In Part 1 we'll be:
- setting up a SimpleFOC project in Platformio
- obtaining angle and velocity sensor data
- running a hoverboard motor in openloop control mode.
The project makes use of:
- hoverboard motor - a broken hoverboard can often be found for $50
- stm32g4 discovery kit for drones. A $20 board with more punch than gimbal controllers
- hall sensors (already attached to hoverboard stator)
Some recent projects of mine:
- 3hr electric skate code/build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqQp86-zv90
- BLDC Jukebox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqQp86-zv90
SimpleFOClibrary is an opensource project :
Github link: https://github.com/simplefoc/Arduino-FOC
Docs link: https://docs.simplefoc.com/
Community: https://community.simplefoc.com/
Shop: https://simplefoc.com/