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Showroom Finally Building My Motion Simulator - 2DOF to 3DOF

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Dropkicks17, Dec 20, 2022.

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  1. noorbeast

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    First try and determine why it shuts off, is it a USB disconnect (usually sound notification), PSU shutdown (check if PSU running), control board or motors over heating, or out of range?
    noorbeast, Jan 31, 2023
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    OK, so it's not the USB or PSU. I took a screen shot of SMC3 while I was able to replicate the issue. This is what happens when I weigh down motor 2 (by leaning on the front corner with my weight, haha).
    [​IMG]
    Dropkicks17, Jan 31, 2023
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    In our case, the H-bridge was defective and I think our fault looked the same.
    RGS-Furtwangen, Jan 31, 2023
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    Thanks RGS, I appreciate the response. Is there a definitive test to point to that?
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  5. noorbeast

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    This could be hardware, design or a combination of both.

    If you switch the hardware does the issue follow or not?

    What CTC are you using on the levers, given you rig has significant mass and constrained inherent design leverage, and are the levers at right angles to the rods when the rig is in its level position:
    [​IMG]
    noorbeast, Jan 31, 2023
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    CTC is 3 inches. I was thinking of switching the hardware to test that out, but I think I had the same problem with motor 1 at some point during testing too. The levers are at right angles when the rig is level. The photo above shows it when the system is off and at it's resting place. That it below the lower end of the range when the rig is in motion.
    Dropkicks17, Jan 31, 2023
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    Try the CTC at 50mm and see if the issue persists.
    noorbeast, Jan 31, 2023
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    Yes, that worked! I was actually at 100 mm before. I dropped it down to 63.5 (I already had holes drilled for that length) and it handled it. Do you think I can go a little further to get a little more movement? I'll probably end up trying it at 75 and 90 mm at some point anyway.
    Dropkicks17, Feb 1, 2023
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  9. noorbeast

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    How far you can push the CTC depends on lots of things, how well SMC3 is configured for the hardware, the inertia of the rotating mass, and simple physics, for example once a lever moves more than about 38-40 degrees either way its effective use of torque drops dramatically.
    noorbeast, Feb 1, 2023
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    I tried it at 90 mm. It was going great until I lost control in an F1 car and got thrown around. That caused the shut down again so I'll try 75 next. I won't get a chance to drill holes and test that for a couple of days.
    Dropkicks17, Feb 1, 2023
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    Tested it with 75mm CTC holes and it worked great. Now I can dial in my settings to get it just right. It's so fun to use it the way it is now though, it's hard to stop to change things, haha. Thanks for all your help @noorbeast!
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    Dropkicks17, Feb 2, 2023
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  12. noorbeast

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    Well done working out what best suits your rig and needs :thumbs

    No pressure, but when you get time I and others would really appreciate a video of your rig in action!
    noorbeast, Feb 2, 2023
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    I'll definitely be adding a video(s) soon! Gotta pay it forward :)
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    Measure voltage with a multimeter at the output of the H-bridge
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    Here are some videos. I can't believe I actually have a racing simulator in my house that I built! It is so much fun!!!

    Here's my son trying Assetto Corsa:


    My son still trying Assetto Corsa:


    My son trying out NoLimits2 Roller Coaster Simulator:
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    Thanks! It's very rigid which helps when it's moving all around.
    Dropkicks17, Apr 28, 2023
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