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Showroom 3DOF DC Brush motor actuators

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by m50b20, Feb 22, 2024.

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  1. m50b20

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    @noorbeast
    Can i use one license on two computers with one rig ?
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    No, other than a dual PC install, which itself is obsolete anyway in SimTools v3, see the EULA at 2: https://simtools.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/EULA-License-Agreement.pdf

    "This license grants Licensee the right, to download and install one (1) copy of the Software on either one (1) computer owned or leased, and controlled by, Licensee, or one (1) dual computer setup owned or leased, and controlled by, Licensee."

    What you can do is use the same license on one PC and install both SimTools v2 and V3 on that PC.
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    Ok, it's good that i didn't install licence on test laptop

    What if i change something with hardware in my game computer or reinstall windows?
    m50b20, Mar 1, 2024
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    Fantastic job! The motion is looking very good. What dofs are you running? (Surge, sway, heave,etc)
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    Thanks! It just first test, can't achieve roll more than 3-4 degrees in LFS )), in output test it's much bigger, need to sort out

    Roll, pitch, heave, surge and sway, don't know if it right way to use some of them with 3 actuators
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    You can run 5 dofs with a 3 DOF sim as we substitute pitch and roll to simulate surge and sway.

    It sounds like you need to do some min/max tuning. In tuning centre, click capture then reset so all values are back to 0, then drive a few laps without hitting anything, then click save. The new settings will be the highest and lowest values you recorded, and will be your 100% value for you axis
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    Thanks a lot ! I will try just after fitting seat, pedals and steering wheel, paint everything and bring it home )))
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    Almost ready to take off

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    Time for some tests before disassembly for painting

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    Sort out little roll in lfs - it must be sway )))

    Add one gas strut to each motor, 230n, it helps to much lower the noise and add smoothness and speed. @early_m, one strut on back motor is enough for my rig

    Can't wait to bring it home and run Dirt Rally 2 )))
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    Set sway to lean away from a corner and roll the opposite.
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    Already done!!
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    Looking forward to seeing a proper video
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    Color must be different, but as is

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    Made travel 2-3 times less than on start, don't need it that much

    Maybe with vr (later) i will increase it back

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    Well done, hope you're enjoying it. It's hard to tell from your short clip but sway may need to be reversed? It looks like its leaning into the corner while it should be leaning away.
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    Just so you know when it comes to VR less is more, you need fast accurate motion with VR, not a huge axis range.
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    Hmmmmm
    I will try

    Rear end is so sloppy (
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    Totally wrong settings))

    Revised everything, add smoothness to some forces, add travel, changed sway direction - much better. It becomes helper but not the thing to struggle with

    Now it's time to work ))
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