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Tutorial How to convert your Frex SCM to SimTools - Updated

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by MasterYoda, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. jmpapichulo

    jmpapichulo New Member

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    I made a profile for X-Sim is almost equal to the PURE G Frex Simconmotion. It is made using a Frex Simconmotion converted for use with software Force Profiler. If you want to try it here if I may put administrators. Greetings and thanks for the tutorial. :yes:

    I worked more on the parameters of the profile Pure G, and I think I have achieved a high level of equality with Pure G Frex software, there is only one value that can not be added and that it is the coup marches. Here I leave the new profile better calibrated. You enjoy it. :thbup:

    Also put my configuration scn5 actuators as coming from the house Frex configured, so it is like I have to use the profile Pure G 2. :yes:

    Attached Files:

  2. SimonME46

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    Thank you jmpapichulo, that is a significant improvement onf the profile I was using - this one has very substantial lateral and longitudinal force - actually, I was running out of travel in the physical environment of my seat!. I raised the pivot of the seat with 3 washers, and also added 90% travel limits on the lateral force for both actuators

    One curiosity - the off throttle forward movement is as great as the brake movement. Any suggestions on why this might be/how to moderate slightly?
  3. jmpapichulo

    jmpapichulo New Member

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    You just have to put on this Axis Calibration offset value 0 Baquet to focus on the two actuators, the same stopping distance in acceleration. I like to note that more braking, hence the delay center.
  4. egoexpress

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    Assuming effect 25 is longitduninal g-force in rFactor, then use these two values to adjust either throttle or braking seperatly. (split maximum has to be checked)

    split.jpg

    Rising one of the max values causes minimizing the actuator action, lowering a max value causes more actuator action.

    AGAIN: Please use the proper forum sections for game profile related issues! This thread concerns the hardware conversion only!

    Regards
  5. GX7RAY

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    Well,conratulation for X-Sim software :clap: ,i am very happy with the results obtained. :D
    here photos
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    With regard to setup, I utilize that of my friend jmpapichulo :thbup: ,since this setup I find it very wise for my flavor. :highfive:

    I am going to continue testing and already I counted them.Congratulation again. :cheers:

    Saludos Bye bye
  6. MasterYoda

    MasterYoda Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Hi! M8!

    Thanks for the profile.
    Actually, there is a sub-forum to post them, you should move it to there:
    x-sim-profiles-f60.html

    BTW, is your adapter giving only 35o/s???

    Cheers,

    Me
  7. MasterYoda

    MasterYoda Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Hey! Guys, whoever is converting their SCMs to X-Sim...
    Let's post some pictures of the converted sim here! I want to see them! :brows:

    Let's cerebrate freedom. :cheers:
  8. michael haertsch

    michael haertsch Member Gold Contributor

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    Please Help

    I have the USB to RS232/UART TTL/RS485 Converter Modul insall

    And Windows Periferie Manager write:
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    But the X-Sim 2.0 cant find the SNC5 Actuators.
    Another Pics from Install;
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    Actuators connect to RS485;
    -green plugin to B
    -white to A
    -black to GND
    -red to VOD

    Is that correct?

    And Jumpers from PCB Converter Moduls,i have all plug testet and the actuators cant find.
    What i make Bad?
  9. egoexpress

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    Try to switch green and white

    regards
  10. Ferrari_Man

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    I am not sure but it looks like your jumpers on the converter are wrong. They should be on rs485 and not rs232.

    The only picture I could find was this one. This is how not to connect them.
    b_pc_usb_rs232_db9_adapter_03.jpg
  11. michael haertsch

    michael haertsch Member Gold Contributor

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    I have the Jumper Postion now for the Converter Modul;USB to RS232/UART TTL/RS485)and Cable connecting
    Made Website:
    http://www.nbglin.com/485.htm


    Green Cable = B
    Withe Cable= A
    Black Cable= GND
    Red Cable= VOD

    Warning, the red Cable(VOD) not mistake with the Cable (GND)

    Jumper connect from Pic works good;
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  12. NathanAV

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    Need help...

    I am at stage where I am connect my SCN5 using x-sim..and its work, I can slide and moving two SCN5..so from here how I bring to motion?..I am already copy plugin to rfactor and load rfactor profile..It's not working.. :? It's need force sender? What's a next move?Sorry, I am already digging all thread..but still no result :(

    By the way..It's need unplug and plug sometimes to detect SCN5 in x sim ..It's normal? or a converter problem?It is safe unplug and plug while PC powered ON?

    Regards
    Me
  13. RaceRay

    RaceRay Administrator Staff Member SimAxe Beta Tester

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    Did u use the correct plugin?

    Take the dll in c:\programm files\X-Sim\other stuff\rFactor\ when you own rfactor v.1.255

    Try to deactive PnP scan in the profiler

    regards
    René
  14. NathanAV

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    Yes It's done..I have warning.It's said my left and right actuator it's not connected..but I can slide and moving? Can somebody explain about force sender? I am just using 1 PC..Do I need Force sender?

    Thanks
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    RaceRay Administrator Staff Member SimAxe Beta Tester

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    You have to start Force Sender AND Profiler. Select rFactor in the sender and click try send data. Press START in the Profiler. Now it should works.

    Here is the same solution described:
    nixim-simulator-t1490-40.html
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    Thanks Ray for fast response....I will give a try :D
  17. NathanAV

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    Hi..I am hit a brick again :sos:

    I already follow some tutorial and on the edge bring to motion..I am loaded Masteryoda profile and start force sender..everything fine until I press big green Start button..and appear warning error opening comport 5 and 6?

    When I checked in math setup I can see the graphic is working in Rfactor..
    also I can slide and move actuator..But if I am press Start Button is came up warning error opening comport
    What wrong? Am I miss something?
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    Solved, by reinstalling X-sim :rofl:
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  20. NathanAV

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    Thanks for this community and help from friends,I am done converting to Xsim .I think I am enjoyed my X-sim and never going back to old setup :D

    I think my actuator will more secure with X-sim..in my old setup I hear beeping from actuator when I seat in idle..but now it's oke..no overload beeping sound again.. :mug1:

    Btw I am still noob in making profile, some profile I am testing in math setup it's moving beyond of end my actuator..I think it's not safety really appreciated if someone make a profile tutorial :clap:
    Sadly I can not running iracing because I have 1.2.0.0 version..force sender crashed, Any way I can run this version?

    Here a video comparison Oldsetup and X-sim setup using MasterYoda profile..It's very good..I like rumble in straight line but very slow when turning fast and not rough when hit bumpy track..Thanks Master.. :cheers:

    Old setup with Horz 4500 vert 4500 and speed 9000
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtiTb99Wvw4

    Xsim with MasterYoda profile with speed 12000 and accel 800
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WHuckHNjoQ

    I cannot running Rfactor with my MMG display attach..MMG detect as a comport..I crash Rf when I start a game..It's a plugin or comport problem?