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Smc3 issues

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Kevin6280, Feb 8, 2023.

  1. Kevin6280

    Kevin6280 New Member Gold Contributor

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    I open Smc3 utility can start testing everything moves correctly then stop and goes dead top of screen says Smc3 not responding
    Kevin6280, Feb 8, 2023
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  2. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    try a different usb cable
    Gadget999, Feb 8, 2023
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  3. Kevin6280

    Kevin6280 New Member Gold Contributor

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    now says comm with arduino could not be established, has worked perfectly for the past month except the past 5 days
    Kevin6280, Feb 10, 2023
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  4. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    Try to reprogram it
    Gadget999, Feb 10, 2023
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  5. Kevin6280

    Kevin6280 New Member Gold Contributor

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    Won’t let me upload Smc3.ino sketch
    Kevin6280, Feb 10, 2023
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  6. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    What error is reported, can you please post a picture?
    noorbeast, Feb 10, 2023
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  7. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    Did you try another usb cable ?
    Gadget999, Feb 10, 2023
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  8. Kevin6280

    Kevin6280 New Member Gold Contributor

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    Yes had in wrong usb port but now Smc3 works but sim tools pitch and roll are backwards in operation
    Kevin6280, Feb 11, 2023
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  9. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Feb 11, 2023
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  10. Kevin6280

    Kevin6280 New Member Gold Contributor

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    So my settings were saved for iracing I have selected boxes in every combo and it doesn’t change but when I go from output testing back to axis assignment it goes to default and doesn’t stay on iracing
    Kevin6280, Feb 11, 2023
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  11. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    That is because Output Testing uses the Default profile, not a game profile.
    noorbeast, Feb 11, 2023
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