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Question How to change start position in Simtool.

Discussion in 'SimTools DIY Version' started by Schopfer, Aug 9, 2017.

  1. Schopfer

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    1.When I start output testing in simtools the position is change 45 degree from middle.
    2. axis test 0-3% move fast 4%-55% is slow and then 56% it switch backward and forward

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  2. yobuddy

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    I'm not sure I understand what your asking buddy?
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    Thanks for that @noorbeast! Was looking for how to do that!
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  5. Schopfer

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    do not different. I think it may have been caused by a potentiometer

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  6. Schopfer

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    now position is in the middle. but it still jerk.
    I uncertain about motor or potentiometer.

    PS. I use wiring + - to motor in mini servo 9g. I will try on wiper motor soon.:)
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  8. Schopfer

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    it't jerk when pwmmax >50 in SMC3
    it's varied by pwmmax.
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    Please try this and see if it fixes your problem buddy,
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  10. Schopfer

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    I find a problem.It should be wiring potentiometer is not fit.
    I has a question. my arduino pin 3 and pin 10 is not working. "SMC3 CODE" can change Pin number" in

    const int ENApin1 =2; // ENA output pin for Motor H-Bridge 1 (ie PortD bit position)
    const int ENBpin1 =6; // ENB output pin for Motor H-Bridge 1 (ie PortD bit position)Switch from ENBpin3
    const int ENApin2 =4; // ENA output pin for Motor H-Bridge 2 (ie PortD bit position)
    const int ENBpin2 =5; // ENB output pin for Motor H-Bridge 2 (ie PortD bit position)
    const int ENApin3 =3; // ENA output pin for Motor H-Bridge 3 (ie PortD bit position)NOT USE
    const int ENBpin3 =7; // ENB output pin for Motor H-Bridge 3 (ie PortD bit position) NOT USE
    const int PWMpin1 =9; // PWM output pin for Motor 1
    const int PWMpin2 =11; // PWM output pin for Motor 2 Switch from PWMpin3
    const int PWMpin3 =10; // PWM output pin for Motor 3 NOT USE

    Can I do this?
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    Thanks!! It help for jitter and wrong starting position in SimTool. I was trying to fix this problem long time.
  12. ZO-3NISHIKAPPA

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    I'm also having trouble with the same symptoms.
    Is the solution to change the potentiometer?
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    wich arduino board do you use?