The final thesis discusses the development of a motion driving simulator with three degrees of freedom. In the introduction we researched the market of driving simulation and platform controlling software. We reviewed the existing systems with a motion platform and compared their strengths and weaknesses, as well as their prices. The purpose of the thesis was to develop electric actuators that enable the simulator frame to move with three degrees of freedom. We presented the development of the electric actuators and of the frame. We measured the accelerations that affect the driver; these measurements were then compared with the theoretical values, thus determining certain limitations of the platform, namely maintaining acceleration during turns, when accelerating and when braking. In the conclusion we also presented the project's market potential, the simulator's suitability for different situations, and a short summary of its operation, instructions for use, and plans for future work.
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