Installation of the ElMod App
With the help of the free
ElMod App
, it is possible to customize the electronics to your specific model. The
software is available for Microsoft
®
Windows
®
, MacOS
®
and Android
®
. It can be used to set a wide range of
parameters and read out information about the operating status. Furthermore, firmware updates can be
uploaded (not for Android
®
). When installing the software, it may be necessary to ensure that any virus
protection software or other security settings do not prevent access to the USB hardware or block the
execution of the program.
With Microsoft
®
Windows
®
it is necessary to install a driver for the USB dongle. This driver is included in the
installation package. Alternatively, the driver can be downloaded directly from the manufacturer. The link can
be found in the service area of our website (www.elmod.eu).
Under MacOS
®
the driver is already integrated in the system. To run the
ElMod App
under MacOS
®
it is
necessary to explicitly allow the execution of the program. To do this, click in the System Preferences under
Security on "Allow apps download from: App Store and verified developers". When running the
ElMod App
for the first time, the permission must be confirmed again. This only needs to be done once.
To connect your computer to
, use the included USB dongle and USB cable:
•
Connect the USB dongle on the one hand to the "USB/BT" connector of the
ElMod FusionX
on the other
side to a free USB port of your computer. A wireless connection is also possible with the optionally
available
ElMod Bluetooth
.
•
Turn on the
ElMod FusionX
and connect it to a computer.
•
Now start the
ElMod App
.
•
After two to ten seconds, the
ElMod FusionX
will be found and the current settings will be transferred.
In the
ElMod App
, a wide range of settings can be made and a wide range of information can be obtained.
The program window is divided into four areas:
•
On the upper edge there is a tab to choose the parameter's group.
•
In the center area the parameters of the current category are listed. Each parameter has a detailed
description. It is shown whenever you hoover the mouse pointer over the parameter's name.
•
Below are several buttons:
•
"Load profile" loads a previously saved or provided setting profile from your hard disk.
•
"Save profile" saves all current settings on your hard disk.
•
"Help" shows a brief manual for the ElMod App.
•
"About" shows the version number of the software and legal notes.
•
"Quit" closes the ElMod App.
Setting of driving parameters
The factory settings of the
ElMod FusionX
fit a 1:16 scale armored vehicle weighing up to 5 kg. Due to the
variety of models and mechanical designs, it may be necessary to adjust the driving parameters. A detailed
description of this can be found in our knowledge base (link and QR code can be found at the end of these
instructions).
Reset to factory defaults
To reset all settings to factory values proceed as follows:
•
Switch o
ff
the voltage and wait a couple of seconds. Preventively disconnect the motors from the
electronics or jack up the vehicle so that it cannot move.
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