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Question V2.2 Output Testing Not Working

Discussion in 'SimTools DIY Version' started by Shane Rthrfrd, Mar 20, 2018.

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  1. Mu-KwangKim

    Mu-KwangKim Run, Run, Run SimAxe Beta Tester Gold Contributor

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    Reset the serial port. (Disable and Re-enable)

    &

    COM order can be initialized by Windows registry operation.

    http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Doc...Assigning_COM_Port_Numbers_Using_Registry.pdf

    8page.



    Mu-KwangKim, Mar 29, 2018
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  2. yobuddy

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    Yes, this is a good idea for sure.
    yobuddy, Mar 29, 2018
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  3. Shane Rthrfrd

    Shane Rthrfrd New Member Gold Contributor

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    OK, here we go again... I took a 3 month hiatus out of frustration. My hope is to reevaluate the situation from a fresh perspective.

    Status update: 1) Only 1 actuator works via testing; 2) Verified it's not wiring by swapping com inputs; 3) No in-game actuator functionality (LFS).

    Have you experienced any similar situations that can help me in my situation?
    Shane Rthrfrd, Aug 19, 2018
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    I does sound like one faulty actuator, if one works with the settings and either port but the other actuator does not.

    Just to double check are both actuator IDs set to zero: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/actuator-ids-must-be-set-to-0-here-is-how.241/

    Are you using individual RS485 adapters for each actuator and if so have you tried swapping them over between actuators to check if one of them is faulty?

    With the one axis that works in output testing you should get motion for LFS with a proper motion profile. Please post pictures of your Axis Assignments and then with LFS running your Tuning Center.

    Be aware that LFS has to have been run for a couple of laps before patching, as that generates some required files. If you did not do that then un-patch, close SimTools, run some laps in first person view, then restart SimTools and re-patch.

    Once patched Game Manage should turn blue, follow these steps to refine a motion profile: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/steps-to-create-a-motion-profile.228/
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    noorbeast, Aug 20, 2018
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  5. yobuddy

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    How are the SCN's wired up?
    does each SCN have its own serial adapter?

    chat soon,
    yobuddy
    yobuddy, Aug 20, 2018
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  6. Shane Rthrfrd

    Shane Rthrfrd New Member Gold Contributor

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    As I mentioned previously, I swapped actuators to test if one is faulty. Both work.

    I was not aware I had to run multiple laps in LFS for it to patch. That will be my next action item and then I'll test if there's output. If successful, I'll refocus on the physical actuators.
    Shane Rthrfrd, Aug 21, 2018
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  7. noorbeast

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    I did not mean swapping the actuators, but rather the individual RS485 adapters, if they are what you are using.
    noorbeast, Aug 21, 2018
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