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MDL-BDC24 Controller works?

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by racerg, Apr 22, 2011.

  1. racerg

    racerg Going too fast... SimAxe Beta Tester Gold Contributor

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    Hi:

    I am new here and this is my first post. I am an electronic engineer and race car driver...

    I am building my first sim and want to know if this controller will work with X-SIM: TI MDL-BDC24, brushed motor controller...

    If it will work, it should be good, as it is the entire controller, motor driver in one unit and can handle a lot of power and seems very flexible.

    It does have a serial interface (CAN as well as RS-232). You can also driver it w/analog voltage or PWM.

    Help would be appreciated...

    Thanks!

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    racerg, Apr 22, 2011
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  2. bsft

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    It looks like it could have potential. It seems to have a feedback wire up spot, which is good.
    However, the more experienced members of this forum would give a better answer.
    bsft, Apr 23, 2011
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  3. racerg

    racerg Going too fast... SimAxe Beta Tester Gold Contributor

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    Hi:

    Thanks for the reply! Yes, it has an analog (pot) and digital encoder input for feedback.

    I am primarily concerned about the serial interface over RS232...
    racerg, Apr 23, 2011
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    We need to know the communication protocol of the controllers, which is not specified in the datasheet.
    Frakk, Apr 23, 2011
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    eaorobbie Well-Known Member SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    Reading a bit more on site a mirocontroller is still needed to send a pwm to to module and a direction.
    Therefore would work as speed controller ie hooked back to a K8055 as an example. What is unclear is documentation on site without purchasing or asking the question on their forum is that with a software program you can control the card just like what we want to but is xsim able to talk to the card without a plugin ie uso still unclear mate ask them, or maybe a developer might be able to look into it. If ya work with electronics build tronics setup, parts pricy here in aussie ($190) without pcbs but xsim can talk to it perfectly and plenty of support. I started with the Jrks which do exactly what i wanted in a frex module but to go much bigger in sim wieght i need power, long live tronic, when my part arrive into australia my joyrider will have motion, sick of pulling a stick around to get motion, Setup as a big sit in joystick.
    Sorry to go on, but without a direct plugin cant see it working as a standalone controller.
    eaorobbie, Apr 25, 2011
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    It works as a closed loop controller. Just find out the RS232 commands and if the USO can parse it or not.

    eaorobbie: You are better off with the JRK. If you are going to build the AMC, skip the dMSHB part and use a pololu or sabertooth driver if you want more power.
    Frakk, Apr 25, 2011
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    Thats is the problem 8)
    kubing, May 4, 2011
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    I am throwing the pololu 12v12 jrk's at 19amps currently and they are holding up on my joyrider frame, be it with heatsinks and fans!
    bsft, May 4, 2011
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