Flipsky dual 4.20 plus, jump switch?

#1

I have a flipsky dual 4.20 plus, this comes with an anti spark switch as well. I am 100% certain this will fail, since it cannot handle the current and many many other users have had similar issues. So I am wondering if there is a way to jump it? So I can use a loop key or other anti spark that is more reliable, such as the fat boy.

I saw this pic on flipsky website, with the 6.6 where you can choose to have a switch or not. Here they seem to have jumped from S to +.

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Has someone done something like this and can share their experiences?

Otherwise I might just buy a couple of switches that can be expandable when this one breaks. I found some on ali: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32884565717.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.57e63c00zXMhTr

But I would not know how to wire these, maybe someone can help me out with that as well?

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#2

Interested in this too. I would like the option to skip the built in anti spark if it causes problems in the future.

#3

Don’t plug in the switch, it defaults to roll to start.

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#4

Have you tested it out? If so, sounds pretty brilliant. I did not even know the ESC had this feature.

#5

I would have said it as fact if I hadn’t actually done it. I would’ve prefaced with something like “the manual says
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I have 2 of them, one uses a switch, one doesn’t. The one that doesn’t has a BMS with E-Switch. I use the E-Switch to control power on/off and roll to start to control the VESC on/off.

#6

I understand, thank you. Would for example having the fatboy anti spark and no switch used in the flipsky work as well as having a bms with an e-switch?

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#7

In theory yes, but I have no experience with that specific AS switch. If you want to keep it simple use roll to start and an AS loop key.

#8

Also, keep in mind


You cannot get rid of the AS switch on the FlipSky dual 420 plus, you can NOT use the physical switch but the AS remains.

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#9

Thank you, all my questions have been sorted out :smiley: I think the fatboy anitspark is less prone to failure because it is precharging, which the flipsky switch does not.

May I ask how long you have been using the flipsky plus with the switch? Have you had any problems with it?

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#10

Around 8 months I think? I haven’t had any issues but I use a panel mount to hold the switch and the mount is noted into the enclosure, the switch is completely encased in hot glue inside the enclosure.

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#11

You can manually bypass it like so.

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MOSFET drain source is shorted with a wire, S and + are shorted while - is left disconnected.

From what Ive heard, Flipsky is working on a smart antispark with roll-to-start and auto-turn-off that employs proper highside switching and inrush current limiting.

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#12

So the current antispark switch on their FSESCs (HW4 and HW6) is useless and should be bypassed?

#13

@Gamer43 Do you know it this was implemented in the most recent version of the 4.20 plus?

#14

Unfortunately no, they are still doing tests, right now they are trying to figure out at what current it explodes.

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#15

In your opinion can the current switch on the 4.20 plus be relied upon? (Will it last or is it destined to fail?)

#16

No.

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#17

I know it’s now getting off topic but have you taken a look at the maker-x anti spark?

#18

I have not, but I think @mmaner has.

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#19

One was sent to me by maker-x for for testing but it got lost in transit. I’m looking for a small anti-spark that won’t fail and so far all the ones I’ve tried haveđŸ˜„

On a side note I went on a ride with my friend that you sent one of your prototype Anti Sparks to and did some heavy off roading and it dident even get a tad bit warm! Very impressive!

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#20

:). If anyone needs a quick and easy DiY, they know where to look :).

It is still lowside though and if the latching switch is bad, fires are X_X.

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