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Question How do you use surge in a and b axis settings?

Discussion in 'SimTools DIY Version' started by Robdog, Feb 2, 2019.

  1. Robdog

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    I have a 6 DOF rig and am adding a seatbelt tension motor. I have set it up so it uses surge and as all the a axes are used I have set it up as a b axis. Simtools sees the motor and I can move it using the axis testing but when I try to test using DOF output it doesn't move. How do you configure a force that is used in both a and b axes?
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    What do your axis assignments look like for axis assignments (b)?
    And what does your interface settings look like?
    Please post some screenshots when you have time man.
    Take care!
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    yobuddy, Feb 2, 2019
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  3. Robdog

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    I have attached screen shots of both the axes and the interface screens.
    b axis.PNG a axis.PNG ainterface.PNG b interface.PNG
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    Is the seatbelt tension motor on interface6?
    Is so, you are only sending Axis3b to interface6, which is unused in your first picture buddy.
    Looks like you have surge on Axis4b so that's the one you want to use I believe.

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    yobuddy, Feb 3, 2019
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    Thanks yobuddy I have managed to get it working, it's always the small details that catch you out. Appreciate your quick response.
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    Robdog, Feb 5, 2019
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