# announcement **URL:** https://community.simplefoc.com/c/announcement/8.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.simplefoc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.simplefoc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.simplefoc.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [📢 SimpleFOClibrary v2.2.3 is out](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoclibrary-v2-2-3-is-out/2535)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 9:46am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoclibrary-v2-2-3-is-out/2535 "2022-10-15T09:46:51Z")
Hey guys, SimpleFOClibrary v2.2.3 is out! The aren’t any huge changes, it’s mostly a more stable (a lot of bugfixes :smiley: ) and improved version of v2.2.2. Main features: stm32 low-side current sensing g4 support… --- ## [MPS6530 Power Driver IC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/mps6530-power-driver-ic/2218)
**Author:** [@MoidKhan](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/MoidKhan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 9:29am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/mps6530-power-driver-ic/2218 "2022-07-20T09:29:52Z")
HI SimpleFOC Community, As we all are aware that there is a shortage of IC. Looking at the currently available power driving IC. I designed this BLDC driving circuit based on MPS 6530 and ESP-32. The IC has a built-in … --- ## [SimpleFOC paper published in the Journal of Open Source Software 🎉](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-paper-published-in-the-journal-of-open-source-software/2205)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-paper-published-in-the-journal-of-open-source-software/2205 "2022-07-18T15:35:03Z")
Hey guys! We are very happy that SimpleFOClibrary has been used as a component of several research project and has made its way to several scientific papers. We are hoping that this trend is going to continue as the pr… --- ## [Archived docs version now available](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/archived-docs-version-now-available/2219)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/archived-docs-version-now-available/2219 "2022-07-06T15:49:57Z")
Hi guys, We are hosting our docs website on github and unfortunately it does not enable us to have more than one verision of the docs at the same time, which means that we are always overwriting the earlier docs sites. … --- ## [Rev\_3 e-MTB front mount](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/rev-3-e-mtb-front-mount/1244)
**Author:** [@Juan-Antonio\_Soren\_E](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Juan-Antonio_Soren_E)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/rev-3-e-mtb-front-mount/1244 "2022-07-01T13:15:52Z")
After being in dialog with representatives of Gates and Optibelt, the design is starting to settle. Since I want the belt to be rugged and able to tolerate rainwater, 8mm pitch is definitely the way to move forward. Idea… --- ## [I2CCommander communications driver](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/i2ccommander-communications-driver/1396)
**Author:** [@runger](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/runger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 9:38am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/i2ccommander-communications-driver/1396 "2022-05-07T09:38:06Z")
Hey everyone! I’ve added a “I2CCommander” class in the SimpleFOC drivers repository, you can find it here: The goal is to allow programmatic control of a SimpleFOC motor driver in an easy way. I know there are better… --- ## [SimpleFOC Discord server](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-discord-server/1533)
**Author:** [@CarelsberghStijn](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/CarelsberghStijn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-discord-server/1533 "2022-01-05T01:03:54Z")
Hello There now is a discord server for the community: See you over there! Carelsbergh Stijn --- ## [Generic position sensor class - New sensor easier to support](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/generic-position-sensor-class-new-sensor-easier-to-support/1491)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 10:45am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/generic-position-sensor-class-new-sensor-easier-to-support/1491 "2021-12-22T10:45:03Z")
Hey everyone, Recently we have added a new feature to the dev branch. Further simplified support for the new position sensors. Instead of the writing the new sensor class as described in docs, all you need to do now is… --- ## [Discourse email service fixed](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/discourse-email-service-fixed/1431)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 9:17am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/discourse-email-service-fixed/1431 "2021-12-02T09:17:38Z")
Hi everyone, Lately we have had a lot of troubles with emails which did not pass to the users. It was a discourse issue that seems to be solved with the new version. As there was a lot of emails which were queued maybe… --- ## [SimpleFOCShield v2 - EasyEDA project 🎉](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefocshield-v2-easyeda-project/1188)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefocshield-v2-easyeda-project/1188 "2021-09-20T12:37:22Z")
Hi guys, I’ve spent some time today to export the SimpleFOCShield Altium project to the easy EDA project. You can find it on the link: It contains the latest version of the shield that is about to be released v2.0.4. … --- ## [Developing a board with DRV8332, need help](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/developing-a-board-with-drv8332-need-help/945)
**Author:** [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 10:26am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/developing-a-board-with-drv8332-need-help/945 "2021-08-22T10:26:20Z")
Hello there. I am developing a board with DRV8332, and need help. The hardware works just fine however I am not sure the board is being driven correctly by SimpleFoc. I know everyone is very busy and this type of help re… --- ## [The Dimmer Design Done](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/the-dimmer-design-done/808)
**Author:** [@Juan-Antonio\_Soren\_E](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Juan-Antonio_Soren_E)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/the-dimmer-design-done/808 "2021-04-29T20:11:30Z")
Hi Finally ready to test the design. Would you support a kickstarter ? Processor: 120Mhz ATSAME51 Dimensions: 37mm wide x 58mm high The wire lugs has a 85amp rating, but to integrate the board into a CNC routed heat… --- ## [📢 SimpleFOClibrary release v2.1](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoclibrary-release-v2-1/602)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoclibrary-release-v2-1/602 "2021-04-18T12:40:31Z")
Hey guys, We have been working hard for the last couple of months to finally we have the new library release, SimpleFOClibrary v2.1. The biggest news in this release are: Initial current control and torque control su… --- ## [SimpleFOCShields on Aliexpress](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefocshields-on-aliexpress/753)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefocshields-on-aliexpress/753 "2021-04-14T23:26:47Z")
Hey guys, Recently it has come to my attention that there are some simplefoc shields on aliexpress. And I just wanted to let you know that it is not simplefoc who are selling them but I am actually very happy that they … --- ## [SimpleFOCShield release v2.0](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefocshield-release-v2-0/435)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefocshield-release-v2-0/435 "2021-01-11T20:39:34Z")
Hey guys, SimpleFOCShield v2.0 is finally out. I am pretty happy with the results both on Arduino UNO and Nucleo boards. Even though stm32 have much better performance true foc is possible using the Arduino UNO as well.… --- ## [Community forum bug 07/12/2020](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/community-forum-bug-07-12-2020/318)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/community-forum-bug-07-12-2020/318 "2020-12-07T17:46:00Z")
Hey guys, Community webiste had a bug for some time, where users were not able to enter their summary/activity site and their user profile. The discourse has been updated and it should be solved now. Please let me kno… --- ## [SimpleFOCShield routing mistake - v1.3.3 version 11/2020](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefocshield-routing-mistake-v1-3-3-version-11-2020/333)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 9:32am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefocshield-routing-mistake-v1-3-3-version-11-2020/333 "2020-12-11T09:32:20Z")
Hello everyone, In a discussion with @Jornel a mistake in the SimpleFOCShield v1.3.3 has been found. This mistake will be present only for the boards that have date 11/2020 on the bottom side of the board. The effe… --- ## [SimpleFOClibrary - project builder](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoclibrary-project-builder/184)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 8:20am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoclibrary-project-builder/184 "2020-10-20T08:20:42Z")
Hi guys. I was recently restructuring the minimal branch of the git repository and I decided to change the paradigm a bit. I restructured the minimal branch to a branch that allows you to create minimal versions of the S… --- ## [Community forum bug fixed](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/community-forum-bug-fixed/164)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/community-forum-bug-fixed/164 "2020-10-13T19:15:37Z")
Hi guys, I just wanted to let you know that community forum is fully functional again. It has been down for a few days without me noticing, sorry about that :smiley: It is a discourse app internal error of some kind a… --- ## [SimpleFOClibrary support for ESP32 boards](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoclibrary-support-for-esp32-boards/61)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoclibrary-support-for-esp32-boards/61 "2020-10-06T12:36:45Z")
With a lot of help of @David\_Gonzalez, Arduino SimpleFOClibrary now supports the ESP32 boards. If you are interested in using the library with the ESP32 visit the supported hardware docs to see how to install the supp… --- ## [Suggestions for new sensor implementations](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/suggestions-for-new-sensor-implementations/27)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/suggestions-for-new-sensor-implementations/27 "2020-08-30T12:32:37Z")
Hey guys, I imagine this thread to be a place to discuss new sensor implementations for the simple FOC library, as it is one of the most often asked question so far. There is so many position sensors out there and all … --- ## [MagneticSensor I2C communication implementation](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/magneticsensor-i2c-communication-implementation/44)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 8:37am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/magneticsensor-i2c-communication-implementation/44 "2020-08-06T08:37:01Z")
Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that I am currently implementing the I2C support for the MagneticSensors and I will release it in the SimpleFOClibrary next week. If you would like to help me test in the mean tim… [Previous page](https://community.simplefoc.com/c/announcement/8.md)