Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A new speed controller improves my DIY electric scooter to support regenerative braking and battery protection. The VESC provides a ton of options to control the hub motor. A simple analog stick is used a throttle now. Enjoy!

Links to the parts (affiliate links):

VESC:
aliexpress.bitluni.net/vesc
ebay.bitluni.net/vesc
amazon.bitluni.net/vesc
hobbyking.bitluni.net/vesc

Sensor Kit (including analog stick):
aliexpress.bitluni.net/sensorKit

5.5" Hub motor 250W:
aliexpress.bitluni.net/miniHubMotor

3S LiPo:
amazon.bitluni.net/3S4Ah
ebay.bitluni.net/3S4Ah

2mm JST PH:
aliexpress.bitluni.net/jst2mm

XT Connectors:
aliexpress.bitluni.net/xt

Clampmeter:
amazon.bitluni.net/clamp

Action Cam:
aliexpress.bitluni.net/actionCam
amazon.bitluni.net/actionCam

My camera and lens (4k 60fps):
amazon.bitluni.net/gh5

Config tool for esc:
vesc-project.com

plz share :-)

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