Important Information before Assembly and Use

WARNING! Assembled platform will have exposed motors and moving parts. 

• Never operate it with small children around. Protection cover sold separately. 
• During initial assembly don’t tighten the bolts completely, do it after everything is аssembled. Assemble the full frame and tighten the screws and bolts after.
• Please check all the motor power and sensor plugs. Reconnect them if they happen to have been disconnected during shipping.
  
• Never change the wiring. Mixing the colors to the connectors can damage the motors and platform controllers.
• Don’t put ANY controllers on the platform before it is completely tested and proven to be working as desired. 

After assembly, attach the seat only; nothing extra. After you ensure that the simulator is moving appropriately, you can start adding controllers one by one, doing movement tests with a person seated in a chair. This will replicate the weight distribution.

Our platform is very lightweight and simple due to its perfect weight balance. This allows us to use affordable motors and gearboxes. If you plan to put something besides standard wheel, pedals, yoke, gear shifter, throttle and HOTAS you need to plan and install it properly. 

Each additional element (even if it is lightweight) connected to the moving platform should be well positioned and counter balanced. Even a light-weight screen/monitor placed on our simulator can cause problems. It is always better to consult us first, before installing any extra equipment on the platform.

Each platform control box is shipped preset to the voltage of the destination country. If you're not sure about the proper voltage settings, turn it upside-down and check ALL 2 or 3 red switches inside the box consult us. 

If you not sure what bolts to use, print the following 1:1 template on corresponding paper size without extra borders or spacing:

For US Letter Paper: https://dofreality.com/hardware_template_Letter.pdf

For A4 Paper: https://dofreality.com/hardware_templateA4.pdf

• Never ever leave the platform powered unattended and powered on when not used. Motors are constantly doing micro adjustments and can heat up.
• Never allow the motors to overheat (above 70°C) as they may lose power.
  
  

The best place for the control boxes directly under the seat, in the center of the hexagon frame.

Video instructions for assembling the DOF REALITY H6 or P6

Assembly 6DOF DOF REALITY MOTION SIMULATOR with encoders, kardans and brake

Assembly 6DOF DOF REALITY MOTION SIMULATOR with gas-lift, encoders, kardans and brake

Assembly 6DOF DOF REALITY SFU new frame

If you upgrade from 3 or 2 DOF motion platform: https://dofreality.com/instructionsUHP6.pdf.

Notes before assembling various modifications of DOF REALITY H6 or P6

Connect to motors with corresponding phone sensor plugs to the control boxes according to the following diagram. Each control box is clearly marked (left or right) and serves 3 motors. Left motors to the left box, Right to the right. One each control box you can find the motor numbers for each port. 

If you upgrade your SENSOR-base platform to DOF REALITY 6DOF model with SFU-Gearboxes, you may have mode A or B. The difference is only where you plug two rear motors: 

2. H6k or P6k with SFU and Kardan Joints Assembly Instructions:

2.1. Attach standing Legs or Wheels to frames.

2.2.  Mount the motors according to the diagram.

2.3. Motors labeled with the letter "L" are placed on the left side, with the logo sticker facing outwards.

2.4. Insert M8x35 bolts («Frame» bag) into the holes and put on nuts and washers.

2.5. Insert M8x35 bolts («Frame» bag) into the holes and put on nuts and washers.

2.6. Motors labeled with the letter "R" are placed on the right, with the logo sticker facing outwards. 

2.7. Insert M8x35 bolts («Frame» bag) into the holes and put on nuts and washers.

2.8. Insert M8x35 bolts («Frame» bag) into the holes and put on nuts and washers.

2.9. Motors labeled with the number "3" are placed at the back, with the logo sticker facing outwards.

2.10. Insert M8x35 bolts («Frame» bag) into the holes and put on nuts and washers.

2.11. Insert M8x35 bolts («Frame» bag) into the holes and put on nuts and washers.

2.12. Remove the covers via unscrewing 3 bolts on each side.

2.13. Insert the M8x35 bolt from the side of the shaft into the hole. 

2.14. Use an M8x35 bolt on each side.

2.15. Attach rods.

2.15.1 Mount the rods on the side of the triangle.

2.15.2. Mount the rods on the side of the triangle.

2.15.3. Mount the rods on the side of the triangle.

2.15.4. Mount the rods on the side of the triangle.

2.15.5. Mount the rods on the side of the triangle.

2.15.6 Mount the rods on the side of the triangle.

2.16. Place the cover on the motors with the logo stickers facing outwards. Putting rods through the hole in covers at a time.

2.17. Attach the covers to the frame.

2.18. Tighten the bolts on the rods with the threads inward.

2.19. Attach the rods to the top frame adapter.

2.20. Attach the seat back bar. Insert M8x90 bolts from the bottom up.

2.21. Attach the front seat bar. Insert M8x90 bolts from the bottom up.

2.22. Mount the Rod Holder over the main beam with M8x65 bolts.

- Rod Holder located above the main beam.

- The bigger 10 mm hole on the bar should be facing bottom and smaller 8mm one the top

2.23. Mount the horizontal side frame of the Wheel Holder with an M8x35 bolt.

2.24. Mount the horizontal side frame Wheel Holder to the front seat bar with an M8x60 bolt.

2.25. Mount the horizontal side frame of the Wheel Holder with an M8x35 bolt.

2.26. Attach the horizontal side frame of the Wheel Holder to the front beam of the seat with an M8x60 bolt.

2.27. Attach the horizontal side frame of the Wheel Holder to the base with an M8x70 bolt.

2.28. Attach the right vertical mount Wheel Holder with M8x55 bolts.

2.29. Attach the left vertical mount Wheel Holder with M8x55 bolts.

2.30. Attach on the shifter mount (F-mount) with M8x55 bolts.

2.31. Mount the Wheel Holder table with M8x20 bolts.

2.32. Mount the pedal plate with M8x80 bolts.

Congratulations, you’ve completed the platform assembly!

2.33. Fully assembled platform

2.34. Connection Scheme

3. Additional Options Mounting 

• Monitor mount: Assembly monitor mount DOF REALITY

• HOTAS mount video: Іnstallation of brackets for HOTAS on a new frame

• Mount plate for Honeycomb: Mount plate for Honeycomb to DOF REALITY

• Quick Release pedal: Assembly Quick Release pedals DOF REALITY

• Keyboard holder: Keyboard holder on DOF REALITY
  
  

For the Buttkicker mount, you can use the bottom of the main rail or bottom mounts same as wheel stand brackets.

For HOTAS flight sim configuration, attach the throttle mount support same way as you did the main wheel stand. You can rotate the support and move it closer or farther away. If you want to mount a joystick on the side, you need to use F-mount.