Alright so all the parts came in and I finally got a power supply working for my new TS100 iron. This thing is dope! I Picked up a MakerX DV6 Pro, Maytech V2/R2 remote + transceiver + 1 ft antenna extension and a Maytech 180A anti-spark switch. I’m just going to stick with the OEM power switch if possible for now… so many damn questions.
How do I identify which phase wires from the motors connect to which on the VESC? The gauge of the phase wires coming from the motors seems pretty high. Maybe they are 16 or 18 gauge? The phase wires coming from the VESC are 11 gauge. Will it be OK if I just swap out the MT30 connecters with the provided 5.5mm bullet connectors?
The VESC came with 2x 8-pin, 2x 6-pin, 2x smaller 3-pin (black;red;white), 1x smaller 3-pin (black;red;yellow) and 1x smaller 4 pin JST connectors.
Would I be able to just connect the 6 sensor wires already connected to a 6-pin JST connector to the DV6 Pro or should I just splice the 6 sensor wires together with the provided 6-pin wiring harness and match all the same colored wires together?
I bought a Matech 180A anti-spark switch, but I’d prefer to use the OEM power switch for now. Which JST harness provided with the VESC should I splice with the power button wires and where does this connect on the VESC?
I need to swap out the xt60 connector on the battery with an XT90 connector that came with the VESC. How do I safely do this? Basically just avoid crossing/connecting the positive/negative connections? If I would cross them would that just destroy the BMS? What would happen?
There is an air gap between a metal exterier plate and where the VESC is going to go. I want to fill this gap with something thermally conductive to help with cooling the VESC. Was thinking some foam thermal material like this:
I have some 3M 5952 VHB tape as well… would this work well to hold stuff in place? Or is it overkill? Sounds like a pain in the ass to remove.
I also need to attach the transceiver/antenna for the Maytech remote. Where do I connect those jumpers on the remote PCB and on the MakerX? How do I secure the jumper cables to the pins? The vibrations would rattle those off quickly.
Why are there 2 micro USB ports on the VESC?!?!?!
Sorry for the wall of text and questions. Just want to get this done as best I can. Please let me know any questions in regards.
Thanks!
Air gap with external plate:
power switch:
Most of the wiring. Current state:
Top of DV6 Pro:
hypothetical “after” I’m done: