Thoughts on Flipsky VX1

#161

That battery is too big. There are cheaper 850mah lipos available that should do the trick.

For example

image
D053B0E8-8CA1-4CD8-BFFD-1A201CF65416.jpg1125×2436 299 KB

1 Like
#162

Max width is 25mm, and that Turnigy comes w/ a C rating completely unnecessary for the remote. I’ve found that these are the max width and height that fit, you might be able to get some more length in there if you found the right form factor. They are purportedly 1000mah. Battery life has been greatly improved over the stock 850.

#163

Stock comes with an 850 now? My bad. I must’ve gotten an earlier batch with dinky batteries.

#164

Yep, they upgraded it. I got the 500mAh version too but did upgrade to 850 myself. Best decision you can make.

1 Like
#165

My VX1 stopped working out of a sudden yesterday…
It’s connected with the VESC but the thumb wheel doesn’t do anything…
Can’t change speed mode and also 2x tap power button to check remote battery doesn’t work too :frowning_face:

1 Like
#166

Did you change the setup at all? Did you do a firmware update?

#167

It was working on the first section of my ride, it stopped working mid-ride :frowning_face:

1 Like
#168

Maybe open your enclosure and check all connections. Did you try repairing the remote?

#169

I haven’t open it up yet, perhaps I will do that later when I get home :+1:

1 Like
#170

Running a Vx1 in UART with x2 flipsky 4.2. It’s essentially plug and play. Other than soldering the + power wire for voltage detection. Kind surprised they can’t do that from the board

I like it. Only prior experience was a hobbywing remote that came with my ownboard. It’s got a nice feel and good trigger resistance. The throttle wheel is a little small, it’s precise but the travel is short

#171

Has anyone had issues with Unity roll to start and remote connection? I can’t seem to get the remote to connect if I turn on the Unity with roll to start. Not a huge deal but kinda annoying/potentially dangerous. PPM mode. I don’t think my mini remote had this issue.

#172

Anyone here know this? He wants the part number for the potentiometer

2 Likes
#173

me too, but not every time.

1 Like
#174

Check your reciever. My servo connector was hitting my enclosure inside stressing the board (Rx) and breaking it internally causing disconnects till it died.

#175

Thanks for your input. It seems to not want to connect when I roll to start and connect for the first time. Subsequent roll to start connections are fine. It connects flawlessly when I power it on via button every time. I’ll have to test it more later.

@Crashmaster I have never had a disconnect but thank you for your input.

1 Like
#176

stumbled onto this on aliexpress
They’re selling them for $33! ($35 shipped)

3 Likes
#177

sweeeet, buying just for extra receivers.

1 Like
#178

Thanks for the link, also ordered a spare one :slight_smile:

2 Likes
#179

Battery life: Not the best.

Range from board: Pretty decent.

Cut outs: 2 so far (out of 200 rides)

Special features: cruise control (have never used it or been able to use it) tells you approx battery life of remote and board

Throttle: Very good, precise.

Size: Your normal remote size.

And speed modes: Yep it has 3 modes

I really liked the old nano but now have the vx1 , it’s not as asteticaly pleasing as the puck or the wand but yeah I like it

1 Like
#180

@visnu777

While you get your Remote/Extra reciever you can Print this Reciever case i designed. Super sturdy compared to the weak 90 degree angle of the pcb :slight_smile:

6 Likes