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Two VESCs with servo-out firmware

Submitted by _saeed_arabi_ on Fri, 2019-12-13 22:22

I need your help. :)



For a robotics project, I want to use two VESCs to power two motors. I also need the VESC ​flashed with the servo-out firmware since the steering of the robot will be controlled using the PPM cable of the VESC. My plan is to first flash both of the VESCs with servo-out firmware, then assign a slave mode to one of them and finally connect them via canbus cable. Then, connect the master VESC to the onboard computer of the robot. Does this setup work?

 

Thank you for your help. :)

missing Analog Throttle failsafe

Submitted by bosko on Thu, 2019-12-05 16:47

Hello,

im user of VESC 4 and here is my setup.

im using ADC + UART

I use Analog Throttle (ADC1 , 3.3v, GND)

I use Bluetooth (5v, GND, TX , RX)

When i power VESC all is good, motor spinning, but when i remove Analog Throttle from VESC, motor rotate with FULL SPEED.

Is there any FAIL SAFE for that ? 

I want to STOP MOTOR if i remove Analog Throttle jack not to FULL SPEED.

NOOB question: how does kV-rating relate to max/min RPM of the motor?

Submitted by Henque19 on Mon, 2019-12-02 17:52

I have a (probably basic) question about BLDC motors:

Motor speed is supposedly given by kV * battery voltage. But the ESC determines the motor RPM through pulsing current to the different windings, right?

Is kV*voltage just the max rpm the motor can run at? Or is a motor with too high kV very inefficient at RPM:s much lower than kV*voltage?

I'm confused, grateful for any kind of clarification!

VESC recommendation for sailboat conversion

Submitted by Henque19 on Thu, 2019-11-28 00:42

Hi!

I'm converting a 4000kg (9000 lbs) sailboat from a 12hp gasoline engine to electric propusion. The motor I've selected is the ReVolt RV160-Pro (10kW, 50V BLDC outrunner) and now I'm looking for a good esc to fit.

So, what is a "good enough" option? This is what I'm looking for:

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