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6DOF platform with Syntron MDBOX

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by Victor Urnes, Sep 17, 2019.

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  1. Victor Urnes

    Victor Urnes New Member

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    Hi!
    We are building a really nice 6DOF platform with a 2pcs Syntron MDBOX.
    The actuator is 1000mm stroke length.

    What is the best method to control the Syntron MDBOX?

    Victor
    Victor Urnes, Sep 17, 2019
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  3. Thanos

    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    The question is not what is the best method but how to interface it with Simtools.

    You will need one of my AMC controllers for that. Send me message for details.

    Thanks
    Thanos
    Thanos, Sep 17, 2019
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    Ok, thanks Thanos. I have sent you an PM
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    Hello,I am from Shenzhen China.I am building a 6DOF platform too.I used 2pcs NV3030ED from Syntron MDBOX . I have install simtools v3 and MDBOX interface plugin on my PC 微信图片_20250828213854.jpg .But it did not work.Would you please tell me how to setup the Syntron MDBOX.
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    Please see here re @Thanos advice that unfortunately the Syntron MDBOX ethernet interface protocol is unknown, instead recommending replacement with the
    AASD-15A servos with the AMC-AASD15A motion controller: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/how-to-interface-an-sc-mbox-v3.17113/#post-228753

    You can check that alternative out in the FAQs:
    https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/amc-aasd15a-servo-controller.351/
    noorbeast, Aug 28, 2025
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    Hello,Thanks for your reply.I am not good at English.I have found the UDP protocol for the Syntron MDBOX ethernet interface.Please check the attache file.Would you please help us to run the MDBOX as a interface via ethernet in simtools,Let's try togethter.

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    linken, Aug 30, 2025
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    Thank you for your quick response and the time you spend with me.I made you a diagram representing my installation.

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    linken, Aug 30, 2025
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