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title: Startup Hardware Checks
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createdAt: 2025-05-27T04:53:20.597Z
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Optional hardware checks can be performed on start-up to verify the hardware of the power switching bridge (MOSFETs and gate drivers) during power-up. It can detect shorted components or unsafe conditions before motor operation begins.