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Showroom My 6DOF with DIY Actuators

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Vitalius, Sep 1, 2018.

  1. Pierre Lalancette

    Pierre Lalancette Sir Lalancelot Gold Contributor

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    Don't have much time.
    Video looks really cool.
    I solve my proble of not enough angle by setting the connection to the platform already at an angle when at center position. Could be done with the connection at the base. Give them an angle at center position.
    I'm not sure if that the problem you are talking about.

    Man, I don't see any smile on your face. Are you always that serious?
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  2. Vitalius

    Vitalius Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Man, I don't see any smile on your face. Are you always that serious?[/QUOTE]

    Sorry if I scared someone.;):D I showed a shortened version of my recording. I can assure you all it is a lot of fun!:)
  3. Vitalius

    Vitalius Active Member Gold Contributor

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    So I think I did it. The drawing is ready.
    The rod ends are now just parallel to the frame so that enough play between screws (axis) and rod ends.
    I hope I am right. It would be nice to get your opinion.

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  4. Vitalius

    Vitalius Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Hello everyone! I need help from you! My Sabertooth 2X60 does not work on port 2.
    I have already tested the engines are ok.
    Can someone give me a tip as I think I think he is really broken?

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  5. Vitalius

    Vitalius Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Here is another video from Sabertooth 2X60
    Engine 2 is at the back and engine 1 is at the front
    Hello everyone! I need help from you! My Sabertooth 2X60 does not work on port 2.
    I have already tested the engines are ok.
    Can someone give me a tip as I think I think he is really broken?
    Last edited: May 31, 2019
  6. Flymen

    Flymen Flymen Gold Contributor

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    HI ,
    Your Kp is very low !! normaly is about 300-400
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    Vitalius Active Member Gold Contributor

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    HELLO ,
    Your kp is very low !! Usually is about 300-400
    HALLO Flymen,
    When I change my Kp, the motor starts getting restless. He is shaking vigorously. I tried to change it. Unfortunately it did not work.
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    Flymen Flymen Gold Contributor

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    ok , you can switch output( Sabertooth 2X60) Engine 2 and Engine 1 . Like this you will see if the problem is number 2 engine or output power of your Sabertooth .
    and if the engine 2 work good like this , and engine 1 no working ... the problem is Sabertooth
  9. Vitalius

    Vitalius Active Member Gold Contributor

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    So, I did. Engine # 2 works one-way.

    Do you know how to reset an EEPROM on Sabertooth?
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    Flymen Flymen Gold Contributor

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    no sorry !
    Do you have another one ( sabertooth ) ?
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    Vitalius Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Yes, two more and they work without problems.
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    Kann
    Can it possibly be due to Arduino UNO?
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    Switch a good one sabetooth for the bad one !! you will see if is the control ( Arduino uno ) or no !
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    Have now connected another Arduino. No improvement. I think the Sabertooth is really broken.
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    So after reset to EEPROM on Sabertooth. But as it is I will find out tomorrow. It is 01:17 clock at night with us. I'm going to sleep. @Flymen Thank you for your help!
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    i hope you will be successful! its terrible to have an expensive part go bad!
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  18. wannabeaflyer2

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    hi @Vitalius before you send it back set the dip switches on sabertooth to analogue input and connect a regular 10K pot connected to 0v and S2 input on Sabertooth .
    this quick test should let you know if the sabertooth is a problem, Cant remember the Default Dip switch settings for analogue control but ii have done this test several times in the past due to mistakes i made wiring and thought i'd killed my Sabertooths .. hell i even managed to get the polarity messed up at one time and the Sabertooth survived ( even though thats the worst thing you can do to these Controllers) .. might be worth a shot , :)
  19. Vitalius

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    Cool, good idea! I do
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