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AMC-AASD15A servo controller

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by Thanos, Nov 6, 2019.

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  1. Garyrv7

    Garyrv7 New Member

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    I've recently set up the AMC-AASD15A controller on my 6DOF rig and on my laptop it works perfectly but I cannot get it to work on my desktop. when you you plug it in on my laptop it correctly identifies the com port and then it is a simple matter to to set it up on simtools However, on my desktop, when I plug it in it identifies it as: Other device - USB Serial Port and doesn't allocate a com port, therefore simtools cannot recognise it.
    Any suggestions, at least polite ones, would be welcome.
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    Garyrv7, Apr 21, 2021
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  2. Thanos

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

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    Hi Gary,

    Install the FTDI drivers from here:
    https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM21228_Setup.zip

    Thanks
    Thanos
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    Thanos, Apr 21, 2021
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  3. Thanos

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

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    After some requests to take apart the Scorpion actuator, here are some helpful videos about it:



    And a quick fix I discovered in the process...
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    Thanos, May 3, 2021
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    They are worth there money very well made. like the dustcover on pushrod
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  5. Thanos

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

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    Yeah and minor details can be fixed easy, like with this 7 min to print part:

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  6. Thanos

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

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    I compiled a video to show the difference of the actuator, before and after the fix (removed shims and added spacer in dirt ring)

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  7. Thanos

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

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    Wow, wasn't even aware it was already released, yesterday!!!

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    Hi guys, seeing if anyone has had any experience using the PT Actuator scorpion series running the AMC-AASD15A controller and Project cars 2? Mainly when you hit a wall they are quite violent/harsh, I have lowered the Spike filter quite low to around 1650 but it is still very harsh. The only way to soften the impacts is to drop the game meanager right back but then everything else is to slow. Just seeing if anyone has a fix or any advice?
    That would be greatly appreciated.
    Cheers, Luke
    Luke Klaver, May 11, 2021
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  9. Thanos

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

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    Which motion software you are using?

    One thing you can try is to lower the max motor speed from the servo drives, from 5000RPM to 2000RPM perhaps or lower...

    I have seen many times PT-ACTUATOR AASD-15A servos being shipped with Pn051=5000 (yes 5000 RPM).

    Just set Pn051=3000 (nominal motor speed) or less...

    Thanos
    Thanos, May 11, 2021
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  10. Thanos

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

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  11. Thanos

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

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    Just in case you will ever need need to replace a wall outlet.... upload_2021-6-10_11-38-46.gif :grin please don't do it yourself, especially on Live circuit!!! Don't take my example, I always work on live circuits upload_2021-6-10_11-38-46.gif :rolleyes:



    This outlet had bad Neutral contact, and its the reason I needed to replace it. Yes there is live electricity, but all proper tools and safety precautions were taken. upload_2021-6-10_11-38-46.gif :nerd
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  12. Thanos

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

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  13. MuñozChile2dof

    MuñozChile2dof 2 DOF SIMULATOR ARDUINO AND IBT-2 Gold Contributor

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  14. Thanos

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

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    No, don't try this servo, I heard from people that tried it, that it doesn't have external heatsink and it doesn't include brake resistor with it.

    Please stick to verified AASD-15A servos like this one:

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32844239563.html

    Thanks
    Thanos
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    Thanos, Jul 1, 2021
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    Hello,
    I'm new here and I have a question!
    @Thanos is it possible to use a Schneider servo drive(Lexium 32) to conecct to Thanos?!
    As Schneider servo drive(Lexium 32) has no db25 interface and use CANbus, I need to know how can I connect it to Thanos!

    Best regards
    Mohsen
    katy77, Jul 5, 2021
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  16. Thanos

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

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    No sorry, you need classic servos with Pulse/Dir input, not CAN. Preferably an AASD-15A that is plug and play.
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    is it somehow possible to use any convertor?!
    katy77, Jul 13, 2021
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  18. Thanos

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

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    No sorry, there are no converters from pulse to CAN bus... and if there was something would not be real time as there would be latency while the pulses are digitized to packets for CAN messages...
    Thanos, Jul 13, 2021
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    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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  20. Thanos

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

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    PSA: Put your seatbelts on people! And maybe activate those spike filters, it can save your back from snapping on rollovers...

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