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- | ===== uLight ===== | + | ===== uLight |
The uLight is a controller designed to control lighting equipment, such as turn signals, brake lights, headlights, or LED strips. The uLight board has three CAN inputs and can function as a CAN splitter. Video [[https:// | The uLight is a controller designed to control lighting equipment, such as turn signals, brake lights, headlights, or LED strips. The uLight board has three CAN inputs and can function as a CAN splitter. Video [[https:// | ||
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Section for working with firmware updates and settings. | Section for working with firmware updates and settings. | ||
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~~CL~~ \\ | ~~CL~~ \\ | ||
==== Inputs configuration ==== | ==== Inputs configuration ==== | ||
- | The functions of inputs **I1-I6 ** (see diagram above) are selected in the **Function setup** | + | The functions of inputs **I1-I6 ** (see diagram above) are selected in the **Function setup** |
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+ | {{:en:ulight_2en.jpg? | ||
+ | **T-sensor T1 type** — selection of **NTC10K3950** | ||
+ | **# T-sensor T1** — current | ||
+ | **T1 Threshold (port I7)** — I7 is a virtual port intended to function setup (see Function setup). Values from 0°C to 250°C, in 1°C increments. \\ | ||
+ | **Т1 Threshold mode** — signal operation mode from the thermal sensor, selection of values **Normal** (the signal state is first “off” when triggered is “on”) and **Inverted** (the signal state is first “on”, when triggered is “off”). \\ | ||
+ | The settings for Temperature | ||
+ | **CAN-Control** — this setting refers to the **THR** | ||
+ | **CAN ports** — redirecting inputs to groups of CAN ports for controlling the controller. Selectable values — **OFF**, **CAN 1-8** and **CAN 9-16**. | ||
==== Function setup ==== | ==== Function setup ==== | ||
- | Function setup allows you to select which function each input on the uLight board or CAN input in the Controller or On-board computer corresponds to. All settings in this section of the menu have the same selection of functions: \\ **Off **— disabled. \\ **On** | + | Function setup allows you to select which function each input on the uLight board or CAN input in the Controller or On-board computer corresponds to. All settings in this section of the menu have the same selection of functions: \\ |
+ | **Off **— disabled. \\ | ||
+ | **On** | ||
+ | **I1-I6** | ||
+ | **I7_T1** and **I8_T2** — selection of the virtual port of the temperature sensor **T1** and **T2**. \\ | ||
+ | **C1-C16** | ||
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**# Turn signals setup #** \\ | **# Turn signals setup #** \\ | ||
- | Settings for the left and right turn signals. Read more about the setup below in the section **Turn signals setup**. \\ **Left turn switch** | + | Settings for the left and right turn signals. Read more about the setup below in the section **Turn signals setup**. \\ **Left turn switch** |
**# Brake signal setup #** \\ | **# Brake signal setup #** \\ | ||
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- | **Temperature min** — minimum temperature, | + | **Temperature min** — minimum temperature, |
+ | ~~CL~~ | ||
==== Output configuration ==== | ==== Output configuration ==== | ||
In this section, you can configure which output each function belongs to. The uLight has six power outputs **OUT1-OUT6** | In this section, you can configure which output each function belongs to. The uLight has six power outputs **OUT1-OUT6** | ||
- | Output 1 — setting the function of output 1 (**OUT1**) of the uLight board. Selectable values — **OFF** | + | |
+ | **Output 1** — setting the function of output 1 (**OUT1**) of the uLight board. Selectable values — **OFF** | ||
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+ | **Output 2** — the setting is similar to **Output 1**. \\ | ||
The frequency of **PWM 3-4** and **PWM 5-6** and their outputs **Output 3-6** are configured in the same way. \\ \\ | The frequency of **PWM 3-4** and **PWM 5-6** and their outputs **Output 3-6** are configured in the same way. \\ \\ | ||
- | There is an **IO1** | + | There is an **IO1** |
- | ==== Input values ==== | + | |
- | In this section of the menu you can see the values of the indicators at each input of the uLight board. This menu is similar to the **Debug information** | + | |
+ | **PWM IO mode **— is a setting for advanced users. Selecting the PWM mode of the **IO** | ||
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+ | **PWM IO freq** | ||
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+ | **Output P1** — setting the function of the PWM output of the low power **IO1** | ||
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+ | **Outputs P3-P4** | ||
+ | ==== Input values ==== | ||
+ | In this section of the menu you can see the values of the indicators at each input of the uLight board. This menu is similar to the **Debug information** | ||
+ | **Current** | ||
+ | **Voltage** | ||
+ | **Throttle** | ||
+ | **Brake** | ||
+ | **T-sensor internal** | ||
+ | **T-sensor T1** — temperature at the external temperature sensor T1 connected to the uLight board, degrees Celsius (**°C**). \\ | ||
+ | **T-sensor T2** — temperature at the external temperature sensor T1 connected to the uLight board, degrees Celsius (**°C**). \\ | ||
+ | **Input I1-Input I6** — values of buttons or switches connected to the uLight board, **Off** | ||
+ | ~~CL~~ \\ | ||
==== Device information ==== | ==== Device information ==== | ||
Basic information about the uLight controller. In this menu, you can see what version of the firmware is loaded into your uLight controller. \\ \\ {{: | Basic information about the uLight controller. In this menu, you can see what version of the firmware is loaded into your uLight controller. \\ \\ {{: | ||
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===== Settings examples ===== | ===== Settings examples ===== | ||
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Connect the headlamp according to the diagram (see above) to one of the **OUT1-OUT6** | Connect the headlamp according to the diagram (see above) to one of the **OUT1-OUT6** | ||
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=== Control from external buttons of the switch connected to the uLight board === | === Control from external buttons of the switch connected to the uLight board === | ||
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== Function setup == | == Function setup == | ||
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== Output setup == | == Output setup == | ||
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Then return to the main menu, go to the **Save settings** | Then return to the main menu, go to the **Save settings** | ||
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=== Control from external buttons of the switch connected to the On-board computer === | === Control from external buttons of the switch connected to the On-board computer === | ||
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== Setup inputs in the On-board computer == | == Setup inputs in the On-board computer == | ||
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After all the settings, go to the **Save settings** | After all the settings, go to the **Save settings** | ||
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== Setup functions in the uLight == | == Setup functions in the uLight == | ||
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== Output setup == | == Output setup == | ||
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Then return to the main menu, go to the **Save settings** | Then return to the main menu, go to the **Save settings** | ||
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=== Control from the buttons on the On-board computer === | === Control from the buttons on the On-board computer === | ||
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== Setup functions in the uLight == | == Setup functions in the uLight == | ||
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== Output setup == | == Output setup == | ||
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Then return to the main menu, go to the **Save settings** | Then return to the main menu, go to the **Save settings** | ||
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==== Brake light setup ==== | ==== Brake light setup ==== |