Hey guys,
I was wondering, what is better for a beginner DIY build? 2 VESCs or 1 dual Vesc? The dual vesc would be the FlipSky Dual 4.2 VESC (about $160 shipped) and the single VESCs would be the Maytech SuperESC ($135 for 2 +shipping and canbus connector)
I am using a dual 6354 motor setup with the Flipsky VX1 Remote and a custom 10s4p with 80A (cont) output.
All help is appreciated!
2 vesc is better then a dual
@b264 can confirm
i woudl advise using the vx1 in ppm and using split ppm for the remote (only if you dont need reverse)
however still 2 vesc is better then a dual as it will save you money in the long run
eitherway never buy from flipsky
currently available the only good dual vesc is the unity and those are hard to get except from the raptor shop where you are supporting a scammer
hmmm ok. What do you mean by “ppm”? And if I use the remote with those dual vescs I would not be able to go reverse?
if you used remote with uart with dual vesc and canbus you get reverse
if you use the remote split ppm no canbus you dont get reverse
advantages of split ppm are that its slightly safer for the vesc
Ohh ok. So I am going to use a canbus connector and ill be able to go reverse with the vx1 remote?
yes with canbus and uart you get reverse
what is uart?
it is 1 of the ports on the vesc
usually a 7 pin or 6 pin port
it allows comunication with the vesc
ohh ok, and what do I plug into there?
the remote will come with a connector on the receiver to plug into it
if you have the remote with you i can show you
I do not, I understand though. Does that mean I do not need to solder?
yes you will not need to solder
maybe you will have to change the connector but that is easy
what do you mean?
it might come with a smaller connector and you will have to take the pins out and put them in a new connector
Ohh ok, hopefully that does not happen. If so, what should I do?
it is very easy to change them and there are many people in the US who would be willign to help and donate a connector
Ok thats good, thank you
I would suggest not running those ESCs at more than 30A single or 60A dual. If you want to use the most out of your battery, get something better, but the market is pretty dry at the moment for reliable options that don’t cost a fortune. Maybe in a month 
ah that sucks. those maytechs are not good? they are rated 240A max
That refers to short current spikes that inevitably come up during normal operation that its components can handle. It won’t even let you program it that high 
I got current cutouts with similar ESCs at even 40A; 30A was fine though, so that’s what I recommend running them at.