BREmote V2 - Open Source Remote

EFOIL.builders Electronics (ESC, remote, batteries)
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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 many other things, this project has helped me gain a lot of experience in DIY open source projects and design for small mass production runs.
And on top of that I met lots of people and made many friendships.

I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU!
To everyone who supported this project so far, who helped me improve and learn.

Today I am ready to share the V2 of the remote with you - I won’t go into too many details as I am sure many of you have followed the V2 - development topic.

Main features summarized:

  • All mechanical parts 3D printed
  • Symmetric design
  • Sustainable - All external parts can be replaced
  • Open Source: 3D Models, Electronics and Software are GPL3.0
  • 868/915MHz Link (range dependant on antenna type, position)
  • Communication with VESC via UART / CAN
  • Steering support for tow boogies
  • Water ingress alarm integrated in receiver
  • GPS and logging capability
  • Gears / Power Levels / Cruise Control
  • Charging and Programming via USB
  • Replaceable/exchangeable handles

You can find the GitHub page here:

Included are all mechanical files

  • As STL to print directly
  • Pre-Sliced for Bambu printers
  • As STEP to modify

Software

  • As Arduino project
  • Precompiled (video how to upload coming soon)

Electronics

  • Schematics
  • Files to order directly at JLCPCB

Again, thank you for the last 2 years!

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Super happy to see! I am impressed by your dedication.

Is it possible for you to share plans for the near future? Like are there plans for similar DIY kits as with V1? Or for us who are eager to build one, it is better to order circuitboards, componenwts etc ourself?

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This is the ergonomics I want. I hope it works this time.

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@ludwig_bre …I really do think its all.of us who should be thanking you!!!..really excellent development here…so…thank you !:+1::+1::metal:

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nice, i will order one right now.
what can we do with the GPS module ?? i didn’t get it …

thank’s again

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GPS can be used to show the speed you are going at on the display of the remote as well as log you rides, similar to a metr. module

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ok thanks,
for the antenna, i have already a 868mhz classic 10$ stick … should we expect more range with the one in the kit ? how many dB is it ? usualy short one have excellent short range (even obstructed), longuer one beter 'long range" if no obsticles.

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for the uk what version do we need to get US or EU ?

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Hard to say without knowing the exact antenna you have. Probably it will be fine and you don’t need to buy a new one.

For UK choose EU 868MHz version