Enhancing, Consolidating, and Presenting the Community's Knowledge of VESC Based Onewheel's: A Repository

Abstract:

This document serves as a comprehensive compilation of essential information and responses to frequently asked questions within the Onewheel VESC community. It aims to address the challenges associated with navigating Pev.dev and the Vescify Discord, providing a centralized repository of knowledge for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts. Contributors are acknowledged for their valuable assistance in creating and refining this document.

Thank you, Mica Husky (@micahusky), Avaspark, and Auden (@auden_builds) for their help in the creation of this document.

A large thank you to the Authors. Nathan (@loaffette) and Noah (@TheNickleMan)

The Basics


What is VESC?

By the People, For the People

Firmware History

What is Duty Cycle?

What is Field Weakening?

Why Pushback?

How To Setup My Board (First Boot)

Controllers


Controller Basics

Mainstream Controller Comparison

Ubox

Little FOCer

Tronic 250r

Thor 300

Raiden 7

Up and Coming


Tronic X12 (24s and 30s)

Unnamed 32s-36s Controller (WhoGene)

Batteries


Battery Basics

All Things VESC Battery Comparison

Cell Sizes & Capacity vs Discharge

What’s a BMS

Battery Packs

XR Packs

GT Packs

Pint Packs

Motors


Motor Basics

And The Not So Basics

Hypercore

Superflux

Cannon Core

Spintend/OG FloatWheel

Rails


Glossary


VESC Tool Parameter Definitions

Other Terms and Definitions

Guides


Wiring Diagrams

Troubleshooting


FAQ