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SMC3 Sabretooth TEST version

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by RufusDufus, Jan 25, 2015.

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  1. RufusDufus

    RufusDufus Well-Known Member

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    You could use SMC3Utils to monitor the Simtools output and see if it looks ok..

    change the simtools interface output to be UDP with port 20017. Use the same output string as for SMC3:

    [A<Axis1>][B<Axis2>][C<Axis3>]

    Then run SMC3Utils and select the UDP Passthrough button.

    If setup correctly you will see the output from simtools (And SMC3Utils will pass the data to the SMC3 arduino)
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    RufusDufus, Oct 13, 2016
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    its this problem :


    testet the UDP method : works, so it is related to the serial communication between Simtools and the ard. really strange

    all in all should i use NET + smc3 or SER with 250000 baud?
    Intruder, Oct 13, 2016
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  3. RufusDufus

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    Whatever is more convenient for you.

    Perhaps use the UDP->SMC3Utils to test and setup the motor parameters. Once you have done this you don't really need SMC3Utils anymore so you could then just change the .ino baud rate and use direct serial from Simtools.

    If you discover anything more let me know - I would really like to understand what is happening. :think
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    RufusDufus, Oct 13, 2016
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    Will do so ! By the way, a really big thank you for your excellent work with this tool and your fast response! It really helped me!
    Thanks a lot!
    When I find the problem for my solution I will let you know ;)
    Intruder, Oct 13, 2016
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    Hello,
    desperate until I can not make my simulator go.
    Synulator with 3 dof mechanics
    X-plane software + simtools + arduino one + smc 3 + n.2 sabertooth 2x32
    Unfortunately I can not enable the serial port of arduino n. 12 and engine 3 does not work.
    You can help me?
    I would be very grateful
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    Mauro, Jan 16, 2018
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    Better you use the SMC3 modification by @BlazinH , since he optimized the code especially for the Sabertooths. https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...rial-pid-motor-driver-w-softstart.9277/unread
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    Pit, Jan 16, 2018
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    Thanks for your advice. We hope well.
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    Grazie Gigi davvero molto gentile,
    appena riesco a vedere le pagine che mi hai mandato, spero che risolva il problema.
    Grazie ancora
    Mauro, Jan 16, 2018
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    Provalo vedrai che funziona e soprattutto è molto facile! Try it it works perfectly and it's very easy
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    Hi.
    where to see the connection diagram 1 Arduino Uno + 2 Sabertooth 2x32 ?
    to connect 4 motors.
    shaman, Nov 12, 2018
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    Simtools has several serial interfaces so just use another arduino and put 2 motors on each one to get 4 total.
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    BlazinH, Nov 13, 2018
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    where to download work sketch for 4 motors?
    sorry for my English
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    And why not using just two Arduinos?
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