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Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by fermevc, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. Brighton

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    Ok thanks. Hey is any how for people who making,working on simtools that they can put more plugsin for more interfaces like k8055 works very good for 2 axis. Thanks guys
  2. mario73

    mario73 New Member

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    thanks for the reply i use a type s load cell and it work for 0 to 100kg ,my brake pedal is equipped with adjusting screw to adjust the hardness, but I can not determine exactly how many kg. for this I thought to display them on a display.
    now to run my pedals use the buo836lc, it would be possible to use arduino (or other card that gives me the ability to view kg or on a display or directly in the settings-gaming of windows) to interface my pedal board to the PC? in order to be seen by rfactor

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  3. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    Hey Brighton, you can also pick up a cheap Arduino UNO to control your drivers. Prilad and RacingMat have both posted codes to interface the Arduino with Simtools.
  4. wlkb

    wlkb New Member

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  5. Brighton

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    cool thanks, is any how we can get the plugin for K8055? Is very good if you using 2 axis. thanks.
  6. bsft

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    looks like several people have answered your question. granted you have a K8055, but I think its not planned for support. it has proven itself slow, unless you can prove us wrong.
    Arduino or kangaroo would be the next step.
  7. Brighton

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    cool thanks, i am gonna try to use the Kangaroo
  8. eaorobbie

    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    To drive a sabertooth i wouldnt use anything else mate, let us know if you need a hand.
  9. Brighton

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    Hi, is the pololu jrk 12v12 can drive my 24v wheelchair motor?? If not what else i can use to drive two 24v 5A wheelchair motors that it have plungin in simtools. Thanks guys
  10. Brighton

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    Hi, is the pololu jrk 12v12 can drive my 24v wheelchair motor?? If not what else i can use to drive two 24v 5A wheelchair motors that it have plungin in simtools. Thanks guys (except arduino )
  11. eaorobbie

    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    For serial devices in sim tools we dont use plugins ,we can set the com port setting and send command packets as needed.
    For driving 24v devices is a step up from what a jrk can do. A Sabertooth 2x12
    http://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/sabertooth2x12 which is capable of driving 24v easily at the amps you require.
    Now this can be connected via a Kangaroo x2
    http://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/kangaroo
    And can be wire simularly to the PDF contained.
    http://www.dimensionengineering.com/datasheets/KangarooPackInInstructions.pdf
    This driver has not been tested but to venture into 24v territory you need to test, plenty of help here to
    guide you along, I actually have a Kangaroo with Usb Adapter which they provided for free, Just awaiting to
    purchase a Sabertooth to test with myself.

    Sorry from post above , inquiring about K8055 thought you had a system already running the driver.
    My apologizes.
  12. bsft

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    no, 12v motors only
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    kangaroo or ard.
  14. Brighton

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    @eaorobbie, Thank you so much for all the info.
    I have Sabertooth 2x12 i am gonna get the kangaroo and i will test them. Thanks
    One more Question; when i will connect the sabertooth 2x12 and kangaroo together with Usb Adapter, in the Game engine interface options what i am gonna choose? i can only see in output USO: JKR 12bit,
    JKR 7bit
    JRK 12bit
    JRK 7bit
    SIM axe
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    Thnks @bsft
  16. eaorobbie

    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Ok Brighton time to start your own post on a sim build or motor control and we can continue.
    In reply we need to set a custom serial command as described in the DE manual for there software. Sim Tools allows us to do this.
  17. eaorobbie

    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Welcome Wlkb.
  18. Mario Reinecke

    Mario Reinecke New Member

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    back again,
    now i´ve got a brand new 75Ah carbattery, 3 Polulus and 3 VW wipermotors.
    What i now need is a connectionplan.
    1. Can i try to place the wipermotors isolated? means the wipermotors dont come in touch with other peripherals?
    (so i dont need to isolate earth ?)
    2. I´ll try to use a strut bearing instead of a universal joint for the seat. Maybe i got a little damper effect using this..
  19. bsft

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    Hello Mario , as best you start your own thread as well so we can discuss it more.
  20. Cristian

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    Hola amigos soy de Argentina y estoy contruyendo mi simulador de movimientos ya tengo la Velleman k8055N y la Saberttoh 2x12 estoy en la parte de configuracion de los axiales, hasta ahora no he podido acer andar con ningun juego espero obtener ayuda