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New Build motion Sim

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Nath Older, Mar 18, 2014.

  1. Nath Older

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    Here, is this all you need ? Many Thanks
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Try unchecking the orange box on Sway and checking the Axis 1 box to make it orange on surge.
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  3. Nath Older

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    Seems to have done the trick, thankyou so much
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  4. Nath Older

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    Just 1 more question, If I was wanting to switch the left to right and front and back around (lean left instead of right, and lean back instead of forward) is there an easy way to do this in the software ?
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    And now I would like to know, as iv had a play around and it seems the left and right are fine, but it leans forward when i accelerate, and leans back when i hit the brakes!
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    Not to worry, problem solved
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    Hi Guys, Just testing the Duel PC idea, would anyone know why my Game Manager on my gaming PC doesn't run correctly ? I have no idea why it doesn't run the full window. It works fine on my laptop, but not my gaming PC ?

    I have included a screen shot

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    Change DPI setting I think so icons are 100% , I am guessing you are running 125%
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    I love you Guys, Thank you very much :)

    :cheers
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    Hi guys, few more pics to share. I have done a test run, and it seems to work so far. I had a quick lap around silverstone using a laptop and a game pad while the seat was running. Felt so good, even set on a low setting in simtools. I just need to make a box on the back to contain the electronics ect, and im making some boxes to enclose the motors and mechanisms so there's no chance of injury. I will add an emergency stop and maybe a rev counter and tacho.

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  11. Nath Older

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    Does anyone know of a code for the Arduino UNO to use for game dash and using a TM1638. I found a code but when i click to verify it, it says TM1638 Does Not Name A Type
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    Here is my problem
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    Need to download the library that the code is referencing too, I seem to remember in my code , I left the hyperlink for people to download it. Why not, I didn't create the library thanks to them we can use this easily with the Ard and GameDash.

    Ah!! he has too sorry you have not read that bit , easy to miss for the first time.
    Well the Link - https://code.google.com/p/tm1638-library/
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    Hi guys, thanks for the help, I have got the Arduino to upload the code now, and have set the game dash configured. I now have a problem , when I start up game dash settings , I get the message "The Interface connected to COM4 is not detected"

    I have also noticed my version on the TM1638 is different , I have included a photo of my TM1638 display. I bought it on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171560755510?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
    There were more of this type on ebay here, and i also noticed the other variant of the display I could only get from Hong Kong for about 1/3 of the price i paid, So I assumed the more expensive version would be better.

    Does anyone know if this should be ok or will it be a problem ?
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    Ok, i think i will order the cheaper version from Hong Kong and wait a few weeks for it. pain in the bum, but it will gove me time to get the sim fully finished
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    your problem may come from cheap arduino clone itself...

    I bought one that starts only 1 among 2 times and needed to restart the computer :eek:
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    That should work just fine. You will need to adjust the library file to match how you make the connection.
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    Good Morning
    first good job, I'll just have one comment about the engine mount is adding a reinforcement.
    I have almost the same on my sim and with this it is not a luxury.;)

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    What does your pc show in the device manager under com ports?
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    Hi, sorry for the late reply, was away.
    Under COMS & PORTS it just reads Arduino Uno and the port.

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