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Boosted ReVOLT! Software Tool

 Boosted ReVOLT! Software Tool

This software tool enables you to:
  • Automatically configure your VESC to use the ReVOLT! dashboard
  • Change basic dashboard settings
  • Update the firmware of your dasboard




This project is open source. The source code can be found at https://github.com/MichaelCastiau/boosted-revolt-tool

Download

For Windows

You can download the latest .exe installer in the releases. Follow the installer instructions. Windows will show a 'we protected your PC' dialog when running the tool for the first time. Click on 'more...' and 'Run Anyway' to run this tool.

Windows has known issues with connecting via Bluetooth. This is because of limitations of the Windows Bluetooth Stack itself. On Windows, a USB connection is preferred.

If you would like to connect via Bluetooth either way, please refer to this article: https://github.com/abandonware/noble. You will have to install a WinUSB driver, or use a separate dongle to make use of Bluetooth functionality.

For Mac

Download the latest .dmg package for mac from the releases.
Just drag the program into the Applications folder to install it. When running the tool for the first time, Mac will show a warning this developer is unknown.
Go to 'System Preferences' > 'Security' and click on 'Open Anyway' to run the tool.

For Linux

The releases do not contain prebuilt binaries for linux. However, since it is an open source project you can build your own linux binary.

User Guide

VESC Settings

The ReVOLT! tool enables you to automatically set the required settings in your VESC to use your dashboard. Be mindful that this tool doesn't set or change any motor settings.

Additionally, the tool checks your VESC settings when connecting and reports if your settings are correct to make use of the ReVOLT! dashboard.

To configure your VESC automatically, click on the VESC Electronic Speed Controller tab on the left.

Click on Configure Automatically.

The program will update your VESC settings. A popup will confirm that your VESC is now configured.

ReVOLT! Dashboard Settings

The ReVOLT! tool enables you to change basic settings of your dashboard. It can also update the firmware of your dashboard.

To change dashboard settings, click on ReVOLT! Dashboard tab on the left.

Metric System

The preferred metric system can be configured using the two buttons displayed. Mph will have your dashboard display speed in Miles per hour. Kmh will have your dashboard display speed in kilometers an hour.


Both speed indications are calculated automatically and in real time based on RPM of the wheels.

Battery Configuration

To change your battery configuration, use the buttons listed from 10S to 18S. These buttons represent the cell series of your battery.

For ex. a battery pack containing 12S3P cells, click on 12S.

The remaining battery is calculated based on this value. The setting assumes your battery is made of 3.7V Li-Ion cells.

If you are unsure about this setting, or you are using a default battery configuration, use 12S.

Software Updates

At the time of writing, software updates are not yet included in this tool, but the way is paved for this feature to be added, stay tuned.

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