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Sketchup & SketchyPhysics Simulation FAQ

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by speedy, Dec 30, 2015.

  1. Malik10

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    i have done so many time to download your link but it is be sketchup pro 2016 not sketchup pro 2015..i dont know how can i do..if u have setup give it to my email for fully function..i hope u n very thankfull to you..:)

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    It'll work with 2016 (32bit, I haven't checked 64) NB this is Sketchup Make, not Pro (ie: it's the free version, no need to pay for pro) - I did it just a few days back working through the FAQ. Did have a few issues that needed working with, but it does work. I'm not in front of it now so can't give you the specifics, but a few things to bear in mind..

    * Make sure simtools is spitting out the right data
    You want the output line there something like "<Axis 1>;<Axis 2>;<Axis 3>" - for as many axes as you want or need to use (you can configure it for all 6 and just ignore the ones you don't use anyway). With 8-bit decimal output configured, that will wind up generating UDP packets with data of "127;127;127" (assuming 3 axes) for a centred position.

    * Make sure the ruby script in sketchyphysics is reading that data
    The script takes the 'message' passed in from UDP and separates into variables using the semicolon as a divider. This data is then read in and converted from a 0-255 scale to 0-1, and saved as $axis1, $axis2, etc.. You can confirm this data is being received into sketchup in the ruby console (in the 'window' menu). When Simtools is active and sending output, you should be able to type "print $axis1", and you should get a decimal number showing up. If it's a blank line or error message, it's either not being received or your script isn't working properly.

    * Make sure your joints are being controlled by the data
    Select a joint and bring up the sketchyphysics UI - make sure there's no "slider(hinge12345)" in there or whatever it defaults to - make sure it has $axis1, etc listed in there


    Note that with mine and under the settings recommended in there, the responsiveness from simtools into sketchup was so delayed that I initially didn't think it was working at all. Changing the timer rate in the ruby script from 0.01 to 0.001, and setting the update rate in simtools to 50ms, it seems to respond pretty well.
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    They have probably updated the link, but it is the 32bit Sketchup-Make version, not Pro, and that should work fine. The 64bit version of Sketchup does not work.
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    how can i got the black like you? now i used google sketchup 8 and sketchyphysics 3.2.. so still cannot connect to the game..how?hmm..sorry if dirsturbing
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    @Malik10 ... please read this post carefully ... please understand and do every step exactly ...
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    @speedy i was follow that step but black screen wasn't find in my laptop..
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    Can I just confirm that you are using the 32 bit version of Sketchup, is that correct?
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    yes..i am sure it is 32 bit..i was install google sketchup 8 and unistall sketchup 2016..

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    Sorry to be a pain but I want to be certain, can you go to Help in the Sketchup menu and the About Sketchup, as that is where is shows if it is a 32 or 64 bit version, not the program shortcut.
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    it shows like that..no shows that 32bit or 64 bit..but my laptop 32 bit..

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    @speedy ...or i miss anything file? like socket.rb , ruby.rb? you use original without add anything file in your sketchup?i cannot find the black screen on my laptop just can motion with manually...when i rename it, it is not run by game n simtool.
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    how can i make simulation #noorbeast?this is my final year project...very afraid right now..
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    I guess worst case you could install TeamViewer, make sure the machine is set to US language and I could remotely set up SketchUp, SimTools and the basic model for you. Once you know that works then you would have to re-import your model and set up the axis on it.
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    can i make fast i mean for this week settle this problem? can u help...u have another chat?i mean fb or so on that i will contact u for fast reply
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    @Malik10 ... Put photos for all the steps you should do ... the sketchyphysics plugin files location ... the model servo UI properties ... the simtools interface settings ... the axis settings ... everything you have ... there should be a simple something missing that we can pin out easily .
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    I set up Sketchup, SketchyPhysics and SimTools for @Malik10 via TeamViewer yesterday, he now needs to configure his model and SimTools to suit, but at least we know it runs.
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    Noor can you do it for me too, I can pay you via paypal
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    We contribute freely here.

    My home net connection is down at the moment and may be for some days, but I am at my sister's place at the moment to use her connection to sort out some work related matters. I could do it now while I am here if you ensure you have the machine set to US English and have a clean install of the 32 bit version of Sketchup: http://dl.trimble.com/sketchup/SketchUpMake-en.exe

    Otherwise I can't do it until my home internet connection is fixed.

    PM me if it can be now, with the TeamViewer ID.
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    noorbeast thank very much...at least i know it can be run. but my problem is about my joint still cannot synchronize with simtool..now, i need to learn more at my boss (noorbeast) as my teacher right now..:)
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    Are you naming the servos properly, you can check the basic one I got running for you to make sure you get it right, as otherwise it won't work.
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