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Question Connecting MDBox to computer

Discussion in 'Electronic and hardware generally' started by Noah123, May 1, 2022.

  1. Noah123

    Noah123 New Member

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    Hello,

    I am really new to motion simulators and am looking for some help.

    I bought a VR egg machine for $100 and took it apart completely so that I have 6 servos driven by 2 MDBoxes (NV3020E) I have everything wired up and am trying to get flat on how everything works and how I can integrate it into a motion platform down the road.

    How do I control this NV3020E with my computer? It looks like I can use ethernet and other inputs so which is the best? Also what software can I connect this to? I have read that these aren't the best but I am trying to make something out of the hardware since it was so cheap.
    Noah123, May 1, 2022
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, May 2, 2022
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  3. Thanos

    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    Sorry no more chips to make those MDBOX motion controllers to make the compatible with Simtools etc... :roll

    Thanos, May 2, 2022
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  4. Thanos

    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    See video of this obsolete now AMC-MDBOX controller. How easy was to use from Simtools...

    Thanos, May 2, 2022
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