# \#current\_sensing **URL:** https://community.simplefoc.com/tag/current-sensing/17.md [Latest](https://community.simplefoc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.simplefoc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.simplefoc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Low-speed stepper smoothness and load response with FOC current control](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/low-speed-stepper-smoothness-and-load-response-with-foc-current-control/8374)
**Author:** [@S.J](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/S.J)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/low-speed-stepper-smoothness-and-load-response-with-foc-current-control/8374 "2026-10-19T08:17:52Z")
I’m using SimpleFOC to control a NEMA17 stepper with StepperDriver4PWM, an SPI encoder and inline current sensing. It works quite well overall, but I’m struggling with smoothness and response to load at low speeds. In c… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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, … --- ## [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… --- ## [5010 360KV draws 55W at 90 rad/s in foc\_current mode. Is this normal?](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/5010-360kv-draws-55w-at-90-rad-s-in-foc-current-mode-is-this-normal/8156)
**Author:** [@Osbos007](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Osbos007)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 6:34am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/5010-360kv-draws-55w-at-90-rad-s-in-foc-current-mode-is-this-normal/8156 "2026-05-28T06:34:54Z")
Hey guys, I’ve been trying to get a 5010 360KV BLDC motor running with SimpleFOC 2.1.1 on a MKS ESP32 FOC V1.0 board. The goal is closed-loop position control at high speed with reasonable power consumption. After a lot… --- ## [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… --- ## [Current sensing with the DRV8316](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-sensing-with-the-drv8316/8032)
**Author:** [@HaddiS2](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/HaddiS2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-sensing-with-the-drv8316/8032 "2026-04-11T04:53:19Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on a custom FOC motor controller using the DRV8316CRQRGFRQ1, and I have some questions regarding how to properly implement current sensing with the SimpleFOC library. The DRV8316 uses low-side … --- ## [G473 Dual Driver Board](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/g473-dual-driver-board/8002)
**Author:** [@dubnubdubnub](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/dubnubdubnub)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 6:56am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/g473-dual-driver-board/8002 "2026-02-25T06:56:54Z")
I wanna make something similar to the dengFOC/dualFOC driver board, but much more compact, hopefully cheaper, and with an integrated g473 mcu. I’d probably use it to drive iPower 2804 or cubemars gl-30 motors. The board … --- ## [Minimal system: XIAOESP32S3 DRV8313 INA219 AS5048 PM1105](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/minimal-system-xiaoesp32s3-drv8313-ina219-as5048-pm1105/7984)
**Author:** [@peepo](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/peepo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/minimal-system-xiaoesp32s3-drv8313-ina219-as5048-pm1105/7984 "2026-02-11T15:55:49Z")
I’d like to see someone else’s miniature system, even better if the boards availble! To my mind, the XIAO offers great potential, and current\_sense is a big bonus. Where are the projects? I may build, but… --- ## [Adding Vias for Current Capability](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/adding-vias-for-current-capability/7902)
**Author:** [@Kai\_Justice](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Kai_Justice)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/adding-vias-for-current-capability/7902 "2026-01-11T23:49:45Z")
I am brining current from an IGBT to an inline current sense hall effect. Connecting them I am using a filled zone utilizng the front and back of the pcb. Would filling these zones increase the current carrying capabil… --- ## [SimpleFOC with MKS Dual FOC plus + ESP32 and current sense](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-with-mks-dual-foc-plus-esp32-and-current-sense/7890)
**Author:** [@OiD-W](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/OiD-W)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/simplefoc-with-mks-dual-foc-plus-esp32-and-current-sense/7890 "2025-12-29T16:03:45Z")
Hi, again. I’m back and still fighting setting up motors. Makerbase SimpleFOC Dual Plus with an ESP32 and BL4825O motors (Removed the PCB, 5PP 1.5Ohm) with AS5600 magnetic encoders (The white square version) I’ve … --- ## [LEM HLSR 10-P in Motor Control Applications](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/lem-hlsr-10-p-in-motor-control-applications/7897)
**Author:** [@nebster](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/nebster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/lem-hlsr-10-p-in-motor-control-applications/7897 "2025-12-28T16:59:38Z")
Hi, I’m planning to use the LEM HLSR 10-P current sensors for an induction motor inverter with FOC control. Does anyone have experience using these sensors for motor control? Is signal filtering needed before the MCU … --- ## [Check hardware design for BLDC driver](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/check-hardware-design-for-bldc-driver/7855)
**Author:** [@flashgift80](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/flashgift80)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/check-hardware-design-for-bldc-driver/7855 "2025-12-09T09:00:44Z")
I’ve created the following CAD design, referencing various posts in the simpleFOC community, YouTube, and other blogs. My desired function is essentially position control. However, since I’m already working on … --- ## [Question about sensorless positon control solution](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/question-about-sensorless-positon-control-solution/7833)
**Author:** [@flashgift80](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/flashgift80)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 6:43am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/question-about-sensorless-positon-control-solution/7833 "2025-11-28T06:43:43Z")
I’m interested in building a very small actuator. To achieve the smallest size and lowest cost, I need to be able to estimate speed and position without a sensor (I considered attaching something like a potentiometer to… --- ## [Inductance: request for help with wiring](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/inductance-request-for-help-with-wiring/7824)
**Author:** [@peepo](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/peepo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/inductance-request-for-help-with-wiring/7824 "2025-11-24T21:14:53Z")
using simpleFOC shield what are the wiring connections 10,5,6 I assume are for BLDC pwm connections, (but are 8 A0 & A2 needed?) for the inductance and phase resistance code from this page: This code is not complete: … --- ## [PCB Design Review G431 + INA241 + MT6816 + DRIVER](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/pcb-design-review-g431-ina241-mt6816-driver/7613)
**Author:** [@lilpb](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/lilpb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 5:34am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/pcb-design-review-g431-ina241-mt6816-driver/7613 "2025-08-28T05:34:15Z")
Hi, I’m designing 2 boards for SimpleFOC implementation and I’m here for feedback, to see if i’m doing things right ahaha. The main goal is to have the best motor control as possible, so a minimal dead time (dead time i… --- ## [Issue setting up Makerbase SimpleFOC Dual](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/issue-setting-up-makerbase-simplefoc-dual/7556)
**Author:** [@Fuchio](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Fuchio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/issue-setting-up-makerbase-simplefoc-dual/7556 "2025-08-16T12:41:46Z")
Hi all, Hopefully someone here can guide me in the right direction because I feel like I am about to lose lots of time otherwise. Previously I used SimpleFOC mini boards with voltage control with little issue, but I now… --- ## [Current\_sense error + drv8302 + esp32-S3](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-sense-error-drv8302-esp32-s3/7546)
**Author:** [@Hugo\_gnn](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Hugo_gnn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-sense-error-drv8302-esp32-s3/7546 "2025-08-10T21:06:52Z")
Hello everyone, I am working on a custom BLDC motor controller based on an ESP32-S3 and a DRV8302 using SimpleFOC. I am using shunts to measure current on phases A and B only. Phase C does not have a current sensor (no … --- ## [Introduction and thanks!](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/introduction-and-thanks/7538)
**Author:** [@thomasfla](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/thomasfla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/introduction-and-thanks/7538 "2025-08-07T16:28:03Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new to SimpleFOC, but already quite familiar with PMSM FOC control for robotics. I’ve been really impressed by the project—congratulations to the team and community! Together with a colleague, I’m work… --- ## [Understanding various currents and their usage in torque control](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/understanding-various-currents-and-their-usage-in-torque-control/7493)
**Author:** [@Papouc](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Papouc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/understanding-various-currents-and-their-usage-in-torque-control/7493 "2025-07-28T22:17:43Z")
Hello there, I finally received my new driver boards with current sensing hardware (it’s like fifth take :smiley:). While being super happy that the driver redesigned to use STM32 is finally working I found myself strug… --- ## [Current sensing issues](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-sensing-issues/7471)
**Author:** [@Max\_Martin](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Max_Martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-sensing-issues/7471 "2025-07-22T01:26:36Z")
issues reading the total current sent to the motor. My set up consists of a GM3506 Gimbal Motor (5.6ohms) a MKS Dual FOC board and an esp32 dev board. According to the schematics the MKS board has a 0.01ohm resistor and … --- ## [DRV8302 "voltage sensing" hardware](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8302-voltage-sensing-hardware/7383)
**Author:** [@Papouc](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Papouc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/drv8302-voltage-sensing-hardware/7383 "2025-07-13T13:09:17Z")
Hello guys, I have a quick question regarding some things in DRV8302 driver schematic. For the past year I’ve been working on some custom BLDC drivers using the TI’s DRV8302 chip. I based the design on the “typical appl… --- ## [Low side current sensing for stepper motors](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/low-side-current-sensing-for-stepper-motors/7235)
**Author:** [@vmnnk](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/vmnnk)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 1:28am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/low-side-current-sensing-for-stepper-motors/7235 "2025-07-08T01:28:52Z")
Hello guys, I’ve recently noticed that the SimpleFOC’s low side current sensing support for stepper motors is currently incomplete and do not really work as expected. I decided to try looking into this issue and hopeful… --- ## [Shunt current measurement considerations](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/shunt-current-measurement-considerations/7103)
**Author:** [@Backflip](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Backflip)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/shunt-current-measurement-considerations/7103 "2025-04-29T15:52:04Z")
First, I would like to introduce myself regarding this topic. I am a retired electrical engineer and specialist in EMC testing and design. In my work more years back I have designed smaller switch-mode power suplies and … --- ## [Some code question](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/some-code-question/7001)
**Author:** [@ekftjgusrms](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/ekftjgusrms)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/some-code-question/7001 "2025-04-05T13:48:14Z")
hello. i use shield v2.0.4 and AS5600 magnetic sensor, MKS 2808 bldc motor i want to control motor velocity\_control so i use example code “velocity\_control.ino” but there was error that current sensor error so i add… --- ## [Adding current sesining to simple foc mini](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/adding-current-sesining-to-simple-foc-mini/6809)
**Author:** [@Gingerbread](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Gingerbread)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/adding-current-sesining-to-simple-foc-mini/6809 "2025-02-24T18:23:49Z")
Hey, I’m using a simple foc mini boards to control 4 bldc gimbal motors (gm 4108) with teensy 4.1. A fairly precise torque control is important so I wanted to add current sensing, but I’m rather green when in comes to d… --- ## [Overcurrent/Short at sudden changes in target velocity (velocity control & current\_foc)](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/overcurrent-short-at-sudden-changes-in-target-velocity-velocity-control-current-foc/4908)
**Author:** [@mizzi\_labs](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/mizzi_labs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/overcurrent-short-at-sudden-changes-in-target-velocity-velocity-control-current-foc/4908 "2025-02-20T14:11:49Z")
I’m testing a low resistance (220 mOhm) motor rated for 6 rad/s. I kept the target velocity limit as -2.5 rad/s to 2.5 rad/s. But instances where there is a sudden direction change (let’s say from 2.5 to -2.5 (while it’s… --- ## [ESP32S3 + DRV8302 + Current Sense = CRASH](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/esp32s3-drv8302-current-sense-crash/5032)
**Author:** [@Davide\_Parati](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Davide_Parati)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/esp32s3-drv8302-current-sense-crash/5032 "2024-12-23T00:34:09Z")
Hello guys, I’ve promised to myself to solve this issue…but no way! I really need your help. Here below my configuration: ESP32S3 DRV8302 driver Motor with phase resistance 2Ohm Encoder: 500ppr Here the schematics: … --- ## [Motor Detents using foc\_current without PID controller](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/motor-detents-using-foc-current-without-pid-controller/6347)
**Author:** [@Lanese22](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/Lanese22)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/motor-detents-using-foc-current-without-pid-controller/6347 "2024-11-28T19:21:43Z")
Hi Everyone! I could really use some help with this one… I am trying to create a code to assign the motor a current based on the given position. At a “detent” the motor would have very little to no current and then as y… --- ## [Current Spikes in DC Current](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-spikes-in-dc-current/5715)
**Author:** [@cSandrini](https://community.simplefoc.com/u/cSandrini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.simplefoc.com/t/current-spikes-in-dc-current/5715 "2024-10-29T13:20:41Z")
I was running a dc current mode on stepper motor and figured out the velocity was not constant. Measuring the currents I could see that one coil is getting spikes. The blue line is the current magnitude: What could be … [Next page](https://community.simplefoc.com/tag/current-sensing/17.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=current_sensing)