Automated Configuration System for Electric Vehicle Motor Controllers

The client faces inefficiencies by manually configuring motor controllers for electric vehicles, involving complex coding and mathematical adjustments, often requiring physical shipping of controllers for testing and reprogramming. This process is time-consuming, error-prone, and hampers scalability, leading to delays and increased costs in controller deployment.

A mid-sized company specializing in advanced power management solutions and embedded operating systems for light electric vehicles, aiming to streamline controller setup and customization processes.

• Reduce manual setup time and eliminate repetitive coding tasks for motor controllers.
• Develop a user-friendly desktop application enabling end-users to self-configure controllers without technical expertise.
• Automate the application of default and safe configuration parameters through guided workflows.
• Support multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) for broad accessibility.
• Integrate with hardware communication interfaces (e.g., CAN analyzers) to facilitate seamless connection to controllers.
• Enable easy updates to configuration mappings reflecting firmware capabilities via simple modifications.

• Integration with external hardware communication modules (e.g., CAN analyzers) to read/write controller settings.
• An intuitive GUI guiding users through controller connection, configuration application, and adjustments.
• Automation of setting application based on pre-defined address mappings and safe operational ranges.
• Ability to save, load, and batch apply configuration profiles for multiple controllers.
• Dynamic updating of configuration mappings to reflect new firmware capabilities without code changes.
• Built-in validation to prevent erroneous configurations and ensure safety constraints.

• Hardware communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus, USB) via a compatible analyzer device.
• Firmware or controller documentation systems for address and parameter updates.

• Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
• Application response time under 2 seconds for configuration updates.
• Secure communication protocols to prevent unauthorized modifications.
• Automatic update mechanism for configuration mappings with minimal downtime.

The implementation of this automated configuration system is expected to significantly reduce setup times, from manual efforts involving complex coding to a streamlined, user-guided process. It will eliminate the need for physically shipping controllers for reprogramming, thereby cutting operational costs and delays. Anticipated outcomes include a faster deployment cycle, improved configuration accuracy, and enhanced scalability, enabling the client to serve more customers efficiently. Overall, this project will foster quicker time-to-market for new vehicle models and improve customer satisfaction through simplified, reliable controller setup processes.