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2dof motion seat smc 3 issue

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by JOEL KIMANI, Apr 21, 2021.

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  1. JOEL KIMANI

    JOEL KIMANI New Member

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    So im building my 2dof i wired everything to spec and got software installed smc3 cant move my motors for some reason the pots work fine, smc3 recognises the pot input but when i increase the pwm nothing happens please help here are the components im using and a short vid on the issue with smc3
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    Make sure the POT is centered as from what i can see, it is below the cut off limits and to prevent any damage SMC will disable the motor.
    Power off the arduino, re center the pots and make sure the green line is in the middle. Always make sure you reset the arduino if the motor cuts off.

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    Ian Pace, Apr 22, 2021
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    As above, green pot line is outside your limits so your driver is being shut down.
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    Hello again i connected the pots i found the ground on the motor its attached to a bolt that was on the chasis of the car where should i connect the ground to thanks in advance also how do i know my ibt2 s are burnt they got really hot but no sign of life but still look like new no signs of burning also is 12 v 40 a too much

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