My Flipsky VX3 waterproof remote just died despite extensive extra waterproof modifications. I was looking around and I found the Freerchobby VX-1 waterproof remote for only $150. It looks a bit more robust then the VX3 and even comes with GPS for real time speed. Has anyone tried it? Or are there any better options out there that people like?
This is nothing new—search the forum for „bluemind“.
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Good catch @sat_be !
Do you think such remote could be compatible with an ESC like ZTW SEAL ESC 300A OPTO?
Yes, with pwm. The only telemetry info from your baord you can get is the voltage of your foil battery up to 60V. With a VESC you could get more info over serial line like rpm, mosfet temp, a.s.o.
Makes sense. Thanks @sat_be ! it should be better than my Vx1 Flipsky anyway….
Is this Blue Mind better than a Maytech VX2? in case I upgrade with VESC…
There are mixed reports about it in the forum, might be worth spending some time reading.
Thanks for the reply sat_be. I didn’t think to look up the ‘blue mind’ part of the remote only the ‘Freerchobby’ part. There is some info on the form about it. It seems to be more waterproof then the VX3 but I think some people have some issues with the telemetry data coming up on the display. I did some more digging and I think I’m going to go with a more expensive high quality remote. I really wanted to buy the FelixRemote V3 but I feel like its been out of stock for like a year.
I think I’m going to buy the Volt 4 Efoil Remote by Manta Foils. Its a little pricy but it looks super waterproof and I think it comes with a bunch of cool features like data logging and stuff. I contacted the company and they are happy to sell to the DIY Efoil community. They recommend buying the V3 because it has the right cables to connect up to the UART on the VESC. They did say it will only work with 12S and 14S systems though so keep that in mind. Let me know if anyone has any experience with it.
Remote:
Receiver:
I’ve been using the Manta remote and it’s great. Big screen, lot of settings. GPS, logging, nothing is potted, so if there are issues you can get inside to see what is the problem.
The screen brightness is pretty good for reading in sunlight. Not as bright as the latest iPhone, but about the same as an 11 or 12. When riding not an issue as usually only concerned about battery life.
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Bremote kit is also a good and more economic option with a bit of diys and simpler display.
This I think is what happened to Felixremote
In stock
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Oh no way I have never even heard of the Surge remote! $650 is getting up there in the price though but I think that includes the receiver. Now I got to decide between the Surge and the Volt 4. Has anyone tried the Surge I can’t find very much info on it?
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The Surge is just a rebranded Felixremote.
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Hi Matt, I’ve tried the Flifoil Surge remote! It comes with Flifoil’s newest board the Surge… they’ve been around since 2020 and this is their most updated board. They source all the best parts from around the world…(2024 SURGE FLIFOIL – FliFoil)
I’m really leaning towards the Surge remote. I’ll probably buy one in a month or two. I need to see if they sell extra receivers though because I want to use this remote with multiple boards.
Hello guys 
After successfully trying it out with a few customers, we are now officially offering the new Manta remote to DIY builders. This is the remote we offer for the TakeOff Foil assist, and our eFoils. It was fully upgraded this summer 2024 for the TakeOff.
It is available with a standalone receiver that provides VESC connectivity (VCC, GND, TX, RX, PPM). PPM signal can be used for throttle or steering servo for a tow boogie (configurable in the remote’s menu). Battery voltage display is supported: 12s and 14s.
The remote is on our Store in the TakeOff accessories’ section:
https://www.mantafoils.com/online-store/Manta-Remote-p693402835
Select the optional receiver when ordering the remote at the top right of the page.
Write to us at sales at mantafoils.com would you have any questions 
Cheers!
Thomas & Renaud
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Do you have a picture of the receiver so we can see the size?
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Is it capable of controlling 2 motors for our dual motor tow boogies with differential steering? Also, will it be able to have GPS following? What is the range?
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Yes, it’s the same casing as for the TakeOff antenna:
Approx. 6cm long
1 cable with 5x pins coming out
Antenna is 1.5m long
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Hello!
For the steering, we need to add this function to use + and - to steer. In terms of hardware, our receiver has only 1 PWM channel which can be allocated either to the throttle of to the steering. DIY users may look for a device that can split a PWM channel into 2x signals to talk to 2x motors.
The GPS is used for the remote only (ride logs), and is not going through the communication channel. So the functionality of making a boogie come back to you is not included.
Hope this clarifies : )
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Update: we now include 6S to 24S.
This is available in the remote settings menu.
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