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Request (Feature) Setup motor limit

Discussion in 'SimTools DIY Version' started by DarkHunter82, Dec 5, 2019.

  1. DarkHunter82

    DarkHunter82 New Member

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    Good evening I built a 2dof simulator... All working... But I would need to know how to set the limits of the engines on simtools to prevent them from banging on mechanical stops... Which then makes them overheat. Thank you in advance for the answers
    DarkHunter82, Dec 5, 2019
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    What hardware and code are you using to control the motors, as adjusting the range and PID there would be preferable, though you can do axis limiting in SimTools?
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    noorbeast, Dec 6, 2019
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  3. DarkHunter82

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    I'm using arduino uno with monster motor shield and 2 motor.... I have realized the mechanical stop for min and max but I need to setup it in simtools if is possible... Thank for the reply
    DarkHunter82, Dec 6, 2019
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    noorbeast, Dec 6, 2019
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  5. DarkHunter82

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    Thanks for reply... I have readed the manual but I don't understand if I can setup max and min value separately
    DarkHunter82, Dec 6, 2019
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