CL_SPU_USB and BLDRV3 CL Cards
These are our latest generation of flight sim control
loader drive cards for both leisure and commercial system
builders.
The cards provide brushless motor drives for up to 3 flight control
axes - elevator, aileron and rudder.
Each control station installation requires one CL_SPU_USB
card plus one BLDRV3 motor driver card for each axis.
The CL_SPU_USB handles communications with the PC
software and shares data and instructions with the
individual BLDRV3 driver cards.
Up to three (3) BLDRV3 driver cards are then
connected directly to the CL_SPU_USB - one for each control
axis.
The BLDRV3 drivers support a wider range of
motors than the older BLDRV2 cards. Other improvements
include direct USB comms, onboard temperature and current
monitoring, additional power-up calibration options and
various software improvements.
Info on the older
BLDRV2-24 cards is here...
DETAILS:
The CL_SPU_USB + BLDRV3 cards are driven by the
BFF Control Loader
software which supports FS9/X/P3D and X-Plane.
NOTE these cards DO NOT operate with conventional USB output
for FFB joysticks.
Please note that the BFF CL System generates force levels
much larger than those from conventional FFB joysticks and
this gives a more realistic flight experience when flying with a
yoke, stick or flight column. The system can also be used to
build FFB rudder pedals. The level of force generated
depends on the selected motors and the mechanical transmission ratios designed-into the flight
controls.
I normally supply the CL_SPU_USB + BLDRV3 cards only; to complete
a Control Loader
project you will need to source for yourself all other components
required for the system.
For an essential review of the steps required to
build and complete a flight control loader system please
read CAREFULLY the
project overview documentation provided for
a self-build
flight yoke project.
FEATURES:
CL_SPU communications and control card |
BLDRV3 motor driver with 80ST-M02430 motor |
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For operation with
BFF Control Loader software.
Follow the link for more details of the software loading
components and features.
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For use with
60ST-M01330 and
80ST-M02430 3 phase servo motors (with 2500ppr
encoders)
OR
Agenzia
Pini SpeederMotion MB082GA210 BLDC motors which should be fitted
with 360 ppr (5V DC, A + B) quadrature shaft encoders.
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24V DC operation.
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Modular system - up to 3 x BLDRV3
driver cards can be plugged into one CL-SPU_USB control and
communications card.
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Automatic power-up calibration (APUC) movement
features or manual movement
calibration.
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Simplified system wiring; driver cards
plug directly into the CL_SPU_USB to provide inter-card shared
communications. Pluggable screw connectors provided for
external power and motor side wiring.
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Full galvanic electrical
isolation between the high current motor drives and the
PC/USB system. PC connection is by included USB cable.
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3 phase continuous sinusoidal motor commutation to
generate smooth torque output for more realistic flight
control force feel.
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Onboard force calculation at 500Hz (for flight control
movement related load components) with circa. 50Hz insertion of
simulator flight dynamics related force components -
combines fast and stable control loop operation with low
resource on-PC CL software.
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+/-
9bit force output resolution for smooth force control, 10KHz PWM.
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PID
controlled position following mode for AP following (and control station electrical linking
- future option).
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CL_SPU_USB setup
parameters held in EEPROM can now be programmed directly
from PC.
For
further technical details PLEASE READ the
data sheet here.
Motors
MB082 BLDC Motor |
The
default BLDRV3 card programming is for use with
60ST-M01330 3-phase servo motors (with 2500 ppr
encoders).
These motors are directly available from a
number of Ali-Express sellers.
The 60ST-M01330 delivers approx 2Nm of torque
when driven by the BLDRV3's. The larger
80ST-M02430 delivers approx 4Nm torque if a larger drive
is required.
The cards are capable of driving other motors in the 60ST
and 80ST range with suitable EEPROM settings changes.
Motor Wiring Diagram - 60ST & 80ST Servo Motors
In addition they will also operate with our
original recommended
Agenzia
Pini SpeederMotion MB082GA210 BLDC motors which should be fitted
with 360 cpr (5V DC, A + B) quadrature shaft encoders.
When building the
motors into flight controls the mechanical
transmission speed reduction ratios should be designed to
generate the control force levels you require. Please
contact me for guidance.
System
Build
The
BLDRV3 drives MUST be used in a properly designed and constructed
electrical/mechanical system.
The
mechanical transmission connecting your flight controls to
the drive motors must be carefully designed and built - it
must be strong and stiff enough to carry the considerable
forces generated
by the motors. It must also be completely free of any play or
backlash, be smooth in operation, have low levels of
friction and have a suitable overall gearing ratio which is
constant over the full working travel of the controls. The
CL software and electronic hardware can not compensate for
poorly designed or built mechanical transmissions.....
System
Wiring
Please also
read the card datasheet for further technical details.
The
above system diagram MUST be read in conjunction with these
notes -
BFF
System Wiring Notes.
You should also ensure that you
download and READ carefully the
BLDRV3
data sheet
BEFORE attempting the project.
Power
Supply
The Mean Well
NES-350-24
(or later equivalents) is suggested for 3 axis systems with
60ST-M01330 or 80ST-M02430 motors.
See -
https://www.meanwell.com/webapp/product/search.aspx?prod=NES-350
The supply
rated at 14.6 Amp which is sufficient for a 2 axis system
such as the DIY flight yoke when used with MB082GA210
motors. The 60ST-M01330 motor draws less current and this
PSU would be sufficient for a 3 axis system
But it may be too small for a 3
axis system (including rudder pedals) using MB082GA210
motors.
The
Mean Well SE-450-24 (or equivalent) 18.8 Amp is
suitable for most 3 axis systems with MB082GA210 motors. However if all three axes
are to be used routinely at full output simultaneously then
a larger PSU may be required.
In
some highly geared systems it may also be necessary to
provide some current sinking capacity in the power supply.
This is to allow the supply to handle current generated by
the drive motors under some circumstances. A Lead-Acid
battery pair wired in series with the PSU can provide this.
BFF CL
Software features
See
the Control Loader
software see here for details of the CL software and
loading features.
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