2 DOF SimuKit Build

Ok, so I start building tomorrow!
Here is the link to the original tutorial from @Wanegain :
http://www.racingfr.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=48817&st=0&p=1537410&#entry1537410

I've got everything on the list ready to go. I've installed Simtools as per quick start guide, and my relevant plugins.

Let's see how I get on!

I've got a question about Arduino though:

Once I've downloaded the Arduino Code files, do I just drag the folder over to the Arduino app. Does it go into the setup section, or the 'main' section? This is new to me.

Do I leave Arduino running in the background when I open GameEngine/Manager?

I shouldn't have to do any more 'coding' to this should I?

I suggest you ask the people you bought it from. They should be providing you with the "how to do it" , thats what a good back up service would do.

Here is the Arduino Code page for the SimuKit.

http://www.xsimulator.net/community...bertooth-using-simplified-serial-working.136/

I suggest you ask the people you bought it from. They should be providing you with the "how to do it" , thats what a good back up service would do.

Hi Leo !

For your Arduino you need to install this code, you can read it too, there is all you need to know if you want to edit some variables.

To install it, you need to open it in your Arduino app.
In Tools/Board, select Arduino Uno and in Serial Port select the port where your Ard is connected.

You need to install the Sabertooth libraries before uploading it.

Once your Arduino is started you can let it run.

Many thanks and merci Wanegain! That's some great (and prompt) back up service!

I hope everything will be great

So, day one went quite well.

I went over to a friends house who has a cut-off saw and proper tools, and we started building the MDF SimuKit or 'Simulateur LowCost', which I purchased from @Wanegain. (who has been fantastic by the way, from shipping to support)

I decided to try his 'solution alternative', as I rather liked the clean lines, and no use of a central wooden strut. We got as far a mounting the Pots, power supply, and getting all the wires ready for soldering and hooking up to arduino board before we called it a day. I'd say we're about 80% done on the build stage. Just soldering and a few tweaks here and there. Maybe a coat of paint.

I'll be back on it next week when I have a clear day. I need to order a more wood for battening the underside.
Been a lot of fun though.

But I'm anticipating the software side will take a lot longer to get right!

Don't worry for the software part, it's easier than it looks. I can share with you all my config file

@noorbeast They are 3mm thick

Thanks @Wanegain.
I decided to go with your suggestion of lowering the vertical panes from 25cm, to 17cm. Its a good clearance, and keeps the motion base low. I was trying to calculate its 'finished' height once I take into account the extra battening and the 7cm wheels I'm putting under it. Plus the height of the Gameracer chair. I'm aiming for a finished seat height of 47cm approx. So when the front wheel&pedal section are removed I can push it up to my desk for the correct height.

Yes I know what you mean. If they don't work out, I'll upgrade them. But they do seem to be fairly heavy duty. It's all a learning curve for me. I can already think of mods I want to do if this one works out.

those motor mounts WILL flex for sure, You need to be on the Overkill side to GUARANTEE no movement.

for reference, this small angle was able to be twisted under load, the Big angle....Not Lol

I am using the same brackets and it's not flexing (I guess I have to shoot a video to be totally sure). But I agree that something stronger would be better. You can for example put 2 brackets side by side.

even just welding some triangle bits of steel on the sides will help. Ive had 3mm thick brackets before and hat solved the problem.

Today I finished the build part of the rig. Was a lot easier than I was expecting. The soldering all seemed very straight forward, and well laid out in the tutorial by @Wanegain.

I had to make some dimension adjustments to allow for the Centre of Gravity of the full-frame cockpit.

I can already see areas I would like to improve on the next version. I'd like to re-bracket the motors at an angle to lower the height of the rig. Maybe reduce the size of the base itself.

I'm sure there will be lots of teething problems, I'm not under any illusions, I know all kinds of issues will crop up.

Tomorrow I will take my first step with Arduino, and then Simtools. Fingers crossed!

A video of the machine in operation would be very freindly. Thank you.