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Firmware Test Procedure

Firmware Test Procedure

Follow these steps to test new firmware before submitting PR or building a release

Initial Power Functions

ActionIntended Result
Immediately after uploadingCharging screen visible
Hold center buttonUnit turns on to main thermal page
Unplug USBUnit stays on
Hold center buttonUnit powers off
Plug in USBCharging screen visible

Vario Functions

Precondition: Ensure vario volume is unmuted and quiet mode is off / unchecked

* In main menu (far right screen), go to Vario page
* "Beep Vol" -> not X
* "QuietMode" -> unchecked
ActionIntended Result
Raise unitclimb beeps and positive climb rate
Lower unitnegative climb rate (and sink beeps if sink alarm on & triggered)
Hold unit steadyzero (or near-zero) climb rates
For remainder of testingclimb rates seem appropriate. (unexpected crazy spikes indicate timing and/or memory issues)

Timer and Log functions

ActionIntended Result
From main page, press UP to select timer then CENTER to startTimer Starts counting up (will be flashing if no GPS fix and/or no SD card; solid if fix AND SD card)
Press UP to select timer then HOLD CENTER to stopTimer Stops, Flight Summary Page displayed
Press CENTERSummary Page is dismissed

DONE!