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| name = SimuCUBE
 
| name = SimuCUBE
 
| image=[[File:Simucube_photo.jpg|290px]]
 
| image=[[File:Simucube_photo.jpg|290px]]
| modelno = SimuCUBE 1r004
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| modelno = SimuCUBE 1R004
| drivetype         = Single axis motherboard for [[IONI]] drives
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| drivetype = Single axis motherboard for [[IONI]] drives with force feedback functionality
| motors = AC, DC, BLDC, Linear, Stepper
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| motors = AC, DC, BLDC, Stepper
| controlmodes = Position, Velocity, Torque
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| controlmodes = Torque control
| voltage= Same as [[IONI]] specifications
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| voltage= 20 - 49  VDC
 
| production = Active production, started 2016
 
| production = Active production, started 2016
 
| agencies=CE (EMC & LVD directives)
 
| agencies=CE (EMC & LVD directives)
 
| 3dmodel=TBA
 
| 3dmodel=TBA
}}{{SimucubeManualNav|width=22em|notoc=1}}
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| url=[https://granitedevices.com/simucube-simulator-force-feedback-controller/ SimuCUBE]
SimuCUBE is a state-of-the-art direct drive force feedback controller. Essentially a motherboard for an [[IONI]] servo drive, the SimuCUBE offers easiest solution and the best price-quality ratio for simulator professionals and enthusiasts.
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}}{{SimucubeManualNav|width=22em|notoc=1}}[[File:Simucube chart.png|thumb|Simplified chart of a SimuCUBE FFB simulator setup.|400px]]SimuCUBE is a complete simulator force feedback controller for single motorized actuator such as a steering wheel or a force feedback lever. Typical SimuCUBE applications include vehicle and equipment simulators.  
  
For detailed information, please refer to the SimuCUBE user guide, located on the right side of this page.
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SimuCUBE is is a modular device where motor is being controlled by an [[IONI Servo & Stepper Drive]] (sold separately) and torque [[Setpoint]] generation is being done by on-board dedicated 32 bit ARM microcontroller.
  
{{docstatus|wip|Status updated 26.6.2016.}}
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To browser detailed information, please refer to the SimuCUBE pages, located on the right side of this page.
{{simucubewarnings}}
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==Features==
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SimuCUBE has been designed around the [[IONI]] servo drive, and the features include:
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* Open Sim Wheel made easy
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* Elegant acrylic enclosures ready for 320 W and 480/720 W power supplies
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** Silent 480 W and 720 W (peak) PSU options
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* Connectors for buttons and analog-to-digital converters (for pedals and other analog controls)
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* Up to 25 A continuous current with IONI Pro HC
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* On-board [[regenerative resistor|regenerative braking resistor]]
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* On board ARM processor will run the FFB firmware of user choice
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[[File:Simucube chart.png|thumb|Simplified chart of a SimuCUBE FFB simulator setup.|400px|center]]
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==How SimuCUBE helps simulator builds==
 
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The main function SimuCUBE is to aid implementing [[Force feedback system (FFB)]] such as simulator steering wheel or other motorized actuator. SimuCUBE main contributions in this area are:
==The Core - IONI==
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* Modular design: SimuCUBE is a motherboard with force feedback controller where [[IONI Servo & Stepper Drive]] plugs in as a motor driver
IONI is a digital motor drive designed for driving AC/BLDC and DC servo motors and steppers.
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* Drive motors up to 30 Nm torque
 
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* High fidelity feedback achieved by real-time force effect generation on hardware
For detailed information, plese refer to following pages:
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* Eased installation
:* [[IONI Servo & Stepper Drive]]
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** Single 20 - 49 V DC supply (switching and linear power supply compatible)
:* [[IONI specifications]]
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** Direct USB connectivity (USB HID game controller device with Microsoft DirectInput compatibility)
:* [[IONI device model comparison]]
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** Connect external pedals, buttons and levers to the four on-board RJ45 connectors
 
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* Modern acrylic enclosures for SimuCUBE are readily available
==Links and miscellaneous notes==
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* Allow customer specific extensions due to open source hardware and firmware
If you are not using a ready configuration file for Granity, then please read servo tuning basics and torque tuning very carefully to get the idea how it's done. Every servo type requires specific parameters.
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For further introduction, see [https://granitedevices.com/simucube-simulator-force-feedback-controller/ SimuCUBE product page].
:* [[Servo tuning basics]]
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:* [[Tuning torque controller]]
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Please read also these pages to get the best possible experience of a SimuCUBE FFW system.
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:* [[Granity]]
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:* [[EMI suppression cores]]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
Please refer to the [https://granitedevices.com/store/applications/simulators/simucube-force-feedback-controller-board.html SimuCUBE web store page] for the current stock status.
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See [https://granitedevices.com/store/applications/simulators/simucube-force-feedback-controller-board.html SimuCUBE web store page] for the current stock status, pricing and ordering.
  
{{next|[[SimuCUBE user guide/SimuCUBE specifications|Specifications]]}}
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== Safety information ==
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Read the following info box carefully:{{simucubewarnings}}
  
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[[Category:SimuCUBE]]
 
[[Category:SimuCUBE_user_guide]]
 
[[Category:SimuCUBE_user_guide]]
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Latest revision as of 21:12, 4 March 2018

SimuCUBE
Simucube photo.jpg
Device type Single axis motherboard for IONI drives with force feedback functionality
Model number SimuCUBE 1R004
Supported motors AC, DC, BLDC, Stepper
Control modes Torque control
Status Active production, started 2016
Electrical
DC supply voltage 20 - 49 VDC
General
Web site SimuCUBE
Compliance CE (EMC & LVD directives)
3D model

TBA

Simplified chart of a SimuCUBE FFB simulator setup.
SimuCUBE is a complete simulator force feedback controller for single motorized actuator such as a steering wheel or a force feedback lever. Typical SimuCUBE applications include vehicle and equipment simulators.

SimuCUBE is is a modular device where motor is being controlled by an IONI Servo & Stepper Drive (sold separately) and torque Setpoint generation is being done by on-board dedicated 32 bit ARM microcontroller.

To browser detailed information, please refer to the SimuCUBE pages, located on the right side of this page.

How SimuCUBE helps simulator builds[edit | edit source]

The main function SimuCUBE is to aid implementing Force feedback system (FFB) such as simulator steering wheel or other motorized actuator. SimuCUBE main contributions in this area are:

  • Modular design: SimuCUBE is a motherboard with force feedback controller where IONI Servo & Stepper Drive plugs in as a motor driver
  • Drive motors up to 30 Nm torque
  • High fidelity feedback achieved by real-time force effect generation on hardware
  • Eased installation
    • Single 20 - 49 V DC supply (switching and linear power supply compatible)
    • Direct USB connectivity (USB HID game controller device with Microsoft DirectInput compatibility)
    • Connect external pedals, buttons and levers to the four on-board RJ45 connectors
  • Modern acrylic enclosures for SimuCUBE are readily available
  • Allow customer specific extensions due to open source hardware and firmware

For further introduction, see SimuCUBE product page.

Availability[edit | edit source]

See SimuCUBE web store page for the current stock status, pricing and ordering.

Safety information[edit | edit source]

Read the following info box carefully: