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Resolved Devantech USB RS485 does not connect with Simtools

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  1. cover4x4

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    Hi. I'm mounting a Motion with two SCN5 actuators and as an interface a USB Devantech RS485 adapter and I configure in the Simtools interface like SCN and COM and everything else and it tells me that I have to "Restart GameEngine", I do it and when I'm going to do the Output Test I get the message whenever I have to restart the program and it always does the same to me. Does this USB adapter know if it works with Simtools? I have tried the whole set with the "Lince" software from "Logykal" and everything works, but not with Simtools. Any suggestions? I've tried with one engine only. I have reconfigured the SCN5 with ID = 0 both, and with ID = 0 one and with ID = 1 the other and it does not work either. I put back the USB Drivers and neither, on another computer either ... (Sorry, I use Google translator from Spanish to English ...)
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    Hola. Estoy montando un Motion con dos actuadores SCN5 y como interface un adaptador USB Devantech RS485 y configuro en el interface del Simtools como SCN y el COM y todo lo demás y me dice que tengo que reiniciar el programa, lo hago y cuando voy a hacer el Output Test me salta el mensaje siempre que tengo que reiniciar el programa y siempre me hace lo mismo. ¿Este adaptador USB sabéis si funciona con Simtools? He probado todo el conjunto con el software "Lince" de "Logykal" y todo funciona, pero no con Simtools. ¿Alguna sugerencia? He probado con un motor sólo. He reconfigurado los SCN5 con ID=0 los dos, y con ID=0 uno y con ID=1 el otro y tampoco funciona. He vuelto a poner los Drivers del USB y tampoco, en otro ordenador tampoco... (Perdón, uso traductor Google del Español al Inglés...)
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    There is a SNC FAQ section that may be helpful and RS485 adapters can work fine, but please post pictures of all of your settings.
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    I've been reading in the forum ... When I have time I put pictures and explain more. Thank you.

    He estado leyendo en el foro... Cuando tenga tiempo pongo fotos y explico más. Gracias.
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    Just one question, I am using the SimTools Demo, is it functional or could it be that since the Demo is not connected with the hardware? At the moment I wanted to prove that everything worked because the engines are bought second hand and I want to make sure they work before spending more money. Thank you.

    Sólo una duda, estoy usando la Demo del SimTools, ¿es funcional o podría ser que al ser la Demo no conectara con el hardware? De momento quería probar que funcionara todo ya que los motores son comprados de segunda mano y quiero asegurarme de hacerlos funcionar antes de gastar más dinero. Gracias.
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    The demo version has the fully functional plugin for Live For Speed, specifically for testing, so the only limitation on basic motion is being restricted to using LFS.

    But the hardware does have to be connected and SimTools configured to use it.
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    Hi, I made some screenshots with my configuration in Simtools.

    Hola, he hecho unas capturas de pantalla con mi configuración en Simtools.

    Interface Settings Simtools.jpg Axis Assignments.jpg Axis Limiting.jpg Axis Testing.jpg Virtual Axis.jpg
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    Configuration in the computer of the USB controller Devantech.

    Configuración en el ordenador del controlador USB Devantech.

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    You will get this message if one of the SCN's can't startup, or has not initialized

    If you are using both SCNs with a single RS485 you will need to configure the axis ID of one of the SCN's, so one is set to ID = 0 and the other SCN needs to be set to ID = 1, then wire them up to the same adapter: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...on-software-simtools.4872/page-24#post-146927

    The other possible cause is faulty wiring: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...ngine-with-2dof-on-1-rs485.11735/#post-152139
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    I have reviewed the connection and it is correct. Even that the colors from the motherboard are correct with respect to what I have seen in the forum and it is correct.

    The IDs are for an actuator ID = 0 and for the other actuator ID = 1

    We will continue investigating ... What I do not understand is that in the program "Lynx-Lince" of "Logykal" it works correctly, as well as in X-Sim also moving the test moves correctly.




    He revisado el conexionado y está correcto. Incluso que los colores desde la placa base sean correctos con respecto a lo que he visto en el foro y es correcto.

    Las ID son para un actuador ID=0 y para el otro actuador ID=1

    Seguiremos investigado... Lo que no entiendo es que en el programa "Lince" de "Logykal" sí que funciona correctamente, así como en X-Sim también moviendo el test se mueve correctamente.
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    Perhaps the SimTools dev @yobuddy has some further suggestions.
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    Thanks, I'll get in touch with him.

    I'm testing right now, and when I start the Simtools for the first time, the SCN5 actuators are put into operation and the arm goes out to the end and stops doing nothing else and the led of the RS485 adapter remains blinking fast and does not turn off.



    Gracias, me pondré en contacto con él.

    Estoy probando ahora mismo, y al arrancar por primera vez el Simtools los actuadores SCN5 se ponen en funcionamiento y sale el brazo hasta el final y se para no haciendo nada más y el led del adaptador RS485 se queda parpadeando rápido y no se apaga.
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    Well, I'm still trying and without results. I have decided to order another RS485 USB adapter while I try to run the Devantech, lest I have a communication problem. This is the adapter in question:
    https://es.aliexpress.com/item/WAVG...884.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.feb363c0F5oC24


    Bueno, sigo probando y sin resultados. He decidido pedir otro adaptador USB RS485 mientras intento hacer funcionar el Devantech, no vaya a ser que tenga un problema de comunicación. Este es el adaptador en cuestión:
    https://es.aliexpress.com/item/WAVG...884.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.feb363c0F5oC24
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    Hi @cover4x4,
    Sounds like your SCN's are not getting fully centered on startup.
    Are you using a USB hub by chance?
    Also, please set the COM ports for a speed of '115200'.

    Lastly, try to startup one scn at a time to see if one SCN is causing the centering problem.
    Let me know how it goes buddy.
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    Hi @yobuddy. I am not using a USB hub, I have configured the ports with the speed "115200", also with a single actuator (with the actuator ID = 0) and everything remains the same. I want to think it's a problem with the RS485 USB adapter, I'll wait for the one I ordered to arrive (https://es.aliexpress.com/item/WAVG...884.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.feb363c0F5oC24). Do you know, or does anyone know how this adapter goes and how are the "jumpers" going?


    Hola @yobuddy. No estoy usando un concentrador USB, he configurado los puertos con la velocidad "115200", también con un sólo actuador (con el actuador ID=0) y todo sigue igual. Quiero pensar que es un problema con el adaptador USB RS485, esperaré a que llegue el que he pedido (https://es.aliexpress.com/item/WAVG...884.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.feb363c0F5oC24). ¿Sabes, o alguien sabe cómo va conectador este adaptador y cómo van los "jumpers"?
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    Yes, that thread I have already read and reread. I checked the connections and tried another usb cable and another computer and it still does not work. That's why I think it only remains that the adapter does not work well at all. I will wait until the one I have requested arrives. Thank you.


    Sí, ese hilo ya lo he leído y releído. He revisado las conexiones y probado otro cable usb y otro ordenador y sigue sin funcionar. Por eso pienso que sólo queda que el adaptador no funciona del todo bien. Esperaré a que me llegue el que tengo pedido. Gracias.
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    I update Today I received the new interface I had ordered on AliExpress and everything is the same, Simtools does not work for me. I do not know what to do. I'll keep trying, but the ideas are over.


    Actualizo. Hoy me ha llegado la nueva interface que tenía pedida en Aliexpress y todo sigue igual, Simtools no me funciona. Ya no sé que hacer. Voy a seguir intentándolo, pero se acaban las ideas.
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    Hello again. I just made the two actuators work once, but then only one works for me, the one with ID = 0. The other actuator when starting Simtools exits but when it is out it does not return to the beginning. I have been using the Software "TBVST Visual Setting Tool" and once out of the way the actuator is not able to move it anywhere. If I disconnect current and introduce the hand pushing the actuator I move it with this software and everything works perfect, but when I start the Simtools again and remove the actuator it does not return back to the origin. Any ideas?


    Hola de nuevo. Acabo de hacer funcionar una vez los dos actuadores, pero después sólo me funciona uno sólo, el que tiene ID=0. El otro actuador cuando inicio Simtools sale pero cuando está fuera ya no retorna al inicio. He estado usando el Software "TBVST Visual Setting Tool" y una vez fuera del todo el actuador no es capaz de moverlo hacia ningún lado. Si desconecto corriente e introduzco empujando con la mano el actuador lo muevo con este software y funciona todo perfecto, pero cuando vuelvo a iniciar el Simtools y saca el actuador ya no retorna de nuevo al origen. ¿Alguna idea?
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    Oh, one more thing. When I try to move the actuator using the Dyadic software and the actuator is already out, I notice how the motor wants to move and can not, as if it were blocked, but with the hand everything is fine. When I get to move it with the Dyadic software the actuator goes fine in all directions and at all points. Another doubt that I have is that the ILK does not work, I press the button and it does not do anything at all, the actuators work whether the ILK is activated or deactivated. I have reviewed the installation again and it is all correct, even the connectors. The ILK is in position 8 of the connector, in my case the cable color is Gray, and I have also checked the position of the cable in the motor card and it is also correct. I'm going crazy already ....


    Ah, una cosa más. Cuando intento mover el actuador mediante el software de Dyadic y ya está fuera el actuador, noto cómo el motor quiere moverse y no puede, como si estuviera bloqueado, pero con la mano todo va fino. Cuando consigo moverlo con el software de Dyadic el actuador va fino en todas las direcciones y en todos los puntos. Otra duda que tengo es que el ILK no funciona, acciono el pulsador y no hace nada de nada, funcionan los actuadores esté el ILK activado o desactivado. He revisado la instalación de nuevo y está todo correcto, incluso los conectores. El ILK está en la posición 8 del conector, en mi caso el color de cable es Gris, y también he comprobado la posición del cable en la tarjeta del motor y es correcto también. Me estoy volviendo loco ya....
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    Well, I finally found the solution. The problem was that an actuator to make the connection to the game, when calibrating was stuck when it was out of the whole and try to return to the beginning, so the solution has been to change using software "TBVST Visual Setting Tool" the configuration of travel , shortening it from 150mm to 145mm to avoid the jam and thus make the connection with the program. In the end it was not a problem of the Devantech interface that works correctly and I leave it here in case someone happens to it. Greetings and thanks, ending the thread.



    limitar recorrido scn5.jpg



    Bueno, al fin he encontrado la solución. El problema era que un actuador al hacer la conexión con el juego, al calibrar se quedaba atascado cuando estaba fuera del todo e intentar volver al inicio, con lo que la solución ha sido cambiar mediante software "TBVST Visual Setting Tool" la configuración de recorrido, acortándolo de 150mm a 145mm para evitar el atasco y así hacer la conexión con el programa. Al final no era problema del interface Devantech que funciona correctamente y lo dejo aquí por si a alguien le pasara. Un saludo y gracias, dando por finalizado el hilo.
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