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Showroom EXTRUDED ALUMINUM 2 DOF MOTION SIMULATOR

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by Ekain Lopez, Jul 11, 2019.

  1. noorbeast

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    Make sure a Default Axis Allocation is configured, as that is what Output Testing uses.

    If that is not the issue try temporarily turning off any anti-virus and firewall, then try Output testing again.

    When you get Output testing sorted make sure you run a race in LFS using first person mode before patching it for motion, as that generates some required files.

    Also be aware that total Axis Assignment percentage total should be around 100%, you can go a little over but as you have it now for LFS will likely result in clipping: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/axis-assignment-percentage-totals.120/
  2. Ekain Lopez

    Ekain Lopez New Member Gold Contributor

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    What do you mean with a Default Axis Allocation?
    Where cana I configure it? The Arduino code has to be changed? (Now I am using the SMC3 code.
    Thanks in advance
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    In Game Engine -> Axis Assignments -> Game List drop down at the to is the Default allocations.

    No you don't need to change the Arduino SMC3 code if everything there works as expected.
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    Ekain Lopez New Member Gold Contributor

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    Thanks so much, now it works well. The following days I will try to configure everything, and then I'll start building a base for the electronics. :thumbs
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    Good job, step by step
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  6. Ekain Lopez

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    Hi!
    After a few months, I now have time to work on the simulator.
    I tried the movement in LFS and it was great, but the engine mount wasn't very strong, so now I'm preparing them with thicker aluminum.
    On the other hand, I would like to buy another Moto Monster Shield.
    Any recommendations to buy? Any link?
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    I´m a bit lost with the license system and the plugins. Some help, please?:confused:
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    hi i WAS in a similar spot as you a few weeks ago.. let me save you a HEAP of time..
    Car battery, Car Batt Charger,IF you got the Dough 1 PER MOTOR (https://www.pololu.com/product/3148 OR/ Sabertooh 2/32 or higher and a 600w pwr supply
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    you need to purchase a separate lic or apply for a DIY version the plugins you can use coins or cash...

    if you are not familiar with this stuff bight the bullet and get a package
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    thank you for the answer:thumbs
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    Hey Che, I was going to point you at this conversation since it has some good info in it - but you beat me here. ;-)
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    Zed Mate im learning

    Ekain I've literally been through almost every controller... IF you got some stuff from amazon NONE of my BT2 43 amps worked.. after weeks of frustration between does my motor need <isoGND> or not was a big thing. luckily i did not have to do it. and HUGE shout out to Beast And ZED
    if you have a silly questions i def already asked them HEHE..
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    Hello;
    The simulator works fine, but it has a small problem.
    When I switch off the power supply, to get out of the simulator, if I apply some force above the motors, the hole structure falls down.
    Is this normal?
    Is there any way to lock the motors when the power supply turns off? To keep the structure horizontal?
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    That means the unpowered motors can be back driven.

    Some like @Nick Moxley use simple sliding chocks to hold the rig when unpowered.

    You can set startup and shutdown positions in SimTools and have them hold position between games: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/startup-and-shutdown-positional-controls.234/
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    Do you have some updates and photos of the frame and associated construction phase?
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    Yes!!

    IMG_20200131_150240.jpg IMG_20200131_150210.jpg
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    Where are the motors going to mount?
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    The motors are in front of the universal joint, under the frame. Those photos are a bit old, 2-3 months, I was adjusting the motors (thats why there are two boxes holding the frame) but now the motors are mounted, and the motion works fine.
    IMG_20191216_183442.jpg IMG_20191216_183558.jpg
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