Energy360 / Builder resources

Documents.

Build guides, explanations of the Energy360 main-board firmware, and the Arduino sketch. Download the files to keep them with your simulator documentation.

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Energy360 build, startup, and firmware guides with drawings of the motion simulator — Energy360 documentation and build guides

Technical guides

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PDF / V1

Main Board Build and Configuration

An overview of the main circuit board, its features and configuration.

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PDF / V1

Demystify SMC3Utils

How SMC3Utils interacts with the Energy360 Arduino sketch.

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Energy360.ino Sketch Explained

An explanation of changes and improvements in the Energy360 Arduino sketch.

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PDF / V1.1

Compile-Time Options

How to adjust the sketch's compile-time settings and enable available options.

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Startup Overview and Procedure

An overview of startup and the procedure to follow.

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Arduino firmware

Energy360 Sketch V1.65.

The sketch download is a ZIP containing the Energy360_V1_65.ino Arduino file. Keep the versioned documentation with the file you use for your build.

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Improved Motion AccuracyRefined PID control and position feedback for more precise motor response.
Intelligent Capacitor Bank ControlManages charging and switching to support battery-free operation with server-grade power supplies.
Dual-Fan Wind SimulationSupports two independently controlled PWM fans for left and right wind effects.
Key Firmware Bug FixesCorrects motor-control and communication issues found in legacy sketches.
Controlled Return to NeutralGradually returns the rig toward neutral following a motor-limit fault.