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Tutorial SPS - Sabertooth Packet Serial PID motor driver sketch w/SoftStart

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by BlazinH, Nov 10, 2016.

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  1. Blame73

    Blame73 Well-Known Member

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    I also have to scale the pots, but adding those lines (after the Feedback1 = analogRead(FeedbackPin1);) didn't help
    This is the max I get:
    upload_2017-12-24_23-43-19.png

    EDIT: Nevermind, my fault: I just changed one feedback and I was testing the other one... :roll
    Thanks for the tip!
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    Blame73, Dec 24, 2017
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    I need your help guys!
    I've been using the Sabertooth 2x32 for a few days now and it was working fine.
    Today I turned the rig on but the motors didn't move.
    The green and red leds are both blinking. Do you know what that could mean?
    Thanks
    Blame73, Dec 28, 2017
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  3. BlazinH

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    I don't know specifically what that means other than something is screwed up. Did you try disconnecting your motors and testing? Did you try a different power supply? If its neither of those chances are high that something went wrong with the sabertooth. When you send it in tell them what happened and chances are they will fix it and send it back for free. Worst case they will fix it for 1/2 the price of a new one.
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    BlazinH, Dec 29, 2017
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    I wrote dimension engineering through their support page and I was offered a no charge repair!
    That's really great and tells a lot about the company.
    I already loved the Sabertooth, I will surely keep using their products that I highly recommend.
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    Blame73, Dec 29, 2017
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  5. MyTPioneer

    MyTPioneer New Member Gold Contributor

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    All,

    I've hit another snag that I'm hoping someone can quickly diagnose. I'm able to get my motor to react as expected using the SMC3 Utility, but I'm getting nothing when trying to manually move it via SimTools 2. Below are screenshots of my setup. I have ensured that the SMC3 Utility is shut down. The SMC3 code at the top of this post is uploaded to the Arduino. The Arduino is connected to COM3. Any other thoughts on what I'm missing?

    My expectation is that I should be able to move the sliders in the Output Testing window (third screenshot below), and the motor should move accordingly.


    upload_2018-1-5_18-10-51.png

    upload_2018-1-5_18-12-2.png


    upload_2018-1-5_18-11-33.png
    MyTPioneer, Jan 6, 2018
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  6. Blame73

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    In the output testing panel choose DOF Output from the Output Type list.
    Everything else seems correct.

    upload_2018-1-8_19-5-52.png
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    Blame73, Jan 8, 2018
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  7. Blame73

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    Update:
    since sending back the Sabertooth to the USA from Italy would almost cost me as much as buying a new one, I also wrote to the reseller (RobotShop.com) and I've been offered a free replacement.
    You can not love both their support (seller and reseller)!
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    Blame73, Jan 8, 2018
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  8. MyTPioneer

    MyTPioneer New Member Gold Contributor

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    Yeah, I've tried using "DOF Output" as Output Type as well with no luck. Thanks for the suggestion. Please let me know if you think of anything else. I'm wiring up an LCD and am going to dumb down the Arduino code a bit to see what kind of progress I can make.
    MyTPioneer, Jan 8, 2018
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  9. noorbeast

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    Everything else looks right so can you double check the ComPort is correct and shutdown and 3rd party applications like firewalls that may mess with running processes, restart SimTools and try again.
    noorbeast, Jan 8, 2018
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  10. Blame73

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    Also, did you close the SMC3 app while testing Simtools? Run Simtools as admin?
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    Blame73, Jan 8, 2018
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  11. BlazinH

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    I don't understand why it would cost that much to send it back to the US being so small and lite but all's good I guess. You should get a replacement more quickly now too. :)
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    BlazinH, Jan 9, 2018
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  12. Evan Rowlands

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    gday guys has anyone managed to get traction loss working with a sabertooth 2 x 60
    is there a motor driver that can be used with it
    Evan Rowlands, Jan 9, 2018
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    I am not really sure I understand your question, the code and instructions on the first page of this thread supports the Sabertooth 2x60.
    noorbeast, Jan 9, 2018
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  14. Evan Rowlands

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    sorry Noorbeast .. i have the sabertooth 2x60 working no worries id like to see if anyone had any luck adding a third motor for traction loss.. from what i have seen in the tread it might be possible to a syren 50 or have i read it wrong mate and ill have to go back to a mm setup to use traction loss
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  15. BlazinH

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    Please attempt to read treads thoroughly. Use another arduino to use more motors. Code is optimized for two motors only.
    BlazinH, Jan 9, 2018
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    As Blazin said, you can run RTL, you just need a second Arduino. I use a Syren 50 for my RTL and a Sabertooth 2x60 for my 2DoF

    You can read in great detail how I did everything in my build thread starting from here https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...t-mover-gs-4-simvibe.5596/page-23#post-135280

    And also in the last couple of pages I have tips for getting the Syren working with smc3 specifically.
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    Avenga76, Jan 10, 2018
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  17. Evan Rowlands

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    thanks guys ill take a look
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    Hello,
    desperate until I can not make my simulator go.
    Synulator with 3 dof mechanics
    X-plane software + simtools + arduino one + smc 3 + n.2 sabertooth 2x32
    Unfortunately I can not enable the serial port of arduino n. 12 and engine 3 does not work.
    You can help me?
    I would be very grateful
    Best wishes
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    Mauro, Jan 16, 2018
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    Please attempt to read treads thoroughly?
    Sorry my very poor English but I did not understand the meaning of this sentence.
    Can you please explain how to connect the second Arduino and how to proceed with the settings?
    Thanks for your help.
    Mauro
    Mauro, Jan 17, 2018
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