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Tutorial SMC3 Arduino 3DOF Motor Driver and Windows Utilities

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by RufusDufus, Dec 1, 2013.

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  1. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    In Interface Settings it should be:

    [A<Axis1a>][B<Axis2a>]

    Also MMs must have cooling, or you will damage them.

    Here is the SimTools manual: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/rtfm-start-with-the-official-simtools-documentation.117/

    Axis % totals should be around 100% for all allocated axis: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/axis-assignment-percentage-totals.120/

    See here for tips on how to refine a motion profile: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/steps-to-create-a-motion-profile.228/
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    noorbeast, Dec 1, 2019
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  2. XaviAlonso

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    Aleluya!!!! My Friend!!!

    it was the B<axis2a>
    Thanksss!!! Again!

    ‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️ Works great!
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    XaviAlonso, Dec 2, 2019
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    Other question, where in the manual say the correct output write?
    I cant finde where need to use [ ] and define the second axis to a B uppercase.

    i see <x> 1a <x> 2a

    for under stand .
    Thanks noorbeast.
    XaviAlonso, Dec 3, 2019
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  4. noorbeast

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    noorbeast, Dec 3, 2019
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  5. XaviAlonso

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  6. kevinmarz

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    power help please....I Put together the first board set up,for a 12 volt wiper motors test,motor were to weak for anything I wanted to do with them..but it got me going with the basic understanding on how things work,(good Thing) I since upgraded to 24 volt wheel chair motors...running on the same set up...i,m a noob...haha..my voltage test shows,12 volts going in to motor board..then when I test on the motor side, it get,s a max of 8 volt while Sim is running...(game on)...feels way under power...My question is...How can I use two power supplies to increase voltage...

    Attached Files:

    kevinmarz, Dec 13, 2019
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  7. noorbeast

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    I suggest a 24v controller, like the Sabertooth, and 24v led PSU which are pretty cheap on Ebay.
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    noorbeast, Dec 13, 2019
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  8. kevinmarz

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    So,I guess i,m starting over..and getting sabertooth..motorboards..I,m cool with that..is there a wiring diagram for the sabertooth for a 3 dof..I was looking @ amazon for a 24 volt power supply is 600 watts good enough or will I need more...I,m still going with 60:1 and the motors you suggested ..thank you..
    kevinmarz, Dec 13, 2019
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  9. noorbeast

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  10. Martin.Berger

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    Hi Guys,
    back again. I´ve a stupid problem. After a systemcrash i´ve lost my Arduino Code for SNC3. Does anyone have the code for download?
    My setup:
    Arduino Uno3
    Motormonster
    Thanks to all
    Martin
    Martin.Berger, Dec 27, 2019
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    My detailed problem ist the following Respons when i check the code or upload it:
    upload_2019-12-27_20-39-10.png
    Any ideas?
    Thanks
    Martin.Berger, Dec 27, 2019
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  12. BlazinH

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    Assuming you downloaded the latest sketch from the first post of this thread and didn't modify it the only thing I can think of right now is to check that you have Uno selected as your board in the programmer. If that doesn't work try using a different Uno.
    BlazinH, Dec 27, 2019
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  13. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    I'm having a problem with Arduino serial port disconnecting. In order to fix it I keep having to exit the sim, kill the Game Engine then unplug and reconnect the Arduino then relaunch Game Engine. It's really annoying, anyone here experience this or know how to fix it?

    Thanks
    getti, Jan 23, 2020
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  14. noorbeast

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    In what circumstances is it happening, a car crash or something else?
    noorbeast, Jan 23, 2020
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  15. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    It disconnects before I enter the SIM but I have no idea so when I start driving it doesn't move.
    getti, Jan 23, 2020
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    Any error messages?
    noorbeast, Jan 23, 2020
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  17. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    No error messages.

    The only way I can tell beforehand if it's working or not is to go into output testing before entering the SIM. If it's disconnected I'll just get a beep.

    I've been going into output testing before launching the game to check if it's working or not.
    getti, Jan 23, 2020
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    Have you tried swapping usb ports and cables?

    What about Windows logs?
    noorbeast, Jan 23, 2020
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  19. getti

    getti Currently building my first 2dof seat mover...

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    Yes I am using a different cable now and I've tried different usb ports. I have not lo
    Yes I'm using a different USB cable and tried several different ports.

    No, haven't looked at windows log, where do I find that, what am I looking for?
    getti, Jan 23, 2020
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    Click on Windows start button and search for Event Viewer.
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