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[Feature request]Native Support for Stewart Platform Motion Systems
- Problem Description Current SimHub lacks native support for 6-DOF Stewart platform motion systems, causing significant limitations: Compatibility Issues: Stewart platforms require specialized inverse kinematics algorithms and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP, EtherCAT), which SimHub's generic interfaces cannot accommodate. Missing Features: No dedicated configuration interface for multi-DOF synchronization, forcing users to rely on third-party tools or custom scripts. Performance Bottlenecks: Existing interfaces may fail to handle high-frequency data exchange (≥100Hz), leading to motion feedback delays.
2. Desired Solution Propose native Stewart platform integration in SimHub, including: Protocol Support: Add Modbus TCP/CAN bus communication with configuration wizards. Implement inverse kinematics solvers, allowing users to input platform parameters (actuator length, joint types) for automatic control logic generation. Configuration Interface: Create a dedicated "Stewart Platform" page for calibration, motion range limits, and vibration feedback tuning. Include preset templates (e.g., default parameters for common models) to simplify setup.
3. Alternatives Considered Custom Script Development: Using SimHub's plugin API to write control scripts, but requires expertise in communication protocols and kinematics algorithms. Hardware Replacement: Switching to SimHub-supported 2/3-DOF platforms sacrifices the immersive experience of Stewart systems.
Dear SimHub Team, First, thank you for your continuous efforts in creating immersive experiences for the community. We kindly request official support for Stewart platform (6-DOF) motion systems. Currently, users must rely on complex manual configurations or third-party tools to achieve basic functionality, which raises technical barriers and limits the potential of these advanced hardware setups.
By integrating protocol compatibility (e.g., Modbus/CAN bus), motion algorithms (inverse kinematics), and a dedicated configuration interface, SimHub could streamline workflows and unlock unparalleled dynamic feedback for the community. This enhancement would not only meet enthusiasts' demands for precision control but also expand SimHub's ecosystem into professional simulation hardware. Your attention to this request would greatly benefit both technical users and the platform's long-term growth.
We appreciate your consideration and look forward to your support!
Thank you for the update! We’re thrilled to hear the feature is already in development. While we understand there’s no confirmed timeline yet, your team’s dedication gives us full confidence. Please keep up the great work—we’ll be here to support you all the way! Looking forward to enhancing our experience with it soon.