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My sim system wont run.PLEASE HELP

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Stephen Vethan, Jun 30, 2023.

  1. Stephen Vethan

    Stephen Vethan New Member

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    Good day,
    >
    I have sim tool,Logitech G29,Arduino.
    But they are not communicating. We can’t seem to make the motor turn with the steering.

    We are using Sabertooth 2x12,Motors are 12v 6.5 amp each and a 24V 43 amp PSU. Please we need help. This is a school project its aimed to help my students. any expert here we can communicate and collaborate.
    Stephen Vethan, Jun 30, 2023
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Can you please tell us what code is being used on the Arduino?

    Can you please post pictures of all of your settings.
    noorbeast, Jun 30, 2023
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  3. Stephen Vethan

    Stephen Vethan New Member

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    Stephen Vethan, Jul 3, 2023
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  4. Stephen Vethan

    Stephen Vethan New Member

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    This the code SMC ardunio code
    Stephen Vethan, Jul 3, 2023
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  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Can you lease post pictures of all of your settings.

    What 12v motors are you using?
    noorbeast, Jul 3, 2023
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  6. Chris_Beeves

    Chris_Beeves Active Member Gold Contributor

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    I’d use a real Arduino Uno. The serial converters on the clone cards have trouble with drivers at times, so it’s a good investment just getting a proper one.
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    Chris_Beeves, Jul 3, 2023
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  7. noorbeast

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    noorbeast, Jul 3, 2023
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    Radje748 Member Gold Contributor

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    Radje748, Jul 4, 2023
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  9. accelero

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    did you make sure your code starts with

    #include <Sabertooth.h>
    #include <SoftwareSerial.h>
    accelero, Jul 4, 2023
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