Deadband Calibration FAQ problems

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FAQ – PowerWheel / Deadband Calibration Errors

❓ What does this error mean?

Error: Your deadband values are invalid. First value 20.0 and second value 14.0. Difference is more than 5 degrees.

This means the system detected that the difference between the two deadband limits is too large.
Normally, the difference must be ≤ 5°, but in this case it exceeds the allowed threshold.

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❓ Why does this error happen?

Most common causes:

• ❌ Incorrect or incomplete steering calibration
• ❌ Mechanical play (looseness) in the steering system or linkage
  
• ❌ Worn bearings, joints, or steering components
• ❌ Loose mounting of the PowerWheel system
• ❌ Failed or unstable auto-calibration process

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❓ Can this affect system performance?

Yes.

Incorrect deadband settings may cause:

• ❗ unstable or “floating” steering behavior
• ❗ constant micro-corrections from the system
• ❗ reduced steering accuracy
• ❗ delayed or inconsistent response

FAQ – PowerWheel / Deadband Calibration Errors

❓ What does this error mean?

Error: Your deadband values are invalid. First value 20.0 and second value 14.0. Difference is more than 5 degrees.

This means the system detected that the difference between the two deadband limits is too large.
Normally, the difference must be ≤ 5°, but in this case it exceeds the allowed threshold.

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❓ Why does this error happen?

Most common causes:

• ❌ Incorrect or incomplete steering calibration
• ❌ Mechanical play (looseness) in steering system or linkage
• ❌ Misaligned center position of the steering sensor
• ❌ Worn bearings, joints, or steering components
• ❌ Loose mounting of the PowerWheel system
• ❌ Failed or unstable auto-calibration process

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❓ Can this affect system performance?

Yes.

Incorrect deadband settings may cause:

• ❗ unstable or “floating” steering behavior
• ❗ constant micro-corrections from the system
• ❗ reduced steering accuracy
• ❗ delayed or inconsistent response

FAQ – External Angle Sensor Not Found (PowerWheel)

What does this error mean?

“External Angle sensor not found!”

The system cannot detect the external steering angle sensor.
This means there is no valid signal coming from the sensor or firmware of the powerSteer controller  is not correct should be ..

What are the possible causes?

Most common reasons:

• ❌ Sensor is not physically connected
• ❌ Damaged or broken cable / connector
• ❌ Wrong firmware version installed (must be v2.x)
• ❌ Sensor not powered or unstable power supply
• ❌ Incorrect wiring or loose connector
• ❌ Sensor failure (hardware defect)