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RE: Digital I/O

Hi, Yes, the Digital I/Os are for future expansion. First plan is to support frequency based sensors, typically fuel flow sensors, plus the option t...

3 years ago
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RE: Load Cell Selection

Correct, the MOI will affect the load that the load cell sees during a sweep. But your load cell should non-the-less tolerate the full torque of the b...

3 years ago
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RE: [Plugin]CANTool

Sounds good @six_shooter! Any help on adding plugin support for new sensors would be great. A Megasquirt can bus config file would be nice also!

3 years ago
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RE: k type thermocouple

Do a test by shorting the thermocouple input with a regular wire. It should show room temperature. The range for the K-type thermocouple is huge (-200...

3 years ago
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RE: Load Cell Selection

Hi there! The easiest way to calculate the correct load cell size is use the max torque rating of the brake. You don't need a larger load cell, no m...

3 years ago
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RE: Engine rpm not displayed

From your description you connected it correctly and configured it correctly. There is nothing more you need to do. Since the RPM2 input is working ...

3 years ago
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RE: Engine rpm not displayed

Hi, The Engine RPM channel is always equal to Roller RPM * gear ratio. This is what is used to calculate the power and torque, and to control the b...

3 years ago
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RE: Conectivty to the blue dyno box

Hi, You can try a usb isolator, like this one: www.usconverters.com/usb-isolator It must have its own power supply.

3 years ago
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RE: VM167 PWM OUTPUTS

Yes, that is an easy addon to the existing plugin for anyone with coding skills who wants to give it a go. I can do it too, just a few things on the t...

3 years ago
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RE: Latest software version

The Pulses per revolution is here: Run->RPM Setup click the RPM setup tab.

3 years ago
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RE: Latest software version

@erik-malmstrom, you are right, thanks. I will fix in the next version.

3 years ago
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RE: Inertial mass measurement

Hi, Each roller has a MOI of 2.25 kg*m^2, so 9 kg*m^2 in total. There is no fixed max number, but the runs get faster and faster to a point where...

3 years ago
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RE: Controller update frequency.

Hi, If your PC is fast enough (most modern PCs are) then use 20Hz. You should probably reduce Kp, increase Ki and reduce Kd a bit. Try something l...

3 years ago
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RE: Remote control option

@bendd Sure, I will add this! Thanks again for the cool video.

3 years ago
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