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Sim tools can't get motors to roll

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Megadeth, Jul 28, 2016.

  1. Megadeth

    Megadeth New Member Gold Contributor

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    I've just finished a 2dof motion sim. I'm using 2x jrk controllers and 2x motion dynamics 200watt motors. I've set everything via the jrk guide which is excellent by the way. I can actuate both motors manually via sim tools. Pitch works but roll just seems to be an extension of pitch. I've inverted the motors via sim tools but the same result.

    One other thing is I did take the gearbox off the left motor in the pic to turn around the shaft. Would this have anything to do with how I set the motors up in the jrk program. Example when learning should I set the min max in the opposite direction?

    I mainly play project cars and the sim works in game but just seems to move with the road. I have no pitch when the car accelerates or brakes and no roll only if the road banks.

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    Megadeth New Member Gold Contributor

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    pic of bottom frame

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    image.jpg pic with top frame
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    The most likely issue with roll is that the Dir check boxes are not properly set in the Axis Assignments, but please post some pictures of your settings.
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    i would agree with @noorbeast. you said you inverted the motors but you should only invert 1
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    You guys are legends that was the problem I didn't have it set in the default profile. Will post in the build thread when done. Still got to put a mount in for the handbrake
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    The force you feel when you accelerate and brake is the SURGE
    the one when you turn is SWAY

    EDIT: Leave pCars and launch Assetto Corsa ;)
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    @Megadeth OT: I saw you (Megadeth :D) in 1992 at the Monsters of Rock, together with Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Testament, Pantera, Warrant... what a show!

    This concert:
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    Lol I just can't seem to find a race with asset to corsa. Was going to give it another go over the wkd. So for setting up the sim I should have it on surge and sway instead of pitch and roll?
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    That would of been an awesome show wish I could of seen pantera that's the one band I never got to see. Going to see Symphony X in Sydney this year going to be an awesome show!
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    Thanks for clearing up sway and surge
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