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Wind Generator for Sim Rig

Discussion in 'Automobilista 2 - General Discussion' started by Micropitt, Aug 26, 2020.

  1. Micropitt

    Micropitt Mediocre driver doing mediocre laps AMS2 Club Member

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    Not so long ago, at least 2 people (can't remember who it was, sorry) here in the Forum reported using speed controlled fans in their rig setup. This morning I stumbled up on a video from Sim Racing Garage (great guy, by the way) testing a wind generator for Sim Rigs:

     
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  2. Marius H

    Marius H Internal Beta Tester Staff Member AMS2 Club Member

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    You might not want a wind generator on your rig. You get dry skin, dry and red eyes and muscle pain due wind blowing on your skin. In real life they used goggles to overcome this, and dirt or/and damage to the eyes.
     
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  3. Micropitt

    Micropitt Mediocre driver doing mediocre laps AMS2 Club Member

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    No, I'm not in the market for wind machines. I just thought it was funny :p
     
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  4. Goffik

    Goffik Well-Known Member

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    My "wind generator" is a fan blowing on my to keep me cool. I can't say it does anything for immersion when driving open-wheelers since I don't even notice it most of the time.
     
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  5. Coanda

    Coanda aahhh whinge whinge f@#ken whinge.. Staff Member AMS2 Club Member

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    i race in a 35-40 degree room with 80-100% humidity and no ac.. My wind generators.. i mean fans.. are going full bawl..
     
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  6. lensman45

    lensman45 Member

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    Ok, I'll bite.
    You are welcome to a laugh at my expense :D
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  7. InfernalVortex

    InfernalVortex Active Member

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    Wind is your friend in VR! These headsets get toasty!

    I thought it was amazing when I set up my rig under my ceiling fan in front of my air conditioner blast... it was quite immersive!
     
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  8. lawgicau

    lawgicau Active Member AMS2 Club Member

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    I have such a system from another manufacturer. In Vr, it was cooling and immersive. The headset covers your eyes perfectly.
    Now playing on an ultrawide, I have it turned off.
     
  9. AlenC

    AlenC Member AMS2 Club Member

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    Not realistic enough! Maybe you should consider adding a heater or two... :D
     
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  10. Coanda

    Coanda aahhh whinge whinge f@#ken whinge.. Staff Member AMS2 Club Member

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    ... a race suit and a helmet would make it interesting..
     
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  11. AlenC

    AlenC Member AMS2 Club Member

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    Anything for immersion!!
     
  12. Gordie

    Gordie Active Member

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    Here's a dude over on High End SimRacing's FB page testing his wind generator :eek:
    This is genuine btw :D
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    SaxOhare Well-Known Member AMS2 Club Member

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  14. lensman45

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    My brother suggested a dispenser that randomly drops dead insects into the fan draught ;)
     
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