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Question SCN5 strange behaviour

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Tonantsa, May 24, 2018.

  1. Tonantsa

    Tonantsa New Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    SCN5
    Hi,

    SCN5 works fine when I turn the power on and start Simtools or Dyadic TBVST. I can test the actuator with Game Engine output testing and it works fine.

    If I close Simtools or TBVST and start it again, SCN doesn't work anymore. TBVST says it cannot communicate with COM port. Only way to make it work again, is to close the program and turn the power off and then again on. Then I can start the program and it works fine again.

    COM port seems to be reseting or SCN stops sending data? Wiring and actuator must be fine because nevertheless they work sometimes. What can I do?
    Tonantsa, May 24, 2018
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Just to clarify, two programs can't use the same com port at the same time, so it sounds like it works when one program has exclusive use of the com port, is that right?
    noorbeast, May 25, 2018
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