ATTACHMENT CONTROLLER
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1. A controller for a power machine attachment, the controller comprising:
- a computing device;
a memory associated with the computing device, the memory programmed with an application program specific to the type of attachment and operating parameters specific to planned use of the attachment; and
at least one sensor coupled to the computing device.
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Abstract
A controller for a power machine attachment. The controller includes a computing device, a memory, and at least one sensor. The memory is programmed with an application program specific to the type of attachment, and operating parameters specific to planned use of the attachment.
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1. A controller for a power machine attachment, the controller comprising:
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a computing device; a memory associated with the computing device, the memory programmed with an application program specific to the type of attachment and operating parameters specific to planned use of the attachment; and at least one sensor coupled to the computing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of manufacturing an attachment for a power machine, comprising:
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mounting a controller on the attachment, the controller configured to communicate with and control a master computer on the power machine; identifying the attachment; programming the controller with an application program specific to the type of the attachment; programming the controller with operating parameters, the operating parameters based on a specific use of the attachment; and coupling at least one sensor to the controller. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A power machine including an attachment, comprising:
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a master computer configured to operate the power machine; a hydraulic power system, controlled by the master computer and providing hydraulic power to the attachment; an attachment controller coupled to the master computer, the controller controlling the master computer during operation of the attachment; and at least one sensor on the attachment, the at least one sensor coupled to the attachment controller; wherein the attachment controller includes an application program specific to the type of attachment and operating parameters specific to planned use of the attachment. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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