# Quick Start Guide

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<summary>Evaluation Kit Contents</summary>

The following items are included with each Salient Motion Dust Devil Evaluation Kit.

* 1x Salient Motion Dust Devil Motor Controller
* 5x Terminal Screws (M3 x 0.5 thread)
* 1x USB-C Cable for S-Lab communication

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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+)
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## Power Inputs and Outputs

* (2) Power Cables (12 gauge recommended)
* (3) Motor Phase Cables (12 gauge recommended)

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**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.
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## Connector Pin-out

See below for the connector pin-out for CAN, PWM, and Encoder input:

<figure><img src="/files/E7Zb1sf4FlsALfViMWM0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Dust Devil Connector Pinout</p></figcaption></figure>

## Configuring Dust Devil

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:

<figure><img src="/files/YlFo0KzivXhjMnBaxCfH" alt=""><figcaption><p>Dust Devil Wiring Diagram</p></figcaption></figure>

## Connecting to S-Labs

Once you have successfully wired up Dust Devil, navigate to the S-Labs page to get your controller configured.

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If you have any questions during this process, please contact us at <info@salientmotion.com>.
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### Firmware Update

The Dust Devil firmware update is facilitated using STMicro's internal bootloader and thus requires installing their USB Device Firmware Update (DFU) driver.&#x20;

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This can be installed using [STM32CubeProgrammer software for all STM32](https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stm32cubeprog.html).&#x20;

After installing their software, the `DFU in FS Mode` device will appear in the connection window after issuing a firmware update request.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/LzQXxW3xjm5A8bOX0AbG" alt=""><figcaption><p>Dust Devil Controller in DFU Mode</p></figcaption></figure>


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