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Showroom Motion platform "Catopult"

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by kalbasator, Jul 1, 2022.

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  1. noorbeast

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    SMC3 settings are somewhat specific to how your hardware reacts, so are not generic but rather require tweaking settings for optimal responses.

    While written with different hardware in mind this simple analogous guide hopefully helps understand PID tuning is about an accurate response using the controls available: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/a-laymans-analogy-guide-to-pids-pid-tuning.219/

    Start on the low end and work up is the best way to go and not likely to result in damage.
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    Hi all! I did a trial setting of the motors in the SMC3 utility, the motors are quite nimble.
    I post screenshots of the settings.
    It seems there are no problems.
    The only thing I can't understand is why during the output testing in SimTools, when I turn on the test, the levers are released down from the 90 degree position?

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    Hello everyone and good mood! :)
    I want to share good news - I launched my platform :cheers! I have been doing tests and tuning in LFS for a week, while everything is going well.
    Today I decided to download plugins for Dirt Rally 2.0 and Assetto Corsa Competizione Plugin, but I did not have access to download, I can not find how to activate the download plan for coins.
    I found a form that needs to be filled out for activation, but I'm not sure if this is correct - https://www.xsimulator.net/contact-us/
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    SimTools (motion software) and Xsimulator.net (DIY community and community plugins) are two different entities: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/simtools-and-xsimulator-partnership-explained.275/

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  7. kalbasator

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    Thanks @noorbeast for your help, it worked!
    I also noticed that one of the front motors is very hot, the rest are barely warm. With what it can be connected? The settings in SMC3Utils are the same for all motors.

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    Sometimes, even though the same brand, different hardware needs slightly different settings if its responses are not the same. Have you used Output Mode in SMC3 to ensure each motor responds the same, particularly under load?

    As an aside you likely need to refine your clip and max limits, those set the range and safety limits for the motors. A lever becomes very inefficient beyond about 38-40 degrees of movement up and down, if yours are moving beyond that the motors will be under unnecessary strain.
    noorbeast, Aug 28, 2022
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    Yes, I used the output mode in SMC3 in the first place, all motors react the same and stably.
    Today I'm trying to change the length of the lever which is on the motor shaft reducer, I made additional holes in it for these situations.
    I also reduced the values of PWMmax and PWMmin, let's see what happens from this.
    kalbasator, Aug 29, 2022
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    hello there..
    really nice to see your build is finished and move!
    I just wanna share my thought. the right motor get hot easily because the design of your rig.
    right section weight more than the left side. it's the as mine, my left motor get warmer because there's a shifter and handbreak attach to the left side.
    sorry for my english
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    itsumairu, Sep 3, 2022
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    Reducing the length of the lever did not give much results.
    Also, reducing PWMmax and PWMmin did not reduce the heating of the front right motor - perhaps, on the contrary, it is necessary to make the values higher so that it is easier for the motor to lift and hold the loaded side ... I have another idea - to add a spring.
    kalbasator, Sep 5, 2022
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    Who can tell me - is there a difference how to correctly - which side to attach the gearbox to the platform? Below is a screenshot for an example.
    It's just that basically I see that they use 1 version of the location.

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    These look to be different angles of the same thing, so I am not sure what you mean, could you please explain a little further?
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    Perhaps this will be clearer. And I installed it as in the second option, maybe this is why there is an additional load on the worm gear and the motor heats up?

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    I doubt the orientation is the issue, it is more likely related to the motor specs/faults and/or design issues.
    noorbeast, Sep 7, 2022
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    I second what @noorbeast said. I think its the design.
    the construction for the wheel base is only on the right side, it give a lot of work for the right motor. the weight is not distributed equally.
    CMIIW
    itsumairu, Sep 7, 2022
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    I have a question about Fpwm - In the specification of the driver, the frequency is 60kHz, and in the utility you can set a maximum of 35kHz. What can it affect?

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    Hi all! In general, after not much thought, I decided to cut the entire structure and redo the geometry. It took about half an hour to cut :grin Let's see how long it takes to weld a new frame.

    In general, the platform performed well. But the overheating of one motor did not give me rest.
    Due to the overall size of the motor with a gearbox, with the new location of the front motors, the overall size of the platform itself will increase :(
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    Hi all! I can not understand what is the difference in the type of output, I tried both, it feels like there is no difference.
    But the logic is - I have a geared motor, so I need to install a rotational?

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    kalbasator, Sep 26, 2022
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    Yes geared motor would be rotational.
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