VESC FAQ - Upgrade VESC Firmware

Last Updated: September 16 2016 This tutorial is how to upgrade the VESC firmware. You can purchase your VESC Electronic Speed Controller from our website. The VESC is currently the following:

• Hardware v4.12
• Firmware v2.18

You can use the VESC with a Linux, Windows or OSX operating system. If needed, you can always run a Linux Ubuntu virtual box on your Windows or OSX computer. Always use a USB 2.0 USB port.

Step 1 - Download the latest BLDC Tool.

• Windows - http://vesc.net.au/BLDC-TOOL/Windows/BLDC_Tool.exe
• Linux - http://vedder.se/2015/01/vesc-open-source-esc/
• OSX - http://vesc.net.au/BLDC-TOOL/OS%20X/BLDC_Tool.dmg

Step 2 - Upgrade Firmware

• VESC Upgrade Firmware
• Click on the Firmware tab.
• Click on Choose
• Click on Firmwares
  • The firmware will be located in the BLDC installation folder. You'll have to navigate to the installation folder.
  • For windows - C:/Program Files (x86)/BLDC Tool/Drivers/firmwares/
• Click on hw_410_411_412
• Select VESC_default.bin
• Click on Upload
  • You'll see the percentage% increase to 100.
  • The VESC will reboot once the VESC flashes 3 red lights. You'll want to re-connect.
• You have successfully re-flashed with the latest firmware.

Things To Remember

• Make sure you are uploading the correct software firmware to the correct hardware firmware. They should be compatible.
• You can easily break the VESC by uploading and using the incorrect firmware.

Questions?

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