TORQUE6 ESC

☑️ What Can I Use TORQUE6 Single VESC Based ESC for?

VESC Based ESCs are electronic speed controllers designed as the brains of an electric vehicle and they allow you to control the motor function. You can easily use an ESC for electric skateboards, electric longboards, electric scooters, ebikes and much more.

☑️ Single ESC vs Dual ESC Benefits

There are many benefits why you would choose a Single ESC over a Dual ESC. A single ESC can be used in a wide range of electric vehicles and offers a better balance for single motor vehicles. If you ever need a second motor, you can always combine two singles or simply upgrade to a dual motor esc.

Simplified Usage - You only need to use one motor and a dual ESC would not be needed for your application.

Cost Effective - Using a single ESC can reduce the cost to build making it perfect for a budget-friendly build.

Simple Setup and Maintenance - Easier to setup as you have less wiring, less installation time.

Lightweight - Having only a single ESC can reduce the weight of your build making it more portable.

☑️ What is a VESC ESC?

VESC stands for Vedder Electronic Speed Controller and its a highly flexible and customizable electronic speed controller designed to control electric motors. It’s based on an open-source platform created by Benjamin Vedder. The VESC has become popular due to the ability to use them for electric skateboards, electric surfboards, electric bikes, electric drones and robotics and much more. Visit the VESC Project by clicking here.

☑️ Benefits of a VESC Compatible ESC

There are many benefits to using a VESC Compatible ESC and specifically that’s due to it being entirely open source software, you get full control and customization of your electric vehicle.

• Open-Source Software - VESC is 100% open source and constantly improving. It’s very versatile and adaptable in which you can see many different types of VESCs for different voltages and different sizing and configurations.
• Highly Customizable Settings - With the VESC Tool, riders can configure every setting since it’s also open source you have highly customizable settings which allow you to tweak all the specific settings of your electric skateboard’s performance including speed, braking and torque curve. This customization isn’t typically available for generic ESCs.
• Regenerative Braking - VESCs have regenerative braking which allows you to partially recharge your battery when braking.
• Smooth Start and Stop - VESC controllers are known for the smoothness of acceleration and deceleration even without using motor hall sensors.
• Overload Protection - VESC has built in safety features such as current and thermal protection which can prevent your motors from overheating which will extend the life of your electronics.

☑️ Electric Skateboard ESC Upgrade or Replacement?

Yes, you can typically upgrade or replace a standard ESC with a VESC based ESC. However, there are a few things that you must consider before you purchase a VESC based ESC.

ESC Sizing - ESC Size is important as a VESC based ESC will not typically be a plug and play ESC unless you’re using it for a DIY Electric Skateboard that typically has more flexibility as enclosure size is much larger to accommodate. Know your current ESC size and the size of the ESC that you are purchasing. You may need to create a custom ESC Housing by 3D Printing Electric Skateboard Parts.

• ESC Housing - The enclosure that you use for your ESC will need to fit in your existing enclosure if not you’re typically best solution is to create a custom 3d printed enclosure.
• Battery Compatibility - What is the battery voltage for your current electric skateboard? Typically, this will need to match for the VESC you purchase.
• Motor Compatibility - You’ll also want to confirm that your motors will work with the VESC based ESC. Typically, VESC can work with all motor types but specific ESCs may work better with specific type of motors.
• Battery Wires - You’re battery wires will need to connect to your ESC. Both ESC and Battery need to have similar connectors. You can always solder and change out the connectors or build a wire adapter.
• Motor Wires & Connectors - You’re motor wires will need to plug into your ESC into the Motors. Same as the battery wires. You will need your ESC to connect to your motors.
• Sensor Wires & Connectors - Sensor wires are the hall sensors on your motor and same as battery and motor. These will need to connect directly to your ESC. You can buy motors/escs that connect directly to each other for ease of simplicity/use.

☑️ How easy or hard is it to program the VESC?

Programming VESC based ESCs are not difficult they just take some time getting use to it. They are by far much better than non-programmable ESCs as you get full functionality but don’t worry. We’ve created step by step tutorials that will allow you to program your VESC based ESC in no time at all.

☑️ VESC 4.12 vs VESC 6 Differences?

VESC6 is the latest version of VESC and is a significant upgrade over V4.12 in terms of hardware design, reliability and durability. However, VESC v4.12 hardware has been improved over the years and is much more stable that it was when it first started.

For a light-weight and normal electric skateboard the VESC 4.12 is perfectly capable and all you typically need.

If you’re looking to build a high performance electric skateboard and what higher amperage and want the best of the best then a VESC6 type ESC will be ideal for you.

☑️ Any Questions?

If you have any questions in regards to using the TORQUE6 Single ESC for your application or you have questions in using it as a replacement for your existing or new electric skateboard build. Feel free to send us an email.