first sketch of Powerboard tests

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+Power Board Testing
+==
+
+* add serial number sticker
+* Connect board to USB and 5V via pin-header
+* Reset (short reset pin to GND pin next to it)
+* program microcontroller
+* make power cycle to reboot
+  * 4 green LED next to the outputs should be on
+
+* connect to distributor board in test setup
+  * no red LED next to regulators should be on 
+
+* check power consumption (12V, 0.2W) (?)
+  
+* quick check of communication
+  * command: `./mdc_powerboard.pl -d 192.168.10.12 -b 0 -r Vin` -> 12V input voltage
+  
+* check voltages on all four connectors (1.6V, 3.8V)
+  
+* set output voltages to useful values
+  * command: `./mdc_powerboard.pl -d 192.168.10.12 -b 0 -r adjust -o 0 -c 0 -v 5` -> increase output voltage on first output
+  * repeat for o=0..3 and c=0..1 (8 times)
+    
+* check voltages on all four connectors  (2.2V, 4.4V)
+* test all four outputs and the two channels of each output with external load (e.g. 2A)
+  * no red LED on, reasonable voltage & current
+
+  
+After initial tests
+===
+
+* mount on plate with power distributor, connect cable, fix with 1/2 bolts
+* check power consumption (12V, 0.5W) (?)
+* test communication functions to all four boards (b=0..3) again