[BB8] decided based on no reason in particular to replace the proprietary motor controller with one based on VESC, an open-source electric motor controller for all kinds of motors even beyond ebikes.

Electric bike speed controllers are essential components that regulate the power flow from the battery to the motor. They manage the throttle, braking, and various features that influence the ...

[Josh Pieper] of mjbots Robotic Systems just released a major revision to his moteus open sourced brushless DC (BLDC) electric motor controller. The update adds a flexible I/O subsystem which ...

In EVs, the complicated oily bits such as the engine, fuel lines and tank get replaced by an electric motor, controller and battery pack. An electric drivetrain is much simpler than an ICE vehicle ...