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3 dof inspired by h3

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Jordan Casalini, Apr 26, 2022.

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  1. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Where you draw inspiration from is not an eligibility criteria.

    No you don't need to edit your thread, that is actually all about your project journey and what makes your project unique.
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    noorbeast, May 23, 2022
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  2. Jordan Casalini

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    ok great

    the projects often start with a nice simulator finished then all the steps clean
    I thought they started a thread again without all the: questions, hesitation and error...
    Jordan Casalini, May 23, 2022
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Sometimes some of us, myself included, edit the first existing thread post to summarize the whole journey, but leave the rest intact.
    noorbeast, May 23, 2022
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  4. Jordan Casalini

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    ok

    I will see to do that also that it makes you want to read more, while respecting the chronology and the important points.

    thank you for the support that you have give me since the beginning of this project.
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    Jordan Casalini, May 23, 2022
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  5. Halloween2go

    Halloween2go Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Regarding inserting image.. I think you can just paste them in.. That's what I do.. and did right here.. Try it upload_2022-5-24_18-14-27.png
    Halloween2go, May 25, 2022
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    Sorry Jordan.. I was just 'testing communications' with the arduino by modifying the blink program in that video just so I know it's responding.. Then Uploading the SMC3 sketch.. Sorry for the confusion.. I'm a one man operation and sometimes I dont show things perfectly while shooting the camera and all that..!
    Halloween2go, May 25, 2022
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    Nice progress! I like that someone is testing with both 12 and 24.. Cool idea.. BTW before you really put a load on those IBT-2's you will want to mount a fan to blow on the heat sinks. I have not smoked any myself but I would rather be safe than 'waiting for another IBT-2' .. DMAX
    Halloween2go, May 25, 2022
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  8. Jordan Casalini

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    Hi

    yes I heard it heats from 24v I added 3 fan and a second heater.
    Screenshot_2022-05-25-08-49-42-926_com.miui.videoplayer.jpg IMG_20220525_091144.jpg
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    Jordan Casalini, May 25, 2022
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  9. Jordan Casalini

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    it's my fault I'm so quickly lost with a computer :blush
    Jordan Casalini, May 25, 2022
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  10. Jordan Casalini

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    hi

    i have finished modifying the playseat
    IMG_20220525_203055.jpg

    i am quite satisfied with the position much more realistic than original.

    i bolted the gimbal in order to be able to modify the position if necessary (once everything is installed i will check the center of gravity and adjust if need )
    IMG_20220525_135447.jpg IMG_20220525_195224.jpg

    i still need to install simtool and start tuning
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    Jordan Casalini, May 25, 2022
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  11. Jordan Casalini

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    hello

    i am installing live for speed
    i read that the plugin was provided in the simtool demo (2.5.1).

    but i see that there is still a plugin available which specifies the use of the loss of traction

    I have not yet installed the loss of traction on the simulator I would like to try part 2 dof already...should I download the plugin?
    Jordan Casalini, May 26, 2022
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  12. Jordan Casalini

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    I installed lfs and rolled a few turns on the keyboard...

    I wanted to start setting up simtool but in game engine interface settings everything is greyed out... do we have to have a license to try simtool with lfs?

    IMG_20220526_084815.jpg IMG_20220526_084757.jpg IMG_20220526_084648.jpg
    Jordan Casalini, May 26, 2022
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    Interface Type should be a drop down to select the type of hardware used. If it is greyed out something is wrong, try running SimTools as admin (should not be necessary), and if needed reinstall SimTools.

    Use the included plugin to get started, LFS needs to be run before patching it for motion: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...run-in-first-person-mode-before-patching.365/

    Grab a copy of the SimTools manual and keep it handy for reference: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/rtfm-start-with-the-official-simtools-documentation.117/

    See the motion profile FAQ tips and tricks: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/steps-to-create-a-motion-profile.228/
    noorbeast, May 26, 2022
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  14. Jordan Casalini

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    so i uninstalled then reinstalled simtool following the pdf as the first time...

    i get the same result interface settings and greyed out.

    opening as administrator has no effect

    before i can set it must use the plugin but how to know if it is included and selected?

    Simtool plugin IS empty (drag and drop is written)
    IMG_20220526_084648.jpg
    Jordan Casalini, May 26, 2022
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  15. Jordan Casalini

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    I tried to patched
    it asks me to select the location (which I don't know)
    I click on simtool but it does not open the file from game manager.
    I have been manually open simtool
    I have drag and drop the plugin api file but it was not the solution...
    I now have to reinstall.
    where to find this plugin included for patched?

    I'm going to continue to advance the chassis.. I'm going crazy not to succeed in everything it's something that looks so simple written here :blush
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    Jordan Casalini, May 26, 2022
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    I'm going to give exactly the details of what I'm doing.

    -Download Simtool 2.5.1.
    -Install it.

    At this stage game manager is on, connected and not patched.

    IMG_20220526_115030.jpg

    -I close Simtool and run on lfs.
    (Solo with keyboard)
    I don't no what does it mean first person

    -Then I click patch, patch game, he asks for direction of plugin.
    IMG_20220526_114018.jpg

    I don't know where it is

    IMG_20220526_115123.jpg

    I read that it was in the "simtool pack".
    IMG_20220526_091216.jpg

    It's not possible to download.

    IMG_20220526_113942.jpg

    I don't know if having done a lap with lfs created a file where it should be or this name.

    IMG_20220526_114254.jpg
    Jordan Casalini, May 26, 2022
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    First off @yobuddy can you please advise why options seem grayed out?

    @Jordan Casalini you do not need to install the LFS plugin, it is already installed with SimTools.

    The patch path is where you installed LFS, If you don't know right click on the LFS launcher and check its properties to find the path.

    When you do want to get all the plugins you want then use 250 of your forum activity coins here, that will give you a week to download all the plugins you want to: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/shop/

    It is a good idea to set the computer to English Local, as there is a known bug: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/simtools-language-setting-bug-change-to-english-local.233/
    noorbeast, May 26, 2022
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  18. Jordan Casalini

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    thank you for your help.
    i wanted to download it simply because i don't know where it is.
    IMG_20220526_140624.jpg
    i also looked in lfs but i can't find where at least i don't know its name.

    IMG_20220526_141054.jpg

    i will try to change the language of the pc
    Jordan Casalini, May 26, 2022
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    Your patch path is C\LFS
    noorbeast, May 26, 2022
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