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Question Need help wiring SCN5s

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by RMVS Team, May 2, 2017.

  1. RMVS Team

    RMVS Team New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, SCN6, Arduino, 4DOF
    I am having trouble getting SCN5 linear actuators working with SimsTools (v 1.3) and TBVST (v 4.52).

    I am following the tutorial listed in the FAQs section. I have wired up everything as described...

    ButtonWiring.png RS485toSCN5.png SCN5_14Pins.png RS485_ConnectionsAndConverter.png RS485_Connections.png

    My PC is able to detect the RS485 converter on Com 5 with FTDI driver version v2.12.26.

    FTDI_Port.PNG

    However, when I attempt to change the ID to 0 for the SCN5 linear actuators, I've received an error message.

    SetPort.PNG Failure.PNG

    I can confirm that both the Tx and Rx LED lights turn on when attempting to connect.

    Am I using the right TBVST software (downloaded from automation4less)? Do you guys have any suggestions?

    Thanks

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    RMVS Team, May 2, 2017
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  2. abs

    abs Active Member Gold Contributor

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    it seems that yiu are using 3 terminals on the switch .

    use a very simple switch for you test with 2 poles . or use only 2 on that one or better use switch used for your walls with 2 simple poles

    i believe all the confusing part is that
    abs, May 2, 2017
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  3. RMVS Team

    RMVS Team New Member

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    Thanks for your response abs.

    I was able to get the RS485 chip to communicate with TBVST and MVST Servomotor Configurator by switching the + and - wires on my RS485-USB adapter (*... them clones...*). I followed Mif's instructions to change the ID of the linear actuator to 0 using the MVST software (see "How to convert your Frex SCM to SimTools - Updated", page 9).

    When plugging the linear actuator in, I can hear the motor becoming engaged. However, I still can't get the linear actuator moving (manually) with SimTools.

    My following set-up for 1 linear actuator test:

    AxisAssignment.PNG AxisLimiting.PNG Interface1.PNG Mouse.PNG

    What do you guys suggest?

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    RMVS Team, May 6, 2017
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