DOF Reality H2 Motion Rig 1 YEAR REVIEW - The GOOD & BAD! MSFS | DCS WORLD 

Ahh man, thank you for the shout-out!!! I'm very humbled to be part of this community and to also consider you a friend. Just like you I LOVE this hobby and want everyone to experience the "game changing" excitement of a DOF Reality rig and I'm so glad you are still enjoying it a year later. I honestly can't imagine flying without it now, it has become that integral of an element for me. I will say I think the "cogging" issue has gotten WAY overblown and honestly with my Buttkicker going I hardly feel it when it does occur, so I'm with you, it is good enough even in it's current state, and with DOF looking into it, I bet they make it better at some point down the road. So sincerely thank you for mentioning me and as always if I can help anyone out there with questions, please don't hesitate to ask! -Mark

You convinced me with your reactions in the first video and my H3 still lives in the dining room and wife hasn’t killed me yet. You didn’t mention that when you go inverted it really feels like it even though it’s only your brain being fooled between the vr and motion. What a blast flying fighter jets.

What I did some years ago is due go budget reasons bought a used m2 and build my own rig on it. Balanced everthing with some gas struts which still works very smooth. So I can really underline the quality of DOF even in very hard conditions. Krgds

Hi Steve you are so spot on motion simulators are game changers. I have the Yaw VR 2.5 and it is amazing.

I purchased my H3 after watching you H2 video, Going on a year of ownership now and I am still very pleased. I do notice a bit of Notching/cogging during small movements, but it does not break the immersion for me. I installed grease fittings on the gearboxes and do a Little Preventative maint. from time to time, also check all the bolts. Thanks for you Great Content Steve !

Dear Steve, I'm watching you channel for a while and so happy about there are sonme others who has the same hobby as mine. I'm flying with similar rig, Pimax headset and motion platform, but I have my own built motion platform with bigger heave motion. MSFS, DCS on my daily list also. It is a hobby. By the way I hope that at some thay we got satellite based visuals in DCS also...So just keep cool and keep making the stuff to the others.!!! Cheers!!!! George, Hungary

Absolutely 100% second that. I was convinced getting the H2 by one of your first videos and I have the same experince as you, very reliable and adds a very important dimension to sim flying. Now I just can’t fly without it. So, thank you for convincing me!!

So glad to hear that it doesn’t require a lot of tweaking! I always wondered about that.

Steve, I am so thrilled with my DOF P3. I have never ever had a problem with it working right. I have had mine a year now and countless hours of enjoyment. I wish MSFS was as carefree as the DOF!

Got the p3 last june, like Steve really happy with it.👍

Oh Steve, every time I watch your vids I draw up a new financial plan. Love your vids and hope you’re still putting miles on that FJR! 🙏🏍️

A quick comment: In your videos, the motion simulator seat seems to move and stay in the same direction as the airplane's roll during turns. If that is the case, your body would lean in the same direction as the plane's roll, which would produce a very unnatural feel. In a real plane, your body would first lean opposite to the plane's roll, then reverts to a position vertical to the seat once centrifugal forces come into play. This would require the seat to first lean in a direction opposite to the plane's roll, followed by a slow return to vertical during the turn. I might be wrong, but I think this is how the big motion simulators do it.

mate Got my H3 after seeing your vid..100% incredible machine

Yes in this instance it is really a "game-changer" however the overuse of that word has made it mean very little these days glad you recognize that❤

Just about to order the H3

You and Mark convinced me with your first videos, and I got myself a 6DOF rig. It takes a while to fine tune all settings in SRS, but once done, this platform is an absolute blast, a game changer indeed. For GA and airliner flying, I think it is best to tune the motion down quite a bit, in particular the roll axis. The brain just needs motion cues, and the DOFR platforms deliver these beautifully. I don’t think that they are very good for simulating aerobatics, but there is a reason why the professional sims cost millions, not thousands… The cogging issue exists, but can be masked with a butt kicker (which I consider a must anyways, if total immersion is what you‘re after). Curious what the DOFR anti cogging hw solution consists of, and if it can improve the overall experience. But I‘m a happy camper even today :-)

Have the same experience as you Steve with my H3s after using it a half year, its the best purchase ever, have a bit trouble with the firmware in the beginning but the support from DOF REALITY is amazing good. Highly recommended, and the cogging is no problem with the use of my 2 Dayton Basshakers

Have you considered upgrading to H3? Maybe they could send you an upgrade for review?

Spot on Steve.. had mine sinde october now and can't imagine flying witout it.. Maybe thats the only point of critisim.. It completely spoils and ruins you.. But one could say that about many things in flight simming, just as I cant fly outside of VR, I dont think I can ever fly again without motion :)

Thank you for your decision to give away 500 motion chairs to the first 500 people to post comments, not. (He would have to sell his house first, LOL).

Thanks for the update Steve. When in VR plus the motion rig: Does anyone notice it adding to motion sickness when in ariel combat? I was dealing with it slightly in the early days in VR but I have got used to it now. So I was a little concerned adding the motion rig someday, the mild sickness might return, LOL! The older I get, the more sensitive I have become sadly!

Good video! I'd like to get an h6 one day

Is there a quick "one button" type of solution for getting it configured for flight and racing sims? Maybe a default setting for getting going that can then be tweaked over time? Or, are there quick getting started options for those who may be overwhelmed by all the sliders and what each do? Something like a. full immersion, b. good but less likely to make you nauseous, c. a little movement ? I'd personally choose a.

can nothing add to your Video. Purchased my H2 ,i guess, a few weeks later from your first Video. This thing is sturdy as hell, I packed, i dont know, easy 50kg on stuff on it and no problems. Stutters are a lil noticeable but with my Jetseat Pad arent a Problem. Maintenance is not really a thing. Put some grease on the Joint and the Ballspindles and its done. i guess you havent to do either. The only thing than can maybe brake some time is the joint and maybe a motor. But i guess the motors have so less stress their gonna go forever. The Joint i guess is easily found as 3rd Party Part, even a massive one. And i love my H2 even that i figured out Motion Comp completly a few weeks ago. And now its even more awesome. Ive added all the accessories possible to my Rig like Belt Tensioner, Wind Kit and of course a Direct Drive Wheel. Because in Sim Racing, with the Tensioner, Driving a F40 or GT3 Car is something other than flying but wow!!!! Going down the Eue Rouge, Wind is blowing to my Chest, Rig is moving and down in the valley the Belt kicks you in the Seat. Configured this weekend all my Warbirds in DCS and what an experience with Motion Comp working. Those old Birds are shaking on Taxi like hell, accelerating for takeoff you feel the plane and can correct its way and up. Helicopter flying isnt descripable. As soon as the Huey is of the ground you feel its whobbling through the air. Can write pages here of that thing. On my Channel i have also alot of Videos with my Rig. Little advertisement here ;) Keep going with your good content and thanks for that purchase Tipp of my Simming Life :)

"I was thinking in my head like there's so many things that could go wrong, maybe I have to switch buttons on in a certain way and like set it up in a certain way every time it'll need calibrating every time I set it up" With that premise you shouldn't have tested the Crystal either xD

Hey Steve. Thanks so much for this. You have convinced me to take the plunge! Would you recommend your chair? Which one do you use?

Hi Steve, first off thanks for your great content. I have just purchased the DOF H3 and I am having problems first deciding on what type of seat and also having confidence that it will actually fit the motion platform. Any tips and suggestion would be gratefully appreciated. Kind regards.

Steve, another helpful video. One question. What aircraft are you flying in this video? I looked in the MSFS marketplace and couldn't find it.

Hey mate, can you please tell me which accessories have you added to your H2 rig (I mean both the DOF reality extras and the peripherals/controllers for gaming - joystick, levers, yoke, etc..). Wanted to put something together exactly like yours. Cheers!

What is that hardware fix for stepping? And is it made by DOF? And is stepping also an issue on the other models like H3 and H6? Or even P3 and P6?

This looks awesome! What kind of seat do you have in your H2 rig Steve?

Looks awesome, did you manage to get it into the country without the rip-off import tax?

I'm very much on the fence about getting a motion rig. I just had a couple of questions I was hoping you might be able to answer in one of your videos unless you already did and I just missed it. What is the telemetry output like in most major flight sims? I'm talking like Microsoft flight simulator 2020 is obviously very good. Is DCS exactly the same in terms of the responsiveness? How about xplane, IL2 sturmovic, il2 cliffs of Dover. How about older Sims like Falcon 4.0 or space Sims like elite dangerous?

Hi Steve. Like someone said earlier it might be worth you inverting the roll axis, especially in more manoeuvrable planes. I would be interested to know what you think and if it helps with emersion ?

Question: If there is a hardware fix for the cogging issue, would new units come with that fix already implemented? If not, is there an option to have them fix it before shipping? If so, how much would that add to the price?

Don’t know if XR toolkit blocks multi player?

This thing is my dream. I will buy it in 2 years I guess. So this marketing video is pretty working for company Xd Cause now I want it XD hehe..... Mr Sim Guy You should test H3 version and let us know is difference big or not ;)

Have you noticed any kind of lag at all mate? I'm thinking of buying this for sim racing where the turns are much quicker than on an average MSFS flight

Content machine, I can't keep up 😅 Unfortunately, I don't have any space. But if someone has space and doesn't buy it after this recommendation in the video, you can't help them anymore.

How is this thing feeling and behaving when you are in a fighter jet and doing a 360 degree roll? Does it throw you back the other way when the roll is nearing its completion?

Did you fit the mod yet?

How well does it simulate roll? I assume it doesn't simulate yaw?

Question - does this rig react to turbulence? I can't tell from the video and I don't think I've seen anyone comment on it. Thanks!

You really should try inverting Your roll axis, especially with highly maneuverable planes.

Interesting.. I didn’t know these things existed. If you had space, would you upgrade to 3DOF? 6DOF? And do you think the 330lb pilot rating for the H2/H3 is realistic? (I’m well under that but historically abusive to chairs..). Thanks!

Hi Steve, have you got SFU gearbox upgrade feeling stepping?

I bought the H3 after listening to your reviews and although it does enhance the experience I had never heard you mention the notchiness of the motion in low speed turns ( due to to motor characteristics) until now and I honestly feel that is a bit of an emersion killer. Had I known that I may have not have invested in a motion rig.

Does it simulate gunn fire? and work with buttkicker or doesnt need it Bk with this?

Have you tried it on any driving sims? I know you're a flight sim guy, but...

What is the name of the plane in this video and where can I get it?

What about u-shake 6, haptic seat? You do not seem to be using it anylonger.

You need the H6

I suppose is it also usable for car sims?

the one thing i dont like about the h3 is that you can't lock it there when you don't want to use the motion

I'm not 100% sure if I got it right. Do you like the DOF Reality H2 ? Have a splendid week 🙂

If you have some capability to build things, designing your own motion rig for sub $300-400 is completely doable. Fun building project and a good way to learn about some amateur robotics while building something awesome for the home simmer. That's my plan!

The thing I don't like on these motion rigs is that the forces don't represent the real ones in a real aircraft. I want to feel the G forces, not have the chair leaning on the same direction of the aircraft. You don't get trown side to side on a curve like that, unless when using the rudder or some bumps on the ground. When you turn you just feel back and butt pressure so it should just lean backwards. The same thing I want to feel during takeoff and clib, I need it to lean heavily during takeoff to simulate those G forces. I love the approach from the guys at YAW VR 2, just don't think I trust the product just yet...