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A motor disconnects in the middle of a race

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by Morket, May 5, 2020.

  1. Morket

    Morket New Member Gold Contributor

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    Hi. I have a home simulator running on ps4 and pc, but when I have in Project cars 2 a few laps around the circuit one of the motors loses voltage, as if it were going beyond the limits and protecting itself. It does the same as when you raise a potentiometer above the pwm in smc3utils.
    I do not understand what is happening, and it happens to me in one motor as well as in the other.



    hola. Tengo un simulador casero funcionando con ps4 y pc, pero cuando llevo en Project cars 2 unas cuantas vueltas al circuito uno de los motores pierde tension, como si pasase de los limites y se protegiese. Hace lo mismo como cuando subes un potenciometro por encima del pwm en smc3utils.
    No entiendo que esta pasando, y tanto me pasa en un motor como en el otro.
  2. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    has the motor driver tripped out ?
  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Does it happen during normal driving, or in something harsh like a crash or shunt. If the latter then try decreasing the Game Manager % to 97 or even less.

    Other that that my guess would be a PSU or control board shutdown.
  4. Morket

    Morket New Member Gold Contributor

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    the motors reach enough temperature normally. I use Chinese motor shield, one for each motor, and a single power supply, can this influence anything?
  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Are the shields adequately cooled?

    Personally I run a psu for each board, as a psu is pretty cheap and our rigs generate huge spikes. As a quick test try a 12V car battery, as that can absorb spikes. If that resolves the issue then likely another psu would do the trick.