# hardware support **URL:** https://community.simplefoc.com/c/hardware-support/7.md [Latest](https://community.simplefoc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.simplefoc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.simplefoc.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the hardware support category](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/about-the-hardware-support-category/19)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/about-the-hardware-support-category/19 "2020-06-16T01:24:09Z")
This category is intended for any type of discussion about the hardware support of the SimpleFOClibrary Support problems and issues Suggestions Advises … --- ## [Guidance on Approach & Resources: Discrete IR2110 + IRFB3607 3-Phase Inverter (STM32G474CEU6)](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/guidance-on-approach-resources-discrete-ir2110-irfb3607-3-phase-inverter-stm32g474ceu6/8346)
**Author:** [@Akanksha\_Singh](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Akanksha_Singh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 7:07am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/guidance-on-approach-resources-discrete-ir2110-irfb3607-3-phase-inverter-stm32g474ceu6/8346 "2026-09-27T07:07:35Z")
Hi everyone, We are third-year B.Tech students building our first 3-phase BLDC FOC inverter on. Since we are new to discrete power electronics, we want to ensure our design approach, passive sizing, and testing workflow… --- ## [The microspora Arduino thread](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/the-microspora-arduino-thread/8345)
**Author:** [@o\_lampe](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/o_lampe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/the-microspora-arduino-thread/8345 "2026-09-26T07:59:44Z")
Since the microspora firmware on github is for Platformio, I thought it would be helpful to have an Arduino based thread. From what I understood so far, Arduino doesn’t have a microspora library with example code. But … --- ## [FOC BLDC Motor driver - 32V](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/foc-bldc-motor-driver-32v/8341)
**Author:** [@samuk](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/samuk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/foc-bldc-motor-driver-32v/8341 "2026-09-24T09:13:49Z")
Looks like quite a nice one, already running SimpleFOC and a reasonable level of documentation --- ## [Magnetic Sensor - Measurements](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/magnetic-sensor-measurements/4758)
**Author:** [@cSandrini](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/cSandrini)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/magnetic-sensor-measurements/4758 "2026-09-20T09:15:32Z")
Hello everyone, I’m currently working on developing a closed-loop system for microstepping in a stepper motor, utilizing the AS500 magnetic sensor to obtain angle values. However, I’ve noticed that its resolution of 12 … --- ## [SimpleFOC Drive v1.3 + BLDC 5010 360KV + STM32 Blackpill](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-drive-v1-3-bldc-5010-360kv-stm32-blackpill/8334)
**Author:** [@nomtix](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/nomtix)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-drive-v1-3-bldc-5010-360kv-stm32-blackpill/8334 "2026-09-17T08:54:06Z")
Hello everyone, For a few days now, I’ve been trying to successfully start closed-loop control on my SimpleFOC Drive v1.3. I initially tried with an Arduino Uno, and now I’ve migrated to an STM32 Blackpill (F411CE), but… --- ## [Searching PMSM motor](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/searching-pmsm-motor/8325)
**Author:** [@M77](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/M77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/searching-pmsm-motor/8325 "2026-09-14T06:49:55Z")
Hello dear friends. I am searching a PMSM motor for my AMR projects. Can you suggest a well known PMSM motor? --- ## [X-NUCLEO-IHM16M1/how does it work](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/x-nucleo-ihm16m1-how-does-it-work/7852)
**Author:** [@Jeffy](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Jeffy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/x-nucleo-ihm16m1-how-does-it-work/7852 "2026-09-02T08:11:38Z")
Can I get true 6-PWM (TIM1 CHx + CHxN) working on the X-NUCLEO-IHM16M1 (STSPIN830)? I’m using the X-NUCLEO-IHM16M1 BLDC driver board, which is based on the STSPIN830, together with a NUCLEO-F446RE. In the STSPIN830 data… --- ## [B-G431-ESC1 Closed Loop Trouble](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/b-g431-esc1-closed-loop-trouble/8307)
**Author:** [@Itsme](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Itsme)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/b-g431-esc1-closed-loop-trouble/8307 "2026-08-31T16:28:48Z")
Hi all, I have four each of B-G431-ESC1’s, Tarot TL2955 motors and an AS5047P magnetic encoder connected in ABI mode. I managed to get open loop working, closed loop after a bit of trouble (the issue was the pole pair c… --- ## [Experience with high-resistance gimbal motors for smooth slow closed-loop motion?](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/experience-with-high-resistance-gimbal-motors-for-smooth-slow-closed-loop-motion/8306)
**Author:** [@Jean\_Joubert](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Jean_Joubert)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/experience-with-high-resistance-gimbal-motors-for-smooth-slow-closed-loop-motion/8306 "2026-08-26T10:03:44Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on a motorised aircraft throttle quadrant and I’m using an iFlight GM6208 gimbal motor with an AS5048A magnetic encoder and SimpleFOC. I’m currently using the SimpleFOC Mini v1.0 driver. The GM… --- ## [Unable to connect my MKS ODRIVE to my PC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/unable-to-connect-my-mks-odrive-to-my-pc/8308)
**Author:** [@calmosamigos](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/calmosamigos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/unable-to-connect-my-mks-odrive-to-my-pc/8308 "2026-08-21T17:42:50Z")
Hi everyone I am on a problem since a while and it is becoming worse and worse. I am using a Makerbase MKS ODRIVE MINI V1.0 that is also showed and discussed by @Justlovescience in his video and Github. Firstly whe… --- ## [Request for Comment: Dual DRV8316 SPI 3PWM Driver](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/request-for-comment-dual-drv8316-spi-3pwm-driver/8300)
**Author:** [@the0ngu](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/the0ngu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/request-for-comment-dual-drv8316-spi-3pwm-driver/8300 "2026-08-20T08:39:39Z")
Hello Everyone, I am working on a robotics project that require control of two BLDC motors with stator size about 2208. I need a solution that is as flexible as possible to experiment with different designs. I have been… --- ## [Current Sensing basic question](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-sensing-basic-question/8287)
**Author:** [@Tyandriel](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Tyandriel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-sensing-basic-question/8287 "2026-08-13T18:07:30Z")
Hi all, I’m planning to drive a Nema 17 with an AS6600 and an ESP32 as MCU. But when it comes to current sensing, I’m a bit lost. Until now I only used BLDC with the Shield 3.1, making things quite easy… but that’s not … --- ## [Review request: low-cost dual motor controller based on Pico + DRV8316](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/review-request-low-cost-dual-motor-controller-based-on-pico-drv8316/8161)
**Author:** [@thomasfla](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/thomasfla)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/review-request-low-cost-dual-motor-controller-based-on-pico-drv8316/8161 "2026-08-13T14:58:38Z")
Hi, I’m about to design a low-cost dual motor controller for teaching purposes and would appreciate some feedback before I commit to the PCB. The target application is a 2-DOF direct-drive arm using two GM3506 motors w… --- ## [St link soldering on B-G431B-ESC1](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/st-link-soldering-on-b-g431b-esc1/8065)
**Author:** [@ploopy246](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/ploopy246)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/st-link-soldering-on-b-g431b-esc1/8065 "2026-08-11T06:04:41Z")
Hi everyone, I am working on a 3-DOF attitude control system for a satellite simulator using three B-G431B-ESC1 ESC boards driving Sunnysky V4008 380KV BLDC reaction wheels. I have removed the daughterboard (in hindsigh… --- ## [New hardware advice?](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/new-hardware-advice/8288)
**Author:** [@shellfritsch](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/shellfritsch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/new-hardware-advice/8288 "2026-08-01T21:01:33Z")
hello! i’m a new member of the simpleFOC community looking to begin prototyping. i’m a bit overwhelmed by all the options for hardware and am hoping someone here can offer advice on which bits to get that will offer the… --- ## [Project for teaching PID control](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/project-for-teaching-pid-control/8282)
**Author:** [@Aidan\_Dempster](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Aidan_Dempster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/project-for-teaching-pid-control/8282 "2026-07-28T04:57:02Z")
Hello! We are developing a project to teach PID control by letting kids physically manipulate a lever arm that is being controlled by a tunable PID controller. This means having a motor attached to the arm for which we … --- ## [G431 ESC1 "ERR-MOT:Init not possible, driver not init"](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/g431-esc1-err-mot-init-not-possible-driver-not-init/8273)
**Author:** [@Leon\_Jiang](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Leon_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/g431-esc1-err-mot-init-not-possible-driver-not-init/8273 "2026-07-23T09:54:27Z")
STM32G431 ESC1 driver.init() fails Hi, I have a G431 ESC1 motor driver. I’ve connected an AS5600 sensor to its I2C pads, connected the motor output pads to a 2804 gimbal motor, and it’s being powered by a 3s lipo. The i… --- ## [STM32F103RCT6 + MP6540H (simple example)](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/stm32f103rct6-mp6540h-simple-example/4711)
**Author:** [@POE](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/POE)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 8:45am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/stm32f103rct6-mp6540h-simple-example/4711 "2026-07-20T08:45:19Z")
Hi all! I use a combination of STM32F103RCT6 + MP6540H, but even the simplest example (spinning at a given speed) does not work. My code for Arduino #include \ /\* Переменные \*/ #define UART\_TX PA9 #… --- ## [SimpleFOCMini v2.1 board](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefocmini-v2-1-board/8259)
**Author:** [@CthuluLabs](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/CthuluLabs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefocmini-v2-1-board/8259 "2026-07-13T17:33:26Z")
Does anyone know what happened with the SimpleFOCMini v2.1 board? It’s development is listed as ongoing: but from what I can see it hasn’t been touched in a year and the author is not responding. I am in need of a lo… --- ## [Estimated\_current and velocity mode: high current at standstill](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/estimated-current-and-velocity-mode-high-current-at-standstill/8260)
**Author:** [@o\_lampe](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/o_lampe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/estimated-current-and-velocity-mode-high-current-at-standstill/8260 "2026-07-11T09:15:38Z")
When I use that setup and velocity is zero, the motor still wants to position itself “on the cogging point”. Which means there is a significant Iq of ~340mA at standstill, result of a nonzero Vq. The sign of the current… --- ## [Problem with Simple FOC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/problem-with-simple-foc/8257)
**Author:** [@Jannik\_Dambacher](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Jannik_Dambacher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/problem-with-simple-foc/8257 "2026-07-08T08:39:18Z")
Hello, I’d like to use this gimbal motor, the “GBM2804H-100T Gimbal Motor.” To do so, I ordered the “Simple FOC ESP 32 FOC” board. However, since there’s hardly any documentation available for this specific … --- ## [Weak Torque in Voltage based position Control using B-G431B-ESC1](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/weak-torque-in-voltage-based-position-control-using-b-g431b-esc1/8248)
**Author:** [@SachinK](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/SachinK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/weak-torque-in-voltage-based-position-control-using-b-g431b-esc1/8248 "2026-07-07T23:02:32Z")
I have SimpleFOC setup of 5010 BLDC Motor (7 Pole Pair, 360KV) B-G431B-ESC1 Driver AS5600 Sensor I am trying to do Position control with Voltage Control mode. The issue I am facing is that the motor is going to targe… --- ## [QVADRANS v1.0 (fka Lepton 3.0)](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/qvadrans-v1-0-fka-lepton-3-0/3376)
**Author:** [@Valentine](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Valentine)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/qvadrans-v1-0-fka-lepton-3-0/3376 "2026-07-07T02:03:11Z")
Splitting the topic here since this is not Lepton anymore but a completely new board. Keeping with naming, QVADRANS (worth two Leptons from Antiquity c.a. King Alexander Jannaeus of Judah from 103-76 BC). Got a little t… --- ## [iPower Motor and SPI Wiring](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/ipower-motor-and-spi-wiring/323)
**Author:** [@bruhman](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/bruhman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/ipower-motor-and-spi-wiring/323 "2026-07-05T20:53:15Z")
I am having a hard time finding information anywhere on the web on how to wire the magnetic encoder that I received with my motor from iPower. I have checked the datasheet from AMS, but when I try to follow the traces on… --- ## [Gooser: a 4-in-1 Lepton derivative](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/gooser-a-4-in-1-lepton-derivative/5325)
**Author:** [@dekutree64](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/dekutree64)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/gooser-a-4-in-1-lepton-derivative/5325 "2026-06-28T21:08:33Z")
I’ve gone circuit board crazy this past month, working on several potential designs to succeed Lepton Deku mod for the next version of my robot bird, and watching hours of Robert Feranec videos on youtube to learn the … --- ## [Your thoughts about drv8316 - Long slew rate](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/your-thoughts-about-drv8316-long-slew-rate/4813)
**Author:** [@Antun\_Skuric](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Antun_Skuric)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/your-thoughts-about-drv8316-long-slew-rate/4813 "2026-06-28T19:42:18Z")
Hi guys, In recent months and even years now, I’ve had a great expectations from the drv8316. As it has all the good stuff :slight\_smile: Integrated triple half bridge integrated low-side current sensing a good LDO re… --- ## [Simplefoc mini with in-line current sensing](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-mini-with-in-line-current-sensing/5214)
**Author:** [@SamLee0510](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/SamLee0510)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 9:46am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-mini-with-in-line-current-sensing/5214 "2026-06-25T09:46:36Z")
I’m making a custom pcb board based on simplefoc mini. I just wanted to add the functionality of in-line current sensing to simplefoc mini board so I made a schematic below. Since this is my first PCB custom board, … --- ## [DRV8323 custom driver review/help request](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8323-custom-driver-review-help-request/8220)
**Author:** [@lexan253](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/lexan253)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8323-custom-driver-review-help-request/8220 "2026-06-22T12:51:25Z")
Hello! I needed high current board for FOC applications, while Im waiting for SimpleFOCDrive I’ve designed custom board based on SimpleFOCDrive. I’ve replaced some elements with those that I could get faster: DRV8320 … --- ## [Are 3 linear halls in 60° possible with linear halls library?](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/are-3-linear-halls-in-60-possible-with-linear-halls-library/8173)
**Author:** [@o\_lampe](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/o_lampe)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/are-3-linear-halls-in-60-possible-with-linear-halls-library/8173 "2026-06-19T17:56:33Z")
Hi, the title almost describes it all. I have 8 pole BLDC motors with an external 8\_magnets rotor and 3 digi halls. Easiest hack would be to replace them with linear halls. I could also rip the rotor off and replace i… [Next page](https://community.simplefoc.com/c/hardware-support/7.md?page=1)