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Is possible use steep motor with sim tools

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by jefesant, Apr 3, 2016.

  1. jefesant

    jefesant Member

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    I want know if is possible to conect the steep motor on simtools
    If yes maybe we can use the linea actuators by steep motor and good acurace ..
    thanks in advance....
  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I think you mean stepper motor?
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  3. eaorobbie

    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Can be done but you need to adapt a custom library or use straight pin control as most stepper library cause a blocking command to serial while the stepper is moving, causing major lag in movements,
    The trick is to make one step per motor per loop of the program......
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