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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.
After you configure your power sensor, open the power sensor’s TEST panel on the CONFIGURE or CONTROL tabs. The panel contains readings for your voltage, current, and power.
If your power sensor is not working as expected, follow these steps:
If none of these steps work, reach out to us on the Community Discord and we will be happy to help.
For general configuration and development info, see:
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