Curious for those that have purchased the DOF H2 or H3, what model chair did you end up purchasing.. is it possible to put the buttkicker gamer pro on this setup as well?

Im assuming the main unit of the h3 uses a usb or usb-c, any cable length limitations there or use an extender that is active/powered?

For those that do VR, what about the situation where the main display is much further away, in my case the h3 sitting at the back corner of a 12x10 office, so i wont be near the main screen, how much of a pain does this become where you must fully rely on the goggle view of the desktop? (especially when it prompts for credentials)?

Also, any real reasons to purchase any of the upgraded options for the h3, sfu, etc?  Ill be using the honeycomb alpha/bravo and mfg pedals + aero.  (or, should i go with something other than DOF reality, this unit with the one upgrade is around $2900 shipped)

Thanks in advance 

 

Edited March 7, 20233 yr by theskyisthelimit

I wouldn’t mind a DOF H6. 

3 hours ago, theskyisthelimit said:

Also, any real reasons to purchase any of the upgraded options for the h3, sfu, etc? 

DOF reality H3 looks really good... BUT if I were you I probably push it and get the H6... If I can pay $3000 for medium tier, then $5200 + shipping is a no brainer for top tier and have full motion... It's like if  I get a Monstertech MFC Chair.. sooner than later I'm gonna wonder what feels like to have a MTS cockpit...

I'm not good giving advice... 🤣... but at least I can tell you what I would do...

 

4 hours ago, Dexter1979 said:

DOF reality H3 looks really good... BUT if I were you I probably push it and get the H6... If I can pay $3000 for medium tier, then $5200 + shipping is a no brainer for top tier and have full motion... It's like if  I get a Monstertech MFC Chair.. sooner than later I'm gonna wonder what feels like to have a MTS cockpit...

I'm not good giving advice... 🤣... but at least I can tell you what I would do...

 

Well, dof seems to offer upgradability, so i was going with that idea, though yeah the h3 shipping part of the 2900 is 600 alone.  I've heard some say that at first it seems great though, but then you realize its more of a gimmick and doesnt feel realistic after some use, however this seems contrary at least to vr flight sim guy's experiences so far.  Others say go for dbox or different style equipment (i'm not up on the alternatives as of yet though).  There are upgrades like the sfu and damper kit that you can get for the dof version, unsure how much that adds.

Then there's the whole issue of finding a seat and one that works with the buttkicker.  EDIT: i think vr flight sim guy might be using a secretlab seat, though from what i'm seeing those are $500, i like the style at least, arm rests (for flight sim use)  I'm also 6'6 so im wondering how my size would line up

 

Im thinking the omega rS6: https://www.gtomega.com/products/simulator-rs6-seat $288 and and arm rest set for $54  https://www.gtomega.com/products/4d-armrest?variant=16046043103281

 

 

Edited March 8, 20233 yr by theskyisthelimit

I'll tell ya, I've been looking hard at the DOF stuff. The main problem is that if I buy that thing, my wife will murder me because we're supposed to be replacing flooring. 😄

1 hour ago, theskyisthelimit said:

EDIT: i think vr flight sim guy might be using a secretlab seat, though from what i'm seeing those are $500

I can say they're worth it. Maybe not for a motion base setup (just go to a junk yard and get a good car seat).  But as an office / gaming chair I've never had better. And considering you go through the cheap ones from Office Max within a year or two, $500 for a chair that will last 10x as long, at least, is well worth it.

I've been thinking about experimenting with the magnetic armrests on mine. Pop the padded tops off, make a HOTAS mount and have my flight stick and throttle attached to the chair but easily and quickly removable.

 

 

I got one of the first H3s 6 years ago. Terrible slack/backlash in the motors, so i’d recommend those new/upgrade motors. I’m not sure they’re standard.

I have a motion platform using 4 Simrig actuators for 3DOF action…roll, pitch, heave. Personally, I find this more than enough for flight simulation. In fact, I tone down the motion as much as possible and I find that less is better in most cases. 

I fly mostly helicopters and landing a helicopter is harder with the motion turned on and most of the motion is up or down when flying and it very much feels like you are flying in real life. When I flew real Cessna’s, this was what I felt during turbulence and rarely side to side motion, so the 3DOF is certainly good enough for me.

Having said that, racing games are different and in that case, an H6 would make more sense.

But keep in mind one thing. The existing software for racing games is much, much better tuned than the software for flying. In other words, it will feel more real when you are driving than when you are flying. Unless you are really good at tuning the software, the motion that you feel while flying is not necessarily what you would feel in real life. The telemetry being fed from MSFS is not as accurate as the telemetry that has been developed for racing cars, and that affects the realism.

For me, just feeling a bit of motion while flying makes a lot of difference, even if it’s not totally accurate. While flying, you don’t really know what you should be feeling since you have no idea what MSFS is doing while creating turbulence. Is it feeding the correct telemetry all the time? Certainly not as I can feel some motion even when I am stopped on the ground with no wind. 
 

Anyway, these are just personal observations/opinions.  I’m sure many will disagree 😁

I don't have a motion platform,  just throwing this out there.    If you're a big person,   the Corbeau Racing Seats FX Wide is extremely comfortable.  

 

I bought the H3 from DOF and have been using it for 5 days now in VR with my Reverb G2. The leap in realism is almost as big as going from using a monitor(s) to VR. I think it is as pretty much as close as being in an aircraft irl as you can get.

Having said that there is no getting around that it is an expensive purchase. After buying a seat for it and paying 35% more with the exchange rate (I live in Canada), plus sales tax on top of that, the grand total was almost $5000 CND.... OUCH!  

But... when I fly now I genuinely feel like I'm actually airborne! The feeling is hard to describe and is beyond anything I've ever experienced before using a flight sim. 

On 7/24/2023 at 4:40 AM, Gate99 said:

I bought the H3 from DOF and have been using it for 5 days now in VR with my Reverb G2. The leap in realism is almost as big as going from using a monitor(s) to VR. I think it is as pretty much as close as being in an aircraft irl as you can get.

Having said that there is no getting around that it is an expensive purchase. After buying a seat for it and paying 35% more with the exchange rate (I live in Canada), plus sales tax on top of that, the grand total was almost $5000 CND.... OUCH!  

But... when I fly now I genuinely feel like I'm actually airborne! The feeling is hard to describe and is beyond anything I've ever experienced before using a flight sim. 

Does 3DOF simulates ay turbulence?  Can you decribe a bit what kind of motion do you feel?

I have a DOF H2 and the turbulence I feel is one of the favorite things I like about it.

It really feels like being in a plane. 

MSFS does a good job with turbulence telemetry. Say I am flying over the ocean and approaching the coastline. 

The ride is pretty tame over the ocean until you hit the land and things then start to get bumpy. 

Also flying over hills, you get much more turbulence telemetry. 

I have a DOF P6 arriving shortly, I’m just wondering if the next level racing flight seats are compatible? They have the obvious advantage of having a cutout in the seat to accommodate a flight stick.

I think I read somewhere that you had to drill holes to get them attached which I’d rather avoid doing as I’ll mess it up.

Like many looking for information on getting a DOF H3 or H6 (or the P series) to Canada, I found that there are scant if any information available, and those who bought, for some unknown reasons are not sharing much.  Since the Black Friday discount season is here, here are some key facts to consider if you are buying from Canada:

1. Total price and shipping is in USD, so be prepared to pay for the exchange rate + 3% currency surcharge (you are better off using USD, even that DOF offers a CDN price, the CDN price will add an extra 3% on top)

2. Shipping is in 600-700 USD

3. Shipping is from Poland, which has free trade agreement with Canada, so you will not pay the 5% duties

4. You will be paying the HST or PST upon the package arriving to Canada, payable to Fedex or DHL

5. Expect 3-4 weeks shipping

I hope this helps