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Question Starting the motors with Simtools

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by motiondynamics, Dec 13, 2024.

  1. motiondynamics

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    Hello, I have a very important question. I have a problem with my simulator, the system is already powered without starting Simtools, without starting the games, so my motors are active and make noise, already when I connect only the USB cable, the motors start to move and go to the center, this is because it is the sketch (Arduino) that does this. The question is: is it possible to make the system be powered only when the games are started?
    I am now using version 2.6 of Simtools.
    Can version 3 of Simtools solve this problem?
    motiondynamics, Dec 13, 2024
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    noorbeast, Dec 13, 2024
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  3. motiondynamics

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    Yes I have already installed the emergency button to turn off the power to the control unit. But I would like to understand if there is a remedy from Simtools (acting as software) to enable sending the PWM only when the games is active and ready.
    motiondynamics, Dec 13, 2024
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    try this
    Attyla.pl, Dec 13, 2024
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    Maybe I didn't explain my problem well. I don't have to reduce the noise, I have to disable the PWM sending from Arduino to the motors. Currently if I connect the USB cable to the 5v, the motors are powered, but I want them to be powered only when I start the games. Is it possible?
    motiondynamics, Dec 13, 2024
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    Controlling the hardware is at the Arduino code end.

    But SimTools can manually disconnect from the hardware with the button top left of Game Manager:

    [​IMG]
    noorbeast, Dec 14, 2024
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