I had issues with VX1, got lucky with VX2 and it worked well, VX4 original was a nightmare. The VX4 pro has been excellent. Running it on 8 of our boards. The only problem I’ve had was when I forgot it was still attached to my board when hosing it off…. If there’s a better remote available please let me know. I’m not smart enough to get the GB dual trigger remote set up.
Surprised nobody’s talking about zmote. Fell off? Underrated?
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I am over the Z-motes because mine started failing. But they were og ones and lots of miles.
But I no longer have them I the roster.
I am not sure, but I believe people have had weird stuff happening on newer models like the split trigger
Wait you actually have one?
Was it first wave or what?
Has it ever ran?
I do. Not sure if it was the first wave. I can get it to run but smart reverse doesn’t feel very smart. Also no telemetry. Waiting for a response with the troubleshooting.
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Nice, i haven’t tried it . I am working on a mode that will disconnect the remote when you are 2 meters away from your esk8 so it can’t run away/hit someone if you press full throttle
Have you tried puck 2? Imo radiomaster mt12 is the best but it is not for everyone
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I haven’t. The VX4 pro has been solid so haven’t had much motivation to experiment. Also I like telemetry on the remote. Hoping the GB dual trigger pans out.
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Yeah… about that.
I made it a block out and it started doing the slight acceleration bumps and shortly after I got the fast flashing lights.
I pushed home.
My first thought was to try and replace the battery.
So I opened it up. And in the process broke something off the PCB…
So yeah. This Pink GT2B is dead dead…
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I believe my issue with the GT2B may have been caused by a resistor breaking off…
And wild voltage variations…
I expect it happened from being dropped…
So unfortunately my first failed GT2B came happened after way less use than a my first failed Mini Remote.
And way way less use than my first failed Z-mote.
These things are just not made to be robust assuming you are going to be moving at fast speeds with them…
I really really enjoyed the feel of the GT2B…
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The pioneers of gravity-powered mountainboarding didn’t balk at holding a brake lever on the end of a tethered cable. What’s stopping you from using a badass wired remote now? The nice ones aren’t cheap, but I’ve seen gorgeous machined bidirectional thumbwheels meant for the style of control we’re used to, implemented as a 5V hall sensor + magnet setup. I tried a Fiido scooter (Brian Perez’s?) setup with one, was a joy to use. VESC already plays ball with it. You only need 5V, GND, Signal, can use a locking/threaded connector on the board. There’s no need for shielding, and only a tiny bit of current is used, so even something like a coiled phone cord would work. No worries about the tethered remote going flying… If it’s simply a stub of handlebar with a battle-hardened thumbwheel attached, let it go flying + let the cord rip out by the roots. Now you’ve got me thinking about going wired!
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You’ve also got me thinking about divorcing the wheel + grip from the battery + electronics for a wireless remote. The chunk goes in your pocket, protected by clothing & flesh, while the remote itself is in-hand at the end of said coiled cord. Kyle Rudolph races and hoons with his remote on a retractable cord so that if he lets-go to glove slide, it returns to his belt. When he’s done sliding, he knows where to grab it. Basic idea = battle harden only what matters, tuck the rest away, connected by a cheap-ass commodity cord. Carry a spare cord.
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GT2B have broke when i would crash. but usually the symptom was less signal, cutouts.
with any remote i’d have used the vesc remaping (or a hobby signal monitor) to see if it was behaving weird. jumpy stuff is usually pots or wiring.
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Thats what she said!
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I have not had a chance to go ride yet… stupid rain.
But I already have some first impressions of the VX4 Pro.
1 - I’m pumped to have something purpose made for this. I have used hobbywing and VX1 remotes in the past. But mostly Minis. And recently GT2Bs. I suppose the Z-motes were purpose built. the case made it seem diy…
2 - I’m pumped to have a screen. I never really had one(long time since my Evolve days). Always thought it seemed unnecessary. Having it is nice… it sparks joy.
3 - Having buttons that do stuff. Also a novel thing for me… I think it’s cool.
4 - I was able to set it up. Even though I did not look up proper instructions I made it work. This goes a long way for me. I’m lazy and have a hard time paying attention…
5 - the build seems really solid. Tiny. But firm!!!
Again. All first impressions. Hope I can get used to the thumb wheel…
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The TPU case that @Daada designed gives it a little more girth. I think it’s saved my remotes during a few falls too.
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I think a case will be a good move.
I already printed Alex’s… on my third print of that one to get a nicer quality…
Seems that TPu would be good.
@AlexB can your be printed in tpu too?
I wonder if there is one out there with a finger hole
You could print it in TPU but supports will probably be a bit of a pain, and I’m not sure about threading a screw into it
This is like talking about the high quality finish on the new pedals in your car.
But the gas is on the left and the brake is on the right.
Be careful dude, I’d kill myself with that thing the first time a car pulled out in front of me.
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I decided to stop going against the grain…
The hard part is at least for a good while I will have to deal with both.
I wish I could just make the jump completely
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