Cool forum, i only just stumbled across this awesome world last week. My name is Chris and im from the UK (Cheshire)
I built a basic arcade cab a couple of years ago from scratch, and have been planning on an arcade driving cab for some time. I've only just discovered the world of 2DOF, and it's something i definitely want to build over the next 6-9 months.
Currently i have no parts at all, but from reading on here i gather i need the following:
PC (possibly 2)
Arduino
2x Pololu JRK's
2x Wiper motors (is a gearbox of some kind required?)
2x POTs
1x Power supply.
I used to be a programmer (coding in RPG on the IBM iSeries - ever heard of it... lol?) but nowadays i am a Project Manager/Consultant. I have no experience in electronic hardware interfaces, but im a quick learner.

I'm budgeting around £750 for the first phase of the project (working prototype).
I'm sure i'll have lots of questions as i go, but my first question is - what should i buy first?! I dont have the cashflow to go out and buy everything immediately, so where should i start? Do i need the Pololu JRK's and Motor's first to get them moving? Or do i start with the X-Sim > Arduino comms?
One final question - although i've read on here that the Pololu is the way to go for ease of use - £200 for 2 of these does seem excessive! I've heard that the MonsterMoto can drive 2x motors from 1 board, putting it as only 1/3rd the price at £65. I guess i'll need some additional hardware to accompany this, but it seems like a better option financially, no?
Thanks for any input guys, and i look forward to getting involved in your community.
