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Using reverse with a spare channel

I'd like to add reverse to my board, but I don't want to control it directly via the throttle channel.  I'd prefer a separate input to the VESC that tells it I want reverse mode, and then I'd use the throttle channel to control the speed in reverse.  Does anyone know if the VESC has any such input?

 

Thanks very much!

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Nunchuck app has such functionality: one of the buttons controls motor direction, the joystick works as throttle. Otherwise you can use VESC – Writing Custom Applications tutorial on vedder.se to implement the functionality you want (though some tweaks needed for VESC 6).

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Thanks very much.  I take it that Nunchuck is a different controller, not just different firmware - right?

 

I like the idea of writing a custom app for the VESC.  I hope that's not just a way for me to let the smoke out though. :)

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VESC works with wireless Nyko Kama Wii controller. VESC has an app, called Nunchuck... Hope I understand you correctly.

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Thanks very much.  Will check that out.