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Motor drivers

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Monster Moto testing before use

There have been numerous members reporting faulty cheap copies of Monster Moto Shields, here @SilentChill gives a good first hand account of what can go wrong with cheap MM clones: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/cheap-chinese-monster-moto-clones-and-problems.9059/

There are normally timelines to be met to be eligible for refunds on faulty boards, so it pays to test them on arrival.

You can follow @SeatTime's advise and use an oscilloscope: http://www.xsimulator.net/community...otors-mms-and-arduinos.6948/page-8#post-81280

Or do a bench test with a multimeter before installing, as @SilentChill demonstrates here: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...of-motion-sim-project.8448/page-6#post-111669
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BEGINNERS - PLEASE READ FIRST!!

If you are thinking of using MotoMonster (MM) motor driver and an Arduino for your motion simulator project then please read the following carefully to determine if it is a good idea or not:
  • Are you are a complete noob and you defy any wiring experience? (BTW no electronics knowledge is needed)
  • Do you hate reading (easy) manuals?
  • Are you using 300W or lower powered motors with no plans to expand your system at some point in the future with stronger motors, like DC winch motors?
  • Do you have a tendency to rush into jobs?
If you answered Yes to any of the above then please consider using JRKs rather than Arduino and MotoMonster. JRKs are more expensive but are easier to setup and configure.

If you do plan on using MotoMonster and an Arduino (which is a great choice) then please ensure you read, fully understand and follow all of the guides in the FAQs before posting a question:
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/motomonster.11/category
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/arduino.6/category
If you follow all these suggestions then success is guaranteed.

Do not expect community MotoMonster troubleshooting support if you:
  • Do not bother to upload videos or pictures clearly showing all wiring.
  • Expand your system by using 4 MMs - and you use any wire colors without any logic resulting in spaghetti syndrome (eg. black for "+")
  • Ignore troubleshooting advice regarding testing your components and wiring.
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Motion4Sim 6dof+ AASD15 Servo Motion Controller

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IBT2

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JRKs

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Cytron MD13S for SMC3

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AMC-AASD15A servo controller

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AMC1280USB Motion Simulator Controller

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Moto Monster only one direction

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SaberTooth Motor Driver (max 36V)

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H-bridges - DC motor controllers

► JRK
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Pololu Jrk 12v12 USB Motor Controller with Feedback
99$ https://www.pololu.com/product/1393
one per motor
talk directly with Simtools via USB
Pololu software for PID tuning (no coding)​

► motomonster
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one board for two 12V DC motors (or one bigger by @Pit )
driven by 2 x 3 pins (1 PWM for Speed and 2 for Direction)
require to be driven by an Arduino​

test bench for chinese clones by @bruce stephen
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home made:
► by @Spyderwash http://www.xsimulator.net/community...lator-with-rear-wipers.4896/page-2#post-76942
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Xilence Cooler for Moto Monster (Sparkfun)

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24v motor driver - where to buy

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Monster Moto Shield as a single motor driver

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MonsterMoto: HowTo: more power (30A current, 60A peak) for 200-300W motors

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Moto Monster HowTo: more power (60A current, 120A peak) for 600-800W motors

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