LLt smart bms has uart but no can
LTT smart bms is UART only, but maybe there is a slight chance the this device could handle it. Would mean a lot because I see more and more ppl using it!
Who’s up for a group buy for Europe? We’ll save a lot on shipping and maybe even get group discount
No but seriously, if @WavRX can handle that, I definitely want to set it up. Shipping an envelope to the rest of EU is dirty cheap here in Belgium.
Where is this project located? I used to be a metr user but they won’t ship to the US right now…
Paypal has higher fees Stripe is much better.
I will look into that, I have never went through their documentation, if it has UART then maybe there is a chance we can interface it.
Shipping from Texas through USPS.
I don’t like entering my credit card info into lots of sites, so i use paypal as a layer of protection.
I get that but isn’t that what a credit card is for? I mean any issue, your bank should be able to resolve it for you
Ordered one!
Wondering how this will interact with dual escs using say current FW 5 or even just unity using older OG firmware.
A bit of a headstart… I think lol.
thanks for considering my feedback about the gps module. i personally prefer the update rate that the u-blox binary format offers. nmea sentences don’t cut it on multirotor controllers, but that kind of update rate may not be needed on a skateboard
i think it would be helpful to know the actual ppm value being reported by the radio receiver to the esc. that way, when there are issues of out-of-control boards, it is easier to pinpoint whether the aberrant behaviour came from the esc or from the radio system
for example…
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Following the suggestions I received so far, I improved the hardware design and functionality, making it more robust while maintaining the same compact size.
I added two 4 pins parallel CAN but ports for easy chaining, and separated it from the UART port.
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I added a voltage regulator to make it easy to plug and play into a CAN port, this way it only needs 4 wires (5v, CANH, CANL and GND) to self power up.
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Added a GPS 4 pins serial port, with plans to support several GPS modules.
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3 LEDs (power, activity, and WIFI) indicators.
Placed an order.
@WavRX, so we should already be pass the 20 orders right? Can we start production?
For that matter who’s ordered one?
- I have
- I’m waiting for samples and testers first
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Also sorry if this came out as pushy, just very excited! I need a win after the Neoboxes
@annihil8ted Didn’t get to 20 yet, but I have already finalized the design, updated the BOM list, and submitted it to get a quote and start first run production.
If you guys have any more hardware adjustments or suggestions let me know, because I’m most likely giving it a go in 1 to 2 days max.
Awww bummer, was hoping for more interest but I think people are probably more cautious after the Neobox ordeal
Speaking of which, typically products have a testing and beta period. Do you plan on having one?
Or they already have a metr pro or don’t have 60 bucks haha
True, I guess this is also aimed for the US since Europe has metr
Since we’re going all the way, and already have a GPS…
Could we get a SIM module so that we can send a text message to our boards to find out their location in case they get stolen?
I have my $5 bluetooth module holding me over right now, I will pick up one of these as soon as I am able though
that is actually great idea! Gps tracker too. And I am quite sure people would want something like that.