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2. How to Perform a Manual Control Test (1.5 mins):
Steps: - Navigate to the ‘Manual Control’ tab
- Name your test
- Choose continuous recording or manual sampling
- Activate the ESC and drag the slider to set the throttle
- Deactivate the ESC to end the test then save the data
3. How to Perform an Automatic Control Test (2 mins):
Steps: - Navigate to the ‘Automatic Control’ tab
- Activate your ESC
- Create your throttle sequence by uploading a CSV file OR
- Input times and throttle values in the table
- Preview the sequence and set the # of repeats
- Name your test and choose a sampling method
- Click ‘Initiate Sequence’
- Save your data once the sequence is complete
4. How to Use the Simulated Test Stand (3 mins):
Steps: - Navigate to the ‘Hardware’ tab
- Click ‘Connect Simulated Board’
- For a dual or multi-motor test, repeat step 2
- Perform a Manual or Automated test as usual
5. How to Resample Your Data (1 min):
Steps: - Navigate to the ‘Tests’ tab
- Go to the ‘Export’ tab
- Under ‘Time Resolution’ select ‘Resample’
- Enter a value for sample reporting frequency
6. How to Customize Live Data Plots (2 mins):
Steps: - Start a Manual or Automated test
- Drag up the ‘Real-time plots’ window
- Select which powertrains you would like to see
- Select the time visible on the x-axis
- Control the layout and visibility of plots
- Select filtered or unfiltered data
7. How to Use the Motor Rate Limiter (2 mins):
Steps: - Navigate to the ‘Manual Control’ tab
- Click on the gear icon to the left of the ESC slider
- Enter a value in the ‘Rate Limiter’ box in µs/s
- Remove the rate limiter value and activate the ESC
- Navigate to the ‘Automatic Control’ tab’s table
- Enter desired values in the ‘Rate (µs/s)’ column
- Rate limiter will be automatically applied to the test
