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Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by experya, Jan 14, 2014.

  1. experya

    experya New Member

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    Hello everyone, I'm new is I'd like to build a simulator, but before I throw myself on the building would like to understand how it works the sofware. I'll explain I would like to do (from what I understand) use simtools + Arduino with Schield motomonster, demand and what code should I put on the Arduino board, and then you can try everything to pc without having the engine? I hope you give me a hand, thanks to all.
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    First thing to ask is what sort of frame design do you have in mind?
    Then what sort of motors are you considering?
    As for code, theres a few existing already for the arduino, have a dig around.
    And yes you can try it out with a small model and rc servos, a few people have done that, @eaorobbie , @Historiker , cannot think whom else has done one to test with.
  3. Historiker

    Historiker Dramamine Adict Gold Contributor

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    Hi Experya, welcome to Xsimulator.net

    To help answer your questions vis-a-vis Arduino-MonsterMoto-Simtools take a look at these forum threads.

    RacingMat has a successful Arduino code that works with the MonsterMoto; I have been using it for a year or so.

    http://www.xsimulator.net/2dof-motion-simulator-truck-wiper-motor-playseat/

    Rufusdufus has recently created an Arduino code and utility for working with that specific motor driver and Simtools. A ton of information can be found in his thread.

    http://www.xsimulator.net/community...3dof-motor-driver-and-windows-utilities.4957/

    Both are extremely helpful people and are willing to answer questions or give advice.

    You came to the right place my friend.
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    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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