VESC controller configuration

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1

So, I’m a newbie eSk8 builder, though it’s my second build, but my first acquaintance with VESC. Everything seem to be working as intended (and I absolutely love that soft startup) except these two things:

  1. There is a Timeout option that is supposed to stop Motor when there’s no signal from controller, but when I switch remote off, motor still tries to kill me. I looked all VESC tool through, but haven’t found any similar setting
  2. I can’t figure out how to disable brakes when motor is still. They are not applied when I choose current control, but always work when its duty cycle control. Also green LED is always on when it’s duty cycle and on current it goes bright only when I pull the trigger.

Second one is not critical, though I’d like to save battery life and not struggle so much if I had to pull esk8.

2

What kind of remote controller are you using? My guess is that your receiver keeps pushing the same setpoint when connection is lost. If it is an rc-style controller you might have to setup some kind of failsafe on the receiver

3

It’s torqueboards mini remote. I haven’t found anything but binding instructions. You mean VESC just doesn’t see that connection is lost?

4

Correct, check with vesc connected to your computer what the signal does (enable RT APP) when you switch off the controller. Check this thread on the exact binding procedure

5

I did that and it showed, that VESC recieves a specific ms value. Adjusted throttle so that center value is same with “no signal” one. Seems to be working like this.