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Question Problem with simtools

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by kino, Dec 1, 2019.

  1. kino

    kino New Member

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    Hi everyone!
    I'm starting to build my first 2dof diy.
    At first before build a frame I want to test the motor comunication.
    I've an Arduino Uno and ibt-2 shild for 24v wiper motor.
    I followed a guide for smc3 https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...3dof-motor-driver-and-windows-utilities.4957/ and I'm able to run correctly the code on smc3, but when I set the simtools 2.4 and try output test they doesn't work.
    I follow the guide to wire diagrams and change mode 2 on the Arduino code.
    Can someone get some help?

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  2. noorbeast

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    The difference from the old SimTools 1.3 to the new SimTools 2 (which you are using) in setup is that in the Interface Settings instead of axis defined like this <Axis1> it now has designate grouping for a or b in SimTools 2 for each axis assignment, like this <Axis1a>
  3. kino

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    Ok I change this value but it still no work

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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I am going to presume everything works as expected with SMC3, if not then SMC3 has to be correctly configured before messing with SimTools.

    Once SMC3 is working in SimTools Interface Settings try:

    [A<Axis1a>][B<Axis2a>]

    Set for 10bit binary output

    BitsPerSec 500000 , N , 8 , 1 (10ms delay)
  5. kino

    kino New Member

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    yes smc3 work but with your setting simtools still not work too

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    Do you have a Default Axis Assignment configured, as that is what Output Testing uses?
  7. kino

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    yes but nothing

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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Can you please post a video of SMC3 working.
  9. kino

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    of course therse a video.
    thank you for your patience sir!
    I've uploaded it on youtube because the site doesn't allowed the extension
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    You have also selected the wrong com port (COM3) in simtools - it should be COM4 as shown in your SMC-3 video:).
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  12. kino

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    at finally I've recharged the code on arduino and everything now is ok!
    thank you so much for disponibility.
    Now I'll build a frame and test on it!
    really thanks again
  13. Garrick H. Woods

    Garrick H. Woods Simulator Noob

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    I'm having the same problem. what did you change on the Arduino to make it work?