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Question Problem configuring Game Engine with 2DOF on 1 RS485

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by madVape, Mar 6, 2018.

  1. madVape

    madVape New Member

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    Hello!

    I am using 2 SCN5 on a Single Converter (USB - RS485).
    I am using Simtools 2.2 which suposedly supports 2 SCN per interface.
    Everytime I go into the ouput testing a message pops up saying "One of your interfaces requires game engine to be restarted...." What am I doing wrong and how can I configure 2 SCN on a single Interface and COM Port.
    Thank you Axys.JPG Interfaces.JPG Message.JPG
    madVape, Mar 6, 2018
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  2. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    not sure I have never messed with scn interface but do axis id=0 and axis id=1 represent the two different actuators? if so you would need to change the assigned axis in one of the fields to axis 2a. otherwise both actuators are getting the same axis info which could cause a conflict.
    bruce stephen, Mar 6, 2018
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  3. madVape

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    I changed the values as you said ID=0 Axis 1a and ID=1 Axis 2a and still the same results.
    I just want to make a test just to see if I can get the actuators moving. What should I do? Thank you ;)
    madVape, Mar 6, 2018
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  4. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    Yes, I was able to fix the problem. I came to the conclusion that it might be bad wiring so I re did all the wiring and it's working fine now. Sim Tools detects the 2 actuators and I can use them both using the same COM Port and Interface. Thank you very much for your help. ;)
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    madVape, Mar 6, 2018
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