Takuma to Flipsky remote conversion. Almost done

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In a previous thread i explained why I undertook this project and will share all my findings soon. Bottom line is that I can confirm that the Takuma receiver puts out a PWM signal at 50Hz. Zero throttle it send a high for 1.5 ms and at full throttle around 1.9 seconds with the boost button taking it to 2m.s. This great news since we can use the “braked” Flipsky profile to manage the ESC with no mods to anything.

I found the 5v “BEC” too. So that’s good.

BTW i read the Flipsky and Takuma signals with a really simple arduino sketch and circuit.

Question: does the Battery Voltage wire on the Flipsky receiver, attach directly to the +ve battery terminal or is it conditioned? Seems scary to put 50V into a PCB.

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When you use a Flipsky VESC it comes pre-wired it just plugs into the UART or PPM port. You can look up the specs for their 75200 or 75100 controller. I also think putting high voltage in the tiny circuit is a good idea.

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It’s alive

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Nicely done! Did you connect to the battery directly after all?

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All closed up and working.

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@aussieatlarge …have you done a wiring diagram for this?..i would be interested in doing the same thing for my Takuma setup…i use mine on a tow boogie and would like to implement a more comfortable remote.
Cheers
K

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Interesting thread.
One question about the arduino sketch.
How did you read in the data?
I am trying to do the same with a MGM Compro ESC and arduino. Therfore I use a Teensy. It is more powerful.
But I am struggling with the reading of the CAN Bus signals from the ESC.
So if you can provide some ideas :+1::+1::+1: