# BREmote V2 - Open Source Remote
**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689
**Category:** Electronics (ESC, remote, batteries)
**Created:** [May 20, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689 "2025-05-20T15:59:07Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/1 "2025-05-20T15:59:07Z")
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:
> **[GitHub - Luddi96/BREmote-V2: BREmote V2](https://github.com/Luddi96/BREmote-V2/tree/main)**
>
> main
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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### Author:  [@KalleP](https://foil.zone/u/KalleP)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/2 "2025-05-20T17:57:09Z")
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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### Author:  [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/3 "2025-05-20T17:59:24Z")
For sales, please check this post:
[LINK](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-kits-for-sale/19312/23)
[](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-kits-for-sale/19312/23)
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### Author:  [@rttn](https://foil.zone/u/rttn)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/4 "2025-05-20T18:26:38Z")
This is the ergonomics I want. I hope it works this time.
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### Author:  [@KONUTZ](https://foil.zone/u/KONUTZ)
#### Post date: [May 20, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/5 "2025-05-20T22:00:39Z")
@ludwig_bre …I really do think its all.of us who should be thanking you!!!..really excellent development here…so…thank you !👍👍🤘
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### Author:  [@Mev](https://foil.zone/u/Mev)
#### Post date: [May 21, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/6 "2025-05-21T19:41:44Z")
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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### Author:  [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)
#### Post date: [May 21, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/7 "2025-05-21T20:12:32Z")
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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### Author:  [@Mev](https://foil.zone/u/Mev)
#### Post date: [May 21, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/8 "2025-05-21T20:26:01Z")
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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### Author:  [@ecpow](https://foil.zone/u/ecpow)
#### Post date: [May 21, 2025, 9:49pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/9 "2025-05-21T21:49:02Z")
for the uk what version do we need to get US or EU ?
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### Author:  [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)
#### Post date: [May 22, 2025, 6:19am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/10 "2025-05-22T06:19:24Z")
> [@Mev](#):
>
> have already a 868mhz classic 10$ stick
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.
> [@ecpow](#):
>
> the uk what version do we need to get US or EU
For UK choose EU 868MHz version
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### Author:  [@Nabazul](https://foil.zone/u/Nabazul)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/11 "2025-05-28T12:24:09Z")
Just a small heads up to all who are printing the parts: Make sure there is no support in the tiny hole of the top part. I think i have to reprint mine because i could not get it out.
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### Author:  [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/12 "2025-05-28T12:47:28Z")
Did you use the pre-sliced files for Bambu studio? There I already put a support blocker exactly for that reason…
In the beginning I had this problem too. You can try to use a small drill bit to clear the hole and force the screw in afterwards, for me that still worked.
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### Author:  [@Bzhwindtalker](https://foil.zone/u/Bzhwindtalker)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/13 "2025-05-28T18:52:49Z")
I am not sure I found a list of what exactly is included in the kit, do you have the list?
I checked on the github BOM files, but those seem to cover mostly the PCB themself;
Already ordered the kit, just want to know what to expect and need to order separately, like USB, antenna…
Thanks!
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### Author:  [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/14 "2025-05-28T19:15:30Z")
The kit should include everything you need, except:
- 3D printed parts
- a bit of 2k epoxy or similar glue to put the individual parts together, glue the magnets in,…
- soldering iron
It includes a basic antenna for the Rx, good for a few hundred meters.
It does not include a GPS module for the Rx, you can choose that separately as well as a BEC module in case you have ESCs without built-in BECs.
Maybe @JasminRM can post a list of what is included in the kit exactly
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### Author:  [@Nabazul](https://foil.zone/u/Nabazul)
#### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 8:58am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/15 "2025-05-29T08:58:02Z")
I opened the 3mf in orca slicer which gave me some warning messages. Then i had trust issues and sliced all by myself.
I have all the parts now. Already feels great in the hand. Cant wait to test it out.
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### Author:  [@Jan12](https://foil.zone/u/Jan12)
#### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 11:11am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/16 "2025-05-29T11:11:45Z")
Do you think the receiver will work direcly off a li ion (18650 ie) cell?
You just use a voltage regulator from 5v to 3.3v, right?
That way I could eliminate BEC’s by replacing with a simple 18650.
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### Author:  [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)
#### Post date: [May 29, 2025, 11:55am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/17 "2025-05-29T11:55:13Z")
While I would definitely recommend the BEC module, which I developed exactly for that purpose, theoretically you can use 18650 cells. Just be aware that the output voltage for the servo signal is generated from this voltage too, and your ESC may or may not work with a 3…4.2V signal voltage.
Also the Rx is only tested with a stable supply voltage of 5V, so I can not guarantee it will work at voltages lower than that. 4V may work, 3.5V will probably be too low already. If you use a GPS module you definitely need 5V.
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### Author:  [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2025, 11:44am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/18 "2025-05-30T11:44:25Z")
Hi everybody,
I have just finished the instructional Video on the V2
It includes the basic function and how to use the remote as well as how to configure and update software.
See here:
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6JIZEq3aTU)
Also again, all other information can be found at the github page:
> [@ludwig\_bre](#):
>
> You can find the GitHub page here:
>
> [GitHub - Luddi96/BREmote-V2: BREmote V2 · GitHub](https://github.com/Luddi96/BREmote-V2/tree/main)
>
> 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
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### Author:  [@Bzhwindtalker](https://foil.zone/u/Bzhwindtalker)
#### Post date: [June 1, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/19 "2025-06-01T18:25:42Z")
Ready for the kit to arrive 🤘
No big issue during print/dry assembly.
Maybe you already discussed about it, but why not a printed spring for the trigger?
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### Author:  [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)
#### Post date: [June 1, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/bremote-v2-open-source-remote/23689/20 "2025-06-01T19:48:35Z")
Looking good!
I originally had the trigger spring printed - and you still can, I can share the file if you want. It’s a drop in replacement .
What I noticed with the printed spring: No matter which material I chose, after some time under constant tension the spring loses it’s force and the trigger becomes weak… the toggle does not have that problem as it usually is under no tension in idle position.
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