# hardware support **URL:** https://community.simplefoc.com/c/hardware-support/7.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 --- ## [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… --- ## [I am making an RC bowling ball that uses 2 freaking e-scooter outrunner 6374 140kv motors that are ea shoved inside a longboard wheel which spinning against the inner walls of the bowling ball coverstock creating motion from friction as friction wheel do](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/i-am-making-an-rc-bowling-ball-that-uses-2-freaking-e-scooter-outrunner-6374-140kv-motors-that-are-ea-shoved-inside-a-longboard-wheel-which-spinning-against-the-inner-walls-of-the-bowling-ball-coverstock-creating-motion-from-friction-as-friction-wheel-do/8210)
**Author:** [@SpicyForNoReason](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/SpicyForNoReason)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/i-am-making-an-rc-bowling-ball-that-uses-2-freaking-e-scooter-outrunner-6374-140kv-motors-that-are-ea-shoved-inside-a-longboard-wheel-which-spinning-against-the-inner-walls-of-the-bowling-ball-coverstock-creating-motion-from-friction-as-friction-wheel-do/8210 "2026-06-14T13:14:54Z")
I am making an RC bowling ball that uses 2 freaking e-scooter outrunner 6374 140kv motors that are each shoved inside a longboard wheel which spinning against the inner walls of the bowling ball coverstock creating motio… --- ## [Switch MotionControlType without reprogramming](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/switch-motioncontroltype-without-reprogramming/8219)
**Author:** [@geofrancis](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/geofrancis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/switch-motioncontroltype-without-reprogramming/8219 "2026-06-13T16:55:19Z")
Is it possible to change control types on the fly? I am using simplefoc for my rovers hoverboard wheels and i want to use velocity, torque and angle depending on what my rover is doing, torque is most efficient, velocity… --- ## [Phase Current Spikes on STM32G4 sensorless FOC Setup](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/phase-current-spikes-on-stm32g4-sensorless-foc-setup/8221)
**Author:** [@ElGuerrero91](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/ElGuerrero91)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/phase-current-spikes-on-stm32g4-sensorless-foc-setup/8221 "2026-06-13T14:49:06Z")
I’m working on a custom board with an STM32G4 and a 7‑cell Li‑ion setup to drive a motor using sensorless FOC. My phase‑current waveform is not clean — instead of a smooth sinusoidal shape, I’m seeing spikes in the phas… --- ## [B-G431B-ESC1 Rev C (MB1419C) confirmation needed on shunt resistance & current sense gain for foc\_current mode](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/b-g431b-esc1-rev-c-mb1419c-confirmation-needed-on-shunt-resistance-current-sense-gain-for-foc-current-mode/8179)
**Author:** [@ploopy246](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/ploopy246)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/b-g431b-esc1-rev-c-mb1419c-confirmation-needed-on-shunt-resistance-current-sense-gain-for-foc-current-mode/8179 "2026-06-13T10:55:42Z")
Hi all, Update on my reaction wheel ACS project (3-DOF CubeSat attitude control, V4008 380KV outrunners, AS5600 sensors on shared I2C). Last time I was here I was sourcing diametric magnets (the modules I’d bought shipp… --- ## [Beginner struggling to make motor rotate with ELEGOO Uno R3 and SimpleFOC Shield v3](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/beginner-struggling-to-make-motor-rotate-with-elegoo-uno-r3-and-simplefoc-shield-v3/8207)
**Author:** [@colapunch](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/colapunch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/beginner-struggling-to-make-motor-rotate-with-elegoo-uno-r3-and-simplefoc-shield-v3/8207 "2026-06-12T07:42:33Z")
Hello SimpleFOC Community, First of all, thank you very much for developing and maintaining such a wonderful project. I have been studying the SimpleFOC library source code and experimenting with it for about 20 day… --- ## [B-G431B-ESC1 reaction wheel ACS, the fastest sensorless backup if AS5600 magnet doesn't arrive in time?](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/b-g431b-esc1-reaction-wheel-acs-the-fastest-sensorless-backup-if-as5600-magnet-doesnt-arrive-in-time/8175)
**Author:** [@ploopy246](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/ploopy246)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/b-g431b-esc1-reaction-wheel-acs-the-fastest-sensorless-backup-if-as5600-magnet-doesnt-arrive-in-time/8175 "2026-06-05T19:41:18Z")
Hi alll~ I’m building a 3-DOF attitude control system for a 1U CubeSat simulator as my final year project. The architecture is one B-G431B-ESC1, one Sunnysky V4008 380KV, and one AS5600 per axis, controlled by an ESP32 … --- ## [STM32G431CB not detected over SWD, solder bridge or something else?](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/stm32g431cb-not-detected-over-swd-solder-bridge-or-something-else/8083)
**Author:** [@ploopy246](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/ploopy246)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/stm32g431cb-not-detected-over-swd-solder-bridge-or-something-else/8083 "2026-06-04T15:25:16Z")
I’m trying to flash an STM32G431CB on a B-G431B-ESC1 ESC board for a reaction wheel-based attitude control system. So there’s three ESCs each. For every one, I soldered 4 wires to the J4 SWD pads (SWDIO, SWCLK, 3V3, GND)… --- ## [MKS Dual FOC v3.2 Plus pinout (no published schematic) + an AS5600 sensor-health debug method](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/mks-dual-foc-v3-2-plus-pinout-no-published-schematic-an-as5600-sensor-health-debug-method/8172)
**Author:** [@lostbean](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/lostbean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/mks-dual-foc-v3-2-plus-pinout-no-published-schematic-an-as5600-sensor-health-debug-method/8172 "2026-06-03T01:39:52Z")
Sharing two things that cost me real bench time on an MKS Dual FOC v3.2 Plus (ESP32, EG2133), in case they save someone else a day. Pinout. There’s no published schematic for the v3.2 Plus. I used the v3.3 repo as a p… --- ## [GM6208 Current Rating](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/gm6208-current-rating/8171)
**Author:** [@frog\_guy](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/frog_guy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/gm6208-current-rating/8171 "2026-06-02T20:29:38Z")
Hey all – does anyone here have experience working with these GM6208 gimbal motors? I’m trying to find out the peak current that these will tolerate, but the info online is sparse. The manufacturer lists “working curren… --- ## [Wiring AS5048A Magnetic Sensor to RP2040](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/wiring-as5048a-magnetic-sensor-to-rp2040/3433)
**Author:** [@FinderSiri](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/FinderSiri)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/wiring-as5048a-magnetic-sensor-to-rp2040/3433 "2026-05-31T08:58:29Z")
Hey Everyone. I recently bought a GM3506 Gimbal Motor with a AS5048A magnetic sensor attached and I got it to work on an arduino uno. I had to switch the AS5048A cable from the 3 wire to the 6 wire to get it to work and… --- ## [DO NOT BUY the MKS DUAL FOC PLUS](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/do-not-buy-the-mks-dual-foc-plus/8165)
**Author:** [@geofrancis](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/geofrancis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/do-not-buy-the-mks-dual-foc-plus/8165 "2026-05-31T08:35:33Z")
There is something fundamentally wrong with these controllers. I have burned up 7 of them now and after 7 I was starting to doubt myself as I could get it all working perfectly then when I tried to use it outside without… --- ## [Simple FOC Open loop position control Hardware setup](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simple-foc-open-loop-position-control-hardware-setup/8164)
**Author:** [@drone\_workshop\_icfos](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/drone_workshop_icfos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simple-foc-open-loop-position-control-hardware-setup/8164 "2026-05-30T12:06:40Z")
Hi, I would like to try a simple FOC open-loop position control firmware for sensor less BLDC motor . Is it supported on the Arduino Uno board? --- ## [Low resistance BLDC control fails](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/low-resistance-bldc-control-fails/8157)
**Author:** [@lexan253](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/lexan253)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/low-resistance-bldc-control-fails/8157 "2026-05-29T13:49:47Z")
Hello everyone! Im using SimpleFOCShield v3.2 with big low-resistance motor. I’ve found out that its not very suitable driver a little bit late so now Im trying to make it work in any sort of way. I use T-Motor U8 Lite… --- ## [AS5600 Fantom velocity (jitter)](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/as5600-fantom-velocity-jitter/8155)
**Author:** [@lexan253](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/lexan253)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/as5600-fantom-velocity-jitter/8155 "2026-05-29T07:50:09Z")
Hello everyone! Im trying to use BLDC motor with simplefocshield v3.2 but I’ve encountered problems with the AS5600 position sensor. When I test it with “magnetic\_sensor\_i2c” I have velocity jittering while position (f… --- ## [setPhaseVoltage() works, but open-loop outputs 0V - pico2&Simple Foc mini](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/setphasevoltage-works-but-open-loop-outputs-0v-pico2-simple-foc-mini/8148)
**Author:** [@chanmin723](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/chanmin723)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/setphasevoltage-works-but-open-loop-outputs-0v-pico2-simple-foc-mini/8148 "2026-05-29T07:12:49Z")
Hi everyone, I am working on a project using a Raspberry Pi Pico2 and a SimpleFOC Mini board to drive a 2805 140KV Gimbal Motor. I have a strange issue where open-loop control fails completely, even though manual volta… --- ## [Motor shaking while doing .init](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/motor-shaking-while-doing-init/8142)
**Author:** [@cronos](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/cronos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/motor-shaking-while-doing-init/8142 "2026-05-25T10:47:46Z")
I’m using simplefoc mini to control gimbal BLDC motor 2804 100T , encoder AS 5600 I2C (closed loop control example) Motor init shaking (few months ago it’s not working like that) I also checked encoder value no abnorm… --- ## [BLDC velocity control with gyroscope](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/bldc-velocity-control-with-gyroscope/8152)
**Author:** [@VikSauce](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/VikSauce)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/bldc-velocity-control-with-gyroscope/8152 "2026-05-24T18:37:36Z")
Hello, I am trying to make a self balancing reaction wheel, and I am running into issues when it comes to using the output of my gyroscope to adjust the speed of my motor. Here is the hardware I am using: Nucleo 64 st… --- ## [SimpleFOC Drive v1.3 for BLDC Control](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-drive-v1-3-for-bldc-control/8114)
**Author:** [@VikSauce](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/VikSauce)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 3:46am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-drive-v1-3-for-bldc-control/8114 "2026-05-24T03:46:31Z")
Hello! As a disclaimer, I’m a complete beginner when it comes to this. I am trying to achieve closed loop velocity control of a 3 phase BLDC motor with a 3 channel hall sensor, and to that end I am using a nucleo 64 boar… --- ## [Would appreciate some feedback on a DRV8317 + STM32G431 schematic](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/would-appreciate-some-feedback-on-a-drv8317-stm32g431-schematic/5047)
**Author:** [@Daan87423](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Daan87423)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/would-appreciate-some-feedback-on-a-drv8317-stm32g431-schematic/5047 "2026-05-22T16:59:16Z")
I’ve been through most of the schematic review topics here, which have been very helpful. Before proceeding to the PCB design, I’d appreciate if someone could review my schematic. The main components are an STM32G431CBUx… --- ## [MT6835 Angle sensor 21bit](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/mt6835-angle-sensor-21bit/2910)
**Author:** [@Juan-Antonio\_Soren\_E](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Juan-Antonio_Soren_E)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/mt6835-angle-sensor-21bit/2910 "2026-05-21T10:23:15Z")
Hi, im creating this thread for the MT6835, since there are folks working on support for it, and because its awesome (not yet tested). For folk who dont know it. It is the latest Magnetic Angle Sensor from MagnTek. It f… --- ## [SimpleFOC Mini V1.0 - Not Working - Arduino UNO](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-mini-v1-0-not-working-arduino-uno/8117)
**Author:** [@kkuhn](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/kkuhn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-mini-v1-0-not-working-arduino-uno/8117 "2026-05-21T09:34:22Z")
Motor shows no signs of life. Driver doesn’t heat up. I’ve tried running the motor in open loop mode just to see if the controller is working (script attached below). The motor is a 6000kv 6 pole motor, about 1.5 ohms r… --- ## [Unitree Go2 / GO-M8018-6 motor as an open FOC platform?](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/unitree-go2-go-m8018-6-motor-as-an-open-foc-platform/8140)
**Author:** [@thomasfla](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/thomasfla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/unitree-go2-go-m8018-6-motor-as-an-open-foc-platform/8140 "2026-05-19T10:37:21Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on reverse engineering the Unitree Go2 / GO-M8018-6 actuator. It looks like a very interesting platform for open-source FOC firmware: compact integrated actuator, good mechanical design, built-i… --- ## [State-of-the-Art - Which Board to Buy?](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/state-of-the-art-which-board-to-buy/8118)
**Author:** [@kkuhn](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/kkuhn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/state-of-the-art-which-board-to-buy/8118 "2026-05-19T10:11:13Z")
Hello, I’m having an absolute hell of a time navigating the forum and finding the available community boards or just generally figuring out what I should buy to start using SimpleFOC. It seems many of them are deprecate… --- ## [Help needed for closed loop BLDC velocity control with SimpleFOC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/help-needed-for-closed-loop-bldc-velocity-control-with-simplefoc/8116)
**Author:** [@VikSauce](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/VikSauce)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/help-needed-for-closed-loop-bldc-velocity-control-with-simplefoc/8116 "2026-05-17T13:47:14Z")
Hello! I am currently struggling to achieved closed loop velocity control of a BLDC motor, and I due to my lack of experience I have not been able to figure out how to resolve my problem. Here is the problem: upon atte… --- ## [FFB joystick using 2 hoverboard motors](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/ffb-joystick-using-2-hoverboard-motors/8091)
**Author:** [@Jakub\_Mikulecky](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Jakub_Mikulecky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/ffb-joystick-using-2-hoverboard-motors/8091 "2026-05-13T18:43:18Z")
Hi i want to make a force feedback joystick for use in flight sim games. My plan was to use 2 hoverboard motors for the axis, very simillar to the ffbeast flight controls, but control them with the use of the simpleFOC l… [Previous page](https://community.simplefoc.com/c/hardware-support/7.md) [Next page](https://community.simplefoc.com/c/hardware-support/7.md?page=2)