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Post by stevant on Jan 27, 2015 19:31:39 GMT
I already use the screws not the pins. I don't think its the wire. I'm going to try another sensor to see if that's it. If I still have a problem I'm going to run a new shielded wire. If that's not it it can only be the AMC of the inverter.
I'll keep you posted.
Thanks,
Steven
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Post by billo2404 on Jan 31, 2015 1:32:30 GMT
deve essere frustante dopo aver terminato tutto con cura avere un problema del genere, spero tu risolva con il nuovo sensore  Per curiosità hai fatto la prova con il tester: Alimentando il sensore con i 5 volt misurare la tensione tra il centrale e gnd. se il sensore è buono la tensione deve variare con continuità mentre giri il pot. Buona fortuna It must be frustrating after finishing everything with care have a problem like that, I hope you solve with the new sensor;) out of curiosity did you do the test with the meter: Powering the sensor with 5 volts measure the voltage between the gnd. if sensor is good the voltage must vary continuously while turning the pot. Good luck |
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Post by stevant on Jan 31, 2015 3:02:18 GMT
I changed the sensor again and all is working good. I assume the second sensor I used must have went bad. I might have applied too much heat when I soldered the wires to it. Unless I just got a bad one. Either way it's working now. I'll keep you posted if something happens again. It should be good.
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Post by stevant on Feb 1, 2015 12:16:52 GMT
As you can see in the attached video, the platform is back up and running. The sensor appears to have been the culprit. I took special care when soldering. I used a solder gun that does not get as hot and was able to solder my connections. The second sensor I assume had to be affected by the heat causing it to fail internally. Three times a charm they say!! Hope all is good going forward. When you don't use your platform for about a week, you forget how awesome it really is.
Here I am racing a Lotus 49 around Spa in Belgium. I'm going to switch over to flight next week and make some videos flying X-Plane10. If you notice on the platform itself there are small Buttkickers in each corner of the platform. You will also see silver amplifiers over to the right of the platform. Each Buttkicker simulates each tire and vibrates accordingly. As each tire reacts to the road the Buttkicker vibrates bringing incredible realism to the motion. You feel everything from suspension movement, bumps, impacts, road texture and much more. Underneath my seat I have a larger Buttkicker handling the engine sound and vibrations along with the clutch and gear changes. All together this brings the simulator to a whole new level with sound, motion and the vibrations of the road. You really feel like you are driving a car.
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Post by vicpopo on Feb 1, 2015 13:22:57 GMT
Hi Steven ,
Always really smooth and fast .I believe you when you say that is awesome !
Is - it rfactor 2 with Ian bff software?
Could'you also give more explaination with your butkicker system.All the devices you use and how they are connected to each other and with the game .
Thanks !!
From my side I try to finish my 6dof and I started a new project building a diy wheel with servo motor .On the french forum racingfr there are a few of these amazing wheel!
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Post by stevant on Feb 1, 2015 15:44:55 GMT
The software I am using to run my Buttkickers is called SimVibe. It has two different modes in the software. One for Chasis mode and one for Chair, Pedals and Steering. Each mode needs its own sound card. In my computer setup I have three sound cards. One for my main system, for music and overall sounds of the program, one for the Chasis mode which controls the Buttkickers on the corners of the platform, and one for the Chair mode which handles the one under my chair. The Chasis mode handles the road bumps, suspension and road textures as they occur at each corner of the car while the Chair mode handles the engine vibrations, clutch sounds and gear grunts. The main speakers produce sound while the two individual modes work off of vibrations not actual low end sound frequencies. Iracing, rfactor, assetto corso and others work specifically with this software. The software itself is about $89 but when setup with all the Buttkickers you will never want to race again without it. I have tried and it is not the same once you try it. It makes the experience so immersive. You would really appreciate it. Google SimVibe and read about it. You will feel like you are in a car.
Thanks again for all your kind words. I'll get back to you about your rfactor question later on today, I'm out at the moment.
Steven
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Post by vicpopo on Feb 1, 2015 18:08:16 GMT
Hi Steven,
Thanks for all these informations .I know Simvibe and I will have a look .
Regards
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Post by stevant on Feb 1, 2015 18:15:51 GMT
Hi Vic,
Have you ever joined iRacing? That to me is the best racing simulator out there. BFF works perfectly with it!!
You should try it if you have not yet.
Steven
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Post by vicpopo on Feb 1, 2015 19:23:09 GMT
No I haven't ! Will have a look also .I would like also finish my 6 dof with my new wheel and shifter !
Thanks for your kind help !
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Post by stevant on Feb 1, 2015 20:31:52 GMT
I'm looking forward to seeing that!!!!
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Post by billo2404 on Feb 1, 2015 22:56:13 GMT
I'm glad everything is okay. See your video makes me a craving to finish my 6 dof but my way is still long sadly  I've intrigued about simvibe, I'll do the tests when I have finished. I wanted to ask which software you think best and xsim or bff? |
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Post by stevant on Feb 2, 2015 1:46:00 GMT
I really like BFF software by Ian. I use IRacing for all of my racing. If you are not a member of IRacing then once you are ready to try your new simulator you should join. The BFF software for IRacing is just amazing. That along with SimVibe will really make you appreciate the reason why you built your simulator. You will feel like you are driving a car. I mean that sincerely. It feels that good!!
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Post by tronicgr on Feb 2, 2015 22:21:33 GMT
All together this brings the simulator to a whole new level with sound, motion and the vibrations of the road. You really feel like you are driving a car.
Very good Steven!!! That looks very realistic!!!! Thanks Thanos |
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Post by stevant on Feb 2, 2015 23:15:44 GMT
Thanks Thanos.....when are you coming over to give it a try??
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Post by tronicgr on Feb 3, 2015 0:09:48 GMT
I wish I could!!! I'm starting in a few days at GA and won't get any time off until summer.
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