DOF Reality H3

I finally got my DOF Reality H6 motion rig assembled and working. I have only done two very short test flights, but I am so glad I opted for the 6 degrees of freedom motion vs the three. Not meaning to downplay any other of the DOF model; I DO understand how expensive these units are, but MAN OH MAN, this is unbelievable!!! I put on my Quest 3 VR headset, selected the F-4J, and went full AB on takeoff, then went vertical. Memories of back seat rides in those mighty, powerful jets came back like it was just yesterday! Honestly, I have zero regrets about buying this! Most highly recommended. When you do a hard bank, or steep dive, you feel it! Navy Chief

I will see about taking some pictures, and perhaps a short video soon.
 
So cool! Would love to see some pics or a video!

Gonna have to start a fund for this, I think. :)
 
One really cool sensation is during takeoff. There's just enough motion that you really do feel as though you are rolling down the runway. Also, when deploying a spoiler, you instantly feel the sudden decrease in speed.
 
It took me three days to assemble 90% of it. After that, I spent the majority of my time attaching controllers, connecting my Buttkicker, etc. One bit of advice, if anyone decides to buy one, and you have back problems, make sure you wear a back brace, or at least take lots of breaks. The three sets of motors, 2 to each section (6 total), are quite heavy. This thing is solid!
 
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I still need to spend some time with what I call, "Cableology", or in more plain language, organizing cables and securing them with zip ties. This setup does generate some heat. I keep my house cool, because I like it that way, plus my PC needs cooler temps. I have a ceiling fan running, plus a floor fan.
 
Chief, How do you get into the thing? I well remember the tactile sensation of putting the board out. The entire airplane would vibrate slightly.
 
jmig said:
Chief, How do you get into the thing? I well remember the tactile sensation of putting the board out. The entire airplane would vibrate slightly.
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Getting into the simulator, presently, is a challenge; especially with this old body. Definitely NOT a quick procedure. I do have a swivel to install (between the seat and the frame, but I haven't figured out how to do that yet. I don't have a engineer's mind. Another DOF H6 owner posted a youtube video of his seat w/swivel in action, but not how he installed it.
 
I have had my DOF H6 for a few weeks now. Still learning how to use it, but the motion simulation, especially in VR is quite amazing. Definitely adds a level of realism that I had always envisioned, but never thought I would experience.

Today I tried a different simulation in VR: No Limits 2 Rollercoaster. In a word, wow!!! NC
 
I haven't made any more attempts at attaching the swivel under the seat because (even if I do figure out a way to attach it) I still have a problem with controllers that are mounted on either side of the simulator.
 
Navy Chief said:
I haven't made any more attempts at attaching the swivel under the seat because (even if I do figure out a way to attach it) I still have a problem with controllers that are mounted on either side of the simulator.
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Have you considered attaching the side controller brackets with hinges? This would allow you to swing them out of the way when climbing into the seat. You might need some sort of spring lock to keep the controller locked down when flying.
 
jmig said:
Have you considered attaching the side controller brackets with hinges? This would allow you to swing them out of the way when climbing into the seat. You might need some sort of spring lock to keep the controller locked down when flying.
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I have actually had a couple passing thoughts about it, but your bringing back up makes me want to look into that, thanks!
 
I was doing some pattern work, touch and goes out of NAS Oceana in the Intruder and the F-4J. Man, when you land, using this motion simulator, you REALLY feel it!!! And then when you slam the throttle forward to take off again, you feel the runway bumps increasing in frequency, along with a whine from the tires on the runway. In VR, the experience is truly surreal!
 
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