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Question How to configure 4 engines in Simtools?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Djalma Ribeiro, Apr 19, 2020.

  1. Djalma Ribeiro

    Djalma Ribeiro Member

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    I will assemble a simrig with 4 engines. 2 engines at the rear and 2 engines at the front. I will use 2 Arduinos, 1 for every 2 engines.

    How will I configure the movements / axes for the engines? Does anyone know a post that will help me?
    Djalma Ribeiro, Apr 19, 2020
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    Please do not post the same question across multiple posts, it gets way too difficult for others to follow.

    Please see my previous response: There is various code you can run on the Arduinos, I would suggest start with SMC3, as it has an app to make configuration easier: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/arduino-code-for-use-with-various-hardware-and-simtools.31/

    But basically you configure the 2 Arduinos for 2 motors each, and then in SimTools Interface Settings each Arduino can be recognised and assigned Axis. The SimTools manual is here: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/official-simtools-user-manual.12424/
    noorbeast, Apr 20, 2020
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  3. Djalma Ribeiro

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    It is not the same question. In the other post I asked how to connect two Arduinos with four engines.

    In this post I ask how to configure. I would like to understand the logic of movements for 4 engines. Most designs use 2, 3 or 6 engines. It is very rare to see a design with 4 engines.
    Djalma Ribeiro, Apr 20, 2020
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  4. noorbeast

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    The link to the SimTools manual in my previous post covers the connection of interfaces and configuration, irrespective of how many engines are used (can be up to 12).
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    noorbeast, Apr 20, 2020
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