Best budget 3dof motion platform

• The motion platform is called HERO 3 and offers three degrees of freedom (3DOF) including pitch, roll, yaw, and rear traction loss.
• The platform delivers an unmatched experience and a unique advantage with rear traction loss system that provides accurate understeer, oversteer, and drifting sensations.
• The price of the platform is $3,427 and payment plans are available at checkout.
• The platform includes a rigid metal rig, mounts for seat or sliding rails, integrated power drive motors, 100-240 control unit with USB, SimRacingStudio license, quick assembly tools, and a 1-year full warranty.
• The platform does not include a seat, VR headset, or controllers.
• The platform supports all necessary cables and motion software but not the games.
• The manufacturer provides 24/7 support and has been recognized as pioneers in crafting affordable motion simulators since 2014.
• The HERO 3 offers true 3 degrees of freedom and accurately simulates roll, pitch, front center for body yaw, and true side-to-side and front-to-back motion.
• The simulation of g-forces through muscle pressure points is possible by moving all controllers such as wheel, pedals, joystick, and monitor with the seat.
• The platform is ideal for customers seeking an immersive and realistic simulation experience.
• Compatible games include iRacing, Assetto Corsa & Competizione, Grand Turismo 7 & Sport, Project CARS 1, 2, 3, PRO, GRID 2, GRID 2019, Automobilista 1, 2, Flashout 3, rFactor, rFactor 2, F1 2011-2022, The Crew 1 and 2, Torque Drift, TrackMania 2, TrackMania Turbo, RDS: The Official Drift Videogame.
• Over 20 options are available for ordering including pedals quick release, HoneyComb A+B adapater, MagicBox for PS/XBOX, transportation wheels for 3DOF platforms, cables extension set for 2-3DOF platforms, SRS Hurricane Wind Package, and ProFlightTrainer Helicopter PUMA X.
• The FAQ section includes information on what is included in the DOF Reality platform, seat compatibility, and how motion compensation works with the platform.
• The company offers highly customizable Sim Racing Studio software that provides precise in-game feedback based on the car’s telemetry information, simulating

• A 3DOF motion simulator is being designed for gaming.
• The appearance of current motion platforms is often not suitable for a living room.
• The aim of this project is to design an affordable platform which would complete true immersion.
• The platform can be shipped easily, modular, expandable, and easy to assemble.
• Various motor configurations are considered, including servos or regular motors.
• The platform will have about 150° of pitch, 150° of roll and 360° of yaw.
• There are some possibilities of adding heave (up/down) later on.
• 6DOF is considered a bit of a blind alley, and 4DOF should be able to fake all six.
• The potential market for an affordable motion platform is huge when the normal consumers are able to afford such experiences.
• The project aims to create a basic form motion simulation chair at an affordable price.
• 3,000 people have pre-ordered Virtuix Omni.
• The typical consumer simulators run into the tens of thousands of dollars.
• At present, niche pro-sumer market good-quality 2DOF systems cost around £5k GBP.
• The homemade motion platform can be built for under $800.
• Traction information can be felt through the chassis as well as the steering.
• Motion platforms have not appealed to many people up until now, but with virtual reality, the demand will go up.
• The project creator follows the development of 6DOF joystick, which is almost done, and he became obsessed with the possibility of creating full-size motion platforms.
• The project creator wants to produce some sort of motion simulation chair for mass adoption that compliments “Presence” and gets much below the £1k mark.
• The project creator thinks if the demand elevates that much, it will allow him to create a basic form of motion simulation chair at an affordable price.
• The project aims for something in the $300-500 USD range.

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• The two reddit users in the transcript discuss a DIY 3DOF motion rig built with the xsimulator community and controlled through SimTools software.
• The rig has the capability to move in sync with DCS.
• Xsimulator.net is suggested as a helpful source for those interested in building their own motion simulators.
• The website includes member builds and a glossary for acronyms used in discussions.
• There are also FAQs for DIY motion simulators that cover topics such as design software and dimension of sims, as well as PSUs, pots, motors, JRKs, Arduinos, and Motor Monsters.
• Commercial rigs and peripheries are also available for browsing on xsimulator.net.
• The community encourages research and planning prior to building one’s own motion simulator.
• Members also suggest starting a project thread and asking the community for help and advice.
• One user in the transcript discusses future plans to upgrade to a 6DOF rig.
• Another user expresses interest in motion simulators generally and asks for resources, to which xsimulator.net is suggested.
• There is a request for a DCS-specific video, though it is unclear whether this is relevant to the query.

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• Poster found dofreality.com which offers a 3dof motion sim for $1900 and asks whether it’s better than 4dof.
• 2dof is explained to be tilt forward, back, left, and right.
• Heave is explained to be going up and down and traction loss is when the back end kicks out and rotates around the front (like a car).
• 3dof is described as tricky, most being 2dof plus heave or plus traction loss. True 3dof is rare.
• 4dof is described as each corner being 3dof or 3dof plus traction loss which can be confusing.
• 6dof is the full flight sim type and is also great for cars. It’s described as a full 3dof plus you move forward, back, slide, left, and right as well.
• There are two types of motion sims: cockpit sims move everything (chair, pedals, wheels), and seat movers just move the seat.
• A home-made 2dof cockpit sim is described as the greatest thing ever.
• 3dof motion is described as roll, pitch, and yaw (traction loss) and heave (vertical movement) may be added as a 4th degree, which may be beneficial for flying and rally racing.
• The difficulty of adding heave is explained and if added to a 2dof, it’s commonly called 3dof with traction loss.
• A gekosystem chair is mentioned as an additional layer that can simulate G-forces.
• It’s suggested that if heave is desired with a budget motion sim, to start with 2dof plus traction loss (3dof). A 4dof motion sim may be more expensive than a 3dof.
• Speed is described as a consideration when choosing a motion sim. 150 mm/s is considered minimum for driving and flying needs larger travel but can be slower.
• The poster asks if the gekosystem chair is better than a 3dof or 4dof sim for flying and racing.
• A Reddit user explains that for flying, heave is more important and for driving, traction loss is significant.
• Adding additional components such as vibration ffb, speed dependant wind, button boxes, tachs, e-brakes, and using VR can enhance the experience.
• The poster questions whether a G seat can

• User purchased a Yaw VR 3dof motion simulator, pro version with stronger motors and vibration.
• User intends to use it with Oculus Quest via link cable to play Dirt 2.0 and Flight Sim.
• The Yaw VR simulator can be connected to other platforms via its onboard position tracker via IMU Bluetooth.
• The design of the Yaw VR simulator has changed with vibration and LED at the bottom compared to the previous round design.
• Other users commented about the motion compensation of the Oculus Quest’s inside-out tracking and Yaw VR’s onboard position tracker.
• One user discussed wanting the racing cube motion sim but found it too pricey. The Yaw VR simulator the user purchased is also expensive.
• The SFX100 is a budget alternative to the racing cube motion sim. It can be built for less than $2k and has a more convincing platform (pitch/roll/heave vs pitch/roll/yaw) moving a more robust simrig.

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• The discussion in the transcript revolves around choosing between 3 and 4 actuators for a 3DOF motion rig.
• There are diverging opinions on how many actuators should be used for a 3DOF rig.
• Using 4 actuators creates dependency between them while using only 3 doesn’t.
• Four actuators can support a heavier load.
• One user says that the only reason for needing 4 actuators is for weight limitations.
• The mounting options for 4 actuators are preferable to most rigs.
• A seat mover is discussed and may be overkill and make the rig too bulky.
• ERacingLab is mentioned as a source for a 4 actuator setup.
• One user likes the simplicity of 3 actuators for 3DOF, but four is preferable if 3 doesn’t have enough power to move the weight.
• Another user suggests that heave is definitely worth it.
• Someone mentions Sigma Integrale and their 6” 4-actuator kit with traction loss and surge platforms.
• Someone else recommends a DK2+ for a budget setup as it provides good immersion and practicality.
• The users in the comments share their personal experiences with different motion platforms and what they recommend.
• The discussion doesn’t mention budget much, but may be useful in determining the necessary or desirable features at different price points.

• “3dof vs 6dof” is a thread in the r/simracing subreddit, with users discussing their experience with both motion systems
• Some users state that the 3DOF is more realistic because it doesn’t tumble dry or create G-Forces
• A user clarifies they were thinking of a 3DOF motion platform that moves the pedals and the wheel, similar to reality
• A user explains that a 3DOF can only “tilt” and move you up and down, while a 6DOF can move you forward and backward, side to side, and yaw
• The same user thinks it’s obvious that anything less than 6DOF misses some essential forces
• Some users recommend the DOFReality H6/P6 as a cheap option for a full motion platform
• A user mentions that they think this platform doesn’t have the fidelity they desire, and they’re waiting for a rig with twice the platform footprint, size, and power
• Another user shares that they’ve added dampeners to the DOFReality H6/P6 to smooth out the movement and reduce bouncing back
• A user recommends the Sim Racing Garage channel on YouTube for in-depth reviews of various motion platforms
• The creator of the Sim Racing Garage channel has built their own 6DOF motion platform by combining two platforms.

Note: The transcript discusses general thoughts and recommendations for 3DOF platforms, and specific notes on DOFReality H6/P6 and the Sim Racing Garage channel. It doesn’t mention a specific 3DOF platform as the “best budget” option.

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