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Velman k8061 shopping list - help for noob!

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by bigtalltim, Oct 9, 2010.

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    bigtalltim New Member

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    Hi guys - awesome site!

    I have been searching through the site for information on getting started with building a 3dof sim... the designs and so on I have found are excellent, and building the frame is no problem - my problem is with the electronics.

    Having never done any kind of electronic control project before, I dont have any idea about what is required to get up and running... I read with some interest a thread on a guy mounting a cessna cockpit, and the K8061 was mentioned; I can get hold of that easily enough, but what else will be required?

    I intend to use Xsim software, and wiper motors rather than actuators...

    I only wish I was better at soldering, and could have a go at the AVR motion controller, but have killed PCBs by overheating and lifting tracks before - I think a prebuilt board is my only real choice to get started!

    Any help or advice to get me started would be superb!

    Tim
    bigtalltim, Oct 9, 2010
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    bigtalltim New Member

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    oops - Read the thread again, and spotted that the prebuilt k8061 is the Velleman VM140 :blush:

    This definitely seems like the right controller from other articles, but does it connect directly to the motors or do i need to order some other controllers to handle the motors - and will it need pots connecting in to report positions back to the VM140?

    These probably seem pretty basic questions for you guys - is there a starter guide like the AVR tutorials anywhere for this kind of controller?
    bigtalltim, Oct 9, 2010
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