Unless you wanted a screen or something, all you need is the existing mechanics for a remote, a small PCB (or even hand solder if you want) consisting of a hall sensor/potentiometer, a 3 pin connector, and maybe a LED for power indication and a power switch.
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Maybe it’s just me, just I think one less thing to get wrapped up in is a plus. If you’ve ever ridden wired brakes on a mountain board you’ll notice it’s not really a big hindrance until it is. I do see a lot of people having problems with wireless remotes, but I do think we aren’t at the wireless technology stand point that we could be in esk8. The puck is rock solid in connection in every case i’ve had and that leads to not needing a wired connection. I ran the maytag v2 remote for a little and noticed it would drop in high interference areas, but once my puck was setup I haven’t had any problems.
If we look into other industries and look at their wireless signals I bet you there is something that we could use to make wireless remotes more stable for our uses. Knowing how popular ELRS and long range low latency signals are for fpv and rc, along with the size of receivers and transmitters for that aspect I would feel confident saying wireless is only going to get better from where it is now.
That being said I have been looking into making a custom remote and receiver using the elrs protocol, being as it is open source I think it’s the easiest start if we are looking for a really rock solid connection. Anyone have any ideas on that?
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My main issue with this thread is that we’re trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist on good hardware. Our radios are staying connected.
I rather another thread being mad at the puck pot for breaking bc at least that’s a real problem that’s happening.
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Dang, maybe I’ve been luckier with my remotes than I’ve realized. I haven’t had any disconnect issues since I switched to VESC, only remote I’ve had radio issues with was a shitty lingy ecomobl setup.
I’ve put thousands of miles onto some remotes that many around here consider questionable, ie spintend uni1, BKB voyager remote, etc… never an issue. I’ll knock on some wood I guess haha.
For me personally, I like my setups to be clean and minimalist… having to deal with a wire running from my remote to the board sounds like a nightmare.
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I’m with that, If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
But it also doesn’t hurt if it can be done better/more efficiently
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Yeah I think the only place I’d really consider it would be a track board. And in that situation I’m also not sure if I’d like it or not but could see the benefits. One less possible electronic gremlin could be nice when racing.
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If this thread is below you, then like I said before, please move along. Showing up just to gloat about your feeling of technological superiority is not helpful at all, and honestly that has been your tone since the very beginning. Please check your intentions before commenting any further in this thread. Thank you.
I made exactly one rude comment and apologized for it.
If you’re mad at me for something else then take it to the DMs. OP can be off topic too.
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Why even boil things down to your “problem with the thread”. You’ve been condescending from the very beginning and if you can’t tell that, go back and check your syntax. I don’t have a problem with you in any other aspect.
I’m not going to dm you. I’m just going to repeat what I have already requested. If you don’t have anything productive to add, move along.
I have been doing so since the first time you said this.
Or are you saying “unless you’re gonna join me in my opinion please leave”
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What if the remote was retractable like a janitors keychain reel?
No slop in the cable (edit:)could be nice.
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Funny enough that exactly what I was thinking.
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No ability for it to be wound up in tires.
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ITT
A solution looking for a problem
So far, in people’s comments, I’ve seen a lot of pros and cons that all seem valid in some way or another.
The one thing that is interesting is that there’s a lot of people that seem to just like wireless because it’s sleek and cool. It’s not so much a tech issue or practicality. People just like it. That’s as good of an answer as any. I guess.
Hahahaha have we been reading the same comments and data?
No one has mentioned any significant issues with radio communication on quality remotes. Every issue brought up has had nothing to do with wireless communication.
I like wireless to not have something in my way both riding and not riding. I know I’d forgot to disconnect it while putting my board away. I’d likely break it. Or feel like it’s a hassle.
But if it were to really provide a better experience I’d be open to it still. Hassle vs performance/safety kinda depends on the situation for sure. And everyone’s equation is different.
For everyday use it feels like we have strong enough and reliable enough connections that wireless vs hardwired isn’t a question.
This is also condescending and naive. Also just silly looking because that’s not the case at all 
"99.99999% of people don’t agree with me practically, must be that they’re all such silly people "
I don’t feel like I’m being pitched any position or that it was meant to be an argument… Just like someone had a thought and wanted to discuss possible pros and cons, which is not bad.
We’re being pitched that the reason we have come to where we did with esk8 remotes is that we’re all dumb and just wanna look cool
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