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Question Ricmotech RS1 to 2dof seat mover with traction loss

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Stephen Robotham, Mar 12, 2018.

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  1. Stephen Robotham

    Stephen Robotham Active Member

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    Well i guess since no one responded i will just go ahead and get it and hope for the best.
    Stephen Robotham, Apr 24, 2020
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  2. Nick Moxley

    Nick Moxley Well-Known Member

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    You can always refund it after the first few hours through steam.
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    Nick Moxley, Apr 24, 2020
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  3. Stephen Robotham

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    I actually did get it and just tried it for the first time last night and its pretty good. My only issue is I cant get any road detail in simvibe. Does this work for anyone else?
    Stephen Robotham, May 3, 2020
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  4. Stephen Robotham

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    Hey, what's the issue if you don't have a battery connected. I have been running my sim without it for about 3 years now with no issues that I can tell.
    Stephen Robotham, Mar 17, 2021
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    As per my quote, the Sabertooth 32s are designed to handle regenerative current, "the auxiliary power outputs can be configured to allow the Sabertooth 2x32 to operate from a power supply without a parallel battery": https://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/sabertooth2x32

    The 60s are designed differently, "the regenerative topology means that your batteries get recharged whenever you command your robot to slow down or reverse.": https://www.dimensionengineering.com/products/sabertooth2x60
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    noorbeast, Mar 17, 2021
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  6. Stephen Robotham

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    Thanks for your reply, I read and understood all of that, what i'm trying to determine is if there is a draw back to not having any batteries in the system, because I don't and haven't had any issues so far, but would prefer to avoid a issue in the future if it could cause one.
    Stephen Robotham, Mar 19, 2021
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Are you using Sabertooth 32? If so no battery is required.
    noorbeast, Mar 19, 2021
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  8. Stephen Robotham

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    Good day all, its been a long time since my last post due to work keeping me away from my simrig. I am trying to make more time for sim racing and was wondering if there was a way to add abs effects to the pedals? I have 4 transducers at each corner right now, but would love to add a second sound card and another shaker at the pedals, but i dont see an option for abs.
    Stephen Robotham, Apr 27, 2023
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  9. Stephen Robotham

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    Please any help would be greatly appreciated. I would like to add abs or brake lock up to my pedals. Is this possible? If so, how?
    Stephen Robotham, May 1, 2023
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