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Post by stevant on Oct 1, 2014 21:22:52 GMT
I just made a video of my platform. Thanks Thanos for the know how. I'll post more as I move forward from here.
Thanks!!
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Post by tronicgr on Oct 3, 2014 17:29:07 GMT
Hey Steven! How it is going? Did you attach the top platform yet? We should be able to skype this weekend to help you with the calibration and the software settings
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Post by stevant on Oct 3, 2014 20:21:25 GMT
Hey Thanos, I am just waiting for my motor arms and my connecting rods to come in. Arms should be done by early next week along with my connecting rods. They are welding the HEIM joint bungs to the piping. As soon as they are done I'll let you know so you can tell me what time works for you. Looking forward to getting to the next step. Thanks for following up with me and of course all your help. I'll keep you posted, Steven
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Post by stevant on Oct 4, 2014 13:29:58 GMT
Hey Thanos, How would I go about using my Logitech flight control stick to test the platform instead of just using the test button. X-sim recognizes it when I have it installed. Do I have to do anything to make it control the motors for testing? Thanks as always...... Steven Here is the stick I want to use for testing:
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Post by stevant on Oct 4, 2014 19:00:40 GMT
Just wanted to share that I attempted to set up the Race 07 game demo on x-sim to run my motors. I was able to get the inputs setup and add the math equations. I ran the game and was able to see the sliders move on the Thanos Stewart Platform Control Software. When I tried to actually run the converter I was getting an error message in regard to the COM port and cleaning out the USO? Did not know what to do then but I think I was close to getting the motors to move. The COM port needs attention. Any advice here?
Thanks......
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Post by stevant on Oct 4, 2014 20:03:10 GMT
Ok....tried it again. I'm persistent. I changed the COM Port from 3 to 5 and I tried it all over again and it worked!! I ran Race 07 and the 6 motors were moving with the inputs from the control. I know it still has to be calibrated but just seeing the motors move with the controller and the game was awesome. Another step further into understanding x-sim also. Can't wait to get the upper platform hooked up and setting it all up to work properly. Looking forward to working with Thanos and getting this working to it's fullest potential.
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Post by stevant on Oct 7, 2014 3:32:48 GMT
My arms are in and they are mounted. Should be getting my connecting rods tomorrow hopefully. I'll upload some photos tomorrow. Once it's all in thanos will help me calibrate.
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Post by stevant on Oct 8, 2014 2:42:37 GMT
I mounted my upper platform tonight. I ran the platform manually and it works great. I do think the ball joints might be a little too stiff. At times it appears a bit jumpy. I oiled the ball and socket. I'm hoping they break in. The upper platform made out of wood is not helping either as it will be much more solid once made out of steel. Here are a few pics of the platform connected.
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Post by stevant on Oct 8, 2014 2:43:47 GMT
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Post by tronicgr on Oct 8, 2014 3:36:43 GMT
Looks great! Good job Steven. I'm looking forward to help you calibrate it.
How long it was since you started building it? I think that was the fastest build ever for such complicate project!
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Post by stevant on Oct 8, 2014 16:35:47 GMT
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Post by stevant on Oct 12, 2014 14:54:33 GMT
I mounted my old chair to my temporary platform too see what it is going to look like. I went for a ride of course on x-sim test mode. Works great. I am awaiting my new, smoother HEIM joints tomorrow which I will mount then. I know it will be much smoother as these joints bind due to the injection molded plastic in the joint. These are definitely not for this application. I will make a video of the joints before and after to see what difference looks like. I know you cannot feel it but I know you'll see a smoother movement in the platform. Here are a few pics of the chair mounted.
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Post by stevant on Oct 16, 2014 22:29:26 GMT
Hey Thanos,
Still waiting for my platform so we can Skype. I was able to get X-plane working with BFF's software. Thanks to your video. The motors seem to be very jumpy causing the platform to jerk a little. Any adjustments for that so I can smooth out the movements??
Thanks,
Steven
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Post by tronicgr on Oct 16, 2014 22:46:03 GMT
Hi Steven, You can do the following: -Set P = 25 -decrease the On-line motor speed. (80 or 60) -increase the oversampling of the sensors to "2" If you load the latest firmware with the Terminal CMD utility, you can print complete list with "CMD44" and copy paste here a list of the settings you have in the AMC1280USB, so I can see what needs to be changed exactly. If you are not sure how, we can do it on skype on Sunday. Thanks Thanos
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Post by stevant on Oct 16, 2014 23:27:19 GMT
Is On-line Motor speed and oversampling in the BFF software??
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