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Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by furiano, Nov 15, 2015.

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  1. furiano

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    Hello guys I started this project and I am lost with the electronic part and software, need help.
    r1206uno and monster motor shield
    [​IMG] Hello guys I started this project and I am lost with the electronic part and software, need help.
    furiano, Nov 15, 2015
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I good place to start are the FAQs: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/

    A simple way to ensure the rig is balanced and minimise the load on the motors: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/find-the-center-of-gravity-to-balance-a-motion-simulator.55/

    Specifically if you are using wiper motors then ground isolation is needed: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/wiper-motor-mandatory-ground-isolation.25/

    There are dedicated sections and code if you are using Arduinos and Motor Monter boards for control:

    http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/arduino.6/category

    http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/motor-driver-for-arduino-compatible-controller.11/category

    There is another section if instead you plan on using JRK boards for control: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/jrk.8/category

    If you need cheap Power Supply Units then it is possible to buy and mod server PSUs, they are cheap and powerful: http://www.xsimulator.net/community...ver-power-supplies-as-cheap-powerful-psus.54/

    There are various ways to mount pots to the motors to read position: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/how-to-connect-protect-a-potentiometer.13/

    Similarly there are some variations on wiring emergency stop switches: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/emergency-stop-switch-wiring.56/

    There is both formal and plenty of tip about using SimTools here: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/simtools-settings-tips-and-tricks.18/category
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    noorbeast, Nov 15, 2015
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    Nobody has to be lost here, but without description of your issues nobody can help.
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    Pit, Nov 16, 2015
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  4. furiano

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    thx i will try
    furiano, Nov 22, 2015
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    Follow the tutorial racingmat but do not know if I did everything right .
    Is working as follows: feedback is only the position of the wheels on the track.
    Anyone know if this is correct ?
    furiano, Dec 20, 2015
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    I am sorry but I do not understand what you mean by "feedback is only the position of the wheels on the track". Can you elaborate or better yet post a picture of what you are trying to describe.
    noorbeast, Dec 20, 2015
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    I mean the 2dof this simulating only the position of the wheels in relation to the track.
    furiano, Dec 20, 2015
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    I realize that the problem would be the plugin that takes telemetry tire instead of the chase .
    furiano, Dec 20, 2015
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  9. Nick Moxley

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    Huh ?
    Nick Moxley, Dec 20, 2015
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  10. pipis2015

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    Please post a video showing both the track and the chair movement.

    And screenshots of your settings.

    Only this way someone will be able to help.

    It is possible that you have the wrong settings.
    pipis2015, Dec 20, 2015
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  12. furiano

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    [​IMG]
    furiano, Dec 20, 2015
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    Seems like you only use pitch and roll.

    Are you using surge and sway?

    [​IMG]



    EDIT...
    On, I just saw the settings picture.

    You need to add surge and sway in DOF3 and DOF4.
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    pipis2015, Dec 20, 2015
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    Well from the video I would say you need to refine heave settings, is that what you mean?

    What game are you doing the motion profile for?

    Please post screenshots of your SimTools Tuning Center.
    noorbeast, Dec 20, 2015
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    surge and sway don't work
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    What game are you playing?


    Does your game support surge and sway?


    If the game you are playing does not give surge and sway values to simtools there is nothing you can do.
    pipis2015, Dec 20, 2015
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    Just roll and picht work on virtual axis show surge, sway working but don't move
    Projectcars
    furiano, Dec 20, 2015
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    on output testing all work fine
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    If all works OK on output testing then it is just a matter of tunning(tunning center).

    Wait until someone who plays project cars sees your message and you will get some help.
    pipis2015, Dec 20, 2015
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    Picture of your Pcars tuning center would help.
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