Configuration and telemetry for VESC [iOS, Android]

@tueboard looks even better now :thumbsup: @Esrapp21 I am doing OK, thanks for asking :slight_smile: @hexakopter This button went on vacation :parasol_on_ground: because of refactoring and fixing existing bugs, but it’s coming back :blush: @yaca You only need one bluetooth module. Upcoming update will allow communicating via CAN bus. You just need to configure your VESCs like this (you probably already have done it)

Here’s a preview:

After establishing bluetooth connection perimetr will automatically figure out how much VESCs you have in total:

After that you can select the VESC that you want and do read / write / save. Another feature coming up is:

BLDC motor detection

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Does it work with @Ackmaniacs firmware?

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No, you need to use my modified firmware

If @Ackmaniac makes the source code public (he actually MUST do it already, now he violates GPL license) I can add support for it.

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@Ackmaniac said he will make it public soon. Please then let us know when you added the support of his firmware.

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+1 for supporting @Ackmaniac’s firmware. I can’t go back to the non-watt control version. If you haven’t tried it yet, you are missing out.

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Say goodbye to USB cable¹

New version coming out today²

• Both BLDC and FOC motor detection are now supported • Multiple VESC connected via CAN can be configured • Transmitter can be connected to ANY of the VESCs • So you can keep using your precious NunChucks


¹ You will have to use USB once to load modified fimware ² On Android. iOS is coming after App Review.

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Just a thought: shouldn’t motor detection only be done with motors that have no load (so also no belt attached). Your system makes it easy to mess that up when you don’t even have to attach the USB cable and can do it on the fly.

hmmm, good point though I actually do bench testing motor detection with belt typically when fiddling around, does it make that big of a difference at end of day?

I do mine with belt on also, maybe I missed that in VESC instruction video. Oops.

Do I need to buy two modules to monitor dual escs on one board?

Ive just ordered! Cant wait to try it :smiley:

We’d have to ask Vedder for that. When it comes to my precious VESC though, I do not want to risk it. If Vedder says I should do it without belt I will definitely only do it without belt. Chances of doing something harmful to the VESC that I don’t even know about are just too high. Sticking to the “official” instructions is the only way I can at least feel a little safer.

@Rampano You only need one bluetooth module

@Maxid Yes, it is totally safe to run detection with belt. Belt by itself does not put that much load. Please watch this video carefully. Benjamin shows how to do FOC motor detection and he does that with the belt.

Just ordered one. Looking forward to testing it out. :grinning:

Discovering this thread was like an emotion lift. First, I was so excited to see how powerful and user friendly is this app. Emotion : :grinning: :grinning: :grinning:

Then, I learned the app is closed and work only with dedicated hardware we have to buy on your website. Emotion : :frowning: :disappointed_relieved: :disappointed_relieved:

I have some HC05 and HM10 already on my boards. So, I won’t order another one just for having it compatible with your app. So, I won’t use and enjoy your app. So, I won’t give you any cent although I always make donations for guys like you who deserve it for their amazing job. So, finally, we both loose.

Like @evoheyax, I think it’s a shame that we couldn’t work together in an opensource way. This is thousand times more powerful and everybody wins.

It’s not for bashing, just my 2 cents for trying to demonstrate the limit of this system (and I can’t blame you, we are all shaped in this capitalism system since our birth). :wink:

Anyway, your app seems to be a piece of art so congratulations for your talent and work ! I hope one day I could be able to create my own app.

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@rpasichnyk How to use perimetr to configure dual vesc? Do I need to buy 2 module?

Look at post #43.

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@rpasichnyk I received my modul but it doesn’t fit with the 7-pins connector. When I ordered I choosed V4.8 and newer because I have a VESC 4.12 from Enertion, but this has a 6-pin connector. I didn’t count the pins on the VESC, because I thought it’s enough to know I have a VESC 4.12 and this is newer then 4.8. What can I do now? Should I cut a part of the plug next to the green wire?

@yaca No, do not cut the plug. You are looking at the wrong connector. You need to use UART, please look at this picture:

UART:

ADC2 – RX – TX – ADC – GND – 3.3V – 5V

Recently I figured out that VESCs from Enertion do not have UART housing connectors. That’s unfortunate.

For new orders, I am including a housing connector, like this one:

You can find it on ebay by searching JST PH 2.0mm 7-Pin Female

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If your in the states you can get them pretty cheap and more importantly quickly from Here at digi-key. The Chinese ones on eBay can take over a month.