Reddit reviews 80/20 Inc, 1010, 10 Series, 1 Inch x 1 Inch Extrusion x 97 Inch Long
We found 4 Reddit comments about 80/20 Inc, 1010, 10 Series, 1 Inch x 1 Inch Extrusion x 97 Inch Long. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
10 Series Modular Extrusion with Four Open T-SlotsCompatible with all 10 Series Fasteners and AccessoriesFour open available T-slots for mounting accessoriesGreat for furniture, displays, trade show booths, or any project requiring a finished lookMade out of 6105-T5 aluminum (or equivalent) with a clear anodized finish
It is not that hard to do it yourself with alum tube and connectors. All you need is a saw to cut. No welding. I imagine welding would be cheaper as the connectors can get expensive. There was a post about using steel tubing and welding. Interesting idea. I don't know how to weld but to have a welder make a simple bed frame apparently is not too expensive.
META: From a Professional welder, please consider using metal for your built rather than wood. It's smaller, lighter (per unit of strength) and won't creak.
https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/6pql3y/meta_from_a_professional_welder_please_consider/
Aluminum 80/20 Inc., 1010, 10 Series, 1" x 1" T-Slotted Extrusion x 97"
https://www.amazon.com/80-20-Inc-T-Slotted-Extrusion/dp/B001F0F112/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502713897&sr=8-2&keywords=extruded+aluminum+t+slot
I haven't flown or driven in VR on a motion sim, but have flown full-motion 6dof sims and the motion really does add to the sensations.
I keep thinking about building my own 6dof sim but was stopped by the power draw until I figured out I could charge batteries and then run the motion motors off them. Totally takes out the peak loads and still lets you run with powerful motors for the bumps and shakes.
I was thinking of going with this kind of structural aluminum (https://amzn.com/B001F0F112) since they have all sorts of lengths, it would be easy to cut, lots of fittings and brackets, and ideal to bolt stuff to.
There are also chairs available from a company that instead of rocking and tilting just apply pressure with boards and such to simulate G forces. Unlike 6dof chairs, they can apply the pressure and hold it for extended forces like driving around a skid pad. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzwfRqSbLzo)
I'm still trying to decide which is the better way to go overall since neither is perfect. This one is about the closest to perfect I've seen but doubt my wife or bank would let me build it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJCsomGwdk0
OP, 80/20 (and some other vendors make this) is for sale on amazon in a lot of different sizes. The call it the "industrial Erector set." Here is one
Look around for aluminum square tube stock. The big box stores would be a start to get your hands on it easily but thier supply is meager and expensive. Perhaps welding supply shops? Hell, might even be able to find it on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/80-20-Inc-T-Slotted-Extrusion/dp/B001F0F112/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=aluminum+tube+stock&qid=1564780297&s=gateway&sprefix=Aluminum+tube+stock&sr=8-11
You can weld it or use fasteners. Cutting can be done with wood saws using the correct blade and normal safety procedures.