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Question Simhub stuttering problem

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Yeeet_warrior, Nov 16, 2024 at 21:00.

  1. Yeeet_warrior

    Yeeet_warrior New Member

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    Hello,

    ive build a little simulator and im using a arduino uno with SMC3.

    For software, i run simhub since ive used it for dashboard's before and i liked it.
    i've got it working but one motor keep going up and down / stuttering. ( The motor at the right side)

    i cant figure out what causes this. Do i need to configure the arduino with the monitor utility first?

    Thanks in advance!
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    SMC3 does need to be properly configured, please post pictures of all settings.
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    Yeeet_warrior New Member

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    im not sure what is wrong

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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    How did you come to these particular settings?

    First change Fpwm to 25 then please please post a picture running the Sine test in OutMode.
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    Yeeet_warrior New Member

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    Okay changed that
    Well, i played around a bit. You can probably tell i have no clue :sos

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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    While written with another control board in mind here is a gentle introduction as somewhere to hang a basic understanding, which includes links to more accurate but dense information as well: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/a-laymans-analogy-guide-to-pids-pid-tuning.219/

    May I suggest starting again and do the recommended SMC3 base setup, and please tell us at what PWMmax value you had movement during the base setup, then post the Sine Test once that is done:
    1. Disconnect the motor power supply
    2. Make sure Simtools is not running – we’re not ready for that yet!
    3. Wire up the Arduino (with SMC3 installed) to your H-Bridges and connect to your computer via USB
    4. Run the Windows SMC3 Utility software and make sure it communicates with the Arduino (There is no need to set baud rates, they are not configurable)
    5. Set the Kp, Ki, Kd, PWMmin, PWMmax, PWMrev to 0 for ALL motors (This will make sure the motors don’t move)
    6. Set Clip to 255 (you need to do this first) and Limit to 255 (This will give you plenty of margin if something goes wrong while setting up)
    7. Turn on the power to your motors – nothing should move at this stage!
    8. Set Kp to about 400
    9. Now slowly, increase PWMmax… at some point the motor should start to move. When it does check the “Green” feedback line is moving toward the “Blue” target position.
      • If it is then that motor and feedback is wired correctly - proceed to test other motors.
      • If it is moving away turn off motor power immediately (or quickly reduce PWMmax again). In this case you need to either reverse the wires to the motor being tested –OR– reverse the +5V and GND wires to your feedback pot for the motor being tested (do not do both). Restart the test from the beginning.
    10. Do the above for each motor