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Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Bruce, Jul 4, 2016.

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  1. Bruce

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    Hi I am a new user my name is Bruce, i have just purchased the electronics needed to start my project and now are in need of the motors any ideas on where to purchase in Australia?

    I have just purchased an Ardunio Neo and a VHN2SP30 Monster moto shield driver.
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    Sorry forgot to add that i am building the Sim from scratch so any format i can make work i am looking at the 2DOF would this do as a starter project?
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    That is awesome Thank You
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    Looking forward to seeing your build take shape.

    Ask questions, LOTS of questions :)

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    OK Guys need some help, I have built a test rig, all works fine when sending commands through the Arduino software. I am trying to get the iracing to work in Sim tools. I think i have everything correct but i get no response when in iracing???
    I have the game patched and it says connected. I have set up the interface 1 settings to com 3 the same as my Arduino and all other settings. What am i missing?????
    Bruce, Jul 16, 2016
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    These are my settings?
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    I have set the IP to my PC's Ip address of 192.168.1.105 i have checked the 4123 port and allowed it through my firewall.
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    Update in output testing everything works fine, when i go to Virtual Axis and drive in Iracing there is no movement of the sliders so no game data is coming thorough??
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    Can you explain what exactly your test rig consists of and what code you are running on the Arduino.
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    The test rig is just using 2 wiper motors, and the code is from Racingmat 2DOF code
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    Everyhting is working fine in test mode direction and travel is fine, just getting no data from Iracing plugin
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    I am just testing with cheap motors at this stage to see if i can get it working before making the real rig and spending money on the proper motors
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    I patched it using the sim tools plugin updater?? is that not correct maybe that is the problem as i did not know the patch path for iracing
    I have tried many axis assignments.
    It is green and says connected
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    I asked ages ago about how to patch iracing and what the default path was but i had no reply. There is nothing in game patching path on the game manager
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    Have you looked at the FAQ?
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    All sorted, you are exactly right. The game was not patched correctly. All working fine thanks for your help...
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    Hi Noorbeast, I done some more testing today with my mock up rig. I am going to order some new worm drive motors from the company you posted above. One thing i am worried about is the 200watt 20NM torque states that it has low holding torque. I am worried only using 2 motors that when some one sits in the seat the motor will rotate and the seat will fall?? Do i need something with holding torque when not powered??
    I am guessing as you stated that 50:1 and 60:1 options were also there but i could not see these on the site.

    These test motors i used do exactly the same thing you can rotate them with your hands. But like i said these were just for testing purposes.
    Bruce, Jul 17, 2016
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