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- Page 1 SLOT CAR DYNO Instruction Manual V1.2...
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Page 3: Using This Manual
USING THIS GUIDE Before Using the Dyno This dyno is a high-quality motor analyzing tool intended for Before building and operating your dyno, YOU MUST read persons aged 18 years and older with previous experience through all of the operating instructions and instruction man- building and operating RC cars, boats, airplanes, and drones. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Using this Manual ..........2 Before Using the Dyno ......2 Tools Required .........2 Equipment Required ......2 Dyno Feature Highlights ........6 Assemble the Dyno ..........7 Electronic Connections ........8 H1 Volt. & Current Sensor ....8 Throttle Controller Sensor ....9 Driver Installation ..........10 Dyno Driver for Windows .... - Page 6 CONTENTS Dyno Setup ............14 General Settings ........14 Firmware Update ......... 15 Testing Slot Cars ..........16 Sequence Mode ........16 Manual Mode ........17...
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Page 7: Dyno Feature Highlights
DYNO FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS This is a slot car inertia dynamometer (dyno) that is ready to test electric slot cars out of the box. Featuring an onboard electrical board equipped with an optical rpm sensor that measures motor speeds at up to 100,000 rpm. The board is also equipped with auxiliary ports for an external LCD screen, throttle controller, and different types of sensors for measuring voltage, current, and temperature. -
Page 8: Assemble The Dyno
ASSEMBLE THE DYNO The dyno its already been pre-assembled. All you need to do is install the flywheel unit, base plate, sliding block, slot holder and electronics. Screw on the Slot Car Holder and Slid- Screw on the Sensors ing Block to the Base Voltage &... -
Page 9: Electronic Connections
ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS MINIPRO H1 Voltage and Current Sensor Connection Voltage and Current Sensor Diagram Voltage and Current Board Diagram 1. (+) Battery Conn. (Red) 2. (+) Battery Conn. (Red) 3. Electronic Board Conn. - Current 4. Electronic Board Conn. - Voltage 5. -
Page 10: Throttle Controller Sensor
ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS CONT. ESC Controller Sensor Connection ESC 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. Connect the Throttle Controller Sensor to the ESC 1.2. -
Page 11: Driver Installation
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 -->http://minipro.wiki/downloads NOTE: When you plug the dyno, a new comunication port Download the latest driver and extract the driver to a should appear when the driver was installed successfully. - Page 12 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.” NOTE: It’s not necessary to install the electronic board driver. NOTE: When you plug the dyno, a new comunication port (Only on Windows 10 Operating Systems) should appear when the driver was installed successfully.
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Page 13: Th. Controller Sensor Driver
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 -->http://support.minipro.com/095696-Drivers During the installation, Windows will ask you if you want to install the drivers. -
Page 14: Software Installation
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Install the Software Download Software Read the Warning Notes and click “Next” if you agree. Go to--> http://support.minipro.com (Downloads->Softwares->Dyno Softwares) Next, download the latest software and start the installation. NOTE: You need a serial number to install the application. Select the location folder where “mini D”... -
Page 15: Dyno Setup
DYNO SETUP General Settings 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. -
Page 16: Firmware Update
FIRMWARE UPDATE General Guide Enter Setup Mode Establish a Connection Switches 1.1. Change only Switch #8 or #3 to ON. Reset Button 1.2. Press the Reset button on the board. 1.3. Open miniPRO Application. 1.4. Select “Dyno Settings” NOTE: Make sure you installed the latest application of Make sure NOTE: only Switch #8 is ON. -
Page 17: Testing Slot Cars
TESTING MOTORS CONT. Sequence Mode (Ex. Using Th. Controller Sensor for Servo and ESC) Connect the dyno to the PC using the micro-b USB ca- Open the Application, and ble, and connect the Throttle Controller Sensor to the select the click “Connect.” PC using the mini-b USB cable. -
Page 18: Manual Mode
TESTING SLOT CARS Manual Mode (Ex. Using R/C Transmitter or Servo Tester) Connect the dyno to the PC using the micro USB cable. Open the Application, and select the click “Connect.” NOTE: (2) two USB connection ports are required. Move the motor with your transmitter or ser- Click “Manual Test Tab”... - Page 21 SLOT CAR DYNO www.minipro.com © 2022 MINIPRO, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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