# Electronics (ESC, remote, batteries) **URL:** https://foil.zone/c/efoil-builders/electronics/7.md [Latest](https://foil.zone/latest.md) · [Categories](https://foil.zone/categories.md) · [Tags](https://foil.zone/tags.md) --- ## [About the Electronics (ESC, remote, batteries) category](https://foil.zone/t/about-the-electronics-esc-remote-batteries-category/474)
**Author:** [@tylerclark](https://foil.zone/u/tylerclark)\ **Replies:** 0
Chat about ESCs, remotes, and batteries --- ## [BREmote - Future Development Topic](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-future-development-topic/20820)
**Author:** [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)\ **Replies:** 349\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:03am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-future-development-topic/20820 "2026-09-24T04:03:39Z")
Hi everybody, When I started the development of the BREmote - about 2 years ago, this really was a project for myself that I had no idea would reach so many people. What started out as a “proof of concept” now transfor… --- ## [BREmote V2 - Open Source Remote](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689)
**Author:** [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)\ **Replies:** 649\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689 "2026-09-23T05:55:36Z")
In February 2023 I shared my “little” project with you: The BREmote (V1) What started small, as a side project, found great interest in the community - way more than I expected. 2 years have gone by since then. Among … --- ## [Flipsky vesc 6.8 mini plus](https://foil.zone/t/flipsky-vesc-6-8-mini-plus/25650)
**Author:** [@Antoine987](https://foil.zone/u/Antoine987)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/flipsky-vesc-6-8-mini-plus/25650 "2026-09-23T02:58:31Z")
Hello, I’m having trouble setting up my new Flipsky VESC 6.8 Mini Plus. I can’t get the same performance as with my VESC 75100 V2 Pro. I don’t have a torque problem, but as soon as I’m foiling, I lose torque when the mot… --- ## [\[LEGACY V1\] BREmote V1](https://foil.zone/t/legacy-v1-bremote-v1/17474)
**Author:** [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)\ **Replies:** 651\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/legacy-v1-bremote-v1/17474 "2026-09-07T11:00:46Z")
Hi everybody, I would like to share the project I have been working on the last few monts: A fully 3D printed remote for eFoil and eSkate, called the BREmote. My design philosophy is simple: Only basic features, relia… --- ## [Escape32 Setup - Share your settings](https://foil.zone/t/escape32-setup-share-your-settings/26871)
**Author:** [@AlexTls](https://foil.zone/u/AlexTls)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/escape32-setup-share-your-settings/26871 "2026-08-31T21:25:13Z")
Hi all, I’ve been using an Escape32 Esc (Sequre WP14200) and I’m currently trying to have it running as I’d like. I wanted to create a thread where we could share our settings. I’m still fine tuning but his worked for m… --- ## [Diy battery for aquamarina bluedrive motor](https://foil.zone/t/diy-battery-for-aquamarina-bluedrive-motor/26938)
**Author:** [@Rayl92](https://foil.zone/u/Rayl92)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/diy-battery-for-aquamarina-bluedrive-motor/26938 "2026-08-04T18:08:04Z")
Hi everyone, I’m trying to build a battery for my sup fin motor, I put together the information I found can someone tell me if it’s correct? --- ## [Cutting open commercial batteries! (Lift, Onean, Flite, etc.)](https://foil.zone/t/cutting-open-commercial-batteries-lift-onean-flite-etc/10490)
**Author:** [@foilmore](https://foil.zone/u/foilmore)\ **Replies:** 313\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/cutting-open-commercial-batteries-lift-onean-flite-etc/10490 "2026-07-25T18:07:26Z")
I took the gamble on purchasing a dead Lift battery which I am hoping to partially salvage for my efoil build. It is reading 0 volts and would not charge for the prior owner. I am hoping to find some usable cells and ju… --- ## [JBD / JK / Daly Smart BMS to VESC](https://foil.zone/t/jbd-jk-daly-smart-bms-to-vesc/25106)
**Author:** [@buestad](https://foil.zone/u/buestad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/jbd-jk-daly-smart-bms-to-vesc/25106 "2026-07-06T12:17:00Z")
I want to use a Smart BMS of some sort for an e-foil build and have cell data available in the VESC. Preferably using a wired connection. BMS and VESC will be in the same Box. Has anyone successfully gotten cell data in… --- ## [Where to purchase batteries](https://foil.zone/t/where-to-purchase-batteries/26683)
**Author:** [@Mike5](https://foil.zone/u/Mike5)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/where-to-purchase-batteries/26683 "2026-07-03T08:38:33Z")
I am looking at putting together my first foil assist using a Maytech 6579 kit. I am going to run the battery in a backpack to keep weight off the board so was thinking 48v 20Ah in a pelican case. Does anybody have any a… --- ## [Hot RC DS 800 waterproof 3d print case or other](https://foil.zone/t/hot-rc-ds-800-waterproof-3d-print-case-or-other/26611)
**Author:** [@MaseSaturo](https://foil.zone/u/MaseSaturo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hot-rc-ds-800-waterproof-3d-print-case-or-other/26611 "2026-06-29T12:27:14Z")
Hi, I bought a HOT RC ds 800 Hot RC remote control for a tow boogie, now I would like to make it either with a 3D printed shell (in two parts to be joined) or by using some existing idea or project. --- ## [Dead lift5 battery - tips to fix or repurpose?](https://foil.zone/t/dead-lift5-battery-tips-to-fix-or-repurpose/26542)
**Author:** [@Bkarsin](https://foil.zone/u/Bkarsin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 9:11am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/dead-lift5-battery-tips-to-fix-or-repurpose/26542 "2026-06-07T09:11:23Z")
Hi! I have a new lift5 and the battery recently died - no response and all LEDs dark no matter what I do. It happened after I updated firmware in my charger and battery, but not sure if that’s the cause. They’re sending … --- ## [Looking for best way to weld 18650](https://foil.zone/t/looking-for-best-way-to-weld-18650/12477)
**Author:** [@X.omega](https://foil.zone/u/X.omega)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/looking-for-best-way-to-weld-18650/12477 "2026-05-14T14:06:53Z")
Hi guys! I m looking for a best way to weld my two battery pack of Lginr18650hg2 . The idea is make two 6s12p battery pack without bms . For the charge i want to use a balance cable with a balance charger and for the di… --- ## [Dissected a FoilDrive Gen 2 Max Battery](https://foil.zone/t/dissected-a-foildrive-gen-2-max-battery/23438)
**Author:** [@Jsonnett](https://foil.zone/u/Jsonnett)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/dissected-a-foildrive-gen-2-max-battery/23438 "2026-05-14T05:52:59Z")
I have been off the forum for a little while and not sure if this has been covered yet but… If anyone is interested in seeing whats inside a Gen 2 Max battery… This is… well was… a 11s3p 40v v2 Max power battery. A fri… --- ## [Maytech remote v2 - trouble with VESC UART data display](https://foil.zone/t/maytech-remote-v2-trouble-with-vesc-uart-data-display/6060)
**Author:** [@pacificmeister](https://foil.zone/u/pacificmeister)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/maytech-remote-v2-trouble-with-vesc-uart-data-display/6060 "2026-05-02T08:19:54Z")
Hi everyone, I am back in the shop putting an efoil together, this time VESC based and with @Peter’s motor. Very promising. More details soon. So I received the v2 remote and I have trouble with the VESC UART communicati… --- ## [YAHEF Remote Control](https://foil.zone/t/yahef-remote-control/7206)
**Author:** [@YAHEF](https://foil.zone/u/YAHEF)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/yahef-remote-control/7206 "2026-04-28T09:25:14Z")
First a big thank you to @Hiorth brothers for the initial design. I have just modified the lid to host some buttons and a larger display. My box is coming together and I will post an update quite soon but first I’d like… --- ## [The Flying Remote](https://foil.zone/t/the-flying-remote/12605)
**Author:** [@YAHEF](https://foil.zone/u/YAHEF)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/the-flying-remote/12605 "2026-04-14T19:24:11Z")
I just wanted to share some information of what I’ve been doing during this Corona winter. It’s just a first prototype and far from ready. As you will see, there are still many things to test/adjust and a proper GUI is s… --- ## [Lift efoil moto questions](https://foil.zone/t/lift-efoil-moto-questions/26189)
**Author:** [@angus](https://foil.zone/u/angus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/lift-efoil-moto-questions/26189 "2026-04-01T20:04:20Z")
I have a old lift efoil moto and prop that i want to use to make a tow boogie What spec vesc do i need and what battery spec. Any help much appreciated Thanks --- ## [100 50s cells. How to best utilize](https://foil.zone/t/100-50s-cells-how-to-best-utilize/26152)
**Author:** [@buestad](https://foil.zone/u/buestad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/100-50s-cells-how-to-best-utilize/26152 "2026-03-28T17:54:30Z")
I have 100 21700 50s cells. Should I build 12s8p or 14s7p Motor is flipsky 65161 using a flite propeller. Foil is a Naish Thrust XL (~1500cm²) 14s has 2 more cells, so slightly more wh. 12s maybe safer and higher amp… --- ## [Hisun efoil not working after lay up](https://foil.zone/t/hisun-efoil-not-working-after-lay-up/26099)
**Author:** [@robin](https://foil.zone/u/robin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/hisun-efoil-not-working-after-lay-up/26099 "2026-03-14T20:12:45Z")
My beloved hisun efoil has broken? I layed it up for the winter, now the controller doesn’t work! Probably water ingress causing corrosion over winter Motor and batteries test like new but i need to replace esc with fl… --- ## [Motor waterproofing and replacing phase wires](https://foil.zone/t/motor-waterproofing-and-replacing-phase-wires/20597)
**Author:** [@thuffam](https://foil.zone/u/thuffam)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/motor-waterproofing-and-replacing-phase-wires/20597 "2026-03-11T11:33:21Z")
About to coat my motor (BDUAV 6384 120KV out-runner) with epoxy, have pulled the rotor and stator apart and have a couple of questions… How do you pull the top off the stator so I can uncover the top of the windings an… --- ## [Flipsky AntiSpark switch and Flipsky FSESC](https://foil.zone/t/flipsky-antispark-switch-and-flipsky-fsesc/12481)
**Author:** [@Ivryl](https://foil.zone/u/Ivryl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/flipsky-antispark-switch-and-flipsky-fsesc/12481 "2026-02-28T07:35:41Z")
Hi About the parts mentioned in the topic. I ordered the antispark switch and the esc for my efoil project: https://flipsky.net/collections/anti-spark-switch/products/antispark-switch-pro-280a https://flipsky.net/coll… --- ## [Power plug EF8 for efoil battery](https://foil.zone/t/power-plug-ef8-for-efoil-battery/18251)
**Author:** [@svtlakovas](https://foil.zone/u/svtlakovas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/power-plug-ef8-for-efoil-battery/18251 "2026-02-22T16:11:12Z")
let me introduce power plug for eFoil battery EF8M and EF8F after 3 years of eFoil manufacturing we are have completed all tests and checks 2 pin, 8 mm banana plugs, gold plated, waterproof datasheet EF8M EF8F p… --- ## [Maytech 100a VESC overheating](https://foil.zone/t/maytech-100a-vesc-overheating/17953)
**Author:** [@NickOldfield](https://foil.zone/u/NickOldfield)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/maytech-100a-vesc-overheating/17953 "2026-02-17T13:12:04Z")
Hi, I’ve made a bolt on efoil with a 6374 motor, 12s battery and 100A maytech VESC. I’ve cut a hole through my box and sealed the heatsink from the vesc to the outside to allow the cool outside air to run over it. Aft… --- ## [LiFePo4 16s2p 20ah cells - good for efoil?](https://foil.zone/t/lifepo4-16s2p-20ah-cells-good-for-efoil/24990)
**Author:** [@deepb](https://foil.zone/u/deepb)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/lifepo4-16s2p-20ah-cells-good-for-efoil/24990 "2026-02-16T16:07:10Z")
Hello, I am considering building a 16s2p out of 20ah LiFePo4 those cells: https://www.nkon.nl/de/eve-c40-40135-20ah-3-2v.html It is about 0.5kg/kWh heavier, but I get a completely safe cell chemistry and easier assemb… --- ## [Battery Pack Nickel Strip Calculator](https://foil.zone/t/battery-pack-nickel-strip-calculator/17667)
**Author:** [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 10:24pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/battery-pack-nickel-strip-calculator/17667 "2026-02-05T22:24:48Z")
Hi together, Everybody here needs battery packs for foiling. Many build these packs their own, wondering how thick the nickel strips need to be, how hot they will get, and if they even need nickel or if maybe steel is … --- ## [DIY Antispark with switch for 15€ (open source)](https://foil.zone/t/diy-antispark-with-switch-for-15-open-source/25018)
**Author:** [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/diy-antispark-with-switch-for-15-open-source/25018 "2026-02-03T09:20:46Z")
Hi everybody, For one of my recent projects I needed a antispark and power switch device, that can enable and disable power to a VESC at battery level and the associated currents. Unhappy with what the market has, I cr… --- ## [Newbie DIY foil assist France](https://foil.zone/t/newbie-diy-foil-assist-france/18779)
**Author:** [@Etiennebzh](https://foil.zone/u/Etiennebzh)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/newbie-diy-foil-assist-france/18779 "2026-02-03T08:33:49Z")
Hi everyone, I just started my FD journey equipped with a 6384, Flycolor V3 80A, propeller from propellerking and a 8s3p copy of FDassist plus with XT 90 2+2 connector purchased in Lithuania. I have to adapt the Xt 90 … --- ## [Battery configuration](https://foil.zone/t/battery-configuration/25641)
**Author:** [@Carlvasta](https://foil.zone/u/Carlvasta)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/battery-configuration/25641 "2026-01-31T21:32:33Z")
Hi team. Im building an efoil. Either 13s 10p or 10s 13p 21700 5000ma cells for the battery, what are your thoughts and why? 6kw 65161 motor flite board prop. Im 100kg and not too interested in going very fast. --- ## [ESC Flycolor X Cross HV3 settings on BlHeli 32](https://foil.zone/t/esc-flycolor-x-cross-hv3-settings-on-blheli-32/19725)
**Author:** [@Etiennebzh](https://foil.zone/u/Etiennebzh)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/esc-flycolor-x-cross-hv3-settings-on-blheli-32/19725 "2026-01-17T18:37:35Z")
Hello everyone, As several people use this cheap and nimble ESC now for their Faux Drive, I’d like to go a bit further in the settings using BLheli32. There are a lot of videos on YouTube but this is more about drone a… [Next page](https://foil.zone/c/efoil-builders/electronics/7.md?page=1)