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WIP - Interface for Stewart Platform Control

Discussion in 'Official Companion Apps' started by eaorobbie, Sep 18, 2015.

  1. eaorobbie

    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    First of all apologise for not being around , been real busy with new job plus going through a big learning curve in maths too.

    Thanks to a fellow member for giving me a polite shove in the right direction, Thanks Alan.
    Without his help this would never be as complete , thanks for your help mate.

    19-09-2015 12-37-28 AM.png

    Ok what we have here is a simple beta app to show you guys early what I'm up too, will update regularly and will follow this plan.

    1. Beta for RC Model Manual Control.
    2.Beta for RC Model Automatic Control from SimTools.

    3. Open the floor for suggestions on Motor Controllers to be added.
    4. Private Beta test of Controllers
    5. Release of Final Version.

    I will post back instructions but its pretty self explain. Beware wrong dimensions will case calc to error , motor graph will show that.

    Ok more will come of Onya Motion Control

    I'll keep ya all posted,
    EaoRobbie ,
    BBS

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  2. SilentChill

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    WOOOOOHAAAAAAAAAAAAA! !!!!! Im all over this !!!


    Thats awesome @eaorobbie !!! ​
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  3. Historiker

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    Stickied, this will be an awesome tool for those of us working on Stewart platforms. Thanks Rob!
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  4. eaorobbie

    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Guys Im only at Stage 1. but really hard parts done.
    Sent PM
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  5. SilentChill

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    That's a really cool, I can see how the axis are suppose to work exactly ! I could use this to tweak my current setup using different values in the axis control in simtools.

    Cant wait for the updates :)
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    very interesting :)
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    I am interested to test the app.
    in this video I use simtool and amc1280usb
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    That's excellent :thumbs, mine is not too far off completion:). Interested in testing the actuator version when it is available.
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    Awesome work @eaorobbie

    Very exciting times ahead
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    this is what the Simtools and the community waiting for ,
    thank you @eaorobbie ,excellent job
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    Exellent job, Thank eaorobbie :thumbs
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    I don't have a 6dof but I think it's exactly what was missing in Simtools !! Can someone make a video demo of this powerful tool please ?
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    Thank you, is what it would be possible to have an explanation of how the software.
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    Hello,
    The plugin works with electronic card thanos amc1280usb?

    thx for your help
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    Maybe this needs to be reposted from @eaorobbie :

    Ok what we have here is a simple beta app to show you guys early what I'm up too, will update regularly and will follow this plan.
    1. Beta for RC Model Manual Control.
    2.Beta for RC Model Automatic Control from SimTools.
    3. Open the floor for suggestions on Motor Controllers to be added.
    4. Private Beta test of Controllers
    5. Release of Final Version.
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    Ohhh You have stirred up a hornets nest in the best possible way with your work EaoRobbie. a lot of lurkers will be coming out of the woodwork thanks to this work , like the rest of the guys hoping simtools will be the one stop shop for DIY simmers .. Just saying thanks for even starting this much needed addition to Simtools ... :)
    Cant wait to test this , Unfortunatly like a fool i upgraded my laptop to Win 10 only to find out i can no longer run or get FS2004 to run ( bummer) so my sim is stalled for a bit but once sorted im in with trying this .
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    Cant you roll it back to previous version ? Im 99% sure i read that you can.
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    very good work