Mini Pro Slot Car Dyno User manual

SLOT CAR DYNO
Instruction Manual
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Slot Car
This dyno is a high-quality motor analyzing tool intended for
persons aged 18 years and older with previous experience
building and operating RC cars, boats, airplanes, and drones.
This is not a toy; it is a precision testing equipment. This dyno
is not intended for use by beginners, inexperienced custom-
ers, or by children without direct supervision of a responsible,
knowledgeable adult. If you do not fulll these requirements,
please return the kit in unused and unassembled form back to
the shop where you have purchased it.
Before building and operating your dyno, YOU MUST read
through all of the operating instructions and instruction man-
ual and fully understand them to get the maximum enjoyment
and prevent unnecessary damage. Read carefully and fully un-
derstand the instructions before beginning assembly. Contents
of the box may dier from pictures. In line with our policy of
continuous product development, the exact specications of
the dyno may vary without prior notice.
Before Using the Dyno
Phillip Screw Driver Soldering IronAllen: 1.5mm, 2.0mm
Electronic Speed
Control (ESC)
Windows PC
Battery or Power Supply
(12V Max)
USING THIS GUIDE
TOOLS REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
2.0mm
1.5mm
Throttle Controller
Manual Transmitter
ESC Controller Sensor*
(Sold by miniPRO)
Servo Tester
Operating System: 7, 8, or 10
(2) USB Port for Dyno
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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 ................. 10
Th. Controller Sensor Driver ............ 12
Software Installation ....................................... 13
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Dyno Setup......................................................... 14
General Settings .................................. 14
Firmware Update................................. 15
Testing Slot Cars................................................ 16
Sequence Mode................................... 16
Manual Mode........................................ 17
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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 dierent types of sensors for measuring voltage, current, and
temperature.
A balanced ywheel (inertia mass) is enclosed by a high grade aluminum 6061 cover to provide safety. The ywheel is replaceable,
that means you are not limited to the same load when testing your motors.
This dyno is great tool for motor analysis, gearing calculation, acceleration testing, kV/rpm measuring, voltage drop, current draw,
power, and torque output analysis.
* May not be included in your kit. Please verify the included content in your purchased kit.
DYNO FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
1. Font Flywheel Cover
2. Velcro Strap
3. Tire Holder (Flywheel)
4. Slot Car (Not Included)
5. Tire Holder (Sliding Block)
6. Sliding Block
12. Rear Cover
13. Electronic Board
14. Auxiliary Port#1
15. Switches
16. Auxiliary Port#2
17. Micro USB Port
18. Voltage and Current Port
19. Reset Button
20. Temp. Port #1
21. Temp. Port #2
22. Flywheel
7. Voltage/Current Sensor*
8. Th. Controller Sensor*
9. Base
10. Slot Car Holder
11. Brushed ESC*
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Install the Flywheel Unit Install the Slot Car and Start Testing!
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Install the Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
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The dyno its already been pre-assembled. All you need to do is install the ywheel unit, base plate, sliding block,
slot holder and electronics.
Screw on the Slot Car Holder and Slid-
ing Block to the Base
Screw on the Sensors
ASSEMBLE THE DYNO
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(2) Flat Head Screw
Nylon Flange Nut
Thumbscrew
and Washer
Voltage & Current Sensor (Sold
Seperately)
Note: Picture might be dierent
from your kit.
Throttle Sensor with
(2) Head Cap Screws
3.1. Make sure the orientation
of the ESC matches this diagram
(Push Buton is outboard) and use
the provided double sided tape
to x ESC on the base once you
nish with the soldering.
3. 3. Voltage & Current Sensor (Sold Seperate-
ly). See Page 8 for Voltage & Current Sensor
Installation
(+) Red
(-) Black
Outboard
3.2. Connect the ESC to the Throttle
Controller Sensor.
Reference Installation Pictures
NOTE: Please review Electronic Connection Pages for more information
(4) Flat Head Screw
Velcro Strap

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1. (+) Battery Conn. (Red)
2. (+) Battery Conn. (Red)
3. Electronic Board Conn. - Current
4. Electronic Board Conn. - Voltage
5. Electronic Board Conn. - Ground
6. (+) ESC Conn. (Red)
7. (-) ESC Conn. (Black)
ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS
Connect Sensor to Electronic Board
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Voltage and Current Sensor Diagram
Soldering the Sensor
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Voltage and Current
Board Diagram
MINIPRO H1 Voltage and Current Sensor Connection
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1.1. Solder the H1 Sensor using the diagram above.
1.2. Connect the ESC to a battery or power supply (5-V to 12V Max) and turn-on the ESC. An LED should be on. If an
LED is not on, then please check your soldering connection between the H1 Sensor and the ESC.
1.3. Turn O ESC and disconnect the power source from the H1 Sensor
( + ) Battery/Power Supply
( - ) Battery/Power Supply
( - ) Battery
Side for ESC
( + ) Battery
Side for ESC
( - ) Brushed Motor
( + ) Brushed Motor
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IMPORTANT: You must calibrate the sensor each time the
dyno is powered.
Calibration Instructions:
2.1. Open the MINIPRO for Windows application and connect
the dyno to the application.
2.2. Connect the power source to the sensor and make sure
the ESC is turned o.
2.3. Push the reset button from the back of your dyno; and
the current should read zero or close to zero.
2.4. Power your ESC and you should be ready to start your
testing.
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NOTE: This sensor its already been pre-programed to be used with the dyno.
1.1 Connect the ESC’s throttle cable to the sensor’s
throttle port. See above sensor driagram for more infor-
mation.
ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS
Connect the Throttle Controller Sensor to the ESC
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ESC Controller Diagram
ESC Controller Sensor Connection
1. (-) Ground
2. (+) Positive
3. Signal
4. USB mini-b port
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CONT.
Signal
(+) Positive
( - )Ground
1.2. Connect the sensor to the PC with
a mini-b USB cable.
ESC SKU: ESC-45A-5-12V-B