Operating Modes, Write-Protect, Factory Reset
Operating Modes
The PicoVolt has different operating modes that can be used to optimize its operation for different applications. The
default mode is great for creating simple motor animations by recording changes in motor speed and direction. If
you want to create lighting effects, use the Lighting mode. If you want to create a motor effect which requires the
motor to always start and stop in the same position, use a parking motor with one of the Park modes.
Write-Protection and Factory Reset
In the case you’d like to prevent inadvertent changes to your animation, the PicoVolt can be write-protected. It can
also be reset to factory defaults which clears all settings and animation so you can easily start from scratch.
Selecting an Operating Mode, Toggling Write-Protect, or performing a Factory Reset
Trigger Input Wiring
PRESSURE MAT
PUSH BUTTON
STANDARD MOTOR OR
PARKING MOTOR
PARKING MOTOR
LED
BLINKS
PIR MOTION SENSOR
BEAM SENSOR
PRESSURE MAT OR PUSH BUTTON
BLUE
BROWN
WHITE
BLACK
GND (-)
12VDC (+)
RELAY C
RELAY N.O.
SENSOR WIRES
BLACK
RED
WHITE
GREEN
GND (-)
12VDC (+)
RELAY C
RELAY N.O.
SENSOR WIRES
NOTE: PIR SENSORS CAN TAKE UP TO A MINUTE TO “WARM UP”.
DURING THIS TIME THE PICOVOLT’S LIGHT WILL BLINK YELLOW
AND THE SENSOR WILL BE IGNORED.
CONTINUOUS PLAY (LOOPED)
LOOPED
LOOPED WITH
ON/OFF OPTION
SWITCH
Motor / LED Wiring
FORWARD/REVERSE SPEED CONTROL
LED LIGHTING
FORWARD/REVERSE SPEED CONTROL
WITH PARK OPTION
MOST WIPER MOTORS HAVE TWO SPEED RANGES. USE THE BLUE
WIRE FOR THE FAST RANGE, OR THE GREEN WIRE FOR THE SLOW
RANGE. LEAVE THE UNUSED WIRE DISCONNECTED. COLORS
SHOWN ARE FOR THE MOST COMMON MOTORS, YOURS MAY BE
SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT.
SEE THE OPERATING MODES SECTION FOR INFORMATION ON
SWITCHING TO LIGHT MODE. ANY NUMBER OF LIGHTS CAN BE
CONNECTED AS LONG AS THE TOTAL CURRENT DOES NOT
EXCEED 2.5 AMPS (30 WATTS).
SEE THE OPERATING MODES SECTION FOR INFORMATION ON
SWITCHING TO THE PARK OR PARK/BRAKE MODES. SUBSTITUTE
THE BLUE WIRE FOR THE GREEN TO USE THE SLOW SPEED
RANGE.
IN
TRIGGER
+
-
IN
TRIGGER
+
-
IN
TRIGGER
+
-
IN
TRIGGER
+
-
IN
TRIGGER
+
-
MOTOR
(LIGHTS)
P
+
-
MOTOR
(LIGHTS)
P
+
-
LED LIGHTS OR 12V LAMPS
2.5 AMPS MAX
MOTOR
(LIGHTS)
P
+
-
Normal - Default mode for controlling motors.
Use this mode to control the speed and direction of a 12 volt DC motor. Center the speed wheel
to stop the motor, move it left for reverse, right for forward. The farther you move the wheel the
faster the motor will go.
OPERATING MODES
x1
Factory Reset
Selecting this mode will reset all animation and settings to their factory defaults.
x1
Park - Use this mode with a parking motor to always start and stop in the same position.
This mode requires the motor’s park wire be connected to P so the PicoVolt can detect when the
motor reaches its park position. In this mode the PicoVolt will bring the motor back to the park
position after playing the recorded animation.
x1
Park / Brake - Parking with Brakes Enabled
This mode is the same as the one above except the motor will be stopped quickly, rather than
allowing it to coast, once it reaches the park position.
x2
Light Mode - For controlling 12 volt LEDs or small bulbs.
Since a reverse option is not necessary for controlling lights, this mode uses the entire range of
the wheel for brightness. All the way left will turn the lights off, all the way right is full brightness.
x2
Toggle Write-Protect - Use this to protect your animation.
Selecting this mode will toggle the write-protect state. With write-protect enabled, the animation
is protected from being erased or changed. At power-up, the PicoVolt will first blink the LED up
to three times to indicate the mode. Following that, it will blink once to indicate the write-protect
state, red if write-protect is disabled, green if it’s enabled.
x3
HOLD
LET GO
FWD
REV
SPEED
0
FWD
REV
SPEED
0
2
3
4
MOTOR
(LIGHTS)
IN
TRIGGER
+
-
P
+
-
PWR
+
-
Hold the Button
FWD
REV
SPEED
0
6
Tap the Button to Save
FWD
REV
SPEED
0
5
Select a mode using the
wheel. Match the LED blinks
to your desired mode in
the table below.
Power Up
Let Go of the Button
when the LED Blinks
1
MOTOR
(LIGHTS)
IN
TRIGGER
+
-
P
+
-
PWR
+
-
Power Down
SELECT MODE
TAP
