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My 6 DOF with ODrive

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Carelsbergh_Stijn, Jan 13, 2019.

  1. PeterW

    PeterW alias Wickie

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    Hi Stijn,
    Today I will start the second Odrive on my simulator and just ask myself the question how you connected your 3 Odrive to the PC so that all three are recognized independently.
    a) You have named each Odrive differently, e.g. odrv0, odrv1, odrv2
    b) you have used three USB ports and assigned each one to an Odrive.
    c) Somehow different :)
    Actually, I would like to run all three odrive via one USB hub, so that I only use one cable and one USB port.
    Hope you can answer me soon.
    Thanks!
    regards Wickie

    [edit: Solved: doesnt work with USB hub, but with seperat USB connections. In the mover interface erery USB has a separate output window.
    When using Odrivetool they are shown as odrv0 and odrv1.....
    Wickie]
    Last edited: Dec 7, 2019
  2. Carelsbergh_Stijn

    Carelsbergh_Stijn Member

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    Hi

    My acuators are bldc driven with ODrive.

    They make noise but you can't hear it when playing because the noise of the game is louder.

    Cheers

    Carelsbergh Stijn


  3. Carelsbergh_Stijn

    Carelsbergh_Stijn Member

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  4. Carelsbergh_Stijn

    Carelsbergh_Stijn Member

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    Hi

    a) odrivetool does this automatically

    b, c) I used 3 usb ports but you can use a usb hub if you want, a friend of mine uses a hub, it works fine

    Cheers

    Carelsbergh Stijn

  5. Carelsbergh_Stijn

    Carelsbergh_Stijn Member

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    Hello all

    I've finally gotten around to making a video on the mechanical build process, video on the electrical build process coming soon!

    Please consider subscribing.

    Hope you like the video, if you have a suggestion on another video like a detailed overview of the project, let me know!



    Cheers

    Carelsbergh Stijn
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  6. Carelsbergh_Stijn

    Carelsbergh_Stijn Member

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    Hello, long time no see.

    I've made a quick video about the electronics case, you can check it out here:


    Cheers

    Carelsbergh Stijn
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  7. Carelsbergh_Stijn

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  8. Carelsbergh_Stijn

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  9. Carelsbergh_Stijn

    Carelsbergh_Stijn Member

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    Hello

    I made a video about my complete setup and how everything is connected.



    Hope you learn something. If you have any questions you can ask them here or in the comments.

    Cheers
    Carelsbergh Stijn
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  10. Flymen

    Flymen Flymen Gold Contributor

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    Super ton RIG. Good Job
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  11. Rolf Bronzwaer

    Rolf Bronzwaer New Member

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    hello stine,

    I also live in Belgium and just started my project. Is it possible that I come and see your simulator in person?

    Rolf
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  12. Carelsbergh_Stijn

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    Hey

    That is possible, but must say that the sim is currently not in working condition. I also have exams at the moment so will have to wait a while.

    Best regards

    Carlsbergh Stijn
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  13. Rolf Bronzwaer

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    Ok Stijn,
    Thanks for the quick reply. Maybe you can give me your email address and I can give you a picture of my project.
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