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Question Cant move rig in simtools

Discussion in 'SimTools DIY Version' started by Xenjay1506, Aug 19, 2021.

  1. Xenjay1506

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    hi, ive just got my 2dof setup and have tested in smc3 and got it all working :).
    now im trying to get it to work in simtools but when i press test axis it doesnt seem to connect to the rig?
    any help more than appriciated.
    cheers
    Xenjay1506, Aug 19, 2021
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    Hi @Xenjay1506 ,
    Only one app can connect to the rig at a time.
    Please make sure the SMC3 app is not running during the test.
    Next would be to make sure that the Default axis config has assigned values, as that is what the output testing uses for DOF testing.
    If your still stuck, please post some settings pic's so we can help further.
    Take care,
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    yobuddy, Aug 19, 2021
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    thanks @yobuddy
    ive made sure to only have one running at a time and smc3 is fine but simtools isnt working. ive attached some photos of how ive setup (i know some axis will be wonf i follows a tutorial that fixes them later i just wanted to have it move :) )

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    im using arduino and ibt2s in a 2dof rig
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    cool, i forgot that they had the setup on there. ive given it a go but it hasnt changed anything. do i need to be running a game to use the output testing or can i do that with just simtools open?
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    Output Testing only required a Default Profile, no game should be running.

    Can you please post a picture of your corrected Interface Settings.
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    cool i just wanted to check.
    still no joy atm

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    It does not help trouble shooting when you have multiple threads, as information and context gets spread all over the place, making it difficult for others to follow.

    Just checking, have you confirmed you have the correct Com Port, as this image from one of your other threads shows SMC3 on Com Port 3, while your current SimTools Interface Settings show Com Port 4?

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    ok sorry about that, i thought id ask under the questions tab rather than in my build but can delete afterward if that helps. its now on com port 4 as i changed where the usb was plugged in

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    Progress made! i changed the usb to another port and for some reason that now reads it. now ive just got to do some fine tuning. cheers for any help, you guys are awsome :)
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    For info, I had the same problem and solved it by uninstalling COM port in windows control panel/system and replug the arduino USB...
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  13. Gard Haug-Hansen

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    Is there a way to see if the motion controller in the RIG is actually connected to simtools? Would be nice to have a "connected" information of some sort.

    Or is it just when you save the interface setting that it magically connectes ? Im haveing som problem and would like an easy way to see if simtools is connected to the rig
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    Go to your interface settings and click the 'Test Settings' button.
    upload_2024-6-27_10-6-11.png

    The interface connects when you launch a game with SimTools, saving simply saves your settings for the next run. Clicking 'Test Settings' will let you know if your current settings work or not.
    Take care,
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    yobuddy, Jun 27, 2024
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  15. Gard Haug-Hansen

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    Thanks! So if you mess around with the axis under test settings, it should move.

    Would still be nice to have a green light or something
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    Yes, for the axis you have assigned anyway.

    You will hear a 'BEEP beep' if it can not startup.
    Take care!
    yobuddy, Jun 27, 2024
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