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Need controller for new rig

Discussion in 'Commercial Simulators and Peripherie' started by spray, Oct 10, 2024 at 14:27.

  1. spray

    spray New Member

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    Hi,
    i have just bought a 6dof motion platform with 6x1.2kw servos without controller. My main interest now would be to get it moving mainly with DCS and MSFS2020
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    any suggestions regarding suitable controller board are welcomed.
    spray, Oct 10, 2024 at 14:27
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Can you please post a picture of the controller model stickers, so we know exactly what the servos are.
    noorbeast, Oct 10, 2024 at 15:05
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  3. spray

    spray New Member

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    Should be basic step/dir interface
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    spray, Oct 10, 2024 at 15:36
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  4. Aerosmith

    Aerosmith Active Member

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    Allmost all servo drives have a step/dir interface. Try to find a manual to find out the connector pin assignment and how to set the parameters to configure the in and outputs.

    BTW, I have a controller to sell. Check the marketplace

    The 7th axis with the big gear ring on top is for yaw? Interesting... Was this hexapod built for a special sort of crane or handling/positioning? For simulation alone the small yaw angle of around 30° a hexapod can do on it's own is normally sufficient.
    Aerosmith, Oct 10, 2024 at 16:29
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