Wind Sim Fan Question

[lorelord]

So im going to be building a wind sim.

Ive found some 140mm fans that do 380 CFM at around 59db.

Is that overkill?

 

[insert coin]

380 CFM is a lot, but 59 dB is a lot too .
See this article for more information: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...lator-for-assetto-corsa.354766/#post-11858752

 

[lorelord]

thank you, let me read through

 

[lorelord]

380 CFM is a lot, but 59 dB is a lot too .
See this article for more information: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...lator-for-assetto-corsa.354766/#post-11858752

ok had a read through, thank you fort an excellent post.

im guessing this setup would work with simhub too for other titles??

 

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I tried Simhub two years ago, could not get it to run properly. But things may have changed. I'm using SimFeedback since then. For SimFeedback a different PWM pin on the Arduino needs to be used, the rest remains the same as mentioned in the article.

 

[lorelord]

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[lorelord]

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[lorelord]

I tried Simhub two years ago, could not get it to run properly. But things may have changed. I'm using SimFeedback since then. For SimFeedback a different PWM pin on the Arduino needs to be used, the rest remains the same as mentioned in the article.

ok i got it all sorted now. my only question is in regards to fan speed. ypu seem to be the only person who has tested multiple and published reults.

is 200CFM enough? i can push up to 280cfm within my budget but what level of effect am i expecting. like a breeze or some actual wind?

thanks

 

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200 CFM should be enough, but I do recommend to use air straighteners as it makes the wind blow in your face instead of 'everywhere'. It also acts as a finger protection.

 

[lorelord]

i like the ones you made from straws look very cool, shame we cant buy plastic straws over here anymore!

 

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You can (let someone) 3D-print these straighteners as an alternative: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4137804