Category: Simulator

Gran Turismo 7 PS4/PS5 Console Bridge Plugins Available

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The “Console Bridge” bridges MotionMax Manager software and FREX 6DOF or 2DOF motion simulator with your game console Sony PlayStation (PS4/PS5) and Gran Turismo 7 (GT7).

Check For update to get the latest plugins and applications.

Getting Started With Gran Turismo 7 Console Bridge

The PS console must be power on and be connected to your local network with Ethernet cable

First time you launch GT7ConsoleBridge.exe it prompts you to enter the IP address of your PlayStation and create the config file “gt7bridge_conf.txt”. You need to grant the communication between the console bridge and playstation when the firewall prompt you to do so.

Launch MotionMax Manager select the default GT7 game profile (gamepad or wheel)


Be sure the GT7ConsoleBridge plugin is ACTIVATED using the Plugins Manager

Start GT7ConsoleBridge.exe on the PC (the app is inside MotionMax Manager directory)

Now run the GT7 game on the console, go on track and enjoy your motion simulator with your GT7 game.

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Read the instructions on plugin pages for more info…

Plugins Pages Available here:
https://www.eksimracing.org/game-plugins/

General Terms and Conditions available on website):
https://www.eksimracing.org/terms-conditions/

[MMX 2DOF TL] New Assetto Corsa Game Profile For Lotus 49 Car

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New AC game profile for MotionMax Manager 2DOF simulator is available today suitable for Lotus 49 car.

A very good base for making your own custom game profiles.

As usual select “Check For Update” to get the latest software. Make sure to select check for update menu in MotionMax Manager on regular basis to stay up to date.

Click this link If you’re interested by MotionMax Manager software for your motion simulator.
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[HOTFIX] MotionMax Manager 2DOF+TL+SURGE Updated (v1.0.0.3a)

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MotionMax Manager 2DOF+TL+SURGE (MMX2) maintenance update available for download today. As usual select menu Check For Update to get the latest software or download the latest MotionMax Manager 2DOF SCN Edition installer.

Changelog (2022-12-31)

  • – General: wrong Min/Max DOF limits values in 1.0.0.3 fixed
  • – General: MotionMax 6DOF and 2DOF apps can run on the same machine
  • – Registration Window: error on close fixed
  • – Machine Check: previous/next buttons fixed
  • – Dedicated SURGE (machine settings):
    • subtract SURGE from 2DOF checkbox added to get a full dedicated braking/acceleration on the 2 AUX SURGE actuators
    • invert SURGE checkbox added

Best wishes for the New Year!
Cheers,
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[MAJOR UPDATE] MotionMax Manager 6DOF FREX Edition New Update Available Now!

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Hello lucky owners of FREX 6DOF motion simulator!

A new major update of MotionMax Manager Frex Edition is available today (2022-10-24). As usual launch MotionMax Manager and select “Check For Update” to get the latest software.

Changelog

  • full support of 150mm and 200mm stroke of the 6DOF simulator in addition to the current 100mm,
  • all joints of the machine has been recalculated from scratch to match the real dimensions of the machine to increase the accuracy of movements and get a better traction loss feeling,
  • implementation of the flight motion model in addition of the current and default racing model,
  • you can switch the model dynamically and save it in game profile,
  • for example use default racing model for Assetto Corsa Competiozione and the new Flight model for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020,
  • the User Interface (UI) has been completely refined for a better user experience in Windows 11 and 10 (still compatible with Windows 7 SP1),
  • minor bugs fixed

IMPORTANT: All game profile Amplitude Max values are set for the 100mm stroke, if you setup a 150mm or 200mm machine do not forget to increase the Amplitude Max of your game profiles.

Cheers,
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MotionMax Manager (MMX) the FREX Edition created in 2018 based on kinematics work of Zappadoc started in 2015. MMX is a powerful software to manage your 2DOF, 2DOF+Traction Loss and 6DOF motion simulator based on Dyadic System SCN5 and SCN6 actuators. The traction loss management is included with all editions. The manager supports more than 60 games.

zCube Developer Kit For SCN5 and SCN6 Linear Actuator

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zCube Runtime For SCN5 and SCN6 Linear Actuator. Control Your Electric Linear Actuators Using Scripting language.

The perfect solution for your research & development in motion simulator and robotics. Create your kinematics module interfaced with zCube runtime and test your machine or prototype with unlimited DOF based on Dyadic System electric linear actuators SCN5 and/or SCN6.

zCube Dev. Kit is for Lua developers and contains everything to control your 2DOF to 6DOF motion platform simulator, DIY Projects, Automation, Robotics, …

Visit EKSIMRacing foundation for more info:

https://www.eksimracing.org/zcube-developer-kit/

[PLUGINS] New Forza Series Plugins (FM7, FH4, FH5) For SLIMax Mgr Pro And MotionMax Manager

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Hi,

Forza Horizon 5 (FH5), Forza Horizon 4 (FH4) and Forza Motorsport 7 (FM7) Plugins have been updated, select “Check For Update” to get the latest software.

Setup the UDP port in game settings
DATA ON
IP Address (loopback): 127.0.0.1
Default UDP Port:
7777 for FM7
9999 for FH4
5555 for FH5
(select data type “Car Dash” for FM7)

“Car Dash” must be selected in FM7 game settings to work.

VERY IMPORTANT: loopback of UWP app like forza game could be disabled on your game installation which prevent to receive telemetry, search the web if you can’t communicate with your game. This a Microsoft issue and not related to our software and can be fixed with a simple command line.

Common Errors:
– plugins not activated
– UDP port not setup correctly
– CAR DASH not selected in FM7 game settings
– other app is running on same UDP port (this is not possible without a UDP sim-racing proxy server, – check our website for more info on proxy server)
– Network isolation, loopback is disabled in UWP app like Forza games

Cheers,
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