Tools
Parts
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Use the VESC Tool FW5.3 to connect to your ESC
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Under the App settings -> General tab change the control mode to UART
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Under the App settings -> UART tab set the baud rate is set to 115200
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Under the App settings -> VESC Remote tab set the Control Type to Current and Use Smart Reverse to False
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Apply the settings to the ESC by pressing the down arrow A. If you have any trouble writing the settings to the ESC, unplug the receiver.
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Choose the correct cable depending if you have a V4 or V6 ESC
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Carefully plug the cable into the receiver. There are two small blocks on the cable, they should face down and the pins should face up
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Place the receiver inside the 3d printed housing
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Fill the gap with hot glue
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Add hot glue to the connector that plugs into the VESC
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Adding hot glue to BOTH ends of the connector is very important
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Turn the remote on by pressing and holding the power button (left)
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Go into the settings menu by pressing and holding the settings button
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Here is where you will customize the settings of the remote
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Click ENTER (right button) to open the board parameter settings
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Move the joystick up and down to select a setting you want to modify. Then click ENTER
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Move the joystick up and down to adjust the value. Then press EXIT when the value is set properly
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Adjust all of the settings in the Board Parameters Menu
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Then click EXIT to return to the main menu. Navigate to the REMOTE CONFIG menu. Press ENTER
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Navigate to the GEAR CALIBRATION setting. Press enter.
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Apply full throttle (forward) and full brake (backward) to the joystick. Repeat to do this twice
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Press and hold SAVE for two seconds
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You can then navigate to the HIGH, MIDDLE, and LOW throttle settings. There are three acceleration modes on the remote. You can modify each value to adjust the % of acceleration for each mode
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Ensure that the board / ESC is in the off position.
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Navigate back to the RECEIVER CONFIG area. Press ENTER
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Navigate to the BINDING setting. Press ENTER.
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Plugin the receiver to the ESC UART port (or turn on the board if you are re-pairing the remote).
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Remove the backing off of the gasket to stick the receiver box to the enclosure
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VERY IMPORTANT!!! Do NOT place the receiver near any motor or battery wires. They can cause interference. Make sure the receiver is as far from any wires as possible.
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As seen in the photo, the receiver is on the opposite side of the power and motor wires.
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Please checkout the other Dozuki article on how to use the remote
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