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2DOF RC Project

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Jdh, Aug 1, 2016.

  1. Jdh

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    Hello everybody!
    New on all of these awesome technology, but no coward, so I'll be doing a 2dof model right to simulate all of your knowledge.

    Will upgrade the faster I could!

    Ultreya!!
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    Thank you for the feedback @noorbeast !! I apreciate a message from you, I have been reading a lot of this forum before I get right with the items to start to do something related with this appasionate hobbie. Right now I'm doing a model alike the one that upload @eaorobbie
    Right now I have done the configuration of the micro servos, and also the configuration at the Sim Tools Game Engine, but I can't download any plugin for the different games...
    Should I start a new thread to show how I am doing?
    Waiting for your response!
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    A model is always a useful starting place.

    It is a good idea to keep all your project things together, rather than start new threads. That way all relevant material is on one project page.
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    Okay, so should I stay here to upload my model project?
    I have a problem when I run the game Life for Speed, the microservos doesn't recognize the movements of the game... I think the arduino code is right because I have made some tests with the Game Engine, and the servos are moving like they have to, but when I run the game and set the configuration from the Tunning Center, just doesn't recognize them... Could be possible that the plugin I am using is not for the version of Life for Speed I am using?
    Thanks in advance @noorbeast !!
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    You can just edit the title of this thread to better reflect your it is your 2DOF RC project: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/change-a-thread-title.145/

    With LFS it will not be the plugin that is the issue, it will be configuration.

    You should run LFS at least once before you patch it for motion. If you didn't then unpatch it, run LFS so it generates the needed files, then repatch it for motion.

    If that is not the issue then it is likely configuration issues. Please post screenshots of all of your settings.
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    I have the preset and the arduino code from the @eaorobbie 's post: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/marketplace/rc-model-code-for-arduino-uno-2dof-expandable.89/
    and for the configuration I used this Captura de pantalla 2016-08-02 13.53.16.png Captura de pantalla 2016-08-02 13.54.15.png
    I did right now the unpatching and patching of the game and it seems that it works, but like the both microservos are moving with the same forces, like both are configured for the same movements, I think this problem is related with the Axis Assignments and de DOF 2 configuration, but I didn't find anything to configure this in the right way
    Could you help me @noorbeast ?
    Thank you in advance!
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    PS: I couldn't find the thread tools in this post to change the name of the thread Captura.PNG
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    In Axis Assignments the Dir box determines which way and axis moves. For roll one Dir box should be checked so it is orange. That way one servo goes up and the other goes down for roll.

    The convention for which way each force/axis should move is here: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/which-way-to-set-simtool-axis-movements.230

    You should read through the official SimTools documentation, so you have a foundation for understanding how it is configured: https://www.xsimulator.net/simtools-complete-documentation/

    You will also find specific tips and tweaks in the FAQs: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/simtools-settings-tips-and-tricks.18/category
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    Likely that as a new member you first have to reach the minimum number of posts before some features are activated, as there are some initial restrictions on new members.
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    After reading all the tips that you give me I've changed the configuration, but I still have a problem.
    When I'm going to start a race one of the microservos, change its position, and also when I turn right it still in the same position that going straight. I left here the new configuration in order to know if it comes by there:
    Captura de pantalla 2016-08-02 17.15.14.png
    PS: I finally could change the name of the thread!
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    @noorbeast Could it be possible that is a problem related with the game? How can I download plugins for different games? Just to assure that it is not because of the Life for Speed
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    I think that the problem could be related with the tunning centre, I have followed the steps that are at the FAQ section, by you @noorbeast and by @eaorobbie but I get some strange numbers, here is the image:
    Captura de pantalla 2016-08-02 18.58.25.png
    Please help me in this issue, I don't know what else could I do
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    It is not the plugin it is the configuration. If I understand correctly you have one RC servo that acts as expected and one that just stays in the same position, is that correct?

    If that is so check all wiring and configuration.

    Have you got batteries or something that supplies power to the RC servos, as depending on what they are they can draw more than the Arduino can supply.

    In the Interface Output you can just use 2 axis instead of 3.
    noorbeast, Aug 3, 2016
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    Thanks for the feedback! I really don't know exactly what was the change I did, but now it works!
    The power supply is just from my PC connected to the arduino uno. Maybe it was because I was only with the battery instead of be with the charger.
    Thank you again for the help @noorbeast, I will update this thread when I upgrade my prototype, I hope the soon as possible!
    Could you let me some coins to download the plugin of dirt 3? Want to know how to change the plugin and how I have to change it configuration.
    Thank you in advance!
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    Done.
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    Thank you @noorbeast !! Without you it could be impossible get this project alive! I'll get this thread updated for new upgrades
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