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  1. noorbeast replied to the thread 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System.

    Cam you please add clarity to what you mean by this post, which may relate to a language issue or something else.

    Apr 12, 2026 at 10:24
  2. Edusfilms replied to the thread Star Wars Squadrons XML (STEAM version ONLY).

    I have reinstalled the game several times on both the C and D drives and followed these steps as administrator: cd /d...

    Apr 12, 2026 at 09:51
  3. TLRE replied to the thread 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System.

    YKD from China, so far so good, never has problem, still survive from serious jerk during code development. Yours from Europe or...

    Apr 12, 2026 at 09:40
  4. Motion4Sim liked TLRE's post in the thread 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System.

    Hello there, nice to hear that i am not alone! I use Codesys, TwinCat from Beckhoff is just too expensive for first trial rig. Some...

    upload_2026-4-12_15-34-43.png Apr 12, 2026 at 09:40
  5. TLRE attached a file to the thread 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System.

    Hello there, nice to hear that i am not alone! I use Codesys, TwinCat from Beckhoff is just too expensive for first trial rig. Some...

    upload_2026-4-12_15-34-43.png Apr 12, 2026 at 09:35
  6. noorbeast replied to the thread 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System.

    With respect to connecting a video please see the FAQs here: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/insert-a-video-into-a-post.257/...

    Apr 12, 2026 at 09:34
  7. Motion4Sim attached a file to the thread 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System.

    I also see you are using industrial actuators, i also waiting for my order:grin coming next weeks what brand is your actuators and are...

    upload_2026-4-12_9-17-36.png Apr 12, 2026 at 09:18
  8. Motion4Sim replied to the thread 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System.

    Great setup you’ve got there! About a year ago I also discovered that EtherCAT could be the key to driving our motion simulators. It’s...

    Apr 12, 2026 at 09:13
  9. Hyun Park liked Wagnard's post in the thread Reasonably Priced 100A Motor Controllers.

    Personally I don't trust this and normally the 5010 diode is only a path not something that will eat the regen. What I do on my end is...

    Apr 12, 2026 at 09:03
  10. TLRE attached a file to the thread 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System.

    Hello @noorbeast & @cfischer, I try to explain in simple way and do let me know if yous need more info. Flypt mover process motion...

    20260412_083847.jpg 20260412_083930.jpg Apr 12, 2026 at 05:52
  11. noorbeast replied to the thread 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System.

    I totally understand the high level overview, that said, what I understand @cfischer is interested in is the specifics of how that may...

    Apr 12, 2026 at 05:20
  12. TLRE replied to the thread 4 Feet 3DOF Ethercat System.

    Ethercat system requires a master controller to synchronize and control all servo motor, it can be done using an ethercat compatible PLC...

    Apr 12, 2026 at 04:42
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