# Sim Config

The **Sim Config** tab enables you to add and configure various hardware components (Sim Components) for your motion simulator through an intuitive tab-based interface.

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## **Adding New Hardware**

1. **Open the Add Hardware Dialog**
   * Click the "+" tab in the simulator window.
2. **Configure New Hardware**\
   In the **Add Hardware** dialog:

   * Enter a custom name (optional).

   * Select the hardware type from the dropdown menu.

   * Click **Add** to complete the process.

   > **Note**: The system prevents adding hardware that conflicts with existing axis configurations.

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## **Managing Sim Components**

* **Tabs**: Each hardware component is assigned a dedicated tab for easy access.
  * Close a tab by clicking the "x" button.
  * Settings persist until the tab is closed, allowing easy re-access without reconfiguration.
* **Automatic Saving**: Sim configuration is automatically saved whenever changes are made, so no manual saving is required.

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## **Hardware Configuration Options**

Each hardware component has unique configuration options tailored to its capabilities. These may include:

* **Preset Configurations**: Quickly apply predefined settings for supported hardware.
* **Axis Limits & Travel Distances**: Customize movement boundaries.
* **Motor Directions**: Define movement directions for accurate simulation.
* **Custom Parameters**: Adjust settings specific to the hardware type for fine-tuned control.

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## **Using Presets**

If your hardware component supports preset configurations, follow these steps:

1. **Select a Preset**\
   Choose a preset from the dropdown menu. The interface will automatically load preset values.
2. **Switch to Custom Configuration**\
   To manually adjust settings, select **Custom** from the dropdown to enable full configuration control.

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## Supported Sim Components

DR Sim Manager supports a variety of hardware components, each with specific degrees of freedom (DoF) and axis configurations:

1. **Linear Hexapod (6 DoF)**
2. **Rotary Hexapod (6 DoF)**
3. **Quad Post (3 DoF)**
4. **YawVR (2 and 3 DoF)**
5. **3-DoF with Rotating Actuators (3 DoF) (Experimental)**
6. **Seat Mover with Rotating Actuators (2 DoF)**
7. **Seat Mover with Linear Actuators (2 DoF)**
8. **Double TL (2 DoF)**
9. **Surge Layer (1 DoF)**
10. **Traction Loss (1 DoF)**
11. **Belt Tensioner (Single and Dual Belt)**
12. **Wind Simulator**