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Question Motor and power supply compatibility with ibt2/arduino smc3

Discussion in 'Ready, set, go - Start your engines' started by DannoX, Nov 21, 2023.

  1. DannoX

    DannoX New Member

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    hi, at the moment I have a 2 dof platform that uses x-sim, but I would like to switch to simtools, I don't have much experience, I would like to use the SMC3 guide, at the moment I have 2 power supplies 12v 50a, 2 10k potentiometer and 2 motor 12v 30a (3000rpm), I would like to use Arduino and 2 IBT2 controllers, are they compatible or do I risk burning something?

    My 2dof Platform:
    [​IMG]

    my motor:
    [​IMG]

    My power supply:
    [​IMG]

    is this scheme correct witch my component?
    [​IMG]

    thanks everyone for the help
    DannoX, Nov 21, 2023
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  2. nnelsonn

    nnelsonn New Member

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    Hello.
    You can safely use the IBTs up to 19Volts. The specs of the motor are confusing. 250W / 12V = 20,8 A
    21 A is safely, too. Maybe the 30 amps are peak?!

    But the torque is very low!

    The scheme is correct. But use 1 power unit for each motor!
    nnelsonn, Nov 21, 2023
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Nov 21, 2023
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  4. DannoX

    DannoX New Member

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    Thanks for reply, your help is really appreciated, i already set MODE2, my project is to build a motion platform for epic roller coaster, i need it for work.

    like this:
    [​IMG]

    i buy this 2dof platform: https://www.simulatorgiantruck.it/en/2-dof-system-giantruck-driving-simulators/

    but work only with x-sim, and cant find the plugin for epic roller coaster, but simtools have a specific plugin for this game, so i have to change the bord to switch to simtools,
    for my project can you please advise me for better motor?
    DannoX, Nov 22, 2023
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  5. DannoX

    DannoX New Member

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    the torque depend only for the motors?
    DannoX, Nov 22, 2023
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  6. nnelsonn

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    unfortunately no. I bought used 24v wheelchair motors. Here in the forum are many links and infos for other motors.
    nnelsonn, Nov 22, 2023
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  7. Kevinski

    Kevinski If it doesn't fit, hit it until it does.

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    I agree with nnelsonn regarding the very low 0.8nm torque on those geared motors, though they are a reduction gear motor by the looks so maybe they work that way even with low torque. No experience with these motor types sorry. The schematic you've posted will work using IBT-2 H bridges set to mode 2 and an Arduino Uno R3 board. Noorbeasts link should set you straight.
    Kevinski, Nov 27, 2023
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