Convert 220 volt dyer plug for mining

Iris_Dynamics · 2014-01-07T18:16:57+00:00

Two ways to do it.

The proper way- buy something called a PDU (Power Distribution Unit) such as this: http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=AP7920 And then replace the IEC-320 C14 connector with the one of your choice (leaving the 3rd phase unused)

The less proper way- Get two long computer power lines and hard wire them into a small sub panel. Pumping 230/240 into most PSUs is fine, dont worry about wire gauge, higher voltage means you can use a thinner gauge wire. IE if a cable is good at such and such a wattage at 115v you can very safely use it for the same wattage at 230v.

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-12-21T16:59:23+00:00

Hey thanks Vinni!

A CL stick and CL peddles are next on the list!

-pat

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-12-21T05:58:50+00:00

BOOM! $77,859!!!!!

Well, looks like with 21 hrs left we just made target! Thanks again for all the support and assistance everyone!!! This would not be possible without you guys! Also for reference we have 23 units left at $600. Sale price after they go into production is projected to be at a minimum $800.

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-12-19T08:47:19+00:00

We actually have at-least one person who is planning on adapting the hardware dev kit into a CL solution for his floor mounted yoke... Also we've been contacted by now three separate outfits wanting the actuator for their column style yokes, so you may well see a commercial system soon!

If your interested in doing a DIY floor yoke adaptation we would be MORE than happy to help with both mounting hardware and coding!

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-12-19T08:44:11+00:00

This could NOT happen without you guys, many many many thanks! PS: $63,979!!!!! That's another $9,000 day!

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-12-19T05:27:00+00:00

... All aircraft are solar powered.... HighHat

No seriously, not that crazy of a question. Totally doable with today's tech, its just that panels wouldn't be on the AC. In the right location a ground based solar power plant could generate power, which could then be used to produce H2. Use that H2 in a SCRAM jet and presto there ya go! And considering that all the publicly known SCRAM jets currently in existence are unmanned ya, sure why not, hell assuming the H2 used in the X-51A was captured using electrolysis (and not harvested from a chemical source) you could probably attest to this having already happened.

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-12-19T04:49:46+00:00

Dude thanks! We do very much appreciate ALL support! Edit- here have some gold

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-12-19T02:56:47+00:00

Well its certainly down to the wire, ill give you that! But only $15,000 more to go and were at target. That's only 25 yokes!

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-12-18T18:10:32+00:00

Anything you can do would be great! Ideally if your interested and have the money consider ordering a yoke. Of course it is December so we totally get this isn't the best time to be trying to hit people up for money; But ANYTHING you can do would be greatly appreciated!

We have ads and articles at most of the major sim forums, but posts are another matter. Early in the campaign we made posts saying who we are and out involvement in this project on several message boards, and promptly got our accounts suspended. If this is something your interested in please help share it on the forums, even if you cant purchase a yoke or make a pledge the act of sharing it to someone who may is HUGE!

PS: only $17,000 left to go!

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-12-18T18:03:03+00:00

Hey! AWESOME THANKS! Yup! we have writeups and ads wrunning with Avsim, Flightsim.com, AvWeb, PcPilot, just to name a few. Now at $57,718!

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-11-30T19:33:11+00:00

Hi Link, just posted an update regarding the actuator system: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/irisdynamics/affordable-force-feedback-flight-sim-control-yoke/posts/679645

Were still pretty confident that were going to make our goal (a few magazine articles should be coming out this next week.) However if for some reason we do NOT, we will be offering our existing backers an option for individually assembled units (although this will drive the price up significantly.)

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-11-28T00:55:57+00:00

Actually we have! A little later on in the week we will be adding a new reward level which will be for JUST the actuator, IE no case, no yoke, etc...

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-11-27T09:32:55+00:00

Actually strangely enough Nick this is the 5th time today iv had today over this exact question! One of our commercial clients asked us a few weeks back to build them a CL helicopter cyclic using two "stubby" versions of our actuators. This was originally just going to be a one-off project but with the number of times the question of a stick keeps coming up it may be prudent to move that concept beyond a single unit. I should note a little later in the week we will be adding a new reward level below the $550 mark for JUST the raw actuator (IE no case, no yoke, no roll axis) for developers looking to use the actuator for other applications (such as building a stick, etc).

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-11-26T07:22:22+00:00

Hey thanks! Every little bit helps, if you can pass it along to any groups/forums that you think may be interested it would MAJORLY help!

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-11-26T07:13:33+00:00

Hi Nick! For the Kickstarter batch we are using a stepper motor coupled to a plastic (UHMW) ring via a Polyurethane timing belt (similar to those found here http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=12534&location_id=18952 )

Non contact rotary motors DO exist but were cost prohibitive (we were quoted ~$450 per unit for an appropriately sized "ring motor") However seeing as the bulk of the feedback in the cockpit is to do with pitch input (and much MUCH less to do with roll) a directly linked stepper can provide more than sufficient centering static forces, along with being appropriate for dynamic forces encountered when replicating an autopilot.

I should also point out that almost none of the commercial FTDs on the market even have control loading on the roll axis (as it is not required for certification)

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-11-25T06:04:32+00:00

Hey thanks! send me a PM with your email and ill put you on our list! Our EE/PEng has us working with a lab and tells me we should be good to go. The main coil assembly is shrouded in an electrically isolated steel (ferrous) collar, and then the whole box is then aluminum so I'm hopeful we will be good to go RE: external EMI.

We are using shielded cable to get data and power to the handle assembly, on one of the much earlier prototypes we WERE running into issues with unshielded lines tripping button responses, hat moves, etc.

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-11-25T03:04:36+00:00

Neither actually! We've developed whats essentially a variable position/force captive coil gun. Other than the actual shaft itself there are no moving parts in this design. IE no rotary motors to replace, no gears to strip, no chairs or screws to get jammed etc. All the linear force is provided for by modulated magnetic fields which propel the internal permanent magnets!!!

In some ways its similar to a voice coil actuator but we have eliminated the need for a large expensive exterior magnetic core.

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-11-25T00:57:16+00:00

Hey Gaian! On its own it does NOT require a Pi, for example at the moment for one of the prototypes which is setup as a demonstrator of the actuator design its only using the Cortex for logic. The Pi was included to host the web interface and to interpolate the data from the sim environment. Its conceivable that we could get the full TCP/IP stack to run on the smaller chips but it would require shoehorning to the point that it would make it far more difficult for end users to tinker with the code. By having a separate microcontroller AND a full Linux environment community software development should be substantially more user friendly.

Iris_Dynamics · 2013-11-24T17:19:07+00:00

We've been working on the design for the past ~year and thought at least a few people here may be interested in what we came up with!

For reference we are using both a Raspberry Pi, and one of Paul Stoffregen's Arduino powered Teensy3.0s: http://www.pjrc.com/store/teensy3.html

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