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2DOF with ARDUINO UNO and Motomonster

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by A320Tony, Dec 27, 2017.

  1. A320Tony

    A320Tony New Member

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    Hello,
    Since 6 years ago I am trying to built a lowcost 2DOF seat using car wipers.

    In 2013 I discovered this web and I started taking all information that I needed but due to personal problems it was imposible. Also I tried first versions from Xsimulator.net.

    Now 5 years later I am trying again with positive results.

    I already have Arduino , Motomonster and 2 DC motors take it from a old vacum for testing purpose.

    Finally looks working , my next step is to try to have interconecction between Arduino and Live for Speed becasue still no coneectio nbetween them. Maybe because of setup the software. Let's see I will keep working on it.

    Please find attached some pics of my firsts test.

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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Great that you are hanging in there and making some progress.

    Please post pictures of all of your settings, so members can give some advice.
    noorbeast, Dec 27, 2017
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  3. A320Tony

    A320Tony New Member

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    Thanks noorbeast!

    Please find attached my software configuration.

    1.- Potenciometers are working properly. --- Moving potenciometers I can move both engines in both sides each one.
    2.- SimTools ENGINE OUTPUT Testing also looks working. --- Moving mouse I can move both engines in both sides each one.
    3.- But using Live For Speed game ... Arduino receiver LED comes on but no engines movement.

    Any idea appreaciate.

    Thanks

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    A320Tony, Dec 28, 2017
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  5. A320Tony

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    Great noorbeast!

    Finally works.

    As you said I repatched the LFS and works.

    Now is time to learn how adjust Axis and %. Then I will start to build the seat with the wipers motors.

    Thank you so much!
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    A320Tony, Dec 29, 2017
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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  7. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Have you got further information and pictures of your frame and seat in action?
    noorbeast, Mar 1, 2018
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  8. Blame73

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    In the first pictures you posted I see you were not using heatsinks.
    Did you then intall them? It's also better to use fans
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    Blame73, Mar 3, 2018
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  9. A320Tony

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    Hi Blame73, yes I will, just doing some tests. with 12v mini dc and small battery.

    Now I see is 100% working , second step will be to buy wipers and transformator.

    thanks a lot
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    A320Tony, Apr 6, 2018
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