AMC-AASD15A servo motion controller

Name: AMC-AASD15A servo motion controller
SKU: 17067
Price: 349.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.83 (12 reviews)

(12 Reviews)

Linear Servomotor controller for AASD-15A and compatible servos for 4DOF or 6DOF platforms

Designed by Thanos Motion Electronics LLC in United States of America

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Linear Servomotor controller for AASD-15A and compatible servos for 4DOF or 6DOF platforms

New Website for Thanos products is now here: thanos-motion.com https://www.thanos-motion.com/products/thanos-amc-controller-rgb-v1-4/ . Tindie store stock will not be available anymore; will reti…

If your Country is not included to the list of countries allowed, you could contact PT-ACTUATOR to get it from his store: AMC-AASD15A on PT-ACTUATOR Store

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** NEW MODEL AMC-AASD15A v1.4 is now available with RGB LCD screen: Watch video: RGB LCD SCREEN

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Watch Part1 of Barry's Sim Racing Garage Review:https://youtu.be/Os4EiGsz4CM

Part2 of Barry's Sim Racing Garage Review: https://youtu.be/rhXrQlctt_E

Part3 of Barry's Sim Racing Garage Review: https://youtu.be/-J65OE7cJoM

What is it?

The AMC-AASD15A servo controller comes fully assembled and programmed (does not include the servomotor or actuator pictured on the photos). You can find STL files to print enclosure for this controller here: AMC-AASD15A servo controller enclosure

If you are looking for the Bajer E-stop box with led lights, visit his Tindie page here: Emergency Stop Switch with LED indicators

You can follow progress and news of this motion controller on my Discord server or RaceDepartment

The AMC-AASD15A servo motion controller can control the AASD-15A servomotors safely and accurate. The controller ensures a few things when the servomotor is attached to an actuator:

Automatic Home calibration on power up or re-connection
Protection from exceeding physical limits of the actuator
Optional Platform Health check, to ensure all actuators are active during gaming.

It will allow to set the following parameters to match your actuators:

Adjustable stroke from 10mm to 1300mm
Adjustable screw lead Pitch, 4mm, 5mm, 10mm or 25mm advance per revolution
Adjustable direction for Inline or Foldback placement of servomotor
Optional selection of belt reduction ratios (1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2) for foldback actuators.

It supports up to 6DOF platforms (Extra manual wiring for 7DOF is possible also).

Its fully compatible with SIM RACING STUDIO, which is the best motion software for racing in 2020-2021! Its fully integrated connectivity and now supports artificial intelligence automatic tuning!

Other motion software that are also supported are Simtools, FlyPT mover and Ian's BFF 6DOF motion software, as it uses the same data format as all my AMC motion controllers. Here is link to FlyPT mover software: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/flypt-mover-interface.13464/ or here: https://www.flyptmover.com/

The KIT includes the AMC-AASD15A controller and the Servo7-aux connector PCB to easy mount everything on the 3D printed enclosure. No soldering is required. See the product video for more info.

Why did you make it?

This controller was designed to allow conversion of 4DOF platforms from SFX100 to Simtools compatibility. It was build on the already proven AMC1280USB controller but has dedicated servo firmware and DB25 connectors for easy plug and play use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAcbuN0G4Rw

It can be used with platform like the following:

What makes it special?

Its fully autonomous and secure way to interface your 4DOF or 6DOF platform to simtools, with lots of security and safety measures, while allowing simple plug and play operation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09cawPWzgGs

Example compatible AASD servomotors of various flange size:

Flange 80mm, 80ST-M02430
Flange 90mm, 90ST-M02430
Flange 110mm, 110ST-M04030
Flange 130mm, 130ST-M06025
**NOTE Please buy the servomotor AND AASD-15A servo drives together, as they have to be matched for each other. Other servo brands than AASD, are not plug and play and can be major PITA to wire and setup them to work with AMC-AASD15A servo controller.

Also it works with DIY actuators from OpenSFX: https://opensfx.com/

Or if you don't want to 3D print parts, you can get a complete SFX100 package from e-racing lab

If you are after a 6DOF platform build with rotary actuators, a good cheap combination will be these:

-750W AC Servo Motor Drive Kits NEMA32 80mm, AASD-15A: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32973113245.html

-Matching 50:1 planetary gearbox: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32835293950.html

-Or 100:1 matching planetary gearbox for more power for larger 6DOF: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32962968884.html

or if you need more power use 1000watt:

-80ST-M04025 1000W 4N servo motor 2500rpm - driver AASD-20A https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/32843516422.html

-Matching 50:1 angle planetary gearbox: https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/33006989534.html

If you need something ready assembled, check out the PT-Actuator factory and ask them for the AASD-15A servo compatible actuators that look like this: http://www.pt-actuator.com/index.html

It can be used to replace VegaFu motion controller from cheap chinese motion platforms and drive directly the Dorna servos (B1 or M1). Also supports direct connection to Syntron HS servo drives and possibly others (contact me for details).

Firmware updates info:

You can see in this video how to update the firmware for future releases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkAm-MI0xbo

Review Breakdown

Average Ratings

Product: (5.00)

Documentation: (4.75)

Shipping: (4.67)

Communication: (4.92)

Chad | Dec. 20, 2020

Great upgrade for sfx100

A little more of an upgrade than I expected to be honest. I'm still checking out the settings (been over a month). So far I'm really liking the ability to tame the crashes. That works really well imo, build quality seems good also!

Manuel Ignacio | Aug. 26, 2020

pleased with the controller

Servo motion controller received successfully a few months ago despite delays in the context of coronavirus. It seems that everything is ok and it fits in the 3d printed encloseure. I'm waiting to finish mounting the sxf 100 to test how it works and writte new review

Christian | July 15, 2020

Works as advertised but could use a bit of improvement.

The Thanos is a good controller and does everything it is advertised to do. It is worth the price but for almost $400 CAD it could use a little refinement in a few areas.

1. No enclosure - I realize that you can order one from PT-actuators that comes with a nice aluminum case but they are never in stock. This board requires 3D printing a case which isn’t a big deal but I guess it could be if you don’t have your printer.
2. No USB cable - had to go and buy one just to get it working. Not a big deal they are cheap but again for the price I expected a little more.
3. Shipping took a long time. I ordered on June 6 and it just arrived on July 15, over a month later (to Canada). I understand delays due to COVID but it would be nice to have the option to upgrade shipping even if it costs a little more.

Don’t want to turn anyone off from getting the controller - it works amazing and it is really the best option for a DIY motion sim but again it is quite expensive and could use a bit of refinement.

Response from Thanos Motion Electronics LLC | July 15, 2020

Thank you for your feedback Christian,

I sure understand all mentioned areas of improvement. This is still DIY solution that can be adapted to a large combination of simulators or actuator arrangements, thus including a standard length USB cable maybe will be too short or too long. Same goes with the DB25 cables that I don't provide as well. Regarding the metal enclosure, you can contact PT-Actuator for only the metal enclosure, they will be happy to send you only that if you can't access a 3D printer for a PLA enclosure. Regarding the shipping delays, all USPS options, even Express are subject to same delays during these last months, its not going to get anything faster. The only unaffected courier service I seen is FedEx but with 160USD cost its just too expensive to use.

Thanks, Thanos

Dan | June 23, 2020

have not had any issues, super easy to setup and use

I got this for the sfx100 mostly for the following reasons: spike filter, 10% extra travel for stock sfx100 actuators, the self calibrations, and the ability to possibly extend the travel even farther in the future. Also, it works with PT actuator if I want to go that route in the future. In all ways it has met my expectations, and the fact it will continue to get better as time goes on is also a positive. Thanks!

Philip | May 8, 2020

Fantastic all around very happy with the board works great.

This is a great purchase and works as advertised I had to get a handle on the parking and working through the documentation but all is very through and I am very happy. Hope to buy more soon as I am building myself a little home setup for two units. Thank you again your Youtube videos are great help. The quality of the board assembly first rate and no issues with the connectors.

Response from Thanos Motion Electronics LLC | June 19, 2020

Thank you Philip! Anytime.

Don | March 28, 2020

Great product!

Thank you for the creation of this simple to use solution! It has saved me hours of struggle with other controllers.

Donna | Feb. 24, 2020

Overall truly a plug and play motion controller

The quality of the solder joints are excellent as well as the PCB construction. Shipping was fast and arrived within an exceptional time-frame. Online documentation and support is quite good. A product well worth purchasing for you motion simulator projects.

Response from Thanos Motion Electronics LLC | Feb. 24, 2020

Thank you Donna.

Frank | Feb. 23, 2020

The best invention since the TV remote!

This is it! If you are building a motion platform and are wondering how to control the motors, look no further.

The controller was super easy to set up. The fact that --> I <-- was able to do it in minutes stands testament to how simple it is. On his website I found beginner friendly step by step instructions to set up the AASD Servodrivers. I even switched to this thing AFTER I invested ~6 months finding and implementing another solution that "somewhat" worked. Never regretted the change! I wish I had found this earlier.

I am using the controller with those motors:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32871955260.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.1b0e52abPnEY68&algo_pvid=b16f3ac7-6e8c-4d42-bc94-2aa0ca73d485&algo_expid=b16f3ac7-6e8c-4d42-bc94-2aa0ca73d485-12&btsid=0b0a119a15824633833246834ee8c7&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

Been using it for a few months now, without a hitch.

All thumbs up!!

Dirty :-)

Response from Thanos Motion Electronics LLC | Feb. 24, 2020

Thank you Frank! I'll be improving the documentation to reflect latest firmware changes soon.

Ivan | Dec. 29, 2019

Everything is great. Quickly and efficiently.

Everything is great. Quickly and efficiently. Everything is wonderful. Good attitude. Helped in solving my problem.

Paul | Nov. 26, 2019

Really fast international delivery, great comms and support.

Really fast international delivery, great comms and support. 3D printed the case and it fits perfectly, can recommend this to control your SFX-100 setup.

David | Aug. 10, 2019

Excellent product, Truely plugNplay

Shipping was prompt to Aus, with the board assembled and ready to go. There is an STL to 3D print up the case which fitted without issue. The online support is excellent,
and the AMC-AASD15A was quickly and easily connected and configured to 4 of 5 SFX-100 actuators. Setup with XSimulator SIMTOOLs is supported with its own interfacing, and is easily configured. Fired up DCS World and everything worked perfectly. THANK YOU Thanos! for taking the headache out of connecting up a motion platform.

Joseph | July 28, 2019

Fantastic plug-n-play controller for SFX-100 setups

I purchased this controller as my primary interface for a DIY SFX-100 build. Shipping was quick, and the board arrived ready to use. Online documentation and links to drivers is provided here on the description page for Tindie. In sum, this is a fantastic alternative to the native Arudino for SFX-100 builds. There's many advantages of this controller:

1) The AMC-AASD15A controller has built-in safety. It auto-calibrates each actuator on startup, and knows the absolute position of each. Unlike the Arduino, this controller ensures the sliders won't be driven into the ends of the actuator. This has happened on SFX-100 builds, and has broken parts.

2) You can set actuator stroke as part of setup. SFX actuators are capable of 110 mm, which I'm using on my setup. The Aruduino build is currently hard-coded to 100mm.

3) This controller uses Simtools. Simtools is extremely flexible, with many tuning options. There's a large community supporting this (see XSimulator.net). Simtools is also open source, unlike the restricted software on the standard SFX-100 build.

4) The AMC-AASD15A controller is truly plug-n-play. No wiring. You just hook up to your PC via USB, and your controllers via DB25 and you're working. It also has independent test capability built-in, so you can test your SFX setup during the build without the need to hook up or download anything to your PC.

5) The AMC-AASD15A controller has a lovely 2-line LCD display, that let's you know if you're online, recieving data, etc. In addition, it has easy-to-use controls, including a button "pad" and 2-way dial/enter button. Super-helpful for setup and testing. He also has a fantastic 3D printed case, to fit his controller; STL files are avilable from his github.

6) This controller is programmed in assembly language, and capable of very fast updates to the motors. This is good for capturing very fine details, etc. The "tactile" sense I get from his controller is uncanny, much like the fast updates on a DD wheel.

7) This controller supports up to 7 axis, with 6 ready-to-go right on the board. If you want to add traction loss or a seabelt tensioner, it's all ready for this, including Simtools support for these functions. Alternately, you could use 2 extra axis for a seat-mover in addition to the SFX actuators. I've done my SFX setup with my older NLR v3 motion chair, and the combination is fantastic. I know folks have said they prefer SFX w/o the chair, but my extensive testing has shown the chair is a nice addition, handling surge and sway very realistically with a greater range of motion than the SFX can provide to these forces.

8) This controller has auto park and ready functions, and included a flexible safety switch to return the platform to the parked position, even with telemetry data being transmitted, no need to interrupt the game or interfere on the software side at all.

In sum, I'll simply state the Thano's controller has worked flawlessly with my SFX build for well over about 40 hours of use in the last month. It's been rock solid, and the display provides a constant update on the status of my system. Highly, highly recommended.

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