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I don’t believe it’s a VESC[/quote]
Does it have the same copponents but simply a different chiplayout (somewhat like the vesc-x sort of different) or is it fundamentally differernt like the escs from alien power systems?
Does it use Vedders software? Is it preinstalled?
Sry for all the questioning but I found a good deal on one and I also do like the fact that it comes with a heatsink. Im a new user and there is hardly any information on this particular vesc out there (for what ever reason)
The ebay one linked is $125… i’m hoping that the one you’ve found elsewhere is significantly cheaper. For that price, i’d spend the extra for @Chaka’s, or get a less expensive one from DIYes, Enertion, Axle, etc.
Personally with the frequent failures of the other Flier ESC’s (APS sells them - others did too and stopped) - i would not be an early tester… Poor components, or QC, or both and frequent failures (even replaced under warranty) sounds like a PITA when i just want to ride.
Any VESC (until v6 or the new Alpha/-X variants) i would suggest sticking with a tried-and-true setup that doesn’t push the limits - 8-10s (not 12s) and BLDC not FOC. My .02
The thing is Im from Europe otherwise I would have already picked up one from Chacka.
My options are kinda limited here when it comes to quality heatsinked Vescs without spending 200+€ after taxes. I was planing on building a 12s setup (4x 3s).
I guess I might have to downgrade to 9s but this Vesc feeled like it was worth a shot.
I think enertion has some european warehouse to distribute without some of the fees? Maybe someone can comment as i’m in the US and just not sure.
I would still check with some of the other providers to see what the total cost, even including import duties/taxes, would be to you.
Also esk8.de in germany has some for ~180 Euro. I’ve also been looking at how best to add a heatsink to some older VESC’s i have… it looks simple in concept…
Last you might be able to get one from an individual vs company and have it sent as a gift w/ low value to avoid some of those import taxes/fees?
It is very different from your eBay link VESC, none of the normal ports. I can post pictures when I get home if you like
Idk if it uses Vedders software but i doubt it. It is pre-programmed though.
To farther clarify: I believe this is a highly customizable car ESC, not a VESC. It cost me about $100 and I got it from @oriol360. It works so far as expected with my 6s system and first road tests will be conducted this week. I am very happy with it and would definitely recommend to anyone without the patience to work with VESCs
Hi mox, I got 2 vesc’s from enertion a couple of months ago and the import fee I had to pay was around the 35quid mark total for the pair (obviously I’m in the UK too)
HTH
Edit* sorry I thought I read you were in the UK, maybe the fees would be similar