Stormcore FW 5.2 VESC tool version?

If I’m running FW 5.2 on a stormcore, which version of VESC tool will allow me to setup the motors and the remote without complaining?

Hint: not 3.01 :slight_smile: It won’t allow me to setup the remote without updating the FW. But I’ve read here that 5.2 is nice stable and safe, and it’s what shipped on the StormCore native.

Thanks,

DougM

Beta vesc tool 6

The current release of vesc tool didn’t have it but the current beta one allows it now.

Alternatively could try the freesk8 app as well.

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Ah Hah! That’s what Freesk8 is - I have it on my phone and I have (had) no idea why. I’ll try that first.

Thanks!

In my experience, you can use the newest vesc tool with 5.2 just fine with a stormcore.

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Last night I tried Freesk8. I got the motors setup, and got the remote setup and had it set to UART+PPM, Saved everything to the StormCore but the wheels wouldn’t spin in response to remote input. Not sure what I’m doing wrong, but I’m going to grab the most recent VESC tool.

Did you do ppm mapping during input setup?

Is your control mode on “current” or “no reverse with brakes”, or is it “off”

@Shadowfax Good catch, thanks.

I was just going through a YT video about it and I missed the entire step about “app to use” in the remote setup screen. I now have all the steps on a tear sheet and am headed down to the shop :slight_smile:

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Yep, I have made that error myself, and it is a real frustrating one until you figure it out.