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DIY 2DOF

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Daguru, Dec 12, 2014.

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  1. prodigy

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    Nice, I have one TM1638 lying around, totally forgot about it since I left X-Sim3 software and never got opportunity to test it with Simtools since dashboard functions were enabled..

    I need to check how it's done in Simtools. Although I see this code from Assetto forums works good, it is only available for AC and iRacing, I believe with Simtools would be more games supported..
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  2. Daguru

    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    Yeah that's my plan I'm not sure how to set it up for simtools yet but when i figure it out the list of games will be awesome can't wait !! :grin
    Daguru, Mar 5, 2015
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  3. Daguru

    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    Hi
    I'm hoping that my crazy life will calm down a bit so I can get on with this project
    here is a couple of pictures of my static rig that I plan to convert to motion

    IMG_2470.JPG

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    I built it about 4 or 5 years ago and use it for Racing, FPS and Apache Air Assault but mainly Rally
    but I have to say Assetto corsa is drawing me into track racing more and more these days;)
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  4. Daguru

    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    Hi all
    As a starting point for the levers on the motor what would be the best CTC on a shoulder mount rig?

    I can make two for test and drill a few different centres but what's normal starting point ( I have read so much for so many different styles I can't remember lol )

    Regards
    Dag
    Daguru, Mar 10, 2015
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    It depends a bit on what motors but with wipers you could try 40, 50 and 60 CTC.
    noorbeast, Mar 10, 2015
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  6. Daguru

    Daguru Rally drivers do it in the Dirt

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    Hi @noorbeast thank you
    I'm going with 60:1 worm drive motors
    Daguru, Mar 10, 2015
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    In that case you may want to try 65, 75 and 85 CTC.
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  8. Daguru

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  9. Daguru

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    quick update
    made a start on the seat frame
    IMG_2473.JPG IMG_2474.JPG IMG_2476.JPG

    a pair of levers

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    drilled and tapped M8 bolt in rear of shaft for pot mount

    IMG_2484.JPG

    its a nice feeling getting stuck in for a few hours :cool:
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  10. Daguru

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    Hi

    I've mocked up the wiring and motors loaded the arduino with SMC3 ran through the tutorial a bingo I have motion

    set up SimTools as per tutorial and bingo I have motion in games, 3 games tested so far so to my question

    how does the SMC3 Utils settings look to you guys
    im using 2 monster motos with 90zyt 155 with 60:1 I have left the settings im guessing on the low side so I didn't blow anything right away

    motor 1.jpg IMG_2492.JPG

    I am using very cheap pots and think that might be why the feedback is not spot on is that correct ?
    Daguru, Mar 17, 2015
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  11. Daguru

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    Hi guys,

    Good news and bad I got rig mocked up, tested it and it seemed to be working ok so started to setup some profiles and then noticed the one motor would stop working intermittently so took a screenshot of smc3 utils

    any ideas?
    feedback stall.jpg
    I swapped the power supply's over and it still the same.
    Also swapped the pot for a new one and ran a fresh wire from pot to arduino.
    Just quickly tried a car battery to power it and still no joy.

    kind regards

    Dag
    Daguru, Mar 26, 2015
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    check monster motor solderings, the power ones, I had a similar issue and it was due to a bad soldering
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  13. Daguru

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    Ok thank you will check all connections and report back ;)
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    I always love getting free stuff! Got a free 42" plasma that wasn't working, turns out it was a 25 cent fuse.:grin
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    little update

    seat frame painted
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    arms painted
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    and my brother printed me a mug lol
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    going to paint main frame now ;)
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    Nice mugshot :grin
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    been away for few days but made a bit of progress today

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  19. Daguru

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    Ok guys need a bit of help my rig is now in full test mode working with motion very happy (massive thank you all the helpful members of this site);)

    Ok so my question after about an hour or so of profile setting I keep getting the one motor stopping, I've tried a range of different kp and pwmmax settings from low to hi, strange that it seemed to work fine for the first hour.
    things I've noticed one motor gets a bit warmer than the other but it's the cooler motor that cuts out the heat sinks on both MM are cool to the touch so I'm thinking it's not a heat related issue.

    im away from pc right now so if you guys need any screen shots etc let me know

    Thanks in advance
    Dag
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    @Daguru great rig you have build so far! Please can you share more information, some more details, when it happens, which tracks of which racing sim you are using, which SMC3 settings you are using etc. Please post only information about any issues which has been confirmed.
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