can’t wait ! my new TOW is waiting for it !
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I did not see it in the video of you showing the receiver, but will it have a CAN connection too?
Awesome! So much thought and effort going into this project!
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Awesome! Would be great to be able to pair the receiver without having access to the buttons on the rx. For example when the receiver is sealed in a gen2 assist. Do you think that will be possible?
Thanks for the feedback
Regarding the questions:
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Is there CAN on the Rx?
→ I am not planning to implement CAN communication in software. However, adding CAN is possible since the processor has a native CAN module. The Rx board itself does not have a transceiver chip to translate the different voltage levels, this could be added as a breakout PCB to one of the UART channels. -
How can pairing be initiated?
→ Possible with the buttons, USB commands or (once finished) an app / wifi connection
In any case I would strongly encourage to leave the USB port of the Rx somehow accessible, as this may be needed for further software updates or bug fixes.
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This is really nice updates ! Thanks for sharing. Happy to help for next step ! Regards !
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Love this cant wait for more to come! 
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NICE ! thanks a lot, can’t wait, new setup under construction ^^
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Small update, antenna testing is coming along nicely.
I am currently optimizing for the 869MHz (Europe) and 902MHz (America)
Currently favorite design, unmatched antenna:
Without potting compound:
With potting compound:
I did not expect the potting compound to have such a big effect… miraculously one of my designs still hits VSWR <2 after potting, even without any matching network.
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This is great, Now you have sparked an interest and I’m looking up public operating frequencies! New Zealand can operate on EU868MHz but there might be an issue for Australia which uses AU915-928MHz. AM I correct with referencing this document?
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Yes, Australia needs 915~928MHz, which will also be offered. If you want to use a system both in Nz and Au, 915~928 ist the best choice. This can also be used in US.
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Hi everyone,
The first BREmote V2 Beta Unit has been built! 
I have reviewed and selected the first beta testers and will contact them soon.
It was quite interesting to see which types of remote all of you are interested in and where you come from, so here a small overview:
With that said, I would also like to address a topic that is important to me and has recently gotten some more importance due to a few messages I got:
Expectation management for the BREmote V1 & V2:
I originally developed the remote for myself, based on my own needs. When some friends showed interest, I decided to release it as an open source project. Later, the topic of tow boogie came up and I modified my original eFoil remote concept to include an longer range antenna and a second motor output.
While the setup functions, it falls short in terms of long-distance reliability, mechanical stability, and ease of maintenance.
I never wanted to present the remote as something it isn’t: a professional-grade product. It’s not. It’s a DIY project shared by a hobbyist online.
I also never intended to make money from it… and I haven’t. The costs of V1 still aren’t covered, and I’ve already spent around 800 euros developing V2. I don’t expect to recover that (and honestly, I also don’t want to).
So that’s the lens through which this project should be viewed: a DIY build that’s not perfect - neither V1 nor V2.
I’m fully aware of my responsibility to the community, and that’s exactly why I’ve been working on V2. Personally, I don’t need it - V1 works well enough for me. But I feel a commitment to friends and the broader community to improve on the shortcomings of V1.
If you want to share your opinion on this topic with me I would kindly ask you to do so in a private message. I would like to keep the chat for the technical topics only. Hope you understand.
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hello ludwig the beta version looks very nice
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Your v2 remote looks so good! I can’t wait to build one of these.
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Hi,
Can you please provide some more Info about the category “other”?
I am asking this, cause I feel I belong to the same category as a jetboard builder.
Wish you a nice weekend
BR from Switzerland
Fabian
Hi Fabian,
“other” contains all the answers with free-written text, like jet board, foil assist, etc.
Update:
BEC board has arrived.
This board is intended for all the ESC without BEC integrated. The board can take from 18 to 75V and will generate all the necessary voltages to power the Rx and both ESC outputs, all in one PCB. So no more buying and wiring the BEC yourself needed.
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Awesome! No more fiddling around with BEC’s. 
hello ludwig will it give enough power for steering servo
No, this version can not power a servo. 600mA max.
It is also hard for me to make a version for a servo, as this really depends on the servo you choose and the power consumption.
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