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Thruster Commander
Introduction
Why do I need the
Thruster Commander
?
Most ESCs do not accept simple knob- or button-inputs, instead communicating via pulse-width modulation (PWM)
signals. The
Thruster Commander converts up to two potentiometer (knob) inputs to two separate PWM output signals
that can be used to control ESCs. This allows you to run BLDC motors without the need for a complex onboard computer
system.
Why can’t I use the
Thruster Commander
with other ESCs?
Most ESCs are designed for RC airplane or multi-copter use. Motors on these craft never need to be run in reverse, so
most ESCs are uni-directional. However the
Thruster Commander
is designed to be used with bi-directional ESCs.
Because of the di erent operating natures of uni-directional and bi-directional ESCs, the signals required to stop these
types of ESCs are di erent, so the
Thruster Commander ’s safety features (which are meant to stop all attached motors)
will not work with uni-directional ESCs. For this reason the Thruster Commander should never be used with uni-
directional ESCs.
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It is possible to upload bi-directional rmware to some standard ESCs. More information can be found in the Basic
ESC documentation (http://docs.bluerobotics.com/besc/# rmware-update-and-customization).
Important Notes
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Only use the Thruster Commander with reversible/bi-directional ESCs (e.g. Blue Robotics ESCs
(http://docs.bluerobotics.com/besc/# rmware-update-and-customization)). Standard ESCs are not compatible with the
Thruster Commander ’s safety features. See below for more information.
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Neither the Thruster Commander nor its included accessories are waterproof. Make sure to mount them in
locations where they will not get wet.
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Deadman switches are recommended on any mobile Thruster Commander application.