VESC Tool Setup & Programming Guide 2024: Black Mamba ESC Settings (Phase One Pt. 4)

[@iyogi2]

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make this video. The music in the background makes it about 100 times more difficult to listen.

[@RBEMotion]

Of course! Thank you for the feedback I will make sure to double check the sound levels and adjust accordingly next time 🙂

[@davidgullikson]

I Just got done yelling on esk8 that we need RB to do a comprehensive guide to vesc programming.

[@RBEMotion]

Haha nice! Hope you enjoyed!

[@Thec0nv1ct777]

This is actually very timely. I had the mboards endurance for a week now. Thr vesc app connected on day 1 and now it doesnt anymore. Mboards says yhe makerx bluetooth module is faulty. The error says unable to read firmware version.

[@RBEMotion]

Hmm that's tough, I'd try a cable personally

[@biddle444]

I’m about to attempt (first ever DIY) programming my makerx dv6s. U think I should have any concerns strictly using the BT. 🙏thank u a ton for these how to videos. 💯😎💯🤙

[@biddle444]

Nevermind. I just ran into the same issue u had 😅😅gonna have to plug it in

[@RBEMotion]

You might haha

[@RBEMotion]

Well there you go 🤣🤣 thanks vesc

[@nicod974]

Hi. I'm looking to implement regenerative braking on an ebike so I can have proper range of braking. I'm from France

[@RBEMotion]

Depending on the voltage, you'll want to be careful to make sure you don't exceed your ESC's rated voltage. However, the setting you're looking for is going to be a combination of "Battery Regen" and "Motor Negative" You can play with those settings until you find the configuration you like, but make sure not to exceed your battery's max discharge and charge and discharge amps.

[@rafael1982sa]

Nice!! What RC is that do you using?

[@RBEMotion]

If you mean which controller, it's a Zmote dual trigger from Kamen on Tindie. Been loving it so far, but it's still somewhat new so I haven't been promoting it yet.

[@lezbriddon]

time to put the laptop away and show the settings on the phone apps

[@RBEMotion]

If that's something people are interested in, I'm willing to make a video on it, I can add it to the list.

[@noce1071]

@31:34. I am receiving the same (Read Firmware Version) error when I try to connect. How do I fix this so I can use the Bluetooth connect?

[@RBEMotion]

You'll likely need to use the USB cable, flash bootloader per/side and then also flash firmware per/side.

[@noce1071]

@@RBEMotion. I tried but it won't hook up to my table through the usb-c . Do I need to download a different vesc tool for it to work ?

[@d.d8-vr926]

So annoyed, it's not working on my laptop.. Spent a day trying to ensure the opengl is available, inline with the requirements and it's still not working :( Tempted to do it by the app, but my Vesc esc doesn't have bluetooth. Do you know or does anyone know if I can use my android vesc app and connect USB-c to Micro USB into the ESC? will it work?

[@RBEMotion]

Dang that sucks! I know VESC can be super finnicky. Are you on Mac or something? I haven't really had any issues with using it on PC, not like that anyway. You cannot use a usb to your phone, unfortunately, it's been asked before.

[@d.d8-vr926]

@@RBEMotion Yeah, just tried it yesterday with someone else's computer and his computer is older than mine?.. Not sure why it's not allowing it to load up? Says I'm missing.dll files and not able to find OpenGL or higher and I've got OpenGL 3.1. Think we've managed to put some new settings onto the esc.. need to go out and ride, see what happens?

[@markj6984]

i purchased this and i have the flipsky 75100 v2 pro with bluetooth altho when i try to scan for bluetooth in the app nothing ever comes up. in android mobile app. any ideas?

[@RBEMotion]

Was the bluetooth module pre wired to the esc? Are you certain the ESC is powering on? Is it the right compatible bluetooth module?

[@markj6984]

@@RBEMotionits the inegrated bluetooth module that came inside the flipsky 75100 pro. ive tried multiple versiions but the one im wondering about is the android appfrom play store. this all works perfect on my laptop. id hope its compatible... thats why i bought it. it doesnt pick up devices on two of my phones

[@markj6984]

@@RBEMotionthe issue fixed randomly. i learned any device u have ever connected to the vesc u must disable if thees issues come up. as soon as i disabled my laptop this started working.

[@RBEMotion]

Sorry haha missed your reply. Classic vesc moment to just start working on its own. That's an interesting observation though.@@markj6984

[@markj6984]

@@RBEMotionnp ive learned so much about this controller in one week. you know much about connect a 3 wire pas sensor if possible? im also trying to tune my motor a bit more as its a bit shaky once and a while on startup. seems to be an erpm issue.i am using a 5500g geared hub motor 1200watt with higher running rpm.

[@JamesWaltner]

What bms would you recommend for 18s minimum?

[@RBEMotion]

Usually I'd default to JBD or LLT BMS nowadays if you want a smart bms. If you don't need the bluetooth features, the ones from Daly work well too but may be larger in size.

[@JamesWaltner]

can you maybe give me a super specific model for me to search for. I really respect your opinion. 12 - 18 maybe even 20s with Bluetooth and app for monitoring cells. I went to the jbd website and just wanted to make sure I was getting the right one. I have built plenty of vesc boards but this will be my first battery build and I have everything except the bms and the Samsung 50s batteries

[@JamesWaltner]

btw fairly experienced with vesc but this video is juicy and has some detailed things I learned. many thanks

[@RBEMotion]

@@JamesWaltnerWell, I personally use the little square 14s bluetooth one, and the 10-17s one. Let me know if that's useful. They're mostly the same. I usually pick the smallest discharge one since I don't run them discharge.