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Tactile with D-Box

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by LolaLMP2, Dec 3, 2016.

  1. LolaLMP2

    LolaLMP2 New Member

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    Hi
    I am building a rig with 4 D-Box actuators and I want to incorporate tactile transducers (with signals from engine, brakes etc). Is there software here that is compatible with D-Box to run at same time? Also, I need to find an engineer who can repair one of the actuators for me (I am in London, UK). Any thoughts?
    Thanks.
    LolaLMP2, Dec 3, 2016
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    At the moment members tend to use SimVibe for transducers, but once SimTools 2.0 is released Game Vive will be developed for SimTools 2.0.
    noorbeast, Dec 3, 2016
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  3. LolaLMP2

    LolaLMP2 New Member

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    Will Simvibe (and then SimTools 2.0) run at same time as D-Box motion software? Will SimTools 2.0 be able to take the different data channels (engine, wheel slip etc) from AC?
    Thanks
    LolaLMP2, Dec 3, 2016
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I have no idea about D-Box motion software, D-Box is too expensive for DIY builders, but I can't image why there would be any issues running it alongside SimTools and Game Vibe other than perhaps port conflicts.

    Yes Game Vibe will be able to simulate various inputs.
    noorbeast, Dec 3, 2016
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  5. insanegr

    insanegr !N$@n€

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    some games work with simtools and d box at the same time and some don't, at least with simtools v1.3. Assetto , pcars , dirt rally , GSC , rFactor and Automobilista can be but you cannot run LFS and old Codemaster titles.
    hope simtools V2 will not change anything.
    which actuators do you have and whats going wrong with your actuator?

    if you find a second hand one in a bargain price its not really expensive.
    insanegr, Dec 5, 2016
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