# DR Sim Manager

## Setting Up DR Sim Manager with a Motion4Sim Controller

This comprehensive guide outlines the process of setting up DR Sim Manager with a motion4sim controller. 

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### Introduction

DR Sim Manager is a software solution for managing and controlling motion simulation hardware, commonly used in racing or flight simulators. The motion4sim controller, such as the AASD15A Servo Controller model, is a popular choice for these setups and is natively supported by DR Sim Manager in Direct Mode. The primary setup task involves configuring the rig geometry, which includes defining the platform type and specific parameters. Additionally, the software offers UDP communication as a flexible alternative to serial connections.

This guide is based on the official documentation [Welcome | DR Sim Manager](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager), general information about motion4sim controllers, and community discussions. Where details are absent from the documentation, assumptions are made based on standard motion simulation practices.

<figure><img src="/files/KDiMY2dwcRJ6MLuqF9Zb" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>DR-SM Start Screen</p></figcaption></figure>

### Installation of DR Sim Manager

The first step is installing the software:

* **Download:** Visit the [Microsoft Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9mt8jf4tqpsj?hl=en-US\&gl=US) and download DR Sim Manager.
* **Installation:** Follow the provided installation instructions. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements outlined in the documentation, typically including a current version of Windows with sufficient RAM and processing power.

### Connecting to the Motion4Sim Controller

The motion4sim controller can connect to your computer via USB or a serial interface. its also possible to connect via Ethernet LAn connection using udp protcoll for data transfer

### Configuring DR Sim Manager

Once connected, configure the controller in DR Sim Manager. Since motion4sim is natively supported, selecting it from the list of supported hardware should be straightforward:

1. **Launch DR Sim Manager:** Open the **Profile Editor** tab and select your favorite Game/Simulator and create a new profile.

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there you select a profile type, and a template for the beginning. name it as you like

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for the beginning please proceed with the preset settings for the profile to see whats happening. you can tune the profile in a further step later.&#x20;

2. **Open the Sim Config tab :**  add a new Rig using the + tab

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in this dialog you have to add all geometry information of your used Hardware/Rig

input the dimension asked in the picutres and number boxes. for the m4s rotational 6dof rig use the following values

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do not calculate the limits enter it manualy :&#x20;

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3. **Open the Output tab** :  click the + symbol and add a output module by selecting either udp or serial interface for M4S.

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<figure><img src="/files/AOfS63Udr6s1P02OeHkw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Overview UDP Output</p></figcaption></figure>

for the udp interface select in Hardware the Rig we configured in the previous step to all the needed actuators 1-6 for 6dof. additional select for actuator 7 a belt when configured. for the Actuator assign the corresponding number , mostly numbers equals.

<figure><img src="/files/K02RXvlaaTTR5DWYxmjI" alt=""><figcaption><p>serial output module  overview</p></figcaption></figure>

for the serial,  update the devicelist,check and compare with the device manager for the correct COM Port device. here also select and assign the hardware and actuators, already explained before when using udp as output.

<mark style="color:red;">Attention you have to enable the output module on top of there tab.</mark>

if you enable the auto Online/Offline functionality the rig will do this when motion gets enabled.

3. **Open the Sources tab** : Select the created profile to your Sim/Game on the **Sources** tab .

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4. **Start Motion** :thumbsup:

* start your Game or Simulator
* start your rig and go online with it
* select your Game/Sim in the **Sources** tab
* start the Motion in DR-Sim Manager using the **Start Motion** button&#x20;

now telemetry will be provided.

* when done **Stop Motion**

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for testing you also can select the Manual Control source and start Motion, when your rig is online you can manually move it using the sliders in the upper right corner of the window.

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### References

* [Welcome | DR Sim Manager - Comprehensive Software Guide](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager)
* [Microsoft Store - DR Sim Manager - Download and Installation](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9mt8jf4tqpsj?hl=en-US\&gl=US)


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