Focbox issues or user error?

trancejunkiexxl · June 14, 2018, 5:17pm

I purchased a bunch of Focboxes last year in case of an emergency, and well I couldnt get them to work a year later… I started using the new vesc tool and well they all failed motor detection. Im coming from a Mac and it was really annoying so i switched… all units stored in esd plastics and kept with my other gear. I have 2 working Focbox left, so I am really lost here…

video clips here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCylOj4GQJylVcgIffxXt5ZQ?view_as=subscriber

steps i followed were

1.) find working power,sensor,phase cables use them for every test.

2.)verify correct hw version and install corresponding f/w version from

3.) utilize wizard and setup correct battery max and motor values for 12s setup

4.) test sensorless first then proceed to test sensors.

i know these settings are not optimal I should still be able to motor dectect however

I was able to verify all my other gear was OK using different motors and cables so, I know my new battery build is not the issue nor is the cables… I have been working with Johnny on this issue, and have exhausted all my resources. Thanks for your time,

trancejunkiexxl · June 14, 2018, 5:44pm

attempts to utilize enertion software result w/

focbox1

i have an ST link, but its going to have to be rewired for focbox as i blv it was meant for TB speed controllers

Blasto · June 14, 2018, 6:08pm

I think you are confusing tools and versions.

If you are using the vesc_tool in your OP. you need to update the FW to 3.XX and make sure you select the fw for hardware 4.12

trancejunkiexxl · June 14, 2018, 6:16pm

im on 3.101 hw:48

version

i have been trying to utilize ESC Tool, as enertion tool doesnt like any version

Blasto · June 14, 2018, 6:37pm

You have the wrong HW type… thats why its not working. Focbox is 4.10_11_12

trancejunkiexxl · June 14, 2018, 6:39pm

I installed

C:\Program Files (x86)\BLDC Tool\Drivers\firmwares\hw_410_411_412

Thanks for your patience, It didnt yield any changes unfortunately

Battosaii · June 14, 2018, 6:42pm

I’m gona keep an eye on this since I have 4 newer focboxes I’m gona install soon

trancejunkiexxl · June 14, 2018, 6:46pm

Ya man, it’s always been easy for me… now I have zero confidence in what I’m doing lol… building battery was easier than this haha

Battosaii · June 14, 2018, 6:52pm

Lol well software is a whole other ball game, I’m not familiar with programming but I’m okay at building things thanks to my Mechanic background.

trancejunkiexxl · June 14, 2018, 6:54pm

@carl.1 any chance i could get a little guidance. all units boot up blue, and there haven’t been any faults…

Ebisane9 · June 14, 2018, 7:50pm

seems you have the wrong hw. what you now need to do is get an st link and reflash it back to hw 412. Pain in the ass but a forum member might have a spare they can ship quickly

trancejunkiexxl · June 14, 2018, 8:05pm

i got the st link… focboxes still connect, blv i still got flash capabilities… ill try to get the pin configuration later tonight, looks like i need a female usb also…

Blasto · June 14, 2018, 8:09pm

Use the vesc_tool, goto custom firmware tab, choose the default in the 412 folder. All can be done via usb

trancejunkiexxl · June 14, 2018, 8:12pm

seems like this is the only directory that matches that desription and grabbed 410&411&412

these came with the BLDC installer package.

Blasto · June 14, 2018, 10:21pm

Yes that is the one

trancejunkiexxl · June 15, 2018, 12:32am

i was afraid you were going to say that, if thats the case then ive been using the correct f/w

Blasto · June 15, 2018, 12:36am

I thought you said you’re on hw 48.

In that case, the vesctool might have overwritten the factory bootloader.

So try this: On vesc_tool -go to bootloader tab, load it -custom fw tab, load the 4_10-11-12 default fw manually (yes i know again)

trancejunkiexxl · June 15, 2018, 12:37am

ok givin it a go now i got a couple of units here the one i have loaded atm is 3.101 hw:48 so the ESC tool says… well shit now it wont connect anymore. windows still recognizes it tho

trancejunkiexxl · June 15, 2018, 1:32am

thanks for your help guys, I hit enertion up and they will inspect tomorrow… im hoping that even though I got some of them through a group buy that won’t disqualify me from any additional assistance. I should have bought the extended warranty. hopefully since they dont have any miles on them I might be able to get lucky… thanks @JohnnyMeduse and @Blasto for being patient with my dumbass.

Battosaii · June 15, 2018, 1:47am

I hope they can fix that for you, Focboxes are not cheap 4 of them already cost way more than a complete budget board