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3DOF Simulator For Playstation 4 and VR

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by creazyrider, Sep 13, 2017.

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  1. creazyrider

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    Hello,
    My project is to build a full mobile simulator with 4 motors.
    Here is my config:
    1 Playstation 4 pro with a VR helmet
    the VR helmet will be use on VR games and as a simple screen for games that are not VR. The idea is to not need a screen so the structure will be lighter.
    I will use an old PC windows XP for X-sim and then maybe a Raspeberry pi to make it smaller and integrated in the simulator.
    The wheel and pedals are a Logitech G29 with the shifter.
    For the actuators i'm thinking to buy 4 motors 120W from Simukit, they will be drive by 2 sabertooth Dual 12A and an Arduino uno.
    I want my simulator to be able to be switched to a plane simulator too, to work with X-plane.
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    I just build a small model to try and choose the kind of simulator I'll build in full scale.
    there is only one motor for now but I'll put 2 more when I receive them.
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    I tried to make it working with the demo of xsimulator but it's not working. I think it's because this is a demo. I can't try it.
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    You can do testing on a PC using Live For Speed, as the plugin is specifically included for testing purposes.

    Once you progress your build and build thread you can apply for a free DIY license, for which some conditions on progress do apply: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/request-a-free-diy-simtools-2-0-license.262/
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    Hello, I tried with live for speed but nothing happen, Actually in the demo version there is one field that I can't save. I tried to move the motors manualy with Game Engine but nothing happen. I'm sure the com port is the good one (COM 4) but I don't know which values to put in the other parameters (like parity, ...).
    I'll ask a licence once I will be able to make my protoype working with the game.

    Thanks fo your response
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    If it does not work with LFS or output testing then check your hardware and post pictures of all of your settings.

    Just so you know you have to run a lap or two in LFS before you patch it for motion. If you did not do that then unpatch, run a lap, then repatch.

    Is it @eaorobbie's code that is being used with the Arduino and RC servo? If so use your Com 4 with the rest of the Interface Settings like this for a 2DOF, or this for a single DOF: R<Axis1a>~

    And make sure to Save them:

    RCsettings.jpg
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    Thank you very much, I'll try it when I come home.
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    I just tried it and it worked ! I can now make move my small simulator from game Engine.
    Thank you noorbeast !!!

    I still have a problem with game manager, it remain red and unconnected even after patching the game LFS and run few laps.

    I seen a similar problem on the forum but solution was to reinstall the full computer to make it work.
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    Great it now works in Output Manager.

    And I can presume you unpatched, run a lap, then repatch LFS.

    You need to then create an Axis Allocation for LFS in Game Engine. Here are the full steps to creating and refining a motion profile, but to start use 20% and do a quick test with LFS, you can refine it later: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/steps-to-create-a-motion-profile.228/
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    Thank you,
    No I didn't understood that I had to run the lap before patching the game, i did the opposite.
    I will try tomorrow. I will look at the link too.
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    That's it it works now ! Thank you a lot for your help.
    Actally I had another problem between game engine en game manager, I changed the IP adress but now it's working.
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    I'm fighting with the arduino code of aerobbie to make it work with only one servo so I had an 1" oled screen to display the command sent to the servo and to understand why it work this way.
    I bought other servo, I'll install them as soon as i receive them. I can share my arduino file working with the oled screen if somebody needs.
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    hello how are your works on? I am thinking to start one project it is dificult? thank you
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    Please open your own thread, before that I advise you to study the FAQ.
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    okey sorry for the trouble i have opened on thread
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    hello Mazak515 what do you mean with the console ? the playstation or the Serial window of the arduino software ?
    You can use it with a playstation 4 with UDP plugin but there is only 4 games with this plugin.
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    Hello jaimepacheco94, No it's not very difficult, you just need to know the configuration to do and there are people who can help you in your project. I can help you too if you need. Once I'll add the 2 servos I'll put some screenshots of my config, it can help you.
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