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Resolved Virtual Axis Not Moving When Playing LFS

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Sim Lift, Jun 6, 2019.

  1. Sim Lift

    Sim Lift New Member

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    One of the key indicators that Simtools-Hardware is working is by testing through "Axis Testing". Similarly, to test Game-Simtools Interface, you need to use "Virtual Axis" Option.

    If you are starting with Simtools and having issue that playing LFS does not move the virtual axis, it means you probably have either of two issues

    1) LFS configuration
    2) Tuning Center Values

    for issue no 1, you need to open cfg.txt (found in installation directory of LFS). In the file change to following

    Conn To Master 1
    OutSim Mode 1
    OutSim Delay 1
    OutSim IP 127.0.0.1
    OutSim Port 4123
    OutSim ID 0

    Your port ID must match the Port Used ID identified in Game Profile Editor

    For tuning center, guide is already available on the forum so not repeating here.

    Happy Gaming
    Sim Lift, Jun 6, 2019
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    The most common mistake with LFS is patching it without first running a race in first person mode.
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  3. Sim Lift

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    Thanks @noorbeast. Patching LFS without first running a race in first person mode also effects cfg.txt? Or it's only related to Tuning Values?
    Sim Lift, Jun 6, 2019
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    @noorbeast - is there are way to know if Tuning values are correct? I did the same mistake as you mentioned but then did a manual reset. Not sure if the values captured now are correct. Below are many current values. Are they ok?

    values.PNG
    Sim Lift, Jun 6, 2019
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  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Running LFS generates some required files.
    Follow the steps here to refine a motion profile, initially doing one axis at a time, and in particular capturing the TC Max/Min values and then tweaking them: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/steps-to-create-a-motion-profile.228/
    noorbeast, Jun 6, 2019
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