Outputs

The Outputs tab is where you connect DR Sim Manager to your motion hardware, VR motion compensation, and diagnostic tools. Each output sends processed motion data to a specific controller or destination.

You can run multiple outputs simultaneously — for example, a Thanos controller for your platform, a Virtual Tracker for VR motion compensation, and Teleplot for real-time debugging, all at the same time.

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Choosing the Right Output

I have a commercial motion platform

Platform	Output to Use	Connection
DMover (4 or 6 actuators)	DMover Controller	USB / Serial
Motion4Sim (M4S)	M4S Controller	USB / Serial or UDP
Thanos AMC or 4U	Thanos Controller	USB / Serial
VNM	VNM Controller	USB / Serial
YawVR	YawVR	Network (TCP + UDP)

I have a DIY or custom controller

Controller Type	Output to Use
SMC3 (Arduino-based)	SMC3 Serial Output
Custom serial device (Arduino, Sabertooth, etc.)	Serial Output
Custom network device	UDP Output

I need VR motion compensation

Use the Virtual Tracker to generate virtual tracker data for OXRMC or OVRMC. This eliminates the need for a physical tracker and provides more precise motion compensation.

I want to debug or visualize motion data

Use Teleplot to stream real-time telemetry, axis positions, and actuator values to a live charting dashboard.

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Adding and Configuring an Output

1. Navigate to the Outputs tab.
2. Click the + tab to add a new output.
3. Select your output type from the list.
4. Configure the connection settings (COM port, IP address, etc.).
5. Map your sim component axes to the output channels.
6. The output connects automatically once a valid port or address is configured.

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Common Concepts

Axis Mapping

Most outputs have an axis mapping section where you assign sim component actuators to output channels. For each channel:

• Device — Select the sim component (e.g., your hexapod, seat mover, or other hardware configured in the Sim Config tab).
• Actuator — Select which actuator from that device to send on this channel.

The available devices and actuators are determined by your Sim Config setup.

Output Rate

The output rate (in milliseconds) controls how frequently position updates are sent. Lower values mean faster updates. Most controllers default to 2 ms. Only change this if your hardware documentation recommends a different value.

Connection Status

Each output tab shows its current connection state. When a valid port or address is selected, DR Sim Manager automatically attempts to connect. If the connection is lost, it will automatically attempt to reconnect.

COM Port Selection (Serial Outputs)

For serial-based outputs, select the COM port your controller is connected to. Click Refresh to rescan for available ports if you connected your hardware after opening DR Sim Manager. You can find your device’s COM port in Windows Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT).

Note

Only one application can use a COM port at a time. Close any other software using the port (Arduino IDE Serial Monitor, other motion software, terminal programs) before connecting in DR Sim Manager.

For more serial troubleshooting, see Serial Output Not Working / COM Port Issues.