VESC - Installing a bootloader

ESK8 Electronics
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Driver is listed at the bottom of the page. What environment are you using to flash?

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I use this http://www.ebay.fr/itm/like/322294570031?lpid=97&chn=ps

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That will work fine, I have the same.

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Ok but now he dont work ;/

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Have you tried installing the correct drivers?

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I installed tis http://www.st.com/en/embedded-software/stsw-link004.html in the down of the page

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You also need to install the drivers for the ST Link v2, get them here: http://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stsw-stm32102.html

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ok and after if i connect just the stlink v2 alone, normaly its work?

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This is a great thread, along with the VESC FAQ. I am in the same boat as you guys. Because of my location (Germany) but my mailbox is US (APO), it is best for me if I can order a programmer via Amazon Prime so I’m not waiting months for it to arrive. Can anyone tell me if this model will work?

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It should works good, will you flash with Windows?

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I have the same one just in a different color. Works in both Windows (10 with some special driver I’d have to dig up if you need it) and Linux (Ubuntu 16.04)

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Awesome! It just arrived yesterday. If you could tell me what Windows 10 driver you used it would be terrific!

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Yes I will flash it with windows.

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You Will Just Need theese Pins:

3.3v Clock GND Dio

Follow this guide and everything Will goes fine :slight_smile: https://youtu.be/H4sbDhRcaOQ

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He beat me too it :slight_smile:

I commented on that video as well. When you run the program to flash the hex file, run it in Windows 7 compatibility mode. It’ll make life better :smiley:

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does it matter which pins on the vesc i pin into? i mean, left to right in the same order listed?

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The pins are labeled on the vesc as well as on any stlink programmer, so just match them up :slight_smile: I also use the reset pin, but I frankly don’t know if you have to.

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I see now, they’re labeled on the back! I’m so observant!

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So one of my Axle Vesc from the first batch from @zmoney was missing a bootloader, while the other one had one :smiley: I searched a bit and like to help you summerize it here:

1 . Buy a ST-Link V2 (pic from @Jack) :

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2 . Connect your ST-Link to your Vesc and simply match up connectors (written on the back of Vesc):

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3 . Take a look at Jacobs video how to connect (I used Windows):

Tip: Connect your St-Link to a USB 2.0 Port and use compability mode on Windows to run it with Windows 8 or earlier - could cause problems connecting otherwise.

Jacobs site is offline at the moment, so to flash the bootloader use this HEX file: http://vedder.se/forums/download/file.php?id=6&sid=a6b085428455d0f9a617d880da259517

4 . Now download @Ackmaniac or any other BLDC tool you like, connect it and load a desired Firmware with it.

If you still struggle on some point, just comment below :slight_smile:

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@TarzanHBK @rpn314 I suppose this one should work right? And four pins are enough?

I ordered a VESC from Alien and actually received it already. I was like ohhh wow a VESC for 100 Bucks. 1min later it was ordered. I just unpacked and started doing research on configuring the VESC and stuff and well here I am.