PiCADS-Motor is designed not just to be powerful, but also intuitive and user-friendly, helping users navigate complex motor design workflows without feeling overwhelmed. Understanding your account and its features is the first step to unlocking the full potential of the software.

 Sign-up and Log-in Screen  

Accessing PiCADS-Motor begins with a secure authentication process. You can create a new profile or access your existing workspace directly from the welcome screen.

Signing Up  

New users must register to access the platform. You can create an account by providing your professional or academic details.

1. Click Sign Up on the welcome page.

2. Enter your Name, Email Address, and Organization details.

3. Verify your email address via the link sent to your inbox to activate the account.

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Existing users can access their dashboard securely using their registered credentials.

1. Enter your registered Email Address and Password.

2. Click Login to proceed directly to the Module View.

 Home Tab Layout   

Your account is organized into specific modules, each designed to focus on a distinct aspect of motor design.

• EV Module: Designed for Electric Vehicle motor analysis. Simulate torque curves, efficiency maps, and battery integration to test performance under varying load conditions.

• Non-EV Module: Focuses on industrial, robotics, and continuous-operation motors. Use this to analyse thermal performance and high-torque requirements for non-vehicle applications.

• AMD (Advanced Motor Design) Module: Provides deep customization for research. Optimize multi-parameter settings and test novel rotor/stator materials without physical prototyping.

• 3D Module: Generates a full three-dimensional model of your design for spatial verification.

• Cost Estimation Module: Calculates approximate production costs based on materials, labor, and overheads, helping you identify cost-effective design options.

Report Generation   

PiCADS-Motor provides comprehensive analysis tools to aid in decision-making. You can generate two distinct types of reports for your simulations:

• Cumulative Reports: Consolidates all input parameters and output data (torque, speed, thermal metrics) into a single document.

• AI-Generated Reports: Leverages artificial intelligence to analyze simulation results, highlighting inefficiencies and offering optimization suggestions.

How to Generate and Download Reports  

1. Initiate Report: Navigate to the Report Page and click the Generate Report icon.

2. Configure Details: In the popup window that appears, enter the following details:

• Report Name: Give your report a unique identifier.

• Project Type: Select the relevant project category.

• Vehicle & Motor Name: Specify the vehicle and motor models associated with the simulation.

3. Create: Click Submit/Create to generate the report entry.

4. Download: Once the report appears in your list, use the icons to access the specific format you need:

• Click the Download icon to export the standard Cumulative Report.

• Click the AI Generate icon to receive detailed AI-driven insights.

Tip: We recommend using both report types together. While Cumulative Reports provide the essential raw data, AI-Generated Reports translate those numbers into actionable design improvements.

Record View     

The Record View holds record of your designs and operations. It allows you to revisit past simulations, compare historical designs with current ones, and export results for reference.

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Depending on the active module, the Record View is organized into specific logs to keep your data structured:

• EV Module: Contains two separate logs to manage the distinct aspects of electric vehicle design.

• Vehicle Log: Tracks vehicle dynamics, chassis configurations, and load parameters.

• Motor Log: Tracks electric motor designs and simulation results.

• Non-EV & AMD Modules: Contains a single Motor Log for tracking industrial and custom motor designs.

Log Tabs  

Within each log (Vehicle or Motor), records are further categorized into two sub-tabs:

• Sample (Motor/Vehicle): Access a library of pre-loaded, industry-standard designs. Use ready to use templates to begin new projects.