Hannibal's thread into DIY motion platform

hey @wannabeaflyer2 @Pierre Lalancette
im about to plan / build out my safety circuits...
you always talked about the bears and losing fingers... lolol
i just wanted to ask, what type diode should i use when applying to the relays?
i see diodes on your diagram.. but i just want to make sure i am getting the right type..
and i assume it is for flyback protection purpose?

if you have a part number that would be great... perhaps the typical 1N4001 or 1N4007 diode?

Hi @hannibal the diodes were standard IN4004's , don't have the spec at the moment but I believe you can use IN4001's as well The IN4007's are I think were rated for higher voltage (Caused/created when Relay coil is switched off something about Magnetic Field collapsing and creating massive spike ...But don't quote me on that ).. I dabble with electronic ( not my stongest point ) so the Tech Guys here Can correct / beef that Explanation up ..

And I felt safer with the latching circuit as well ( it Prevented Motors Moving again if limit switch Lever was overrun .)

if you haven't got a diagram im sure I posted one that the guys here Recommended ..

just ordered some parts...
0.1uF capacitors and the IN4007 diodes.

where are yourr bears @wannabeaflyer2 !!!

(grateful for your replies btw, you have been with me since the start of this madness! )

Hi @hannibal Now thats what you call proper layout and workmanship, very neatly done ( will make any later servicing if required easy ) that's a Nice configuration . Im mr rats nest as you can see ( something to do with always changing my mind LOL ) Hmmmmm who was it said Get on with building and stop reinventing the wheel LOL ,, cant deny thats a very Valid Point though Mate

im just trying to make the power section compact.. i have to admit, it will suck if i have to replace components inside...
the inside starting to be like speghetti... lol

im starting to wired up more of the hardware...

but after months from the initial research, i cant remember the thread on which actuator should be 1, 2 , 3 in relation to the bottom frame...

re-researching!

at this point i guess sabertooth/arduino #1 will be actuator #1 and 2,
sabertooth/arduino #2 will control actator #3 and 4.. etc..

i will have questions about what these will be set to in simtools...
i see sixdegreesofflight made a nice video about it.. but i couldnt tell how he applied a simtool function to an actuator....

is actuator #1 set to roll? or heave or pitch?

appreciated an explanation...
@wannabeaflyer2 @Pierre Lalancette @SilentChill @noorbeast

dupont arduino connector! with .1uF capacitors

Hiya @hannibal cant help with the simtools info as my plattorm was using Ians BFF software , after all this time i still havent embraced Simtools proper dragging his heals thats Mr dragging his heal talking , but with the new 4DOF thats gonna change , as i wiil be Trying Simtools 2.04 and FlyPt Mover ..

you just have to keep doing what you love.. and its the thrill of the build!

adding delay circuit for post saber turn on for arduino..

prepping carbon fiber tubes to be sanded at the ends to apply epoxy later..

power modules are alive!! but still so much more to do.. continuing panic/safety circuit next

planning to wire safety circuit..

started in february.. 8 months later, my safety circuitry is alive..

i still dont know if this will work properly but it looks ok so far.

just want to give thanks to @wannabeaflyer2 @Pierre Lalancette @noorbeast @pmvcda @SilentChill for getting me up to this point.

also, zip ties are my best friend.. lol

prepping tubes for epoxy..

Hey Hey @hannibal gotta hand it to you , thats nice work ,and loving the production line of
actuators waiting to move to next stage ,, getting closer with each step .. well done , it will all be worth it good buddy trust me i know these things

thank you for kind words! @wannabeaflyer2 ! i stay continue inspired as long as u are in the mix!

@wannabeaflyer2 @SilentChill @Pierre Lalancette
need to ask u tech question, i dont think not to hard.. im just wondering how to organize the actuators...
i edited a photos, do you guys say config A or config B? or it is either or config that works depending on simtools settings (im working with arduino and sabertooths...

Mine is ...
I'm not even sure.
It's B.
I change my mind 3 times.
It's B. One Arduino and it's Sabertooth control the actuator in configuration B.
I feel kinda stupid as it would have been less wirering to have them in configuration A.
It made sens to me at that time.
Oh well, B, stupidly.

owe man.. i wired in config A... i guess i have to program as such in simtools.. or make wired extensions for the motors

developed my anti wobble ring...