# Motor Setup

Motor Setup is used to test individual motors/servos (for example, to verify that motors spin in the correct direction).

:::tip
These instructions apply to PX4 and to most vehicle types on ArduPilot.
Vehicle-specific instructions are provided as sub-topics (e.g. [Motors Setup (ArduSub)](../setup_view/motors_ardusub.md)).
:::

![Motors Test](../../../assets/setup/Motors.png)

## Test Steps

To test the motors:

1. Remove all propellers.

   ::: warning
   You must remove props before activating the motors!
   :::

2. (_PX4-only_) Enable safety switch - if used.

3. Slide the switch to enable motor sliders (labeled: _Propellers are removed - Enable motor sliders_).

4. Adjust the individual sliders to spin the motors and confirm they spin in the correct direction.

   ::: info
   The motors only spin after you release the slider and will automatically stop spinning after 3 seconds.
   :::

## Additional Information

- [Basic Configuration > Motor Setup](http://docs.px4.io/master/en/config/motors.html) (_PX4 User Guide_) - This contains additional PX4-specific information.