Motor detection failed (Stutters) focbox

ESK8 Electronics
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@barajabali please have a look to this one. @Bjork3n If you purchased it from us then try downgrading the firmware and perform detections using Enertion’s BLDC tool.

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Im uploading a video now to show the issue.

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I also tried with the stock vesctool firmware. Same issue.

Oh and using the arrow keys on the keyboard to control motor works perfectly!

I have 2 focboxes and both has same issue and fails on motor detection.

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@Bjork3n

Are you using Ackmaniac FW and VESC tool?

Can you please try using Enertion’s FW and BLDC tool?

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I tried the vesctool 3.37 FW and it was the same issue. I doubt its a FW issue?

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@Bjork3n

I guess so, That’s why advised you to downgrade the FW to 2.18 and use Enertion’s BLDC tool.

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There are plenty people here running vesctool/ack fw on focbox with no issue. But sure i can try downgrade and let you know if its any diffrence.

Ok one box is now ok when i raised the duty on detection to 0.1 Other box shows the same issue even when i raise the duty to 0.1

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I had this issue as well. Try to increase duty cycle (D:) from 0,05 to 0,20.

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its so violent when rasing the duty… feels unsafe? no?

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You want to complete motor detection or no? Sometimes you need to be violent and punish dat focbox. It’s raising duty time! Wear helmet for safety :+1:

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Ofcourse i do but i dont want any POOFING this time :wink:

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Found this on the forum: http://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/tutorial-how-to-solve-focbox-bad-detection/52806

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I tried up to 0.12 but im afraid going higher since it becomes more violent as i increase the duty. Looking for some more input before i decide to go higher, i would be sad to blow a focbox before even testing it out :confused:

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you wont belive me when i tell you the issue… I used a too long usb cable. Now it works

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@Bjork3n

Oh I forgot about the USB voltage drop. Glad you solved it. Always use standard size USB cable or long USB cable with USB adapter or hub.

It’s due to voltage drop

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What’s the perfect length? :slight_smile:

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Standard size is 1.5 m approx Maximum length of the cable : 5 meters (with HI speed USB port 2.0)

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Ok I used 3M cable first. I still had to raise the duty to 0.1 to get a complete detection. Rode to work 6km and everything worked great!

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I all so have this problems with focbox… i just increase the test Amp and Rpm`s… and then it detects fine…

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This worked for me thanks!

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