The cable used is LAPP ÖLFLEX Classic 400P 3G2.5 PUR.
This is the same cable specification used by Foil Drive, selected for its flexibility, abrasion resistance, and suitability for high-current mobile applications.
The 3-pin connector was designed by another forum member, JonathanC, who has the 3D print files available. If you message him directly, he should be able to share the files and offer guidance on the build.
If you need any additional information on parts selection, wiring, or VESC programming, just ask — I’m happy to help.
The setup uses a Flipsky 6384 motor paired with the V5 remote for control.
The standard Flipsky 2-blade propeller works well as a starting point, but I’ve since upgraded to a Kparts Watersports 3-blade aluminium prop, which provides noticeably improved thrust and smoother low-speed response.
So it WAS my slingshot setup. Evidently they gave those masts a bigger rake back in the day. A 3 degree baseplate shimm made night and day difference. Now I need a smaller board (138L North Seek is quite a bit of swing weight)
Any issues with that VESC? I just had my 2nd vesc (flipsky 75200 pro) stop working. Getting 50volts from the battery in but the 5V and 3.3V read 0. Is this just the way it is with these vescs? Need something dependable. Suggestions welcome. My battery is 12s4p, and hoping to use it as a foil assist once I know what I’m doing and efoil at the moment while I’m learning
Open the controller case and treat the low-current section with acrylic varnish. My controllers used to burn out constantly, but now they work even after being completely submerged in water.
Hello everybody, maybe you guys had the same problem…
Flipsky 6384 motor paired with the V5 remote, faux drive setup.
The standard Flipsky 2-blade foldable propeller works for me only in “e-foil” mode, when the motor is mount low, close to fuselage.
If I mount the motor high in “Foil Assist” mode, close to the board it’s kinda not working… the motor spins but the propeller seems NOT TO UNFOLD, at least most of the times…
I wonder if it’s related to the design of the flipsky propeller or it’s something I misconfigured on the VESC.
Thanks to every advice!
Cheers
I believe that video you are referencing is mine
I can comment on the VX5 controller, mine developed a leak after only a few uses. Flipsky is sending me a new remote as they said their initial batch had some bad seals. So as others have mentioned seeing drop of water in the housing, the water is acutally inside the remote. When I took mine apart, the screws were rusting and the remote would only turn on intermittently.
Very nice build, would you mind posting a few pics of where you made the connection for the leash, so it wouldn’t pull on the cables. For the backpack and the board. What I am interested in is how to deal with the strain relief. Thanks!
or it’s something I misconfigured on the VESC.