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In the world of high-end simulation, motion is the final ingredient that turns realism into immersion. The DOF Reality H3 Universal Motion Simulator Platform delivers that experience across every kind of simulator — from racing to flight to helicopters — in one versatile system. With its full-platform motion, industrial-grade actuators, and 3 Degrees of Freedom (pitch, roll, and yaw), the H3 brings professional-level dynamics into your home or studio. Whether you’re carving through an apex, banking over clouds, or hovering in a heli, the H3 makes you feel every movement the way it happens in real life.

The Evolution of Home Simulation

For years, simulator enthusiasts have been chasing realism through better visuals, controls, and VR. Yet even with ultra-wide monitors and direct-drive wheels, there’s always been something missing — the physical sensation of motion. True immersion comes from feeling what your eyes see: the g-forces, the roll, the surge. That’s where motion platforms step in, transforming simulation from a visual experience into a physical one.

Why 3-DOF Hits the Sweet Spot

Motion systems are defined by their “Degrees of Freedom” (DOF) — the directions in which the rig can move:

• 2-DOF: pitch and roll, offering tilt and elevation.

• 3-DOF: adds yaw or traction-loss movement, simulating lateral shifts like a car’s rear sliding out or a helicopter rotating on its axis.

• 6-DOF: adds heave, sway, and surge for full aerospace-level motion, but at a significantly higher cost and complexity.

The 3-DOF configuration hits the perfect balance. It captures the most critical sensations — the pitch of acceleration, the roll of cornering, and the yaw of sliding or turning — without the footprint or price tag of industrial 6-axis systems. It’s the sweet spot between accessibility and authenticity.

The H3 Universal Motion Platform – One Rig, Every Experience

The DOF Reality H3 Universal isn’t limited to one discipline. It’s engineered for versatility, adapting seamlessly to racing, flight, and helicopter simulation through its universal mounting system and motion software support.

• 🏎️ Racing Sims: Feel every brake dive, apex transition, and oversteer correction. The H3’s yaw motion mimics rear-traction loss, letting you sense every drift and slide.

• ✈️ Flight Sims: Experience liftoff, turbulence, and roll control with dynamic pitch and roll feedback that mirrors your flight instruments.

• 🚁 Helicopter Sims: The yaw axis perfectly replicates tail-rotor control, while pitch and roll create a lifelike hovering and banking sensation.

By bridging all three disciplines, the H3 earns its “Universal” name — one rig, infinite experiences.

Engineering That Moves You

Beneath the surface, the H3 packs serious performance. Built with a reinforced steel frame and powered by high-torque actuators, it moves smoothly, quickly, and quietly.
Key specs include:

• 3 Degrees of Freedom — Pitch, Roll, Yaw (traction loss)

• Range of motion: 20°

• Speed: 50 cm/s (86°/s)

• Torque: 25 N·m

• Acceleration: up to 0.7 G

• Max pilot weight: 440 lb (200 kg)

• Compact footprint: ~3 × 5 ft (100 × 150 cm)

The motion is powered by DOF Reality’s proprietary drive system and controlled via Sim Racing Studio (SRS) software, which offers plug-and-play profiles for over 100 supported titles — from iRacing and Assetto Corsa to Microsoft Flight Simulator and DCS World.

Plug-and-Play Versatility

The H3 Universal is built for simplicity as much as performance. The platform connects via USB and operates on standard 110–240 V power, making it suitable for most home or studio environments.
Setup requires only a few tools, and the included SRS license lets you immediately tune motion profiles for your preferred simulation genre. It’s compatible with major PC and console setups as well as VR headsets, so you can integrate it seamlessly into your current rig.

Immersion Without Limits

When you combine motion with precision hardware and modern simulation software, the results are transformative. The DOF Reality H3 Universal Platform brings physical realism to your fingertips — or rather, to your entire body. It captures the nuances of racing, the sensations of flight, and the challenge of hover control, all in one compact rig.

If you’re serious about immersion, this is the upgrade that makes every virtual experience feel real.