SimTools v3 Public Beta

Nice!!, looking forward for the updates

AMS2 now working

my problem is msfs2020 specific

Zero feed to motion )-:

i gave up on MSFS2020 with Simtools 3

Purchased msfs2024 & downloaded that plugin ( through Simtools 3 interface)

no motion from that either , as with 2020 it launches msfs2024 fine & switches it’s self off when i shut down the sim

( i make sure basic movements in my working axis were saved )

“sim-connect “ did a search of folders / apps & couldn’t find anything called sim-connect
Is it something i must install ?
Pic included of what motion software installed

found this file , only one
In MSFS2024 folder
A simconnect file is in there

GOSH !!!!!that did the trick!
its like a magical miracle

massive thanks for the support yobuddy

All, I'm working on trying to build an SFX 100 (SFX80) setup. I have one actuator to the point where I'm trying to interface it and test control using simtoolsV3. I have Arduino 2560 code I am working with that takes there type of commands to control the servos.

// Packet formats:
// <5000,5000,...> — Set target positions for all motors
// <S,0,0,0010> — Set step delay to 10us*10
// <M,1,U,0025> — Move motor 1 UP by 25 steps
// <N,0,0,5000> — Set absolute position for all or one motor
// <R,0,0,0000> — Report motor positions
// <E,0,0,0000> — Report E-Stop state

I'm trying to figure out what the correct plugin is for the interface?

I'm trying to use serial and have it setup like this:
Startup: <S,0,0,0010><N,1,0,0000>
Interface: <M,1,{Axis1A},0000>

When i go to Test Setting, I see the startup commands are send to my controller, but when I move the asix sliders, i get no position commands.

I've been assuming that this has been done before (hopefully). Can anyone point me to how to get further or what I'm missing.

Thanks,
Michael

I'm trying to move my code to a faster Arduino Uno R4 Minima (I assume any R4 or newer will have this issue). The serial interface is sending bad data when testing. It comes into the Arduino as all FFs. After some searching I found a fix.

I wrote a simple C# app that mimics the Axis data sent:

private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
string portName = "COM15";
int baudRate = 500000;
string message = "[D,1234,5678,8765,4321]";
int delayMs = 5;

using (SerialPort serialPort = new SerialPort(portName, baudRate))
{
try
{
serialPort.Open();
while (true)
{
serialPort.WriteLine(message);
Thread.Sleep(delayMs);
}
}

When you run this code, on the Ardunio, you get:

FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF FFFFFFFF

If you add 1 line of code before the port open:

serialPort.DtrEnable = true;
serialPort.Open();

while (true)
{
serialPort.WriteLine(message);
Thread.Sleep(delayMs);
}

Everything works as expected.

[D,1234,5678,8765,4321]
[D,1234,5678,8765,4321]
[D,1234,5678,8765,4321]
[D,1234,5678,8765,4321]

Chat GPT gives:
Feature | Arduino Uno R3 | Arduino Uno R4 Minima
---------------------------------|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------
USB-to-Serial Bridge | ATmega16U2 (USB-to-UART) | Native USB via Renesas RA4M1 MCU
USB Connector | USB-B | USB-C
USB Communication Speed | Limited by ATmega16U2 | High-speed USB 2.0
Baud Rate Handling | Fixed baud rates; software-controlled | Host-dictated; may need IDE adjustments
Hardware Serial Ports | One (pins 0 and 1) | Two (Serial1 on pins 0 and 1)
USB-to-Serial Adapter Mode | Requires separate adapter | Can emulate USB-to-Serial natively
Software Compatibility | Works with existing sketches | Some sketches may need USB adjustments

I haven't figured out any way to change my sketch to work with this. I'm hoping there is a patch or some other way to proceed?

Thanks,
Michael