1. Do not share user accounts! Any account that is shared by another person will be blocked and closed. This means: we will close not only the account that is shared, but also the main account of the user who uses another person's account. We have the ability to detect account sharing, so please do not try to cheat the system. This action will take place on 04/18/2023. Read all forum rules.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. For downloading SimTools plugins you need a Download Package. Get it with virtual coins that you receive for forum activity or Buy Download Package - We have a zero Spam tolerance so read our forum rules first.

    Buy Now a Download Plan!
  3. Do not try to cheat our system and do not post an unnecessary amount of useless posts only to earn credits here. We have a zero spam tolerance policy and this will cause a ban of your user account. Otherwise we wish you a pleasant stay here! Read the forum rules
  4. We have a few rules which you need to read and accept before posting anything here! Following these rules will keep the forum clean and your stay pleasant. Do not follow these rules can lead to permanent exclusion from this website: Read the forum rules.
    Are you a company? Read our company rules
Shared accounts will be removed Plugin Downloads Zero spam policy Forum Rules

Question DOF3 axis settings...help!

Discussion in 'Commercial Simulators and Peripherie' started by wda24729, Apr 11, 2019.

  1. wda24729

    wda24729 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2019
    Messages:
    21
    Balance:
    289Coins
    Ratings:
    +9 / 0 / -0
    Hi - I have a Prosimu 3DOF with PRS200 actuators. Im slowly getting more familiar and confident with the settings so I decided to have a go with the Tuning Centre and now I feel like Im in a boat with the TL also all over the place

    Would anyone have any benchmark setting suggestions to get me started back on track (no pun), Im going around in circles being a sight technophobe. Maybe I mistakenly thought this was a plug 'n play thing!

    Thank you
    wda24729, Apr 11, 2019
    #1
  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Messages:
    21,038
    Occupation:
    Innovative tech specialist for NGOs
    Location:
    St Helens, Tasmania, Australia
    Balance:
    147,926Coins
    Ratings:
    +10,881 / 54 / -2
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    noorbeast, Apr 11, 2019
    #2
  3. wda24729

    wda24729 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2019
    Messages:
    21
    Balance:
    289Coins
    Ratings:
    +9 / 0 / -0
    Thanks, although alot of that makes no sense to me Im afraid! I'll try and sit down and go through it slowly though
    wda24729, Apr 12, 2019
    #3
  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Messages:
    21,038
    Occupation:
    Innovative tech specialist for NGOs
    Location:
    St Helens, Tasmania, Australia
    Balance:
    147,926Coins
    Ratings:
    +10,881 / 54 / -2
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Most of us started in the same place you are now, but with some research and support from the community learned how to refine moon profiles, which is part technological in understanding how SimTools functions and part art form, given we are dialing in a simulation of reality to match our own preconceptions and personal preferences.
    noorbeast, Apr 12, 2019
    #4
  5. wda24729

    wda24729 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2019
    Messages:
    21
    Balance:
    289Coins
    Ratings:
    +9 / 0 / -0
    Thanks again,. Can I ask, as Im getting conflicting info, do I switch off all the actuators when I do my first run?

    Also, do I go around slowly within the track boundary making sure I don't hit kerbs etc? I was going to use a Mercedes 190 EVOII with sequential around Spa or Red Bull National as Im now familiar with them
    wda24729, Apr 12, 2019
    #5
  6. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Messages:
    21,038
    Occupation:
    Innovative tech specialist for NGOs
    Location:
    St Helens, Tasmania, Australia
    Balance:
    147,926Coins
    Ratings:
    +10,881 / 54 / -2
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Your actuators should be on, try to go at about 80% of normal pace but don't hit anything.
    noorbeast, Apr 12, 2019
    #6
  7. wda24729

    wda24729 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2019
    Messages:
    21
    Balance:
    289Coins
    Ratings:
    +9 / 0 / -0
    Still not getting this! I've read literature over and over again and its still not sinking it and I'm starting to loose interest as I spend more time trying settings than I do enjoying playing the games which was the idea of the purchase. Maybe I should have gone for that Versaro after all!
    wda24729, Apr 16, 2019
    #7
  8. BlazinH

    BlazinH Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2013
    Messages:
    2,145
    Location:
    Oklahoma City, USA
    Balance:
    16,613Coins
    Ratings:
    +1,835 / 32 / -1
    Imo your beef should be with Prosimu if they gave an expectation of plug and play. But it appears you increased tuning #'s making them weaker so try decreasing them instead.
    • Agree Agree x 1
    BlazinH, Apr 16, 2019
    #8
  9. wda24729

    wda24729 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2019
    Messages:
    21
    Balance:
    289Coins
    Ratings:
    +9 / 0 / -0
    What Im struggling to understand is the manual states to set up default as shown on page 19 - DOF's 1-5 (attached)

    Then once the plug-in is installed, in my case AC, you set the assignments as shown on Page 23 (attached) with Axis's 3 and 4 still set but DOF's 4 and 5 not shown.

    My Axis assignments are Axis 1 - RH actuator, Axis 2 - LH actuator, Axis 5 - Traction Loss

    Attached Files:

    wda24729, Apr 16, 2019
    #9
  10. prosimu

    prosimu Member Gold Contributor

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2011
    Messages:
    50
    Balance:
    - 870Coins
    Ratings:
    +25 / 1 / -1

    First of all : do a tuning center : explain inside the doc.

    Second : reduce the main level (80-90) if you have a lot of informations from the game or increase if you want more.

    Then : if you want more movement (amplitude) : increase or decrease the slider for sways-surge : for the car behavior inside Game manager/editor. and increase or decrease the slider for pitch and roll for the road sensation.

    And finally : you could put more or less acceleration/speed inside game engine/interface settings if you need more or less impact from the actuators.


    Thanks

    Patrick
    prosimu, Apr 17, 2019
    #10
  11. wda24729

    wda24729 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2019
    Messages:
    21
    Balance:
    289Coins
    Ratings:
    +9 / 0 / -0
    Thanks Patrick, that's starting to make more sense.

    So as a couple of examples, what would I need to adjust for say:

    More kerb feel....

    Stronger gear change feel...
    wda24729, Apr 18, 2019
    #11