and my rig is very heavy .

 

[Tiago_Dias]

i'm looking at scorpion s, i just found this site in europe https://eu.sim-motion.com/produkt/scorpion-s-super-4-actuators/?lang=en , to order from the site pt actuator it is about 1000€ cheaper but I don't know how the customs fees are and to what extent it compensates.
RS MEGA+ would be a good cheaper option or is it far behind the pt actuator? I also don't see resellers in Europe.
I am in Portugal

 

[DonDonki]

i'm looking at scorpion s, i just found this site in europe https://eu.sim-motion.com/produkt/scorpion-s-super-4-actuators/?lang=en , to order from the site pt actuator it is about 1000€ cheaper but I don't know how the customs fees are and to what extent it compensates.
RS MEGA+ would be a good cheaper option or is it far behind the pt actuator? I also don't see resellers in Europe.
I am in Portugal

I'm using the RS MEGA+. Amazing performance and excellent customer service. Contact them directly about customs fees.

AFAIK, the RS MEGA+ and Scorpion S use the exact same servo motor and driver. The specs of the two systems are essentially identical.

 

[Tiago_Dias]

I'm using the RS MEGA+. Amazing performance and excellent customer service. Contact them directly about customs fees.

AFAIK, the RS MEGA+ and Scorpion S use the exact same servo motor and driver. The specs of the two systems are essentially identical.

Have you been using it for a long time? in terms of noise how and?

 

[DonDonki]

I'm been using it for about a year, almost on daily basis! I had some EMI issue before, and that was fixed after installing a little EMI filter.

Someone made this great video to show how quiet the RS MEGA+ is.

 

[Tiago_Dias]

I'm been using it for about a year, almost on daily basis! I had some EMI issue before, and that was fixed after installing a little EMI filter.

Someone made this great video to show how quiet the RS MEGA+ is.

well, I'll talk to them, now that you mentioned EMI problems, can you get me a tutorial or advice on what to do if I have these problems, just in case

 

[DonDonki]

I just installed this EMI filter on the power extension cord that feed the 4 servo drivers.

https://www.amazon.com/Suppressor-Single-Phase-Line-Conditioner-JREle-JRW1220-22/dp/B073RMLFRC/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=emi+filter&qid=1623718470&sr=8-17

 

[Tiago_Dias]

I already saved it if I need it in the future, one thing I noticed in the RS MEGA+ does not come with an arduino included? do i have to buy the part or if i ask can they include it?

 

[DonDonki]

I already saved it if I need it in the future, one thing I noticed in the RS MEGA+ does not come with an arduino included? do i have to buy the part or if i ask can they include it?

I use the Thanos controller (with SRS motion software). The Arduino is only for SimFeedback.

 

[Tiago_Dias]

ok, I'll talk to them then, I also wanted something that didn't have to do a lot of electricity connections etc because I'm not good at that and I'd have to ask someone to do it

 

[NEWCOOLER]

I just installed this EMI filter on the power extension cord that feed the 4 servo drivers.

https://www.amazon.com/Suppressor-Single-Phase-Line-Conditioner-JREle-JRW1220-22/dp/B073RMLFRC/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=emi+filter&qid=1623718470&sr=8-17

Hello! is it to remove the high frequency squeak? is there a wiring diagram? i use srt 80

 

[NetLawMan]

Why not stick with a less diy option, like Qubic , SI, or dbox gen5?

 

[Tronicgr_6DOF]

Why not stick with a less diy option, like Qubic , SI, or dbox gen5?

"Less DIY" is a key phrase....

And talking about categories, PT-Actuator is not DIY, or even commercial grade, its actually industrial quality grade, allowing 100% duty cycle. I know people using their actuators for 5 years now without even need for lubrication maintenance.