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Cytron MDDS60 with MD30C Modified SMC3 Code - Compatibility Question

Discussion in 'Motor actuators and drivers' started by segev, Jun 2, 2026 at 20:14.

  1. segev

    segev New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino
    Hello,
    I am currently working on a DIY 2DOF motion simulator using:
    Arduino UNO
    SMC3
    DC brushed motors with potentiometer feedback
    BTS7960 / IBT-2 motor drivers
    Mean Well SDR-960-24 power supply: 24VDC, 40A, 960W
    24V DC motors, around 500W each

    At the moment, the BTS7960 / IBT-2 drivers are overheating very quickly during SMC3Utils testing. After a short time, they stop working and only work again after restarting the system.
    I am considering replacing them with a Cytron MDDS60 / SmartDriveDuo-60.
    I saw that there is modified SMC3 code for the Cytron MD30C, and I wanted to ask:
    Has anyone used the Cytron MDDS60 with the modified SMC3 code that was made for the MD30C?
    Does it work as-is, or are code changes needed because the MDDS60 is a dual-channel driver?
    Also, since I am using a 24V switching power supply and not batteries, do I need a 24V battery in parallel because of regenerative braking?
    I would really appreciate any urgent advice, because Im trying to decide which drivers to purchase for my project.

    Thank you.
    segev, Jun 2, 2026 at 20:14
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  2. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    2DOF, DC motor, Arduino, 6DOF
    it should work as long is it has pwm pin and direction pins
    Gadget999, Jun 2, 2026 at 22:27
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