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Son of OpenSimwheel - An Experiment

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by RufusDufus, Sep 28, 2015.

  1. RufusDufus

    RufusDufus Well-Known Member

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    @Evad, If I can get things working with this stepper I plan to move on to a 13Nm NEMA 34 as well. :grin
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    I have just bought this driver, hope to give it a try this weekend. Will update you on the results
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    @RufusDufus . Having a hard time figuring out how to read the pwm signal from Mmos and pass that on to the stepper driver
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  4. RufusDufus

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    Here is a progress update...



    I am getting some bad oscillation when the torque is zero or changing from one direction to the other. Need to sort that out but results are still looking more and more promising.

    ps: I am just using keyboard for accel, brake, etc. at the moment.
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    The PWM output is proportional to the torque that you need to generate at the wheel. So you need to setup a torque feedback loop driver for the motor that sets the torque based on the PWM signal. This is the part I am experimenting with at the moment.
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    The motor I hope to move on to once the baby motor/driver works properly...

    IMG_0113.JPG IMG_0114.JPG
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    @RufusDufus That looks great. Thans for explaning the PWM signals. Trying to implement that
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    This is a very interesting project you have taken on. Im looking forward to see the final results. Keep up the good work.
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    Hello, it is very nice, me too making FFB steering wheel my steering wheel completed but FFB didn't completed, i need your code pls sent me Arduino code

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  10. RufusDufus

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    I've been getting the odd PM every now and then asking about progress so here is what I have been replying...

    It's not possible using stepper controllers "off the shelf". I had made modifications to the internal controller hardware and developed specific software to drive the motor.

    I am still progressing however it is slow as I buy parts through china ebay and it takes ages every time I change design waiting for new parts.

    The testing so far has indicated that modifying existing controllers does not produce the best results so I have opted to design my own stepper controller specifically for the task. Unfortunately I blew the drivers in the first design and am now waiting again for more parts.

    I am not releasing any code while in early development, sorry to those that have asked.
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  11. little.survivor

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    hai, Rufus..
    I am very interested with your project, build a low cost DD wheel is very amazing .. :thumbs
    I hope you can finish your project, because many people who want to feel the DD wheel but did not have more money..
    Great Job

    Sory for my bad english, my english score is very poor :grin
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    Yes, progress is being made. Here is an update video of some tests running at about 6Nm. You can hear some winding noise from the motor, that is what I'm working on at the moment.

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    woah, its nice, i see ur progress..
    do u have any problem with that project?
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    Very good!!!
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    I read a book on the stepper motor ,it said three phase RM type stepper motor has less noise due to its has no three hamonic when driving
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    Update exciting
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    rufus, that video yo posted is using the off the shelf driver or a driver you made for your design?

    nice project

    fer
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    It uses a custom designed stepper motor controller and the MMos/STM32DISCO as the pc interface. I am making some final changes to the circuit and ordering parts and production pcbs to make a small qty. When complete I will post a message for anyone interested in buying one. Probably around AU$200+shipping.
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    I have estimated the whole wheel cost to be approx AU$500 (barring all the failed attempts). This is just for the wheel without shifters or pedals or wheel buttons.
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    Awesome.
    Really it would be an economic alternative to OSW when finished.
    Very good work.