Setup SFX with Motion4Sim

Here I explain how to configure and operate the SFX100 or SFX150 actuators with the M4S controller. PT Actuators actuators can also be configured in this way.

Please follow and verify the following steps.

  1. First, the servo drives need to be configured. Please note that there are some minor differences in setting up the drivers for the Thanos AMC Controller or Simfeedback controller.

The controller can be connected to all servos with a DB25 connection. It is also possible to create custom adapter cables. Inquire about compatibility.

AASD-15A Servo Settings:

Push MOD until you see Pn000. This enters the parameter mode.

Change and check these settings on all motors:
Pn8 = 300


Pn9 = -300
PN24 = 100 …. here it shows that you can reduce the torque for the homing to better protect your actuators. I set PN24 to 50-80%.Pn51 = 3000
Pn51 = 3000 Motorspeed (2500 or 3000 mainly)
Pn52 = 1 Sigin Port 1 Servo enable.
Pn60 = 2 Sigout Port 1 Servo ready.
Pn61 = 6 Sigout Port 2 Servo Treach.

Pn98 = 2 !!! different to others

Pn109 = 1 – smoothing, 1=fixed smoothing, 2=s-Shaped smoothing.
Pn110 = 30 – Smoothing Filter Time.
Pn113 = 20 – Feedforward %.
Pn114 = 10 – Feedforward Filter Time (ms).
Pn115 = 100 – Gain %.

2. Setup the m4s controller

  • first do a factory reset to “linear Actuators” for that, restart the controller either by plugging in the USB cable or manually triggering a reset on the controller.
  • Wait until the controller has started and displays “press encoder for homing.”
  • At this point, please turn the encoder to the left until the display shows “Factory Reset linear act.”
  • Confirm this option by pressing the encoder. The controller will perform the factory reset and restart.
  • The basic configuration for the SFX100 actuators has now been loaded.
  • Now, further settings can be made either directly through the LCD menu. Please also read the instructions in the manual https://github.com/motion4sim/AASD15A-Servo-Controller-for-Motion-Simrigs/tree/master/user-guide
  • or install the dashboard and configure the actuators with the dashboard according to the following instructions. download dashboard from herhttps://github.com/motion4sim/AASD15A-Servo-Controller-for-Motion-Simrigs/tree/master/Dashboard
  • enter the config section and choose the rig tab
  • choose from the rig drop down menu or Actuator setup SFX100 or SFX150 or any other
  • you will be prompted for “loading Presets” , confirm this and values will be loaded
  • check the loaded settings on the actuator page and check and maybe setup the L1 and L2 values for your Rig
  • the L1 and L2 values will only be needed for position mode, for using SRS or Simhub the wont be needed
  • your setup should looks like this now
  • finally push the “Transmit ” Button on the top of the form to send all the data to the controller
  • please ensure that the controller is in the state before homing !!! the display should show “press encoder for homing” so the data
  • will be tranfered. after the transfer the controller reboots and is ready for use