Choosing the Right Motion Platform: with Jeff Weaver
100Interested in possibly adding a Motion Simulator to your gaming setup? Join me and Motion Sim Expert and Tuning Guru, Jeff Weaver, as we talk about all things Motion Simulation including different types of platforms, prices and what we think is important to know before buying your first Motion Simulation Rig. Lots of great information here so sit back and enjoy, or skip to the parts you're interested in with the timestamps below!
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
2:44 - Do You Really Need a Motion Simulator?
6:45 - What Budget Do You Need for a Motion Simulator
14:53 - What does Spending a little More Get You (Seat Mover vs. Full Cockpit)
18:12 - The Cost of Actuator Motion Simulators
23:12 - The Cost of Pre-Built Motion Simulator
25:10 - Ideal Customer for DIY Motion Simulator Kits
28:13 - Moving Up to 6 Degrees of Freedom
36:26 - Caring for Your Motion Simulator
38:45 - Motion Simulator Noise Considerations
45:39 - Importance of Each Degree of Freedom
47:43 - Who are DOF Reality's H2, H3 and H6 Ideally For?
59:10 - Is the Price for Extra Degrees of Freedom Worth the Cost?
1:00:48 - Thoughts on the YawVR (Yaw 3)
1:11:58 - Final Conclusions and Best Value
1:15:19 - Closing
Special Thanks to Jeff Weaver for sharing his expertise with my viewers! Jeff's channel can be found here: / @simmotiontuning
https://www.simmotiontuning.com/
Recommended Link Mentioned in Video
https://dofreality.com/
https://eracing-lab.com/
https://departedreality.com/
https://www.pt-actuator.com/
https://qubicsystem.com/
https://www.d-box.com/en
https://motionsystems.eu/
https://www.sigmaintegrale.com/
https://simtools.us/
https://www.flyptmover.com/
https://www.simracingstudio.com/
https://www.thanos-motion.com/
https://www.xsimulator.net/
@MotionSimBuildersFacebook Groups:
@DOFRealityBuilders https://www.facebook.com/groups/1858593921047822/
@MotionSimBuilders https://www.facebook.com/groups/329597371658416
@SFX-100 Motion Sim Owners Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/531482314375037/
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• 1st try of the SFX-100 motion rig
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