Motor presets load a complete set of factory default parameters tuned for a specific motor and drive combination. This is the first thing you should do after connecting to a freshly installed board.
The rotator and shutter each have their own preset dropdown. Select the preset that matches your motor.
Selecting a preset resets all parameters (speeds, acceleration, calibration) to factory defaults for that motor type—any custom values you have set will be overwritten. The board will reboot automatically; Initial motor configuration and settings will reconnect after a few seconds.
| Preset | Motor/drive type | Encoder |
|---|---|---|
| Stepper | Stepper motor via external driver | Not needed—position comes from steps |
| DC motor with encoder | DC motor via external driver (e.g. Cytron MD13S) | Yes |
| DC motor no encoder | DC motor via external driver | No |
| Relay motor with encoder | Relay-driven motor or contactor, including a VFD driven through the relay expansion board | Yes |
| Relay motor no encoder | Relay-driven motor or contactor, including a VFD driven through the relay expansion board | No |
The "no encoder" presets are only offered in the Shutter preset dropdown—on the rotator, an encoder is always required except with the Stepper preset, which tracks position by step count instead (see Encoder).