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2DOF (Originally 6DOF): 24V Wheelchair motors and MD13s Motor Driver

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by BrazilianGuy, May 6, 2019.

  1. BrazilianGuy

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    Dear all,

    I've decided to create the thread for my project. As a lot of users here, I started by doing a lot of reading in other people's projects until I've gathered the courage to start my own.
    I really enjoyed seeing the projects that all the users built here and the amazing support the users provide to each other in this forum.

    My idea is to build a 6 DOF. Basically because it seems that with all the degrees I can have more fun while using the plataform later. I know it might be hard as a first project, but I also think it will be interesting and lots of fun.
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    About my setup:
    I did some research on which components to use. A lot of threads suggest the usage of sabertooths as motor drives and the motors from motion dynamics.
    Due to the prices and difficulties of shipment, I decided for some not so usual components.

    This is what I've got so far:

    1x MD13s motor driver: https://www.cytron.io/p-13amp-6v-30v-dc-motor-driver
    md13s.jpg

    1x 24V 250W 75rpm Wheelchair motor: http://aliexpress.com/item/32719954216.html
    motor.jpg

    1x LED 24V 600W Power Supply from amazon:
    power.jpg

    My idea now is to set up a test bench and test this whole setup. If everything works then I can go foward and buy an extra five of these for the 6dof.
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    I wanted to give some more information on what I plan to make.

    As an electronic engineer, I enjoy building electronic circuits and programming microcontrollers, so a lot of my decision where made based on that. I want to build my rig with rotary actuators, but I was not completely satisfied with how Simtools converts the axis to the motor angles with its profiles.

    First thing I decided was to use a microcontroller to use Steward Table maths to calculate the exact motor angles that I needed. This way, Simtools will only export independant axis information and no advanced profile is needed. For this I choose the MSP-EXP432E401Y from Texas Instruments, as it has a lot of processing power and a dedicated floating-point unit to calculate all the matrices, sines and cosines needed for the math.

    After that I decided to use another microcontroller to get the angle data, measure the positions with the hall -ffect potentiometers and implemente the PID controllers. (It would be possible to use only TI's microcontroller, as it should be powerfull enough. But this way I though it would be more fun).

    To be easier to understand, I made some schematic on how things should be connected:
    MotionSIm.jpg
    The coding of the two microcontrollers is practically finished. I assembled a test bench with the one motor and one hall effect pot to test the whole thing.
    I'll be posting some more details and pictures on the next days.

    Best regards,
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  4. Arielnac

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    Hi. I will be attentive to the progress of your project. I am waiting for the components for a 2DOF. I tell you to buy 2 engines equal to those of your project. I will receive them in the next days. I'm going to use arduino uno and BTS7960. I have seen in a Youtube video that the DOFREALITY platforms use the MD13S controller with ARDUINO UNO without having to install heatsinks. If I get to have problems with the BTS7960 they would be an option for me too. I do not know if for these controllers I can use the same arduino programming as for the BTS7960.
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    Hi Arielnac. Nice to know that you are interested. I already did some tests with small loads with the MD13S and my motors. They seem to work well. I could not yet test with full load because the wooden levers I've built were not strong enough. I am replacing them with metal ones, but my building skills are somewhat limited.
    It should be done by the weekend, them I can post more test results.

    Where did you find this youtube video? I would like to get some more information about the MD13S too. It seems that there is not too much people using them.
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    Hi. This is the video link of the dofreallity platform test. At about minute 16 it shows the interior of the cabinet and mentions the circuits used.

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    As promissed, here is the test bench I used to evaluate the setup:
    20190624_204133.jpg
    The idea is to test the following components:
    - 250W DC motor
    - 600W Power Supply
    - MD13s motor driver
    - Hall effect potentiometer
    - TI controller (with my own code)
    -Self made 'booster pack' for the TI controller (with my own coode)

    On my final design I intend to use a 10 cm shaft to connect the motor to the 'legs' of the 6dof plataform. For this test I used a 30cm shaft to multiply the effect of the used weight by 3.
    I am using 6kg of test weight here to test one motor, which multiplied by three equal 18kg per motor. For a plataform with 6 motors, that would be a total of 108kg.

    The video below is a recording of a 'step test' that I created. The motor is on a fixed position and a sudden step of 15 degress is comand by the controller and back.



    In the video, the motor stays on a fixed position until around second 17. After that it steps to a higher position and 2 seconds later comes back to the original position.
    Everything works fine, however the wooden shaft I built breaks at the end. If you listen carefully, around sec 20 a laud crack sound can be here... Here is a foto of the result:
    20190624_205215.jpg

    Now I will probably need some help fabricating a new shaft. I currently don't have the tools to make it from iron and I do not know if this is something possible to buy. Anyone with a suggestion?
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    Hi. You should make a lever like this in metal.

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    man, just as a commend, the link of your motors on alliexpress links to your order, not to your motor i found a similar one but with a bicicle sprock, if you could fix the link would be grate.

    :D

    fer
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    Thanks for the comment man! I fixed the link. It should point to the correct page now.
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    It has been some time since my last post. I worked quite a lot on my rig, however I downgraded it to a 2DOF. Due to the complexity and size (and my lack of building skills) I decided to simplify the build.

    Here are some pics of the progress:
    1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg 5.jpg 6.jpg
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    Hi noorbeast, I actually used this method to find my center of gravity. I found that already on another post of yours. :thumbs

    Today I want to post the first video of the plataform in action. There are still some adjustments to be done, but I am very happy with the results already. This is me testing it with LFS:
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    Hi. It would be convenient to improve the fixation of the motors. When you manage to calibrate Simtools well you will achieve movements that will subject the engines to more leverage.
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    how much one motor left weight?... look to my thread down page https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/motors-for-2dof.14637/#post-197008

    i used wiper motor but its not taking weight so ...if i used the same you use so its will be able to take about 100 to 200kg?
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    It looks very good. Surprised wooden structure can also have such good effect.:thumbs
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    Hi. I am also using these motors in a 2DOF. They have a lot of power. I weigh 79Kg and I have tried reloading myself on the front of the platform to overload the motors and they have no problem to move.
    But remember that these motors are for 24V and I am using them at 18.5 so that I don't have problems with the BTS7960. With 12v these motors will not work for you.
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    if i used ibts with 12v model of the motot no problem right?...or can i use the 24v but with 12v to 24v converter?