SimuCUBE Open Source Firmware Development Update Thread 2

Thank You. :slightly_smiling_face:

That’s one place I found it - only had 1.5M cable though and Tomo used to sell with 3M cables.
You could message him to see if he has any left - he said he only had a couple for emergencies.
:slight_smile:

1.5 meters is definitely too short for my setup but, thanks for the tips GlobeSpy.:slightly_smiling_face:

You can also get the Mige BiSS through Mige Directly but it won’t have the mounting plate required for use on the older servos.

Hello, I just joined forum
I already have dc motor, ffb.

But i think i need more.

Do I need Granite products to use open source software?
Servo motor 15nm, any servo motor driver (30A) and STM enough?

I am pretty sure the software will only work on Granite Devices Simucube board with Ioni drive.

Yes, if you want access to Simucube firmware, it’s like Joe says.

You can still use older MMoS FW on Core407V and Ionicube or Argon, but that will be a dated solution and no prospects to have any FW changes ever again.

Cheers,
Beano

I understand, thank you for the answers

Well,

to use this software what materials do I need?

Already owned,
*130ST-AM15015 servo motor with BISS C encoder
*STM32F407G-DISC1

What else should I buy?

Here you can find my info on the different OSW’s I have done. Some reading for you, should explain the concepts well enough. I am not sure if that STM you are planning to use will work, I know the newer ones were not always compatible with MMoS. At least the Core407V is, but make sure you use the correct pins on it, as it is different locations to the original STM32 Discovery used in my older projects.

Your best most certainly is, if you are intend on diy, to go the Simucube way, option 3 below. Have fun.

1: The Argon with MMoS fw implementation, it might be easier to follow than the big thread: https://forum.virtualracing.org/showthread.php/92954-AC-Servowheel-yes-another-one-this-time-by-Beano

2: Bruteforce 2 project with IoniCube build-log: https://forum.virtualracing.org/showthread.php/95803-Project-BruteForce2-IONI-based-DIY-DD-FFB-Wheel-(Extensive-worklog)?highlight=mrbean

3: Bruteforce 3 project with Simucube build-log: https://forum.virtualracing.org/showthread.php/100800-Project-Bruteforce-3-The-Torque-Monster?highlight=mrbean

Enjoy.

Cheers,
Beano

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Thank you much Beano.

You helped me a lot.

Cheers Mate, you’re most welcome :wink:

Quick question on Biss-C installation - can I use the 22-bit 4.2M file or do I still need to use the 2.1M file?
Will the updated software allow 4.2M, if so then I can probably wait until it’s released for beta testing.

Thanks.

You can already use the 4.2M file. Unlikely that you would feel any difference.

Biss-C Encoder upgrade Manual.pdf

And the file is in the pdf

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also got in all connection manager improvements from Simucube 2 True Drive, as well as CPU consumption improvements.

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I really want to test on my sc1 :sourire:

Unfortunately testing will have to wait, as we need to figure out how to implement the wheel encoder reading - exactly as in Simucube 2 at the moment, or like it was in IONI, and then re-implement index point / automatic / absolute indexing code based on that.

But that should be one of the last items on todo-list - then of course a large amount of internal testing!

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fantastic! Thanks!
Happy to test when it’s beyond potentially bricking something :slight_smile: