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fix(esc): improve telemetry doc

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\section{Telemetry}
The \jetibox can be used as a telemetry system during normal operation of the
motor. While this should not be used when the model is in the wind
tunnel\footnote{Not really needed/useful and not enough space to put the
\jetibox inside the fuselage.}, the telemetry could provide valuable insight
during the first programming steps of the ESC.
The \jetibox can be used as a telemetry terminal for post-run analysis or even
during \textit{live} operation of the motor. It is recommended to prefer the
post-run telemetry rather than the live mode for safety reasons. In principle,
the live mode should be reserved for initial settings of the ESC on a test
bench. \textbf{Never do live telemetry on a fully working (flapping) system}.
\subsection{Safety procedure}
The telemetry can be used to get direct measurements on the operating motor.
\textbf{This is the most dangerous way of operation} as it requires both the
motor to be running and the operator to stand close to the system. To ensure
maximal safety, this should be reserved for analysing the motor in isolation on
a test bench, not integrated in the \MR.
For post-run analysis, the ESC can be completely disconnected from the Arduino.
This will ensure that the \jetibox remains in Telemetry mode and the motors will
not accidentally start.
For post-run mode, the safety procedure is:
\begin{enumerate}
\item Disconnect the ESC from the Arduino completely, or completely unplug the
Arduino.
\end{enumerate}
The following safety procedure should be observed for use in telemetry mode:
The telemetry can also be used to obtain direct measurements on the operating
motor. \textbf{This is the most dangerous way of operation} as it requires both
the motor to be running and the operator to stand close to the system (to read
the measurements). To ensure maximal safety, this should be reserved for
analysing the motor in isolation on a test bench, not integrated in the \MR.
The following safety procedure should be observed for use in live mode:
\begin{enumerate}
\item Unmount the motor from the \MR and secure it to a test rig (a vice);
\item Ensure the surroundings are clear of any loose object that may come
......@@ -117,8 +130,6 @@ The following safety procedure should be observed for use in telemetry mode:
not aligned with the motor lateral direction.
\end{enumerate}
It is also possible to plug the \jetibox to the ESC after a run is complete. In
that case, the last motor run can be recovered and analyzed properly.
\subsection{Telemetry procedure}
To begin a test run using the \jetibox for telemetry:
......@@ -127,11 +138,12 @@ To begin a test run using the \jetibox for telemetry:
\item Ensure the safety precautions are all conducted.
\item Connect the \jetibox to the ESC.
\item Turn on the power supply.
\item Turn on the Arduino.
\item Operate the motor as usual.
\item Turn on the Arduino (\textit{for live mode only}).
\item Operate the motor as usual (\textit{for live mode only}).
\end{enumerate}
The same procedure can be applied for \textit{live} telemetry or after-run
analysis.
For the post-run telemetry, the two last points are not relevant as the Arduino
should be unplugged or at least disconnected from the ESC.
\section{ESC settings modifications}
This section concerns the modifications of the ESC settings using the \jetibox.
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