USING THIS GUIDE Before Using the Dyno This dyno is a high-quality analyzing tool intended for persons Before building and operating your dyno, YOU MUST read aged 18 years and older with previous experience building and through all of the operating instructions and instruction man- operating Radio Control vehicles.
CONTENTS Using this Manual ..........2 Before Using the Dyno ......2 Tools Required .........2 Equipment Required ......2 Dyno Feature Highlights ........6 Assembly Guide ...........7 Electronic Connections ........11 H1 - Voltage & Current Sensor ..11 A1 - Voltage & Current Sensor ..12 Attopilot Volt.
DYNO FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS This is a universal chassis dynamometer (dyno) that is ready to test gas or electric vehicles out of the box. Featuring an onboard electrical board equipped with an optical rpm sensor that measures motor speeds at up to 50,000 rpm. The board is also equipped with external ports for an external LCD screen, throttle controller, and different types of sensors for measuring voltage, current, and temperature.
ASSEMBLY GUIDE Tools Part I. Frame Assembly 3.0mm Build Time: 10min Install L-brackets to the extruded frames Note: Do not overtighten the screws yet because later it will need adjust- ment. C (60mm) B (342mm) x2 L-bracket B (342mm) orientation A (500mm) x2 1.1 Install (4) L-brackets to A and B extruded frames on all (4) corners.
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ASSEMBLY GUIDE CONT. Tools Part II. Roller Holder Assy. 2.0mm Build Time: 20min 3.0mm Install the bearing holders to the side covers * Note: Make sure you install (2) left side and (2) right side bearing holders. (2) Right Side Cover (2) Left Side Cover (4) Side Covers Bearing...
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ASSEMBLY GUIDE CONT. 2WD Models Only Install the (4) M3 screws and nuts to the L-brackets and upper deck. (4) M3 x 12mm Screws with Nuts RR. L-Bracket FR. L-Bracket 2WD Upper Deck Install the Side Cover Holders to the Frame 5.1.
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ASSEMBLY GUIDE CONT. Install the Flywheel Base Install the Flywheel Assy. , Pulley and Belt Install (4) M5 screws with (3) T-nuts to fix the flywheel unit. NOTE: If you are using your Motor Dyno Flywheel Assy then Install the (4) M3 screws below the flywheel you need to remove the belt shield and holder from the dyno.
ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS CONT. miniPRO A1 Voltage and Current Sensor Connection Voltage and Current Sensor Diagram Voltage and Current Board Diagram 1. (-) ESC Conn. (Black) 2. (+) ESC Conn. (Red) 3. Electronic Board Conn. - Current 4. Electronic Board Conn. - Voltage 5.
ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS CONT. Attopilot Voltage and Current Sensor Connection Voltage and Current Sensor Diagram Voltage and Current Board Diagram 1. (-) ESC Conn. (Black) 2. (+) ESC Conn. (Red) 3. Electronic Board Conn. - Current 4. Electronic Board Conn. - Voltage 5.
ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS CONT. Throttle Controller Sensor Connection ESC/Servo Controller Diagram 1. (-) Ground 2. (+) Positive 3. Signal 4. USB mini-b port NOTE: This sensor its already been pre-programed to be used with the dyno. ESC Connection 1. Connect the ESC’s throttle OR the Servo’s throttle cable to the sensor’s throttle port.
DRIVER INSTALLATION Electronic Board Driver Installation for Windows 7 and 8 Download the driver, and connect the dyno Open the “Device Manager” to the pc using the micro-b USB cable. Go to -->https://support.minipro.com/095696-Drivers NOTE: When you plug the dyno, a new comunication port and download the latest driver and extract the driver to a should appear when the driver was installed successfully.
DRIVER INSTALLATION CONT. Electronic Board Driver Installation for Windows 10 Connect the dyno to the pc using the Verify the driver was automatically installed micro-b USB cable. by opening the “Device Manager.” Go to -->https://support.minipro.com/095696-Drivers and download the latest driver and extract the driver to a new folder.
DRIVER INSTALLATION CONT. ESC Controller Sensor Driver Installation Connect the sensor to the pc using the Run setup.exe. mini-b USB cable. The installer will guide you through the steps required to install the sensor. Go to -->https://support.minipro.com/095696-Drivers During the installation, Windows will ask you if you want Download the latest driver and extract the driver to a to install the drivers.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Install the Software Download Software Read the Warning Notes and click “Next” if you agree. Go to--> https://support.minipro. com/153753-Dyno-Softwares Next, download the latest software and start the installation. Select the location folder where “mini D” Confirm that you want to install “mini D” on will be installed, and then select the person your computer, and click “Next”...
DYNO SETUP General Settings for Dyno Board To access the settings of your dyno, you must open the main application and select “ Dyno Settings. ” 1. Connect/Disconnect the dyno to setup mode 5. Factory reset your dyno settings 2. Save the settings of your dyno 6.
FIRMWARE UPDATE General Guide for Dyno Board Enter Setup Mode Establish a Connection V2.0 V2.1 Switches 1.1. Change only Switch #8 (Pin#3 for v2.1 Boards) to ON. Reset Button 1.2. Press the Reset button on the board. 1.3. Open miniPRO Application. 1.4.
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