gzmann
would any of the other popular esc like Maytech or Flipsky have survived the same treatment or simply shut down from overheating.??
My Flycolor 80amp esc arrived a few hours ago, so can start fitting the extended heatsink
keep you posted
Thank you for the PM
Hello everyone. I’m very interested in building a foil assist. It has been a struggle to get on foil in the light winds we have here in San Diego for a heavy rider. I already have all of the tools and skills to build one (sans battery spot welder), but am struggling to source the components as I’m unfamiliar with Ali-Express, where to get the ceramic bearings, and how to spec and build the battery. Is there an excel spreadsheet or list out in the wild that has the components, vendors, parts etc… to make this a little easier? It seems most of the info is scattered throughout the forum with some recommending some components over others. I have access to a Bambu Labs X1 Carbon 3D printer at work as well as my own Creality Cr10 if anyone wants to trade some 3d printed parts for some info. Thanks!
I am not sure
I have had other esc’s that shut down after 5 minutes of foiling from overheating . The seaking would last 20 min then shutdown ( the best of the rest - but $$$$$) . @ vesc’s would turn off but after a few episodes one of the 2 burned out.
Still happy with flycolor 80a. Bought 2 more
The absolute best use for my assist device is that I use it to get out of the water now for wing foiling- rather than pumping, espec in light winds !!! I live on a lake so I go out almost daily - lowest winds I go out on are about 6-8mph but have 2100cm2 front foil and 8m wing. I love smooth and slow to be honest! fast and crazy is ok sometimes but not relaxing. I am an old guy so that might be the reason.
I do not know what I would do without it!!!
No there is no list of what to buy … or print.
A lot depends on what kind of mast you have… what motor you are using … esc . etc etc.
You really need to go thru the forum writing down what you need and what you want . I listed what I thought was the simpliest to start with as I did a lot of experimentation/trialling to figure out what I need
Which motor are you using? I can tell you which to order on ali express. ( can go full ceramic or hybrid cheaper )
to build a battery, you need to go on youtube- easiest way.
If you are a bigger guy, build a 10s 3p battery.
get a welder off amazon, or from aliexpress.
buy molicel 21700 batteries 5$ each online
for 6384 motor 2 of these 6800
and 1 of these 6900
Hybrid ABEC-7, 6900 10x22x6mm
Hi Gzmann
Slow progress - Connected the Fly80A to Maytech Receiver via the 3wire connector with a 8S3P battery
The Maytech Remote was unable to pair to the Receiver
It appeared the problem was the lack of power to the Receiver
Purchased a BEC today - my issue is how to configure the wiring of the BEC output to Receiver
Any help appreciated
Figure of layout attached
Thank you
Hi,
Sounds like you are close. Does the transmitter red light go solid and stop flashing? If so, the remote and the transmitter are paired. If not, you will need to pair them first.
If they are paired already, you might need to calibrate the remote throttle with the esc. Have you done that? From memory, have the throttle in the 100% position with no power to the esc. Then, whilst keeping throttle on full, connect the power to the esc. Remove the throttle before 5 seconds to calibrate it. I think that is it but I’m away from my set up at the moment so this is just from memory.
Let us know how you get on.
Hi Nekitesurfing
Tahnk you for your encouraging feedback
Yes transmitter RED light is solid after pairing
Tried Calibrating with throttle at 100% and Fly unplugged - reconnected the power and then released the throttle within 5 secs - tried a few variations - motor only beeping.
Have checked threads related to Maytech Remote nothing obvious
I’m not sure now. It would suggest an ESC problem. Perhaps a poor connection. I have had this occur where one wire was poorly soldered.
Etiennebzh
When you were efoiling for 10 mins was the board up on foil
Were you able to get the motor out of the water?
Were you able to foil with the motor turned off at any time?
nekitesurfing
Ok will double check
Certainly may be one wire - the output phase wires from the Flyer80 are very short
Thank you
Yes, up to the foil, it was a trial to push the limits of the foil assist. Motor out of the water also and turned off with pumping phases.
I think I’ll buy a 3 core 4mm cable to cool down the ESC.
from the picture, it looks like you are not using the esc / throttle signal wire.
there are 2 wire cables coming out of the esc. The cable with 2 wires is the signal/controller line. Black/white is the correct cable. The black/white/red cable is for programming and wont work for the receiver. I made the misstake of using wrong line and could not get it to work as well.
