Enertion VESC Beta - Knowledge Base.

[onloop]

This thread is to discuss the BETA VESC units sold by jacob & onloop.

Please post your knowledge so far. Detailed pictures and step-by-step guides on how you got it working.

》don't duplicate information on here. E.g. don't explain how to do one thing two different ways.
》If somthing posted is inaccurate we will ask that the post be amended.
》concise accurate factual info is our goal.
》off topic posts will be deleted.
》no slanderous statements.

 

[onloop]

What to do with your vesc before using

My recommendation to people who have a VESC by onloop is:
- Don't power it up
- Remove the shrinkwrap
- check the whole PCB with a magnifier thouroughly, use a photo of an ESC by Benjamin for comparison. If there's something not right, fix that first.
- Use a fuse. If the guy who developed this ESC tells you that, don't question it. Do it!
- Now power it up
- Don't use settings copied from other motors, follow the measuring procedure of the BLDC tool
lizard

 

[onloop]

How to power VESC on bench for firmware loading / motor detection.

Ideally use lab power supply.


I didnt have that so I used an old laptop power supply. 12v at 10A.

 

[onloop]

Connect two vesc together.

Dual ESC Can Bus Connector
4 pin JST 2.0mm - http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=st ... r&_sacat=0
2 males on both side.
》Only need CANH and CANL connected.
》in BLDC tool One esc must be set at primary and other as secondary. Traction control can also be turned on here.
》Use 3 pin wire for RC receiver. Only one receiver required

 

[onloop]

Compatible version of BLDC tool.

This will work with factory loaded firmware.

This is a link to that old version:
http://home.vedder.se/public/VESC_Beta_Jacob/