737 Throttle DC Motor Arduino Software (ATXDC)

[diegov]

Hi Everyone,

Im trying to gauge whether there is any interest in software that i have developed to drive a 737 TQ built using DC motors. I previously wrote DVATX which worked with servos and Phidgets. I have re-written the program as I now have a TQ using DC motors. I have also changed to using Arduino hardware as it is half the price and i can drive all aspects of the TQ including analog and digital inputs, DC motors and servo for spoiler and trim indicators all on the one card. I am really interested if its worth sharing this software with the community or whether everyone has sorted themselves with alternative solutions. Please reply if this software is of interested to you.

Cheers

Diego

Here is some screengrabs of the development, plus a small video showing its functionality:

Single Arduino Card with 2 Shields to drive analog and digital inputs + dc motors + servos for spoiler and trim indicators
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/12965744105_8a2a156132_c.jpg

ATXDC

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7361/12965843483_dd74478ac3_c.jpg


Sensor Configuration

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2130/12966121574_69574d32ee_z.jpg

Motor Configuration

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12966121424_c6c55dc7fa_z.jpg

Toga Test

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110667720@N03/12966108324/

Spoiler Test

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110667720@N03/12965696075/

[tiburon]

That looks fantastic. I would certainly be interested when I get my throttle.

[diegov]

Thanks for your reply, but from the lack of response, i will take it that people have sorted out a solution.

[HotHopper]

I just ran across this post...it has a lot in common for what I'm planning to do. I would love to leverage off of your work if at all possible!

[tonytor53]

Hi

I am trying to build the same thing for a 767 throttle.
I know Arduino and what it can do. I need basic information such as what motors did you use? Do you have a direct drive (motors to throttle) or do you have a gearbox, if so, where do you get the gears. I can do the electronics and the mechanical assembly, I just don't have any idea where to find this stuff. Would it be possible for you to post or send me a parts list and where I can buy or find this stuff? Thanks

Sergio
(Arizona)

Je parle Francais aussi! (Suisse)

[Jan737]

Hi Diego,

This is great stuff!! It will very valuable if you can share the code here so that others builders get ideas how to connect there tq using Arduino boards.

Best regards

Jan Geurtsen.

[jedeen]

Hello Diego,
I'm too on the brink of building a TQ for my 737.
An I too have the same questions that Tonytor53 has.
It would be great if you can share the information you already have gathered sofar.
My cockpit runs on Sismo cards and motherboards but they have no TQ in the store right know, so the one
that you have build with Arduino cards and DC motors would be a perfect alternative for me.

Kind regards,
Derk(Netherlands)

[diegov]

Hi everyone,

OK.. Since there is some interest.. I will share the program and guide to build the arduino hardware soon.

Sergio, my TQ is from revolution simproducts. It uses 12v dc hobby motors which connects via a gear direct to the TQ handles.

Diego

[Jan737]

Diego

Many thanks!!

Best regards

Jan Geurtsen

[jedeen]

Hi Diego,
many thanks for your quick reply. I am looking forward to your shares.
Maybe off interest for Sergio.....the guy from this website (http://www.scholdan.dk/mogens/interesser/flightsim/throttle.htm)
uses dc-gearmotors from Conrad (Modelcraft Transmission Motor 12V, ordernumbers 227552 - 89 and 227579 - 89 and 221936 - 89. He uses a kind of clutch between the gears and the handles. So far I was not able to figure out what those clutches are.

I myself have ordered a complete TQ also at Revolution Simproducts in august 2013 but I am still waiting for it. In the meanwhile it could be of no harm to look at the integration of the TQ in my cockpit. Sismo cards and IFly.

Kind regards
Derk

[paulnd]

Hi Diego,

I'll also be very interested in your program.

Derk, you may be interested in this

http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/ce/en/product/184121/?insert=62&insertNoDeeplink&productname=Mentor-716-Safety-Slip-Coupling

regards

Paul

[jedeen]

Hi Paul,
Thnx, maybe it's the right coupling. I will order one with my next order.
It may take a while because I just recieved my last order to day.
Best regards
Derk

[jedeen]

Hey guys,
maybe of interest to Sergio......I ordered 1 DC-motorgear (1:50) and the slip-coupling that was mentioned by Paul.
Yes you can turn the outgoing shaft without doing some harm to the gear. However.....if the motor is going right and you want to turn the shaft to the left, it is better to put the mentioned coupling between your equipment and the DC motor. Otherwise you will surtenly do some harm to the gear.

Question for Diego:
what type arduino cards did you use? Can you give me some typenumbers or an url to order those cards.

Best regards
Derk

[pierclav]

Diego,

Count me in. I am also building a TQ. Thank you for sharing Diego.

I am using photocopier 24V micro clutches.

(http://kpbgroup.nanasupplier.com/Picture/Product/400/sinfonia-electromagnetic-micro-clutch-bo-3.5-fmp-10da-emp-20db-csm-55db-cmph-100-4ha-151419.jpeg)

Pierre
Bangkok

[JPK]

Hi Everyone,

Im trying to gauge whether there is any interest in software that i have developed to drive a 737 TQ built using DC motors. I previously wrote DVATX which worked with servos and Phidgets. I have re-written the program as I now have a TQ using DC motors. I have also changed to using Arduino hardware as it is half the price and i can drive all aspects of the TQ including analog and digital inputs, DC motors and servo for spoiler and trim indicators all on the one card. I am really interested if its worth sharing this software with the community or whether everyone has sorted themselves with alternative solutions. Please reply if this software is of interested to you.

Cheers

Diego

Here is some screengrabs of the development, plus a small video showing its functionality:

Single Arduino Card with 2 Shields to drive analog and digital inputs + dc motors + servos for spoiler and trim indicators
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/12965744105_8a2a156132_c.jpg

ATXDC

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7361/12965843483_dd74478ac3_c.jpg


Sensor Configuration

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2130/12966121574_69574d32ee_z.jpg

Motor Configuration

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12966121424_c6c55dc7fa_z.jpg

Toga Test

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110667720@N03/12966108324/

Spoiler Test

http://www.flickr.com/photos/110667720@N03/12965696075/


Hello Diego ,

I also am interested in your software ..
Using RSP TQ Sioc version and for a lot of reasons i would like to go for Arduino
As i can see you are testing it on RSP as well , so i will follow the progress of your software
Jean-Paul

[quid248]

You can drive and can control half decent sized motors (with proper power supply) with an L289N board for Arduino.

[hootsmangreen]

Hi I am just starting the build and arduino but I would love a copy of your arduino sketch please.

Colin

[Jozer12]

This would be great as im starting to figure out how ill build a throttle quad for year 12 systems engineering

[md11pilot11]

what types of Dc motors did you use and do you have a photo of how you hooked them up. I have the entire DC-10 pedestal and i'm trying to figure out how to interface the motors with the Auto throttle and auto spoiler. Do you have any suggestions?

[1klaus]

Hi Diego
I am also very interested in your Arduino program, I started on my 737 simulator and has to build my own throttle quadrant, I also use Arduino for the rest of my interface of the cockpit
Thank you for making it possible for us, who do not have much knowledge about programming.

Klaus
Denmark

[d-ahfl]

Hello Diego ,
i also interested in your software for my 737 TQ ..
regards Andreas

[jedeen]

Just "finished" my TQ. See picture. I am using a arduino mega with one motorshield, 2 steppers, 1 DC motor, Link2FSUIPC. I also use FSX with Cockpit Builders Edition from IFly.
For further details....see my website, http://www.jedeensim.nl
All I have to do now is to paint the TQ and automate the speedbrake/spoilers and de trim indicators.
But first I am going to finish my FWD Overhead and pedastel.http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11356&stc=1

[jedeen]

Just 'finished' my TQ, see picture. I used an Arduino Mega with one motorshield, 2 steppers and 1 DC motor. I also use FSX with Ifly Cockpit Builders Edition and Link2FS Expert. For further details see my website www.jedeensim.nl (http://www.jedeensim.nl)
All I have to do now is to paint the TQ and to automate the speedbrake and automate the trim inicators.
But first I am going to finish my FWD and Pedestal.
Best regards Derkhttp://www.mycockpit.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11357&stc=1

[OmniAtlas]

Hi Diego,

i have an A320 throttle quadrant on the way - I would like to motorise the trim - is your software still available for use?

Would like to use it in conjunction with Jeehell FMGS. Thank you.

[OmniAtlas]

Hello, is ATXDC still available for download or does anyone know how I can get the software? Thanks.