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0-10 VDC Output form X-Sim

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by Imaginex, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. Imaginex

    Imaginex New Member

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    Hi - I've been following the X-Sim site/software for quite a while - with some background in animatronic/motion display projects, I decided earlier this year to tackle a relatively low cost 3 DOF pneumatic 2 seat motion base utilizing proportionally controlled directional valves.
    Nearing the end of frame construction and shifting focus to actuators/control system -
    Can anyone suggest best method re. hardware for outputting 0-10 VDC command signals from X-Sim?

    My strength isn't in circuit board construction so I'll have to pass on Tronic's diy stamp motion controller - which I believe does output 0-10 VDC. I see that Velleman has an extended USB interface board VM140 that has 8 x 0-10 analog outputs http://www.vellemanusa.com/us/enu/produ ... ?id=523886
    - is this compatible with X-Sim?

    the valves have their own closed loop control circuitry/driver so they are only looking for 0-10 VDC command signal i.e. 0 VDC full retraction, 5 VDC mid stroke, 10 VDC full extension

    thanks much!
    Imaginex, Apr 22, 2009
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  2. tronicgr

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    Hi Imaginex,

    Since your valves has their own closed loop control circuitry/driver, you could use the VM140 to feed them with the necessary analog values. But I'm not sure if VM140 is supported by x-sim software. Never heard of it before used here.


    In worst case you could use two common VM110 boards with a simple to make PWM to analog voltage converter, like the one I present on the following link:

    post14488.html#p14488


    Good luck with the pneumatics... You going to need it!!! :brows:


    Regards, Thanos
    tronicgr, Apr 23, 2009
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  3. Imaginex

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    thanks for the feedback Thanos
    yeh - I only decided on pneumatic actuators as I have access to very fast servo type directional valves with high flow rates.

    looking at a recent post from SirNoName I'm hopeful a plug-in for the Velleman VM-140 will be implemented in the near future - which would be a very simple and affordable method for outputting 0-10 VDC commands - although they are only 8 bit

    in the meantime, for members in need of different control outputs, here are some other fairly low cost and simple solutions that might be worth considering:

    http://www.controlsignalconverter.com

    http://www.bpesolutions.com/rcequip.html#anchor142875

    http://www.kele.com/webservices/index/i ... ?section=9

    Regards
    Imaginex, Apr 24, 2009
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  4. lysa elec

    lysa elec LYSA ELEC

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    Has you it a plugin for the compatible card K8061 / VM140 with X SIM
    there this card seems to me enough good

    thanks
    lysa elec, Dec 31, 2009
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