# Latest **URL:** https://community.simplefoc.com/latest.md [Latest](https://community.simplefoc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.simplefoc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.simplefoc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to SimpleFOC community platform](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/welcome-to-simplefoc-community-platform/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/welcome-to-simplefoc-community-platform/7 "2020-06-07T18:19:00Z")
Welcome to the SimpleFOCproject discussion platform :wave: Hi Guys! SimpleFOCproject is completely community driven open-source project with intention to demystify (make simple) the Field Oriented Control (FOC) algorith… --- ## [Gearotrons - Affordable open hardware that would probably run SimpleFoc](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/gearotrons-affordable-open-hardware-that-would-probably-run-simplefoc/8338)
**Author:** [@samuk](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/samuk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/gearotrons-affordable-open-hardware-that-would-probably-run-simplefoc/8338 "2026-09-23T08:32:16Z")
Spotted Gearotrons: Servomotor Store - Products Via an article about it Gearotons M17 - A low-cost NEMA-17 4-in-1 servomotor with driver, motion controller, and encoder - CNX Software It’s cheap and looks like it might… --- ## [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 … --- ## [Self-Balancing robot](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/self-balancing-robot/343)
**Author:** [@German\_io](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/German_io)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/self-balancing-robot/343 "2026-09-18T19:06:06Z")
Im trying to build self balancing robot. Later I used PID and simple DC motor. I want to try do it with BLDC and simpleFOC. Can you give me advice how can I do it? May be something have similar project. Thank you --- ## [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… --- ## [Hoverboard Motor FOC with STM32](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/hoverboard-motor-foc-with-stm32/8335)
**Author:** [@M77](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/M77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/hoverboard-motor-foc-with-stm32/8335 "2026-09-16T21:08:16Z")
Hello dear friends I want to implement foc Hoverboard motor with STM32. Is there any sample project --- ## [Zero angle calibration issues](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/zero-angle-calibration-issues/8329)
**Author:** [@modo](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/modo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 7:04am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/zero-angle-calibration-issues/8329 "2026-09-16T07:04:28Z")
Hi, I am working with a GM4108: I am noticing a really “steppy” motion (there is something wrong cause it can not be that bad). I am doing the aligning with a voltage between 3V and 5V (drawing up to 0.5A). The zero ang… --- ## [SimpleFOC v2.3 & AS5600 & GM3506 closed loop example](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-v2-3-as5600-gm3506-closed-loop-example/8330)
**Author:** [@enzor](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/enzor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-v2-3-as5600-gm3506-closed-loop-example/8330 "2026-09-16T06:49:58Z")
hello! could you please write me a simple Closed loop example for this setup? SimpleFOC v2.3 & AS5600 & GM3506 thanks! --- ## [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? --- ## [Driver.init() failure; MCPWM appears to be initialized twice (ESP32-C6)](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/driver-init-failure-mcpwm-appears-to-be-initialized-twice-esp32-c6/8323)
**Author:** [@audreymgu](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/audreymgu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/driver-init-failure-mcpwm-appears-to-be-initialized-twice-esp32-c6/8323 "2026-09-13T20:58:43Z")
Hi there! I’ve been running into some issues getting a simple open loop motor spinning example working on my setup where the driver initialization fails. I have an ESP32-C6 dev board (CodeCell C6) connected to a TMC6300 … --- ## [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… --- ## [Mounting the magnet onto the motor](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/mounting-the-magnet-onto-the-motor/1020)
**Author:** [@wimalopaan](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/wimalopaan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/mounting-the-magnet-onto-the-motor/1020 "2026-08-31T15:50:38Z")
What is the best way to mount the magnet onto the motor axis? What is the best way to fix the magnetic-sensor-board. Are there any 3d-printable sensor-housings or things like that for specific gimbal or other motors. W… --- ## [B-G431B-ESC1 with FPV 2205 14/7 pole motor and AS5600](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/b-g431b-esc1-with-fpv-2205-14-7-pole-motor-and-as5600/8301)
**Author:** [@deets](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/deets)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/b-g431b-esc1-with-fpv-2205-14-7-pole-motor-and-as5600/8301 "2026-08-31T06:21:07Z")
Hey folks, I’ve setup the B-G431B-ESC1 with an old EMAX RS2205 I’ve got lying around that should have plenty of power for my application. I feed it with 15V. The motor has 14 magnets, and my understanding is this means… --- ## [Does Simplefoc have IPMSM motor support?](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/does-simplefoc-have-ipmsm-motor-support/8311)
**Author:** [@serkan](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/serkan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/does-simplefoc-have-ipmsm-motor-support/8311 "2026-08-26T15:11:10Z")
Can I use motors with rotors made of silicon steel sheets and where the magnet is positioned at an angle inside the sheets as shown in the image (IPMSM) with a simplefoc? As far as I understand, magnetic torque and r… --- ## [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… --- ## [Does anybody has schematics and code example on this 20A Ali board](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/does-anybody-has-schematics-and-code-example-on-this-20a-ali-board/6398)
**Author:** [@Eugene](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Eugene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/does-anybody-has-schematics-and-code-example-on-this-20a-ali-board/6398 "2026-08-20T12:17:43Z")
Does anybody has schematics and code example on this 20A Ali board? https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007382240854.html?spm=a2g0o.order\_list.order\_list\_main.34.21ef1802AZfogC&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm --- ## [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… --- ## [SimpleFOC stepstick](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-stepstick/4975)
**Author:** [@dekutree64](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/dekutree64)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-stepstick/4975 "2026-08-16T12:17:06Z")
Branching this topic before it takes over the SimpleFOC-StepMini thread. Yeah, I’d like to keep the cost as low as possible. That is helpful if we only need an encoder connector, but I may try for both anyway, or at l… --- ## [Massage Gun Integrated Outrunners](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/massage-gun-integrated-outrunners/787)
**Author:** [@AlexR-D](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/AlexR-D)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/massage-gun-integrated-outrunners/787 "2026-08-15T20:14:49Z")
I have been looking at off the shelf low cost brushless outrunners with minimal wiring and complexity and have been experimenting with the BLDCs from massage guns. They put out good torque (~0.1Nm - 3000rpm), are contro… --- ## [How to properly force sensor recalibration without hardware reset or full re-initialization?](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/how-to-properly-force-sensor-recalibration-without-hardware-reset-or-full-re-initialization/8302)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Mohajeri](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Ali_Mohajeri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/how-to-properly-force-sensor-recalibration-without-hardware-reset-or-full-re-initialization/8302 "2026-08-15T11:34:59Z")
Background: I have a BLDC motor control system using SimpleFOC. The system is installed in a location where power cycling is inconvenient, so I need to perform sensor recalibration (specifically zero\_electric\_angle and s… --- ## [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… --- ## [Motor Vibrates and Spins Unexpectedly When Using Angle Control + FOC Current in SimpleFOC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/motor-vibrates-and-spins-unexpectedly-when-using-angle-control-foc-current-in-simplefoc/8297)
**Author:** [@colapunch](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/colapunch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 6:28am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/motor-vibrates-and-spins-unexpectedly-when-using-angle-control-foc-current-in-simplefoc/8297 "2026-08-12T06:28:33Z")
Hello, First of all, thank you very much for developing and maintaining SimpleFOC. It is a great and very useful project, and I really appreciate the opportunity to learn from it. I have been using SimpleFOC for about … --- ## [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… --- ## [Ultra Slow Mode](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/ultra-slow-mode/8294)
**Author:** [@gimbal\_pete](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/gimbal_pete)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/ultra-slow-mode/8294 "2026-08-10T12:12:34Z")
In my forum travels, I came across something called “Ultra Slow Mode” which apparently is good for cinematographic camera gimbals. That’s the link to it. Does anyone know what became of it? The example given for cust… --- ## [你们生态怎么这么乱七八糟的，不能把电机和驱动板的原理图数据手册单独放在一个地方吗，我不理解](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/topic/8295)
**Author:** [@cc\_cc](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/cc_cc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 9:35am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/topic/8295 "2026-08-09T09:35:04Z")
你们厂家既然发售这个，为什么把资料搞的极其难找，不能完善吗 --- ## [Torque Mode to Angle Mode - motor working against target](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/torque-mode-to-angle-mode-motor-working-against-target/5477)
**Author:** [@Tyandriel](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Tyandriel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/torque-mode-to-angle-mode-motor-working-against-target/5477 "2026-08-08T22:48:51Z")
Goal: in a “dead zone” around the target angle the motor should be “off”\*. High above and below torque mode is needed, so it´s active in that zone\*\*. But at a specific angle in that dead zone the motor should snap to a … --- ## [Grinding Noise from motor in torque control mode](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/grinding-noise-from-motor-in-torque-control-mode/8291)
**Author:** [@gimbal\_pete](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/gimbal_pete)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/grinding-noise-from-motor-in-torque-control-mode/8291 "2026-08-07T17:07:36Z")
I’m using an ESP32S3 and AS5047 (using SPI) with the “Closing the loop test” ( Closing the Loop Test | Arduino-FOC ) and finding that the motor makes a grinding noise in torque control mode. It’s a 20 ohm drone gimbal mo… [Next page](https://community.simplefoc.com/latest.md?page=1)