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InternalCombustionEngineControl (UORB message)

TOPICS: internal_combustion_engine_control

Fields

Name Type Unit [Frame] Range/Enum Description
timestamp uint64 time since system start (microseconds)
ignition_on bool activate/deactivate ignition (spark plug)
throttle_control float32 setpoint for throttle actuator, with slew rate if enabled, idles with 0 [norm] [@range 0,1] [@uncontrolled NAN to stop motor]
choke_control float32 setpoint for choke actuator, 1: fully closed [norm] [@range 0,1]
starter_engine_control float32 setpoint for (electric) starter motor [norm] [@range 0,1]
user_request uint8 user intent for the ICE being on/off

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uint64 timestamp        		# time since system start (microseconds)

bool ignition_on          		# activate/deactivate ignition (spark plug)
float32 throttle_control		# setpoint for throttle actuator, with slew rate if enabled, idles with 0 [norm] [@range 0,1] [@uncontrolled NAN to stop motor]
float32 choke_control			# setpoint for choke actuator, 1: fully closed [norm] [@range 0,1]
float32 starter_engine_control		# setpoint for (electric) starter motor [norm] [@range 0,1]

uint8 user_request			# user intent for the ICE being on/off

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