Configure a Fake Power Sensor
Configure a fake
power sensor to test implementing a power sensor component on your machine without any physical hardware:
Navigate to the CONFIGURE tab of your machine’s page in the Viam app.
Click the + icon next to your machine part in the left-hand menu and select Component.
Select the power_sensor
type, then select the fake
model.
Enter a name or use the suggested name for your power sensor and click Create.
{
"name": "<your-sensor-name>",
"model": "fake",
"type": "power_sensor",
"namespace": "rdk",
"attributes": {}
}
No attributes are available for fake
power sensors.
Test the power sensor
After you configure your power sensor, navigate to the Control tab and select the dropdown panel dedicated to your power sensor. The panel contains readings for your voltage, current, and power.
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