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Question Basic PID setup JRK 12V12 & Motor Wipers

Discussion in 'New users start here - FAQ' started by JonBakhol, Dec 16, 2018.

  1. JonBakhol

    JonBakhol Active Member

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    Hi Guys,

    After burning up a few MM boards, and an DBH-01 I decided to buy myself 2 JRK 12V12 boards.
    So I've got them laying on my desk. The setup should be easy...hmmmm

    I figured out almost everything but the PID calculation is the problem.

    I know @yobuddy post a nice piece of description for the JRK 12V12 boards. But still I'm afraid to blow these also.

    Is there is basic PID configuration for Wiper Motors where I can start from, and than figure it out myself a little bit more?

    Thanks in advance.
    JonBakhol, Dec 16, 2018
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    noorbeast, Dec 16, 2018
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    wow.. so if using JRK boards,
    then arduino/raspberry are not needed?

    interesting that simtools sends data directly to the board!
    hannibal, Feb 17, 2019
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    Correct, plus the JRKs have a great visual configuration tool, which makes setup a snap.

    There are now new JRKs, which SimTools supports, that are far more capable than the old 12V12s that were available when I built my rig.
    noorbeast, Feb 17, 2019
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    wow.. info is endless.
    i feel like i am a needle in a haystack.

    thanks @noorbeast

    please excuse my noob-ness.
    basically sabertooth/monster moto shield/L298N all do the same thing, which a motor controller boards, that are controller by arduino or rasberry pi?

    if arduino is used, does game data go follow this path?
    simtools -> arduino -> motor controller - motor / actuator

    if JRK is used, would it be,
    simtools -> JRK -> motor / actuators?

    i have soooo much to learn...
    by the way, so you actually straight up plug your motors on to the JRKs? if so how do power supplies tap in?
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    hannibal, Feb 17, 2019
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    thank you for replies and patience! <3
    hannibal, Feb 17, 2019
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    wyoben New Member Gold Contributor

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    wyoben, Feb 22, 2019
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    coool! what question was that @wyoben ?
    hannibal, Feb 22, 2019
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    wyoben New Member Gold Contributor

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    @hannibal
    The one about interfacing differences. Arduino and JRK.
    So much to learn.
    wyoben, Feb 23, 2019
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