Despite looking like a homemade engineering marvel, there is next to no information about this 4star Formula 1 Simulator. Which sucks, because it looks fantastic.
The rig seems to consist of three hydraulic arms that throw the driver up and down to simulate the feeling of acceleration and braking in a very real way. The guy driving the rig seems to be enjoying himself, which is all I need to see to know I want one of these. A lot.
[YouTube - Thanks Luke!]
Luke Eller
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 2:10 PMSo cool!
Al
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 2:17 PMLooks like a Force Dynamics 401 to me. I just wish I could afford one. http://www.force-dynamics.com/401/
Simon Reidy
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 3:24 PMSometimes you see something worth taking out a giant loan for. This is one of those things.
Nic Healey
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 3:51 PMThat looks so enormously dangerous that I love it.
Your Mate Alex
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 4:05 PMIf I keep a log book for 3 months, can I claim this as a vehicle deduction?
Matt
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 4:41 PMFor your chance to win one of these simulators, tell us in 25 words or less…
blair
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 10:07 PMits $55000!
Hayden Price
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 10:27 PMhttp://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=853901
That is the thread he used as a worklog.
JT
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 11:38 PMI wonder if you crash in the game does it throw you out of the seat.
Max
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 8:59 AM“Car simulator platform by Elsaco. 4 dof, ±30°pitch and roll, ±90° yaw, 0.5m heave. ”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3CaoeV9g0E&feature=related
Dan
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 12:54 PMI don’t get it – why is the car flying around like that. I don’t know how it is a ‘simulator’ – I’ve never been tossed on a 45 degree angle while driving around in my car…
Still cool though! Imagine a flight simulator – I think I’d put Star Fox in there with my N64…
Pete
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 1:04 PMIt tilts and rolls to simulate the g-forces generated through acceleration braking and cornering. If you tilting backwards then gravity is pulling down on your chest – just like if you are acceleration, the g-forces are pushing down on your chest.
Phil Claxton
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 7:54 PMThis one is a bit stale, check out the variety & methods that a bit of youtube research finds, including flight sims & lookarouind + 3D w/out glasses.Amazing how much money can be dissapeared.Or DIY !!