TORQUE ESC compatible with VESC® Software.
TORQUE ESC based upon the VESC® Open Source Project.
The VESC® BLDC is the latest and greatest Open Source ESC which we specifically use to control our Electric Skateboard Motors. It was built from the ground up with many customize-able settings that traditional RC ESCs don't offer.
v4.12 Hardware
v3.34 Firmware
VESC BLDC Open-Source Electric Skateboard ESC VESC is an open source, highly modifiable electronic speed controller ESC by Benjamin Vedder. It works fantastic for building your own DIY Electric Skateboard. The VESC allows you to use sensorless motors to achieve smooth start-up from a stop versus traditional RC ESC's which have trouble starting from a complete stop. You can connect your VESC via Mini USB to your computer and modify VESC settings to fit your needs.
The VESC Tool is only available on Windows and Linux. There is no MACOSX SUPPORT. Our VESC ships to you tested multiple times during the production cycle.
Pre-configured for a Single Motor Electric Skateboard with our 6355 190KV Electric Skateboard Motor and our 12S2P Electric Skateboard Battery Pack. Your VESC will perform better when configured for your particular motor and battery voltage. Please refer to our videos below for more information on how to program your VESC. You may need and/or require the following items below with your VESC.
VESC Additional Items
Don't forget these items as you may need them for your VESC to function properly!
Connectors Required for Single Motor Setup
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Male to Male Servo Connector - Connect your 3pin PPM VESC pins to your Electric Skateboard Remote. The Male to Male Connector will plug into the VESC into the Remote Receiver. This is required for communication between the VESC and Remote Receiver.
Connectors Required for Dual Motor Setup
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Male to Male Servo Connector - Connect your 3pin PPM VESC pins to your Electric Skateboard Remote. The Male to Male Connector will plug into the VESC into the Remote Receiver. This is required for communication between the VESC and Remote Receiver.
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VESC XT90 Parallel Connector - Connect Dual VESC's power plugs XT90s for power source. The XT90 Parallel Connector connects the power wires in parallel for a Dual Motor setup. Required for Dual Motor Setup.
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VESC CanBus Connector - Connect Dual VESC's for data communication. Don't forget to set VESC to Master/Slave. The CAN bus Connector communicates VESC 1 to VESC 2. Required for Dual Motor Setup.
Additional Connectors
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VESC Sensor Wire Adapter - The Sensor Wire Adapter is an adapter to connect our Sensored Motors sensored cable to the VESC. Sensor wires aren't required but are typically used in FOC Sensored (VESC Mode) which will be more silent. About 95% of users run Unsensored setups since they work perfectly without sensors. This is just an added option and not required. If you choose not to use sensors that are included in the motor you can simply tuck them into your enclosure. I would not recommend cutting off the sensor wires.
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Mini USB Cable - A Mini USB cable is required to program the VESC. This is a standard Mini USB Cable and isn't required if you already have one.
Current VESC Specs
- v4.12 Hardware
- v3.34 for Firmware
- 10awg motor wires w/ 5.5mm bullet connectors.
- 2mm JST-PH Connectors (all connectors)
- Bootloader and Firmware Loaded.
- Configure and Program TORQUE ESC on Windows ONLY!
- Weight = 4.5oz
- *You are required to do your own Motor Detection & Settings adjustment to your setup. We do have Electric Skateboard Tutorials on this setup and configuration.
VESC BLDC Electric Skateboard ESC Benefits
- Strong, Reliable and Progressive Electric Brakes.
- Start from a stop with Unsensored/Sensorless Motors as if they are Sensored.
- Many Safety Features such as Current Control and Temperature Control Features.
- Sensored and Unsensored (FOC) Field Oriented Control allows your electric skateboard to run more efficiently with barely any motor noise.
VESC BLDC Electric Skateboard ESC Features
- Built in 5V BEC (Used to power your receiver.)
- Voltage: 8V to 60V (Up to 14S LiPo Voltage)
- Current: Up to 240A for a few seconds or 50A continuous
- PCB size is 40mm x 60mm
- Regenerative Braking
- Sensored or Sensorless operation
- Great start-up torque with sensorless motors
- VESC complete size is 120mm long, 40mm wide.
- Battery Wires = XT90 Female w/ 5mm Male Bullet Connectors w/ 10awg High Silicone Strand Wire
- Motor Wires = 5.5mm Bullet Connectors w/ 10awg High Silicone Strand Wire
VESC Tutorials & Videos
VESC BLDC Warranty
No frills, affordable VESC with no warranty. At our current price point, we would not be able to provide a full warranty on VESCs. However, they are tested before shipment.
The VESC is highly susceptible to damage if used incorrectly. It is still and a beta product. Enjoy being on the cutting edge at an affordable price! We do our best to get you up and running with no problems. Please watch our YouTube Videos on setup.
VESC is currently a BETA product.
By purchasing the VESC without warranty is upon your own RISK. Any DRV8302 errors or errors after testing are your own responsibility. We do not offer any replacements or returns.
We do our best by extensive testing on our end which includes loading the bootloader/firmware, testing BLDC mode, motor detection and testing FOC mode. We run these tests 2-3 times. If we are able to do the following with no issues, the VESC is ready to be shipped.
Still want VESC Warranty? Purchase our additional warranty VESC BLDC with Warranty.
