tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51990434286118487532024-03-12T23:36:33.480-07:00Thanos Motion Simulator ElectronicsServo Motion controllers etcThanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-87614221163518379152021-12-08T09:43:00.005-08:002022-01-12T12:02:35.052-08:00Thanos4UThanos4U servo motion controllerThe new Thanos4U motion controller was designed to easy plug and play connection of the many DIY rigs out there that use SFX-100 or similar actuators. To allow then use the plug and play motion software SimRacingStudio. Essentially you can build the actuators according to the plans for standard SFX-100 and don't use the suggested leonardo, rather use the Thanos4U Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-24586404177390897212021-06-15T10:24:00.004-07:002021-06-15T10:24:46.192-07:00737-800 Sim 6dof Motion PlatformJust wanted to highlight Mike's 6DOF platform project and share here his words about it:jmsmsagradaRegarding the design of the 6dof Motion Platform: There is nothing super complex about its design. It is modeled after the typical hexapod type design. What is critical however, is deciding on the orientation/layout of the hexapod components. These factors largelyThanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-19669684526654350812021-03-18T10:04:00.004-07:002021-03-18T10:04:55.838-07:00Sim Racing Garage PT-Actuator reviews video collection Here is a complete list of videos that Barry from Sim Racing Studio made reviewing PT-Actuator. PT Actuator 5DOF Motion System Review Part1 "The Build"PT Actuator 5DOF Motion System Review Part 2 "Electronics/Wiring"PT Actuator 5DOF Motion System Review Part 3 "Configuring/Testing"Scorpion Actuators From PT Actuator ReviewPT Actuator 6DOF Conversion ReviewThanosSan Diego, 2021Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-46147325433432679602021-03-18T09:53:00.004-07:002021-03-18T21:12:52.488-07:00EMI Filter Guide by John Spanos So I just wanted to drop in here and share my fix for EMI and ground loops on my SFX-100+Surge that was causing grey outs when touching my Pimax headset, and also causing my HE Sprints to completely disconnect:STEP1: get everything you are powering that’s interconnected in a system (sfx drivers, pc, usb hub, etc.) on one outlet. I accomplished this buy putting everything on a 12 outlet Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-80395650785610078142020-11-18T07:43:00.005-08:002021-03-18T09:39:19.782-07:00New Website is here.New website for the AMC-AASD15A controllers:https://www.thanos-motion.com/Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-39634709909663750302020-04-28T04:23:00.000-07:002020-04-28T04:23:35.141-07:00Peacemakers 6dof Unicorn Build
Huge thanks to Chris for the shout out!! Check his build details here:Peacemakers 6dof Unicorn Build
Thanks
Thanos
Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-19084352627125992542020-03-20T21:16:00.001-07:002020-03-20T21:20:14.748-07:00Business continuity update regarding the COVID-19 situation
Hey guys, I'm not sure anyone takes it seriously, but the covid-19 is airborne, and unless everyone stays home in isolation for 15 days atleast, there is going to be millions getting infected if not already in the United States... I still see people out and about walking, jogging, taking their whole families for a stroll in the streets, despite the Shelter in Place mandate here in California by Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-23225365192399242412019-12-04T11:50:00.002-08:002021-11-16T08:29:35.420-08:00Open-hardware 4DOF servo controller solution
If you have one of these SFX100 4DOF platforms but no way to connect them to Simtools or FlyPT mover motion software, here is solution I designed for a DIY 4DOF controller that matches the 100mm actuators hardware. Its free and its plug and play (once put together).
I only provide plans (gerber files) and firmware for the device, and no support. Don't ask me about it, I don't build Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-7074220821335929102019-10-24T07:02:00.002-07:002019-10-30T08:59:56.344-07:006DOF platform from PT-ACTUATOR
Here is a quick presentation of a 6DOF platform that can be used for race of flight simulation. You can always use your own recessed frame instead of the one provided but the thing about the existing frame is that is very light and modular for easy shipping in a crate. These new actuators offer huge motion range and speed (800mm/s) and combined with these heavy duty universal joint can support Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-59738785616214797532019-10-08T14:03:00.001-07:002019-11-06T13:21:34.757-08:00AMC-AASD15A servo controller development - Completed?
Join the Thanos Discord channel Conversations now!! https://discord.gg/bx4PxYR
AMC-AASD15A and 150mm stroke actuator
After a few months of developing and beta testing the AMC-AASD15A servo controller is now the most safe and comprehensive motion controller for servomotors using direct Step/DIR control method. At this point it not only support the AASD-15A (and AASD-20A) servoThanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-84937788165906340692019-05-27T08:18:00.001-07:002019-11-08T09:27:32.301-08:00New firmware for easy AASD-15A Servomotor interfacing
Hello,
After years to integrating many different type of motors in the AMC1280USB, in 2017 I added support for servomotors via Servo signal conditioner and Encoder2position modules. These worked good converting the complex signals required for the servomotors to simple inputs/outputs that the standard AMC1280USB firmware can handle (speed control, PID position feedback etc).
But recently I hadThanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-60793769219661717902018-12-15T13:01:00.004-08:002019-03-31T12:54:39.548-07:00AMC1280USB Firmware v3.5 release
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FIRMWARE UPDATE!
After some issues with the firmware release v3.0 I had to do some major rework on the serial communications for the AMC1280USB new firmware. This rework also included changes in the motion software side. The new v3.5 firmware changes, now prevent non motion data packets to enter the AMC entirely and it uses a combination of counting and checks for presenceThanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-16072656836004480042018-08-16T13:41:00.001-07:002018-12-17T08:59:58.005-08:00AMC1280USB Firmware v3.0 release
Not applicable - do not use
***9/21/2018***New Firmware Revision 2a link!
Hello,
I finally release a new firmware that fixes a long evading issue with the motion data that on random times could get corrupt and make the motors "kick" a little bit. This major fix will require change of the transmission string ID as well, so for this version I added a new menu that allows the selection Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-3210768259685367692018-02-06T11:40:00.001-08:002019-02-19T10:08:27.819-08:00Using linear AC Servomotor actuators without external position sensor - Encoder2Position
Update 2/19/2019:
Scroll to the end of the post...
We all dream of using those powerful industrial linear servomotors we keep seeing around being used on 6dof motion platforms. Their prices are dropping and are getting more and more wide available. But they can be hard to use as they do not provide any easy way of reading the position feedback from them...
Some of the solutions theThanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-53172531878106832572017-10-27T05:11:00.003-07:002017-11-14T12:47:41.830-08:00New firmware release and kickstarter update
Hi,
New stable firmware v2.4 update is now available:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/muf1yn18fs2aqpa/AADi0hOnFfZlP2UAQYURqBFKa?dl=0
-Added Max Motor speed control in Unidirectional output modes for 8-bit and 12-bit outputs. This means you can now control the max motor speed on Sabertooth that use 0-5v analog (with 2.5v center), or Servomotors that use -11v to +11v (with 0v center).
-The direction Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-85824029304023568252017-09-11T03:42:00.000-07:002017-09-12T08:32:01.084-07:00AMC1280USB Deluxe Enclosure Colors
Hi all,
The following colors will be available, for the 3D printed enclosure for the AMC1280USB Deluxe to select from:
1. Black
2. Silver
3. Gray
4. Blue (Gray Blue)
Enclosure colors *Blue might be a little Gray-ish
The color of the buttons or the knob will be random but chosen to better fit each enclosure color.
Some cosmetic changes might be implemented on the cases on the front Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-75040796468751376922017-09-10T04:28:00.001-07:002017-09-10T04:28:30.812-07:00Kickstarter update - PCB boards are in production!
Hi all,
The manufacturing order of the PCB's for the rewards for the Kickstarter was placed and are in production. All parts are shorted out now, and waiting to have all together for final assembly and testing before they are ready for shipping.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1096461972/6dof-electronic-interface-for-motion-simulator-pla/posts/1959819
Said that, you can always contact Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-60055598132726062652017-08-05T08:52:00.002-07:002017-09-01T09:32:02.580-07:00Extending Pre-orders for Kickstarter rewards
Hello,
I received numerous emails from people that either kickstarter could not process their credit cards or missed the kickstarter deadline but were still interested in the kickstarter offer.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1096461972/6dof-electronic-interface-for-motion-simulator-pla/
I'll be giving the opportunity to get the almost the same low prices as in kickstarter for a few Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-48553907709203253052017-07-05T07:59:00.003-07:002017-08-03T10:21:50.939-07:00AMC1280USB motion controller now on Kickstarter
Hello,
After a long consideration, and given the demand for the motion controller I decided to move on to launch a Kickstarter Campaign for the new AMC1280USB motion controller.
The campaign will allow me to focus more in the firmware side of the project while I can outsource the hardware part of the controller. The Kickstarter edition of the AMC1280USB will be better and have easier Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-59385416118689510262017-06-30T15:19:00.001-07:002017-06-30T17:04:54.596-07:00New Twitter account
Hi,
I have setup a twitter account to quickly share information on upcoming events.
https://twitter.com/Thanos_6DOF/status/880912754533584896
Please follow me to be up to date with announcements in the near future!
Thanks
Thanos
San Diego, California, June 2017
Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-72527100560070079852017-06-23T06:56:00.001-07:002017-06-23T09:38:28.446-07:006DOF platforms Video Updates
Hi all,
Here is a sum of the videos of most recent 6DOF platform builds using AMC1280USB for the past year. I'll be adding more in future posts.
Enjoy!
Sim Things
Motion Platform initial tuning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4saOF_0B22w
Gago Meisler - Markus
http://6dof.my.primusnetz.de/
http://6dof.my.primusnetz.de/thanos/
DIY 6DOF Motion Platform - DCS Huey - Oculus Rift
https://Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-39658867467346803762017-06-02T09:22:00.002-07:002018-02-28T13:06:08.781-08:00New Linear Servomotor actuator Solution for AMC1280USB
UPDATED with more information *2/28/2018
For those interested in using existing industrial grade Linear Servomotor actuators there has just been a breakthrough in the interfacing options. There is now a solution to interface to real servomotors and use their internal encoders for positioning, eliminating the need for external position sensors for position feedback to the AMC1280USB. The motorsThanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-86178025426473455372017-05-27T07:44:00.000-07:002017-06-16T15:50:39.998-07:00AMC1280USB Memorial Day weekend Sale - Three days only
Hi all,
As it happens in random times of the year I can do a surprise sale to offer the opportunity to much more people the essential motion control electronics to build the 6DOF platform of their dreams.
This year I decided for this extra sale as of the popularity increased and the controller offers more features combined than ever before.
The sale offer is for one Deluxe version Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-5121048363301570712017-04-01T04:45:00.001-07:002017-04-01T04:55:53.419-07:00AMC1280USB v2.1 in 3D printed case with front panel
It looks that there is more demand for the controller in a enclosure for easy mounting. So here are some media from a small batch of the AMC1280USB v2.1 controller in a 3D printed Computer Bay Case that is ready to ship. More are on the way to be completed soon. Sorry, the color you receive is random, I print with what color is available at the time but still looks great in any color combinationThanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199043428611848753.post-44314141195435302252017-03-12T06:48:00.003-07:002017-06-16T15:48:35.142-07:00New Miniservo 6DOF platform that is easy to replicate
UPDATED CONTENT... (June 2017)
I wanted to make a better mini 6DOF testing platform for checking the motion software output on my desk and I since I had 3D printer I though to make a 3D printed one. I started to design one but with my limited time was taking forever. Luckily I stumbled upon this design from EraseGray:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2038246
It's complicate print (took me 3 Thanos TronicGrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034455415782822795noreply@blogger.com0