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Six-Axis (6DOF) Motion Base Platform Systems 710-6
Our extensive range of six-axis (6DOF) motion base platforms is designed to accommodate different models and weight capacities, catering to a broad spectrum of applications. Each system can be tailored to meet your specific needs, featuring an integrated top platform that can be modified for your purpose. For added convenience, we offer pre-drilling services for the addition of seats, cockpits, cabins, or other equipment (additional costs apply).
Applications
Our six-axis motion platform systems are suitable for diverse applications, including military, commercial, and entertainment. All systems are fully electric, digitally controlled and require minimal maintenance. These platforms are not only reliable and safe but also environmentally friendly, making them an ideal choice for sustainable operations.
Efficiency and Durability
Built for longevity and resilience, our motion platforms boast a fully sealed design to withstand harsh environments. They offer high efficiency and the lowest cost of ownership in the industry, ensuring you get the best return on your investment.
Weight Capacities
We provide motion base platforms with varied weight capacities:
- 500 lbs (227 kg): Suitable for gaming rides, car simulators, seat shakers, virtual reality entertainment, and small equipment testing.
- 1,000 lbs (454 kg): Ideal for rides accommodating 1-4 people near the center of the base.
- 2,000 lbs (907 kg) and larger: Designed for setups with multiple seats, including walkways.
- 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) and 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg): Suitable for large-scale entertainment rides and FAA Level D Full-Flight Simulators.
We also offer customizations for different stroke and payload combinations upon request.
Technical Specifications
A six-axis motion base platform includes the following axes: roll, pitch, heave, yaw, surge, and sway. All our platforms are servo-controlled with a closed feedback loop between the motor and the motor controller. This ensures responsive and precise movements based on signals received from either the computer or an analog control voltage. The system operates without the need for encoders, limits, or stops typically required in linear systems.
Included Components
Each motion base platform system comes with:
- Integrated electronics installed in COTS rack mount chassis for easy installation.
- Up to 50 feet of cables for interfacing electronics with the motion base.
- Hubbell standard 220VAC plug, mating input connector, and generic system manual.
- Integrated safety braking system and e-stop integration, standard on every system.
- A comprehensive system manual (ICD and maintenance) with a full drawing set.
- Full one-year warranty and lifetime email/phone technical support.
Invest in our Six Axis (6DOF) Motion Base Platform Systems to elevate your operations, ensuring your applications run smoothly and efficiently across a wide range of scenarios.
For more information about our warranty and available extended warranties, please click here.
For information on our software packages for this system, please click here.
Design & Reliability - Proven!
Decades of reliable service in any environment.
No Maintenance...
Made to Last.
Environmentally Friendly
No hydraulics. Energy Efficient. No rare materials.
Completely recyclable or reusable.
Axis Layouts for Rotation for a Motion Base Platform
Mechanicals and Dynamics:
| Product Number | 710-6-500-220 | 710-6-1000-220 | 710-6-2000-220 | 710-6-4500-220 | 710-6-8000-220 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payload Specification | 250 Kgs or 550 Lbs | 500 Kgs to 1100 Lbs | 1000 Kgs or 2200 Lbs | 2000 Kgs or 4400 Lbs | 3628 Kgs or 8000 Lbs |
| Standard Top Dimensions (customizable) | 304mm (12" sq) triangle | 660mm x 914mm (26" x 36") | 660mm x 914mm (26" x 36") | contract dependent | contract dependent |
| Bottom Dimensions for floor loading | 711mm sq (28" sq.) | 2133mm (84") circular footprint | 2133mm (84") circular footprint | contract dependent | contract dependent |
| Standard Height (customizable) | 482mm (19") | 812mm (32") | 812mm (32") | contract dependent | 1828mm (72") |
| Vertical Translation (Heave) | ±50mm (±2") | ±100mm (±4") | ±100mm (±4") | ±200mm (±8") | 762mm (30") total |
| Standard Angularity (customizable) | ±10 degrees (not-modifiable) | ±20 degrees (up to ±32 degrees) | ±20 degrees (up to ±32 degrees) | ±20 degrees (up to ±32 degrees) | ±20 degrees (up to ±32 degrees) |
| Standard Velocity (customizable) | ±60 deg/sec | ±100 deg/sec | ±100 deg/sec | ±100 deg/sec | ±100 deg/sec |
| Standard Acceleration (customizable) | ±100 deg/sec/sec | ±100 deg/sec/sec | ±100 deg/sec/sec | ±100 deg/sec/sec | ±100 deg/sec/sec |
| Standard Vertical Velocity (customizable) | ±10" /sec | ±10" /sec | ±10" /sec | ±10" /sec | ±10" /sec |
| Standard Vertical Acceleration (customizable) | 0.75g | 0.75g | 0.75g | 0.75g | 0.75g |
| Center of Gravity (overhung loads can be accommodated) | center of top | center of top | center of top | center of top | center of top |
Motion Base Platform Systems – Optional Control Systems
With any option, the system is plug and play ready!
With several different six-axis (6dof) motion base platform models to choose from, starting at 500 pounds (227 Kgs) and going up, they can be controlled in several different ways thanks to the system requiring a simple ±10VDC control input.
Computer Control– If the customer does purchase the computer system for control of the motion base, included with the computer is the control board, the input cable, operating system, keyboard, mouse, and maintenance software for the motion base. If the customer is purchasing the computer for entertainment ride profile playback and control, the computer can broadcast the video while running the motion base. Customers can specify video card output at contract time (for an additional cost). The 8000 pound or larger systems come with the computer standard.
Raspberry Pi and Phidgets– Since the motion base platform systems are controlled with an analog signal, they can be controlled with either a Raspberry Pi with a DAC installed or with a Phidget card such as the 1002_0B or OUT1002_0. With this option, enthusiasts with home-brewed flight simulators can interface the motion-based platform systems to Prepar3d, Flight Simulator Steam, or X-Plane. This option is not recommended for the larger systems as they do not provide enough fidelity.
Measurement Computing– all of the Measurement Computing ±10VDC analog output devices will work with any of the motion-based platform systems. Please check with our engineering department to get the fastest one available so that the motion-based platform performance is not hindered.
Sensoray 826 Card - this is our standard interface card. It handles all of our ADC, DAC, digital, and watchdog requirements for the motion base. It is included in the cost of the computer option listed above.
The customer is more than welcome to choose their interface. Be aware that if you require excellent movement of the system, 16-bit resolution on the DAC output is required. We are here to help with engineering and advice where and when you need it.
Power Requirements
Standard power requirements are 220VAC with other optional voltages available. The motion platforms are completely electric and environmentally green. The smaller bases can be configured to run from a standard 120 volt, 20 amp circuit with the use of a transformer (customer may purchase the transformer or we can provide at an additional cost). The mid-size bases (1,000 to 4,000 lbs) require 220 volt, either single phase or three phase and the largest bases (6,000 lbs and up) requiring from 220 to 440 volts AC, three phase. We can wire the system per customer specific electrical requirements.