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API ReferencevecontrollerdrivingDynamicsactuators

Active Differential Lock

Electronically controlled differential lock actuator. Engages/disengages the mechanical lock on an axle differential based on driving dynamics supervisor commands for maximum traction.

Electronically controlled differential lock actuator. Engages/disengages the mechanical lock on an axle differential based on driving dynamics supervisor commands for maximum traction.


State Fields

FieldTypeDescription
isActive, isActingbooleanStatus flags for locking intervention.

Public API

FunctionDescription
registerCMU(cmu)Links to the CMU.
module.setDebugMode(debugEnabled)Sets the debug mode.
module.shutdown()Shuts down the module and cleans up resources.
module.setParameters(parameters)Sets the parameters.
module.setConfig(configTable)Sets the config.
module.getConfig()Returns the config.

Hooks

HookDescription
init(jbeamData)Initializes locking PID and thresholds.
initSecondStage(jbeamData)Connects to the target differential and initializes wheel speed smoothing.
updateFixedStep(dt)Monitors wheel slip (compensated for steering angle) and applies locking torque to the differential.
module.reset()Resets the controller to its initial state.
module.updateGFX(dt)Per-frame update for visual state and UI synchronization.

See Also

  • Diff Control — Differential control logic
  • Active Diff Bias — Variable bias control
  • CMU — Parent control management unit

Active Differential Bias

Electronically controlled differential bias actuator. Adjusts the torque bias ratio of a limited-slip differential based on commands from driving dynamics supervisors.

Adaptive Dampers

Electronically adjustable shock absorber actuator. Varies damping force in real-time based on commands from driving dynamics supervisors, adjusting between comfort and sport damping characteristics.

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