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Bypass Dampers Controller

Manages position-sensitive bypass shock absorbers that change damping characteristics based on shaft position. Used on off-road vehicles for progressive damping — soft for small bumps, firm for large impacts.

Manages position-sensitive bypass shock absorbers that change damping characteristics based on shaft position. Used on off-road vehicles for progressive damping — soft for small bumps, firm for large impacts.


Public API

FunctionDescription
new(jbeamData)Creates a new bypass damper controller.
module.initSounds(jbeamData)Initializes sound resources.

Hooks

HookDescription
module.init(jbeamData)Initializes the controller from JBeam data.
module.reset()Resets the controller to its initial state.
module.initLastStage()Final-stage initialization after all controllers and powertrains are ready.
module.update(dt)Updates the module state each frame.

See Also

  • Adaptive Dampers — Electronically adjustable dampers
  • Hydraulic Suspension — Hydraulic ride height

Beam Navigator

Backend controller for the in-vehicle GPS navigation system. Handles route calculation, waypoint management, turn-by-turn directions, and provides navigation data to dashboard screens.

Controller Template

A boilerplate template for creating new custom vehicle controllers. Copy this file as a starting point when developing a new controller module. It demonstrates the standard lifecycle hooks, state management, and API patterns.

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