Flipsky VX1 connection to VESC

Esk8 Electronics
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Hello,
I’m having trouble connecting my spare VX1 remote to my stormcore 60D since my Hoyt Puck is out of commission. I can power on the remote, and I can power on the stormcore but when I try to use the remote the motors don’t spin.
I’m trying to connect the remote using the VESC Tool app on ios. Some pictures attached. Not sure which app config I need to use but I have it set to PPM and UART (or at least I hope I do). I’m also not sure if I should update to the newest VESC firmware or stay where I am etc.

Sorry I’m a complete VESC Tool noob and all the options just make things more confusing to me.

Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!

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Obvious question but you’ve switched the receivers haven’t you?

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If you’re on the most recent update of the vesctool app you might be encountering an error that’s plaguing it. Switch to PC and a USB connection, run detection/remote setup and it should work. Fix for the app is in the works, I had to redo my settings via cable recently for it.

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I was about to ask the same :sweat_smile:

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Yes physically I’ve removed the hoyt puck receiver and put in the flipsky receiver :face_with_peeking_eye:.

I don’t have a PC so using VESC Tool for ios is my only option. :skull_and_crossbones:

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According to the vesc community you need a PC if you’re building vehicles. They don’t believe in mobile.

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I couldn’t get it to work on an old laptop running Windows 7 either

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Stormcore and xenith I’ve used the app and it went perfectly until the current version. Maker-x I find it fucky and opt for usb connection only atm.

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Check rx and tx, also the control type

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Use the input wizard from the home screen.

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Obviously, you may need to pair the vx1, but that should be visible by having the battery SoC lights showing on the remote.

You’ll want to re-map the PPM too (Maybe this is done on the wizard anyway, not sure. I don’t use it). But, you’ll see if the vesc sees the ppm input here. If it doesn’t, likely ppm isn’t enabled or it’s not wired right.