diff --git a/Variant-ADC.md b/Variant-ADC.md index e912ecb..0edfab3 100644 --- a/Variant-ADC.md +++ b/Variant-ADC.md @@ -1,15 +1,20 @@ -This variant can be used with potentiometers or hall sensors. +This variant can be used with analog inputs like potentiometers, joysticks or throttle/brake handles, even if using hall sensors. + +## Configuration/Parameters +* ADC_ALTERNATE_CONNECT : to swap the inputs, in case you cannot do it physically +* ADC_PROTECT_THRESH : to adjust the threshold below/above the MIN/MAX ADC values that will trigger ADC protection +* ADC_PROTECT_TIMEOUT : number of wrong / missing input commands before safety state is taken ## Wiring: * Connect blue wire (ADC1) to steering and green wire (ADC2) to speed on left sensor board cable * If you don’t need steering, set input1_type to 0 in order to disable the input or go through the auto-calibration procedure -* 100k Pull down resistors connected to ground are recommended to prevent issues when inputs are floating (wire is cut or disconnected) +* 100k Pull down resistors connected to ground are recommended to prevent issues when inputs are floating (wire is cut or disconnected) triggering ADC protection ⚠ Red wire from sensor cable delivers 15v !!! Use 3.3v from programming port or a voltage regulator. ## Calibration: -Proceed with [calibration](https://github.com/EmanuelFeru/hoverboard-firmware-hack-FOC/wiki/Input-Calibration) for better control. +Proceed with [calibration](https://github.com/EmanuelFeru/hoverboard-firmware-hack-FOC/wiki/Input-Calibration) for better control and proper ADC protection. ## Troubleshooting: -If wheels are not spinning or the board is [beeping](https://github.com/EmanuelFeru/hoverboard-firmware-hack-FOC/wiki/Diagnostics)), make sure you have done proper calibration. +If wheels are not spinning or the board is [beeping](https://github.com/EmanuelFeru/hoverboard-firmware-hack-FOC/wiki/Diagnostics), make sure you have done proper calibration.