DC motor configuration
The ESC controllers are 3-phase motor controllers, but you can also configure them to drive a DC motor. This means, that you will not use one phase.
info
Let's say, that it is a workaround. The ESC controllers are not designed for DC motors, but they can be used for this purpose. Mostly because you are paying for the 3-phase motor controller, but you are using only 2 phases.
How to configure
- Connect DC motor between Phase A and Phase B. Phase C is not used.
- Run the following script to configure the ESC controller to drive a DC motor:
restore -y /driver/motor
restore -y /driver/dac
restore -y /driver/rest
set /driver/prest 0
set /driver/rest/omega 0
set /driver/pid_id/i 0
set /driver/pid_id/p 0
set /driver/vcf 12
save -y
Limitations
- Do not use
identrun
andidentlin
commands. - Motor RPM reading will not work. (And also speed limiter)