CPC A63G 31/14 (2013.01) [A63G 1/00 (2013.01); A63G 1/08 (2013.01); A63G 7/00 (2013.01); A63G 21/20 (2013.01); A63G 31/02 (2013.01); A63G 31/16 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A method of operating a ride system, the method comprising:
determining, via a controller, first forces in the ride system during a first cycle of the ride system, wherein the ride system comprises a base, a ride vehicle, a platform assembly positioned between the base and the ride vehicle, and an extension mechanism positioned between the base and the ride vehicle, wherein the platform assembly comprises a first platform, a second platform, and a plurality of legs extending between the first platform and the second platform, and wherein the extension mechanism comprises a plurality of cables configured to extend and retract so as to move the ride vehicle relative to the base;
actuating, via the controller, the plurality of legs to move the first platform relative to the second platform to move the ride vehicle relative to the base;
causing, via the controller, a motor of a plurality of motors to output a first torque based on the first forces in the ride system to winch a cable of the plurality of cables to move the ride vehicle relative to the base;
determining, via the controller, second forces in the ride system during a second cycle of the ride system; and
causing, via the controller, the motor of the plurality of motors to output a second torque based on the second forces in the ride system to winch the cable of the plurality of cables.
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