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Input Command Modes and Priorities
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SECTION 6
Command
Modes
This section discusses the controller’s normal operation in all its supported operating
modes.
Input Command Modes and Priorities
The controller will accept commands from one of the following sources
Serial data (RS232, RS485, TCP, USB)
Pulse (R/C radio, PWM, Frequency)
Analog signal (0 to 5V)
Spektrum Radio (on selected models)
CAN Interface
Microbasic Script
One, many or all command modes can be enabled at the same time. When multiple
modes are enabled, the controller will select which mode to use based on a user select-
able priority scheme and the hardcoded priorities concerning the CAN interface and the
Microbasic script. Setting the priorities is done using the PC configuration utility.
This scheme uses a priority table containing three parameters and let you select which
mode must be used in each priority order. During operation, the controller reads the first
priority parameter and switches to that command mode. If that command mode is found
to be active, that command is then used. If no valid command is detected, the controller
switches to the mode defined in the next priority parameter. If no valid command is recog-
nized in that mode, the controller then repeats the operation with the third priority param-
eter. If no valid command is recognized in that last mode, the controller applies a default
command value that can be set by the user (typically 0).