Quick Start Guide
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User Interface: We recommend using Google Chrome when connecting Dust Devil to S-Lab. The following browsers are recommended:
Google Chrome (version 89+)
Microsoft Edge (version 89+)
(2) Power Cables (12 gauge recommended)
(3) Motor Phase Cables (12 gauge recommended)
Caution: Dust Devil uses thru-hole terminals for phase and power connections. If using non-standard hardware, be mindful of the length of fastener used to secure the phase and power leads to avoid unintended shorts.
See below for the connector pin-out for CAN, PWM, and Encoder input:
Getting a Salient Motion controller configured and running with your platform is incredibly fast and easy. To get Dust Devil running, all you need is your DC source, a motor, and a laptop. First, ensure your device is connected according to the diagram below:
Once you have successfully wired up Dust Devil, navigate to the S-Labs page to get your controller configured.
The Dust Devil firmware update is facilitated using STMicro's internal bootloader and thus requires installing their USB Device Firmware Update (DFU) driver.
You will not be able to update the Dust Devil motor controller firmware without first installing STMicro's driver.
After installing their software, the DFU in FS Mode device will appear in the connection window after issuing a firmware update request.
This can be installed using .
