NOTE: Apparently the "Heave" Setting in SRS was turned down to 5 (very low) when I flew so that was why I didn't notice any effect on landing. From what I understand, with the Heave turned up, you very much feel the wheels touch the ground. I look forward to trying an H3 again someday in the future.

Great content. Thanks for doing the interview and sharing your viewpoint.

It's very interesting to hear other users' views on 3 DOF vs 6 DOF, another great video GYGO. I guess it's a very subjective experience, like VR, where people seem to either love it or hate it. Thanks to the DOF Reality modular but rugged "Meccano" design I've modded mine extensively over the past three years, like Gary. I started with the original worm and roller gearboxes and upgraded to the SFUs when DOF developed them, a really significant improvement. I even switched between the H3 and H6 𝙩𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙚, using their upgrade kit, before and after the SFU upgrade. To be honest, I never really noticed much increase in immersion with the 6 DOF, and I missed some of the ergonomics of the clever design principles of their H3. The payload is balanced on a Car type Universal Joint rather than being lifted physically by six motors, so it only needs two motors to tilt it, and one two slew it horizontally. It also has another advantage in that the seat area is much clearer of obstructions, whereas the six dof has the three "turrets" which limit seat movement backwards etc.. I've also dithered over Robert's planetary geared motor mod, having tried it with the H6 and the H3, and switching back to the original DOF direct drive motors several times now, as it's very easy to do that, as there's no alterations to the control software or even any need to re-calibrate. The H3 (and P3) design enables easy alteration of the effective gear ratio with the original DOF motors by simply moving the pushrods to the inner holes of the SFU lever arms. This reduces the maximum angular range of the pitch and roll, but also lets the motor spin faster for the same degree of movement, significantly reducing the 'cogging' effect (which only becomes a problem with slow angular movements in flight sims). I've just gone back to the planetary motors again though, because they 𝙩𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 eliminate cogging, and with a KP setting of 200 the reaction speed is fast enough for me with GA aircraft. That caveat "fast enough for me" is important to note though, because they wouldn't suit everyone, especially if they're more into car sims. The direct motors are virtually silent and really 'vigorous' if the SRS software is configured for maximum feedback. Being the wrong side of 70 though, (and pretty fat as well), the experience of nearly being flung out of the seat after crashing in Dirt Rally is why I prefer the planetary motors. They're just that little bit less violent for me, and yet synchronise accurately with angular motion in GA and Helis, even during rapid rolls back and forth that you'd never try in a real Cessna.... :

Thanks, Mark. Such a good video.

Thank you Mark for all your video's. You have been an inspiration. I just received the p6 and I'm in the process of assembly. Your tips have been a huge help! Im looking forward to completing and learning to fly again.

Really appreciate all that you do for this community. I look forward to Gary's thoughts about the mod. It also was great seeing the VP Rhino in action on the H3 frame (I am on their list to add one to my P3, so was glad to see it worked for Gary). Which sim's P-38 did you fly (MSFS or IL2)?

you mentioned more throw on the stick. I have and extension on my thrustmaster that increases the throw significantly. I ordered two different extensions immediately after getting the hotas as I knew I would want more movement. I've been looking at getting some higher end sticks, but since I have hardly used what I have, I can't see spending the money until what I have breaks. But yes, I enjoy the finer tuned control I have on my setup.

Thanks!

when are you coming to the UK? 😎

Hey Mark, great video my man good to see you buddy you look like a kid in the candy store lol. anyway I wanted to see if you could keep me posted when the new motors come out because I am very interested in them. I want to make a decision on buying brand new H6 with the new motors or upgrading my H3. That means I would have to purchase the new motors for my current H3 and then complete it with the H6 upgrade kit and the new motors. Might be better just to purchase the new H6. Anyway if you could keep me posted I would appreciate it. Thanks buddy

Heave may be nice, but is it twice the price nice? Anyway, I'm still waiting for GPUs and VR headsets to get where I want them, and I'll upgrade some flight sim & racing hardware as well, before seriously considering a motion rig. That also gives time for the motion rig hardware and software to improve.

hello there hope you are well

I initially almost purchased a DOF motion setup.

What is the most important degree of freedom in your flight experience ?

Anyone ever tell you, you look and sound like a young Roger Ebert?

hey GYGO, what happened to the affliate codes, i waited out a bit as i was saving up :(

I still may for flight sims