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2 DOF SimuKit Build

Discussion in 'Commercial Simulators and Peripherie' started by Leo Burton, Mar 23, 2015.

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  1. Leo Burton

    Leo Burton Active Member

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    Well, I've broken my sim! Don't quite know what happened.

    Was working fine last night.
    Today I cleaned the house, which meant dusting the sim. I was VERY careful around the electronics, but obviously not careful enough.

    I don't know if I accidentally shifted the pots, but now when I get to driving, the 'central/neutral position' keeps changing. In the Output testing, I can get it move gently but then it hits an unknown point and begins spinning in 360degrees until I click it again.

    I know I've done something physical to the hardware. Do I need to centre the pots again?
    Leo Burton, Jun 30, 2015
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  2. Wanegain

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    You probably should glue the gear on pot.
    Wanegain, Jun 30, 2015
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  3. SilentChill

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    Yeah sounds like your pot is not turning with the motor
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    SilentChill, Jun 30, 2015
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  4. Paul Shortland

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    Hope you get it sorted quick!
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    Paul Shortland, Jul 1, 2015
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  5. Leo Burton

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    Back from holiday, and fixed the rig! Back up to speed. Thanks @Wanegain and @SilentChill. It was the left pot was loose.
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    Leo Burton, Jul 15, 2015
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  6. Leo Burton

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    Here is an update video with the tweaked Arduino code from @Wanegain. Playing DIRT 3.
    Should look more in tune that the first video.

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    Leo Burton, Jul 17, 2015
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  7. Paul Shortland

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    Hey Leo, sim still running?
    Paul Shortland, Jul 9, 2016
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  8. Leo Burton

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    Yes still running great. Great fun when friends come over!

    No VR headset yet. Still deciding between Oculus Rift and Vive.
    Vive is winning the argument for me right now.
    Leo Burton, Jul 9, 2016
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    I have the rift, can highly recommend it!
    Paul Shortland, Jul 10, 2016
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  10. Leo Burton

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    I know its good. I've tried both, and they both have pro's and cons.
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    Leo Burton, Jul 10, 2016
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  11. Claudio Bello

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    Good job! Nice idea
    Claudio Bello, Aug 3, 2016
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