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Question simtools motion error when connect monitor to hdmi or dp port

Discussion in 'SimTools DIY Version' started by Phon, Apr 25, 2023.

  1. Phon

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    I install simtools both version 2 and 3 with my notebook, and I can use it and motion worked normally for a year. But last month it just had problem. When i connected the monitor to hdmi port, motion had unusual movement immediately. When i unplug cable from hdmi port, it's back to work normally again. when i connect steering wheel to usb, it also had error.

    I searched in this forum to find out how to solve the problem. I tried to close antivirus and firewall, delete simhub, reinstall software it's still error. And finally i found out that it occurred from fanatec driver of my new steering wheel. When i uninstalled it, motion worked normally again.

    But last week, this problem occurred again. But now I don't know how to solve it and need all of you guy help. I try many ways. try to delete some software, reinstall simtools software, try to change to my other new pc, install both version 2 and 3. It also has same problem. I also try to install with my other notebook with reinstall windows, it also has same problem. I find that the error will occur when i just bring hdmi cable to touch hdmi port.
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    you may have some electrical interference

    what type of sim and wheel do you have ?
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  3. Phon

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    - 4 axis of chinese actuators, i don't know how to call. I have 2 sets of them. when i test, they have same problem. Last month, it still work normally.
    - I have thrustmaster t300 rs gt edition, logitech g29, fanatec dd pro, etc.
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  4. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    It sounds like something is not properly grounded, is there any cable damage to anything?
    Someone trip over a cable maybe?
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  5. Phon

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    yes i also try to change new usb cables with usb2.0 and 3.0. it's still error
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    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Have you moved the location of your sim or pc lately?
    Maybe the wall plugin is not properly grounded?
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    Yes, I had moved location to my new extension room on oct. That time it also had an error and I solved by changing usb extension cable. Now it's still in the same room. But i will recheck by testing with other room as you mentioned.
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  8. Phon

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    After checking, it's not caused from the wall plugin. Do all of you have any recommend to solve this issue? need all of you help please.
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    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Did you use a multi-meter or something to check if it's properly grounded?
    Chat soon,
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    When testing, i connect only this sim motion actuator to usb for testing. nothing connect to my notebook.
    I have 2 set of sim motion actuators, all both can use last month.
    1st notebook - window 11, simtool 2 & 3, steam, xbox pc game pass, logitech driver, thrustmaster t300, th8a, tss handbrake driver, it's all the same condition like last month that I still can use.
    2nd notebook - I just reinstall with win 10 and install only simtools app for testing. but it's same error.
    3rd pc - just build up install window 11, triple monitors with dp port, simtools 2 & 3, steam, xbox pc game pass, ea app, and dbox software use with fanatec dd pro. I test simtools with chinese sim motion, it's the same error. dbox can use normally.
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    That you get the same issue with multiple computers and operating systems really does suggest something is not properly grounded, which may be the hardware and/or wiring.
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    Many thanks to all of you to confirm me, finally i recheck all again and again. I just know that the problem came from only my universal adapter of my machine that was no grounded. that's my very stupid. Now it can work normally.
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    But i just have new issue about my another machine, it's just not working suddenly, nothing happen when i press turn on output testing. this afternoon i still tested and it's still working.
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    What is the issue on the machine that is not working, is there an error message or error sound notification, does something unexpectedly crash SimTools? I presume the setting are the same as the machine that does work, but it pays to check you did not make a mistake.
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    I just used the same notebook (1st one) to test with these 2 machines. no any error message or error sound. just nothing motion happen from the actuators. I don't know why, I do all the samething like before.
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    Please post pictures of all settings on the problem machine, as that may give a clue.
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    I just found that one connector inside the machine is loose. (small green one) Now it works well again.
    Thank you all of you.
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    I am very surprised with all of you that can investigate from only my typing. I really appreciate and thank you for all of your time to help me.
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