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Pololu question

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by killibacak, Nov 5, 2010.

  1. killibacak

    killibacak New Member

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    After trying to solder the AMC & Hbridge and failing i still want to realize my simulator dream.

    I was doing some more research on this forum and found the pololu drivers/controllers.

    My question:

    if i order the

    1x Pololu Jrk 12v12 USB Motor Controller with Feedback
    1x Dual VNH2SP30 Motor Driver Carrier MD03A

    2x wiper motors

    What other hardware would i need to make my simulator?
    ( and do i need 2x pololu Jrk 12v12 USB (for two wiper motors))?
    killibacak, Nov 5, 2010
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  2. Frakk

    Frakk Active Member

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    The jrk 12v12 already has the VNH2SP30 driver on the board, you don't need the dual carrier board.

    Yes, you will need 2x jrk 12v12, one for each motor.

    The controller is still to be confirmed to work properly with X-Sim. You will need a power supply and of course your simulator frame/seat.
    Frakk, Nov 5, 2010
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  3. killibacak

    killibacak New Member

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    The JRK 12v12 would be a good way for electrical noobs to enter the X-sim world.

    Simple connection through USB and wire the motor and 12V Power.

    Any experienced member testing this board???

    If its gonna work this would be great !!!

    I found good Docs for this board.
    http://www.pololu.com/docs/0J38
    killibacak, Nov 17, 2010
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  4. Frakk

    Frakk Active Member

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    I agree, it would be a great starting board with great features and friendly price tag.

    Order one and start experimenting! :D
    I know it can be used with X-Sim, just have to figure out what commands to send it to make it move in both directions.

    Good document indeed, called the User's Manual! ;)
    Frakk, Nov 18, 2010
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    JimmyPaul, Mar 29, 2012
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  6. christianr3

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    :hi: hello friends, today I want to connect the potentiometer on the card pololu 12v12, I'm not sure how it's done :? , I put a graphic aui and I wonder if I'm right, thank you!

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    christianr3, Apr 2, 2012
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    My Motion Simulator:
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    You are right sir!
    Simon_lebel, Apr 2, 2012
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  8. bsft

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    either way will work here. I've done both, both work.

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    bsft, Apr 2, 2012
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  9. christianr3

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    thank you very much for the info, I could connect the cables! :clap:
    christianr3, Apr 3, 2012
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