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Question Simtools Decimal Output constant length?

Discussion in 'SimTools DIY Version' started by domse, Mar 26, 2022.

  1. domse

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    Hello,

    i am having a problem where an off-shelf simulator does not understand commands if the value is not 3 digits long. For example:

    OC(01,255) - move motor 1 to the end
    OC(01,000)- mover motor 1 to the start

    Simtools axis output:

    OC(01,<Axis1a>)

    Everything works with values 100-255, but values under 100 get ignored, because they are 2 or 1 digits long.

    Simtools output: OC(01,99) - not understood by the simulator. Correct value should be OC(01,099).

    Any idea how to fix this?

    Thank you
    domse, Mar 26, 2022
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  2. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    What interface are you using buddy?
    Binary output automatically pads, as binary output is usually being sent to a micro-controller.
    But if you can't use binary output, then i can customize an interface for you.
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    yobuddy, Mar 26, 2022
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  3. domse

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    I'm using serial interface. I can't use binary because the simulator uses a proprietary controller and only accepts decimal values that are 3 digits long.

    Your help would be appreciated!
    domse, Mar 26, 2022
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  4. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Please close SimTools.
    Then use the plugin installer to install this plugin.
    Then relaunch SimTools and give it another go!
    Chat soon!

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